As one of the most important 4×4 off-road travel essentials, the right winch has the capabilities – and power – to keep your touring trip as safe and fun as possible. No winch installation would be complete without a winch bumper, however.
When choosing the right winch for your 4WD, going full with your winch bumper or housing your winch in a hidden mount behind your existing bumper is a common consideration. Here we take a closer look at the difference between winch bumpers and hidden winch mounts to help you discover the best recovery solution for your 4×4.
Winch bumper versus hidden mount
Deciding between a bumper or hidden mount is purely down to your preference. A winch bumper offers one of the toughest and most robust solutions for recovery, with many designs custom-engineered to suit the exact specifications of your vehicle. A winch bumper also has a certain aesthetically pleasing look that many 4×4 enthusiasts love.
As the name suggests, hidden winch mounts provide concealment for your chosen winch, which is great if you use your 4×4 on the road and off. Contrary to popular belief, many hidden winch mounts are extremely easy to install. Vehicle-specific kits are supplied with the brackets and bolts needed to make fitting as straightforward as it should be.
The best winch bumper on the market
Here at 4×4 Works, we bring the very best winch bumpers and hidden mounts direct to your door. This means you’ll always find the highest quality product for winching and recovery, whatever your preferences.
When choosing a bumper bar that puts your vehicle’s winching capabilities centre stage, there’s no better accessory than our ARB Sahara Bumper. We’ll let manufacturer ARB explain why:
“Each ARB Bumper is specifically designed to complement the unique contours of individual vehicle models. This ensures the best possible fit, look and functionality for a particular vehicle. All ARB Bumpers are finished in a durable powder coat that offers class-leading protection and unparalleled corrosion resistance with an ultra-low sheen matte finish.”
The Sahara design goes one step further than many of ARB’s bumpers to deliver automotive-grade buffers, optimum flexibility, ultimate safety and a custom-crafted fit. Our ARB Sahara Bumpers are also covered by a two-year warranty as standard.
The ARB Sahara Bumper is one of the most advanced and innovative protection and recovery systems of its type, providing great suitability for serious off-roaders, regular green laners and everyday 4×4 drivers.
A great, hidden winch mount alternative
For 4×4 drivers looking to conceal their recovery equipment, respected European manufacturer N4 Off Road offers a number of premium hidden winch mount options.
Seen here in black, electro-galvanised steel, the N4 Hidden Winch Mount Plate is an essential for off-road recovery and commercial use. It’s precision engineered in N4’s state-of-the-art facility to ensure straightforward installation, a high-quality mounting system, and a long-lasting, corrosion-resistant finish. It’s also compatible with the factory bumpers featured on most 4×4 models.
Explore all our 4×4 recovery solutions, including our full winch bumpers and hidden winch mounts, right here.
