In this video we show you how to install a SmittyBilt 12,000lb winch onto a Lexus LX570. If there are any questions about the install that we did not cover, please let us know in the comment section down below, Cheers!
Hello everyone! I have noticed that a lot of you have questions about the winch install and or equipment on the truck. I will be making a video soon to address these questions, thank you for hanging in there!
Absolutely excellent. Best step-by-step video for LX570 winch install that I’ve seen. Workmanship & attention to detail are 100%. Please post more on your LX rig (including aftermarket skidplates).
Also thank you for a quality video. I was able to get my bumper off and winch mounted in the below freezing temps in about 90 mins. Just have to finish the fairlead install and put the bumper cover back on.
Thank you for posting this informative video, I was wondering where did you buy and what brand is your skid plate? I have a 2013 LX and the bottom plate is quite rusty and would like to upgrade for rock protection since I do light off roading. Keep up the good work.
Nice setup and good job on the video. Only bummer I think is loosing some of that factory crash protection. I would have been nice to see the winch plate reuse some of that crashbar. Now I wished I had a Land Cruiser. Haha
Yes I'm definitely with you on the crash bar structure loss. I looked at the other manufacturers around the world and only Asfir had something along the idea of crash protection, but availability was an issue and so was the communication with the seller (They are located in Israel)
I know this is old but when doing a hidden winch you should opt for a wireless clutch winch like the WARN Platinum line. Then you don’t need to reach in and turn your clutch lever.
What winch plate are you using ? and where did you buy it, I have a 2018 land cruiser i want to do this to Thank you and this is the best how to video I have seen ever, very good video sir
Thank you kindly for the good words as this is my first video and I know we can do better in the future. The winch plate is made by Trail Tailor and available on their website.
The rims are OEM Toyota Tundra Rock Warrior edition manufactured between 2010 -13 and are 17" They are very popular among 100 and 200 series Land Cruiser owners and pretty hard to find for reasonable $$$. Tires are Good Year Wrangler Duratracks in size 285 / 70 /17 without any spacers.
Great explanation of the install. I have the same mount waiting for a time I can install it. I see that you sandwiched the bumper plastic between the mount and the outside fairlead. I was told the fairlead mounts directly to the mount and the bumper is cut out around the fairlead, so it sits lose around the fairlead. I was thinking of doing the same thing you did but wasn't sure if the bumper would be affected or stressed when winching. Have you been able to test it out yet? That's one reason I have held off from mounting. Once you cut the hole bigger than the fairlead then there is no going back and you have to find a way to put trim around the plastic to make it look right.
Do you know the exact measurements of the winches mount? And also, if you khow if it is possible to and how to make the mount myself could you show me the link to the instruction manual or somethink alike? Thank you.
The 2 fairleads stacked together work well and Yes I had tested this set up multiple times. If anything it helps to keep the bumper firmly in place as it lost the crash bar behind it during installation process.
Hi there, Can you please tell me if you had enough cable length to reach up to the battery for connection. Also, do you like this winch or would you recommend something different , also, what did use use to slide the control box ove to the left, so theres 3 question i hope you can answer for me Thank you very much
Thank you for asking and here are the answers: - Yes there is more than enough length of the cable to reach the battery terminals. - I really like the Smittybilt X20 winch and had one on my old 100 series for 5 years without any issues. Used it for recovery at least 20 times for myself and my friends vehicles and loved the fact that it was Ip68 waterproof and had the option of wired if need be and for convenience wireless controller. - The control box had to be moved to the left mainly because there is a vertical bracket near the center of the radiator support in the way. I used one original mount for the box and fabricated a second one to keep the box leveled and firmly mounted.
How thick was the fairlead you used as a spacer? I am almost done with my mount and have an extra 1.5” thick fairlead but it is odd shaped. The one you used was very compact and looked like maybe 1” thick.
I can't remember the exact manufacturer as it was a left over from another project in my garage, but it was aluminum made, 3/4" thick and a perfect match to the one that came with the winch. Given the abount of room there even a 1" thick would work well too.
I am not going to defend the product that is not made by me, but there is absolutely nothing flimsy about this !! That is a one stout and heavy steel and is well put together. I have successfully pulled another 6000 lbs rig out of a ditch and it worked like a charm. In person you would change your mind about that.
