Bumper Mounts offer the most versatility due to the fact that they can be configured several ways depending on your needsy. Most brands offer the mounting hardware for all the major auto manufacturers, which you can usually choose from finshes such as powder black, stainless steel, and chrome. Some may offer combinations of these finishes.
A lot of the bumper mount styles feature grille guards. They’re some of the simplest to install since they go directly on your front bumper. They commonly use a bolt-on system configured to the factory bumper.
The hidden mount winch is ideal for truck owners who would rather not change the look of their truck and have limited space behind the bumper. The hidden mount uses a short-drum winch, and is engineered to bolt directly to the frame so that the only thing visible is the bumper and roller fairlead. One serious disadvantage to this is the smaller opening which can trap or catch mud and debris.
The multi mount winch is ideal for off-roaders who want the security a winch provides without permanently mounting it to their vehicle. This winch consists of a 'carrier' and a front receiver.
When you have the receiver mounted on the front of your vehicle and a standard Class III towing receiver on the rear, the winch and carrier assembly can be inserted and operated anytime and anywhere.
The winch bumper is probably the most favored of all the options. With this setup, you get the advantage of a winch and still have a protective one-piece bumper. These bumpers look like they’re an OE or stock part of the truck; mounting to the frame with ¼ inch steel sub-frames. They tend to come in the popular semi-gloss powder black finish, so they look great with just about any color.
Winch bumpers are made to be strong without adding a bunch of extra weight; maintaining excellent vehicle handling characteristics. The biggest advantage to the full winch bumper is that your winch mounts inside the bumper for added protection. This also leaves the controls accessible and discourages thieves because the winch can’t be removed without unbolting the entire bumper.