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Well it seems like we've been working on this forever but we're happy to finally announce that our HNT Hidden Winch Skid is now available for Broncos with the 2.7L engine! I'm out at Bronco Super Celebration in Buena Vista, Colorado this week debuting it so look for our red 4-Door Wildtrak in the vendor area if you'd like to check it out in person. The kit turned out awesome but its a little differently than what we initially intended so let's get into the details!
After many different trials and configurations, the final result is simpler than others that are on the market as it requires minimal drilling, trimming and only one water line needs to be shortened. We decided to keep the existing HNT Hidden Winch Skid as-is (but removed the 2.3L-only designation from it), and have designed a separate 2.7 Bracket Kit that is needed when installing it into Broncos with the 2.7L:
The brackets in the kit reposition the stock transmission fluid heat exchanger, a brake line and a water hose to make room for the winch. Here's a pic of the heat exchanger sitting in the new mount, but please check out the product page on our website for additional photos and a basic run-down of the installation procedure.
You may have noticed the big air ducts inboard of each frame rail in the photo above, which leads me to the last piece of the puzzle. The HNT Skid will require installation of the Mishimoto High-Mount Intercooler to provide adequate room for the winch and repositioned components. Unfortunately that does add significant cost to the installation, but you do get a very nice performance upgrade out of it. And since you've all been waiting patiently, we have a bonus incentive for you to lessen the pain...
INTRODUCTORY PRODUCT BUNDLE SAVINGS!
We have set up a Bundle Deal for those of you who have been waiting patiently for this kit with some nice savings when you buy the items together. Basically you get the Bracket Kit for FREE (a $175 value) as my thanks when you order the 3-item bundle that also includes the HNT Hidden Winch Skid and the Mishimoto High-Mount Intercooler. CLICK HERE to go to the Bundle on our website to learn more or place your order. We've also made a bundle that includes Mishimoto's Performance Intercooler Pipes (you still get the 2.7 Bracket Kit for Free)...CLICK HERE for that Bundle. Additionally, we're offering our HNT Winch Fairlead and/or Winch Solenoid Relocation Kit at 10% off if you add them to your bundle (add them right on the bundle page, but they're not required to get the bundle deal).
Please note that the Bundle Deals will only be available through September 16th, as we're offering it as a thank you for your patience and also as an introductory "Show Special" at Bronco Super Celebration in Colorado where we are debuting it in person. After that, the components will sell separately at their regular price.
Lastly, please note that we are currently working through the initial production run on the Bracket Kits, and they will be ready to ship by the end of this month. So orders placed during the Bundle Deal period will start shipping out at the end of September or beginning of October, only a couple of weeks away. Once again, here are the pertinent links for more info or to place an order:
Let me know if you have any questions about the kit or any of the products in the bundle. Post them here or email me at [email protected] and I'll get back to you as soon as I can, keeping in mind that I'm currently at Super Cel, but I'll try to monitor these channels and answer any questions ASAP. Thanks everyone once again for your patience as we've worked this one out! --Chris
After many different trials and configurations, the final result is simpler than others that are on the market as it requires minimal drilling, trimming and only one water line needs to be shortened. We decided to keep the existing HNT Hidden Winch Skid as-is (but removed the 2.3L-only designation from it), and have designed a separate 2.7 Bracket Kit that is needed when installing it into Broncos with the 2.7L:
The brackets in the kit reposition the stock transmission fluid heat exchanger, a brake line and a water hose to make room for the winch. Here's a pic of the heat exchanger sitting in the new mount, but please check out the product page on our website for additional photos and a basic run-down of the installation procedure.
You may have noticed the big air ducts inboard of each frame rail in the photo above, which leads me to the last piece of the puzzle. The HNT Skid will require installation of the Mishimoto High-Mount Intercooler to provide adequate room for the winch and repositioned components. Unfortunately that does add significant cost to the installation, but you do get a very nice performance upgrade out of it. And since you've all been waiting patiently, we have a bonus incentive for you to lessen the pain...
INTRODUCTORY PRODUCT BUNDLE SAVINGS!
We have set up a Bundle Deal for those of you who have been waiting patiently for this kit with some nice savings when you buy the items together. Basically you get the Bracket Kit for FREE (a $175 value) as my thanks when you order the 3-item bundle that also includes the HNT Hidden Winch Skid and the Mishimoto High-Mount Intercooler. CLICK HERE to go to the Bundle on our website to learn more or place your order. We've also made a bundle that includes Mishimoto's Performance Intercooler Pipes (you still get the 2.7 Bracket Kit for Free)...CLICK HERE for that Bundle. Additionally, we're offering our HNT Winch Fairlead and/or Winch Solenoid Relocation Kit at 10% off if you add them to your bundle (add them right on the bundle page, but they're not required to get the bundle deal).
Please note that the Bundle Deals will only be available through September 16th, as we're offering it as a thank you for your patience and also as an introductory "Show Special" at Bronco Super Celebration in Colorado where we are debuting it in person. After that, the components will sell separately at their regular price.
Lastly, please note that we are currently working through the initial production run on the Bracket Kits, and they will be ready to ship by the end of this month. So orders placed during the Bundle Deal period will start shipping out at the end of September or beginning of October, only a couple of weeks away. Once again, here are the pertinent links for more info or to place an order:
- HNT Hidden Winch Skid
- HNT Hidden Winch Skid 2.7 Bracket Kit
- Mishimoto High-Mount Intercooler
- BUNDLE OFFER (without Pipes)
- BUNDLE OFFER (with Pipes)
Let me know if you have any questions about the kit or any of the products in the bundle. Post them here or email me at [email protected] and I'll get back to you as soon as I can, keeping in mind that I'm currently at Super Cel, but I'll try to monitor these channels and answer any questions ASAP. Thanks everyone once again for your patience as we've worked this one out! --Chris
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