I would love that for my wilderness! A winch is pretty much all I need now for everything to be perfect.

I did send an email expressing some interest as well.

 

Here's one that's for 2019-21 Foresters:

Subaru Forester / XV Crosstrek Hidden Winch Mount

Constructed from 6mm (1/4") zinc-coated steel. Corrosion-resistant finish. Fits inside the OEM bumper without affecting its structure. Mounted to the chassis using factory mounting points only. No drilling required. Installing a winch will require cutting through the OEM bumper. Allows the full...

www.asfir.com

 

@SESubie

I saw that one before, but it's as much if not more than some winch bumper options like the Body Armor winch bumper.

 

@SESubie

I saw that one before, but it's as much if not more than some winch bumper options like the Body Armor winch bumper.

Yea, it's pretty pricey even compared to a Body Armor full bumper.

 

Had no idea about that one! But woof that is pricey for what it is

 

I have the Primitive mount and the Warn 55-s winch, they have been trouble free.
If I was looking for a winch now I would buy this one.

 

I've been researching these...for 2019+ (rigid/body armor/asfir/warn, etc) and there's a lot of options, but they all seem to use a reinforcing/mounting structure that is significantly narrower than the stock steel structure it replaces. I imagine this would have an effect on crash safety, particularly small offset impacts. Something to consider.