{"product_id":"hidden-winch-mount-ford-ranger-2015-2022-fitting-kit","title":"Hidden Winch Mount - Ford Ranger (2015-2022) + Fitting Kit","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHidden Winch Mount – Ford Ranger (2015–2022) + Fitting Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConcealed Winch Cradle Behind Factory Bumper — Heavy-Duty Reinforced Steel with Powder Coat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation Manual:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/u\/0\/folders\/1QfNlLYiPqgU0_J7wVUZTfsD9kRJCV96v\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eView Installation Manual \u0026amp; Documents\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ford Ranger PX2 and PX3 are some of the most capable utes on Australian roads, but fitting a winch has always meant committing to a full aftermarket bull bar. Not anymore. The RIVAL 4x4 Hidden Winch Mount slides behind your factory Ranger bumper, delivering 15 kg of reinforced steel winch cradle that’s completely invisible from the outside. Your Ranger keeps its factory face for the daily commute and the client meeting, while you carry genuine self-recovery capability for those weekends when the Watagan trails get slippery or the beach track at Stockton turns to deep soft sand. The matte black powder coat ensures the mount stays corrosion-free for years, even in the moisture-rich environment behind your bumper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Heavy-Duty Reinforced Steel Construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Matte Black Powder Coat Finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Concealed Behind Factory Bumper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Fits Most Standard 4WD Winches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Bolt-On Installation — Uses OEM Mounting Points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Complete Fitting Kit with All Hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy-duty reinforced steel for high-tensile strength and reliable load distribution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Matte black powder coat for superior corrosion resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinch Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports most standard 4WD winches — synthetic and wire rope (winch sold separately)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bolt-on to OEM chassis mounting points behind factory bumper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFitment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vehicle-specific design for Ford Ranger PX2 (2015–2018) and Ford Ranger PX3 (2018–2022)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose This Product?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFactory Looks, Recovery Muscle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Your Ranger keeps its clean PX2\/PX3 front end, but behind that factory bumper sits 15 kg of reinforced steel ready to anchor any standard 4WD winch. It’s the best of both worlds for Rangers that work hard during the week and play harder on weekends.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProven Steel Engineering:\u003c\/strong\u003e The reinforced steel construction distributes winch loads across the Ranger’s chassis rails, not through a single point. This means safer, more effective recoveries whether you’re pulling straight or at an angle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatte Black Powder Coat Durability:\u003c\/strong\u003e The space behind your bumper collects moisture, road spray, and mud. RIVAL’s powder coat finish creates a durable barrier against corrosion, even in coastal and tropical environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete Kit — Everything in the Box:\u003c\/strong\u003e The fitting kit includes every bracket, bolt, and fastener you need. No sourcing extra hardware, no trips to Bunnings mid-install.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ 1 x RIVAL 4x4 Hidden Winch Mount (reinforced steel)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Complete Fitting Kit (all brackets, bolts, and hardware)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Installation instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate — suitable for experienced DIY or professional installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRequirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Basic hand tools, socket set, jack stands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBolt-On Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uses OEM chassis mounting points — no drilling, cutting, or welding. Factory bumper removal and refitting required during installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt for Australian Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ford Ranger is one of Australia’s most popular 4WD utes, and its owners take them everywhere — from the sand dunes of the Coorong to the river crossings of the Kimberley. A hidden winch mount means your recovery equipment is always ready, always protected, and never an eyesore. The matte black powder coat handles the salt spray of Ningaloo Reef camping, the humidity of Far North Queensland, and the abrasive red dust that sandblasts everything west of the Great Dividing Range. When the track gets serious, your winch will be in perfect working order because it’s been shielded from the elements the whole time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRanger Owners Who Won’t Compromise:\u003c\/strong\u003e Factory aesthetics plus genuine winch recovery capability in one package\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemote Touring \u0026amp; Overlanding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Essential self-recovery for the Gibb River Road, Old Telegraph Track, and Gunbarrel Highway\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeach \u0026amp; Sand Driving:\u003c\/strong\u003e Self-recovery capability for soft sand at Bribie Island, Moreton Island, and Lancelin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompany \u0026amp; Fleet Rangers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add recovery equipment without altering vehicle appearance or fleet compliance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeekend Trail Riding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Winch insurance for Watagans, Barrington Tops, and Mundaring Powerlines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFord Ranger PX2 (2015–2018) — 2.2L Turbo Diesel, 3.2L Turbo Diesel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFord Ranger PX3 (2018–2022) — 2.0L Bi-Turbo Diesel, 3.2L Turbo Diesel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with most standard 4WD winches (synthetic and wire rope)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy RIVAL 4x4?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAustralian-Based Operations \u0026amp; Support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Local team with Ford Ranger expertise and fast-response customer service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlobally Engineered. Locally Proven:\u003c\/strong\u003e Precision-engineered and tested on Australia’s harshest tracks and in real recovery scenarios\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy-Duty Steel Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reinforced steel with powder coat finish — genuine recovery-grade equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast Australia-Wide Dispatch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quick delivery anywhere in Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNational Dealer \u0026amp; Installation Network:\u003c\/strong\u003e Professional installation through RIVAL’s nationwide authorised dealer network\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Ranger’s Secret Weapon — A Winch No One Can See\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEquip your Ford Ranger with hidden recovery power behind the factory bumper. 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