1999 - 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee WJ Hidden Winch Mount

Kratos - The Tire Carrier designed for

WJ - 1999 to 2004 Grand Cherokee
WK - 2005 to 2010 Grand Cherokee (your hatch will sit 1/4" higher when shut after installing the new struts. The hatch operates, latches and seals as designed but it will sit 1/4" higher when closed. If you can live with that,then order. If it's going to bother you please do not order).

XJ- DISCONTINUED

ATTENTION!!! Placing your rear tire on the back (hatch) of your vehicle causing an obstruction of rear-view may not meet your local State Vehicle Codes along with blocking your third brake light. Please check your local vehicle codes before placing an order. Buyer assumes all financial responsibility. It would be wise to purchase a 3rd brake light which mounts in the wheel well. Companies such as 4 Wheel Parts sell third brake lights.   

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Our tire carrier involves brute strength, power and force from the custom built struts  to raise that heavy offroad tire into the air. There for, with all that brute strength, power and force, we call our tire carrier "Kratos - The Tire Carrier".

In Greek Mythology.  Cratos was a son of the Titan Pallas (not to be confused with PallasAthena) and the goddess Styx. He was the personification of strength and power. The name is derived from the common noun Κράτος, meaning "force", "strength", or "power". The spellings "Cratus" and "Kratos" are also used.

Uncle Joe, weighing in at 184 pounds sits on top of his 97-lbs 35" tire all mounted to the Kratos. Excellent location to fish in the river from if we may say so...

Front Tow Hitch Receiver w/ D-Ring Shackle Tabs (HEAVY DUTY) for Jeep Grand Cherokee WJ 1999 - 2004, Grand Cherokee WK 2005 - 2010, Jeep Commander XK 2006 - 2010 (fits CRD and Gasoline Models)

The Idea: To have a removable winch mounted to a tow receiver plate with solid D-Rings attachments. Recessed design, low overhang with minimal approach angle loss. To be mounted behind factory bumpers. The front tow receiver has many uses and comes in quite useful. 100% Bolt On.

In Summary as stated by a fellow Jeeper, "You guys just put all front tow hitch manufacturer's to shame with this product". It's probably true.

Our WJ and WK, XK Front Tow Hitch Receiver w/ Shackle Tabs are built with A572 Grade-50 steel which is also used in building beams. It's welded to 1/4" plates and two 1/4" thick gussets. The Center tube is a 2" x 2" by .188 wall thickness. We weld MULTI-pass on all contact points of the 3/4" shackle tab plate. Mounted to your frame rails with Grade-8 hardware and frame sandwich plates which are also 1/4" thick. Take Recovery Seriously!!!

(WJ) The mounting plate is constructed from 1/4" Plate and has three mounting holes to the underside of the WJ's uni-body frame-rail. Mounts to factory holes, no drilling required. Minor grinding required under uni-body frame-rail. To mount behind Limited bumpers you must cut off the two center plastic pieces to amke enough room for the 2" receiver. 
(WK and XK) The mounting plate is constructed from 1/4" Plate and has four mounting holes to the underside of the WK's/XK's uni-body frame-rail. Mounts to three factory holes plus one additional hole deep back into the frame-rail, one hole drilling required per side.

The Shackle Tab is constructed of 3/4" thick x 7" length Grade-50 Steel and is welded to the 1/4" plate all around with two gussets on the side. The shackle tab has a 7/8"" hole for D-Ring Shackles. These are the same shackle tabs we use on our winch mounts and bumpers. 

Grade 50 is a high strength, low alloy steel that finds its best application where there is need for more strength per unit of weight. Less of this material is needed to fulfill given strength requirements than is necessary with regular carbon steels.

Grade 50 is used in general plate applications when the plate will be riveted, bolted, or welded. Grade 50 is a Columbium-Vanadium steel that offers a minimum yield of 50,000 PSI. In addition, ASTM A572 Grade 50 is noted for its increased resistance to atmospheric corrosion. Grade 50 contains more alloying elements than plain carbon steel and thus is somewhat more difficult to form. Grade 50 is more difficult to cold work, but can be successfully bent or shaped but requires more force than plain carbon steel. 

ASTM A572 Grade 50 is considered a "workhorse" grade and is widely used in many applications. Steel mills produce channel and heavy beams with Grade 50. It is commonly used in structural applications, heavy construction equipment, building structures, heavy duty anchoring systems, truck frames, poles, liners, conveyors, boom sections, structural steel shapes, and applications that require high strength per weight ratio.

Hardware:
All required Grade-8 mounting hardware is included. Shackle Tabs arrive as a pair.

Finish:
Arrives Bare Steel.

Installation:
Very simple. Bolt on application - See video

For WJ - Remove factory bumper fascia, grind down small sheet-metal lip under uni-body frame rail, install Front Tow Receiver  and frame rail mounting plates, reinstall bumper fascia. Grinding required, no drilling required. 

For WK/XK  - Remove factory bumper fascia, install Front Tow Receiver Kit and frame rail backing plate using three nuts and bolts in factory holes, drill a 3/8" hole for the fourth mounting location deep back on the frame rail. Reinstall bumper fascia. Drilling required. No grinding or cutting necessary. 

Now available for W463 1990 to 2018 and W463A 2019 to present model year.

Current Build Time: in stock bare steel, just provide us your backspacing measurement as shown in photo. Give us couple days if you choose bedline coated. 

So, you put larger wheels and aggressive off-road tires on your G-wagon did ya? But you still driving around with a stock spare wheel cover?

If you're reading this than you've been searching for a spare tire carrier for your G-Wagon which will allow you to mount a spare with the wheels finish facing outwards on the rear door hatch, instead of backwards like Benz designed....what were they thinking?!  Can you get any more basic than that? Stop messing around and upgrade that spare tire carrier with some true beef from HK Offroad.

• Mounts a larger wheel/tire combo than stock spare
• Show off that beautiful wheel and aggressive off-road tire with the finish facing outwards, not backwards
• Keeps wheel/tire in optimum location to clear door handle and quarter panel when rear door hatch is open
• Constructed of 1/4"/" backing plate, 2" x 2" x .188 thick wall square tube, five gussets for extra support all around, 1/4" wheel hub plate and three 1/2" bolts.  Lug Nuts included
• Standard 5x130mm lug pattern. 5 on 5 and 5 x 4.5 available upon request. 
• This mount will work on Mercedes G Class 63, G500, G55 and G550
• Built by rock crawlers so we know a thing or two about rigidity and sturdiness 
• Arrives bare steel
• For International shipping contact us by text, phone, email, Facebook messenger or IG DM. 
• Current Build Time: ships 1-business day after we receive your spare tires backspace measuremt from you. Please measure backspace as shown in photo.

Krawler Gen 2 Now Available. Current build time is 2-months

 The HK Krawler provides better approach angles on the sides. The front of the bumper is slanted forward to give it a sharper more aggressive look and more room for 12,500lbs winches. 

• Constructed from a combination of 1/4" and 3/16" plates. The bottom plate and center plate are 1/4" thick steel and the sides are 3/16" thick steel. 
• Designed for 12,500 lbs winches. 
• Built for extreme crawling and front approach angle and tire clearance. 
• Bumper arrives bare steel. 
• Bumper is built as a recessed winch mount for 35"+ tires and will require cutting of the front cross-member along with the sides of the factory sheet metal bumper at an angle. 
• Comes standard with two 3 1/8" x 3 1/8" square holes for Flush Mount LED lights (lights not included). These holes are also used to reach the mounting area in the frame rail. 
• 100% Hand-made in the U.S.A. Hand bent, hand constructed, welded, grinded and sanded. 
• Heavy duty steel construction
• Maintains factory front end measurement - does not stick out 85 feet past the front end (sarcasm)
• Does not restrict air-flow to your radiator
• Mounts to your vehicle using ten bolts; 5 Bolts on each side which include one factory bolt mounting location which is attached to double stamped steel on the frame rail. We provide all hardware.
• Package includes (1)Steel Recessed Winch Bumper (2) winch mounting plates), (2) hood support brackets, (8) Grade-8 Serrated Flange Bolts, (8) Grade-8 Serrated Flange Nuts, (2) Class-8.8 10x1.5x40 Metric Bolts. 
• Recessed Winch Mount System - requires cutting of the factory cross member, also known as the steel bumper behind the bumper fascia 

AVAILABILITY: IN STOCK - SHIPS IN TWO BUSINESS DAYS.

• Compatible with or without our winch mounts and bumpers
• Mounts to factory mounting points, no drilling required
• Can be used behind factory bumper fascia although some trimming of the bumper fog light area "may" be required so accommodate the expanded coverage
• Requires cutting off factory radiator core support "if" you haven't already destroyed it on the rocks
• 1/4" x 4" bottom skid plate welded to 3/16" x 2.5" front plate 
• 1/4" Mounting Plates and Frame Sandwich Plates
• Grade-8 hardware and frame rail sandwich plates included
• Arrives bare steel - ready to primer and paint or select primered and painted (allow extra time)

CURRENT LEAD TIME:  Peak Season, Three to Four Months before shipment..

This kit is our Winch Mount w/ Shackle Tabs & Gatekeeper welded into one piece making a practically indestructible front end which we call "The StreetSweeper".  

Winch Plate

• 1/4" Steel plate ALL AROUND combined with 1.5" x .95 DOM tubes.
• Welded into one-piece design.
• Compatible to both 4.0 Liters and 4.7 Liters
• Mounts to your vehicle using ten bolts; 5 Bolts on each side which include one factory bolt mounting location which is attached to double stamped steel on the frame rail. . We provide (eight) Grade-8 Serrated Flange Bolts and Serrated Flange Nuts PLUS two Class 8.8 10mm bolts to be used in the factory mounting location.
• Heavy-Duty Solid construction will outlast your Jeep.
• Bolt on Kit can be used with or with-out bumper fascia (bumper fascia trimming required)
• Easy installation can be done by anyone with basic power tool skills.
• Made in the U.S.A. 
• Replaces 18 gauge sheet metal between your frame rails. 
• Reinforces front end providing more uni-body rigidity

GateKeeper Skid Plate (welded to Winch Plate)

• The skid plate is constructed from 1/4" x 4" plate which runs across from left to right and curves up covering radiator and core support.
• The seven tube design is constructed from eight 1.5" x .095 DOM Tubes, welded from the bottom skid plate to the winch mount.  
• Built to take a beating against the rocks

All of the above mentioned parts are welded together for one solid piece design. This is the ultimate setup to build your own bumper from. 

• Package Weight 65 pounds
• Package Dimensions 42"L x 16"W x 12"H

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These struts are not the stuff you buy from ebay, amazon or your local parts store. These struts are serious beef and last a very long time. These are custom built and you'll receive a text from us after ordering. We will build them to the amount of pressure you'll need depending on what you would like to attach to the rear hatch, like jerry cans, high lift jacks etc. If you are not planning on attaching anything on the hatch and just need something more reliable then we will build them with factory spec pressure. 

These are built in batches. Requires two weeks lead time to ship. 

Your Lexus GX470 weighs 6,200-lbs (GVWR). Our winch mount weighs 58-lbs and constructed in a Heavy Duty fashion, gusseted and reinforced accordingly.  When your truck is that heavy, you can't take chances with underbuilt winch mounts because when the time comes to recover your rig when your stuck to its frame in mud, reliability of recovery gear is critical. 

• Arrives Bare Steel - Sanded with 40-grit orbit sand, ready to paint 
• 100% Bolt on application 
• 10-factory mounting points (5 on each side)
• Replaces steel bumper guard behind plastic bumper
• Mounts behind factory plastic bumper fascia
• 100% Domestic Steel 1/4" Plate all around (HEAVY DUTY)
• 3/4" Thick Shackle Tabs welded through and through for 3/4" D-rings w/ 7/8" Pins
• Gusseted and reinforced 
• Mounts winches with standard 10" x 4.5" mounting pattern and winch size 28.5" x 8"
• Owner of vehicle must decide where to cut a hole in the bumper fascia to access winch clutch release lever and/or solenoid. There are winches out now which release the clutch by remote and operate wirelessly if you decide to go that fancy route. 
• Package weight: 60-lbs
• Package Dimensions 40" x 19" x 9"
• Flat shipping rate to lower 48-States $81.75. Please contact us for international shipping quotes. 

Constructed from 14-gauge Steel and bent to match the contour of the lower ashtray, this switch panel replaces your ashtray panel. Select between my design which has eight switch cut-outs with or without three holes for USB/12-Volt/Battery Voltage etc or select CUSTOM to request custom size holes. 

You are purchasing the panel ONLY in bare steel ready to paint. We do not include switches. There are so many rocker switches available from Amazon including Heated Seats, Winch Switches, lights etc. Just visit amazon and type Rocker Switch in the search bar. 

The best thing since sliced bread, well...maybe not the best but very close to it. 

We all have this problem and this need. Our cargo area gets cluttered and we have to remove fifty things just to get to an item, like the cooler. Forget it, those days are over. 

Keep Your Rear Cargo Hatch Organized. 

• Weight: about 8 pounds. 
• Material: Steel. Main frame built from 1" x 1" x 16-gauge square tubes. Center tubes 1/2" x 1/2" x 6-gauge square tubes. 
• Constructions: Welded
• Mounting Points: Rack is held in place by 4-bolts into the existing privacy cargo channels. 
• Testing: We tested this cargo rack on Pilot Rock Trail in SoCal with 125lbs of water stored on the rack. We strapped three 5-gallon tanks and hit the trails. The didn't budge! Results: Solid!
• Cargo Strap Attachments: Rach has 8-strap attachment points. Four on the corners and four n the center. 
• Arrives Bare Steel

Our radiator skid plate is called "The GateKeeper" because it acts as a gate between the rocks and your radiator support bar/radiator. The GateKeeper III is a variation of the original design with-out the 1.5" bars. Compatible with HK Overland and Krawler Bumpers, Hidden Winch Mounts and/or as a stand alone skid plate for your radiators core support. You know...that thin piece of sheet metal you bent while Offroad, the thing your radiator sits on... yeah that thing.

• The skid plate is constructed from 1/4" x 4" plate which runs across from left to right and curves up and bolts to bumper plate with two 3/8" x 1" Grade-8 bolts on each side. 
• Heavy duty design built to take a beating against the rocks
• Compatible with HK Offroad Bumpers, winch mounts and stand alone. Not compatible behind plastic bumper fascia. If you would like to modify it to mount to a different bumper, it can be done as long as your current bumper has a flat bottom plate - see photos
• Comes fully primered and painted ready to install.
• Grade-8 Serrated-Flang Nuts and Bolts Included

Description

Through testing and banging on a few rocks we came to learn that the radiator support bar on the WJ is made of bread. Literally, thin sheet metal which can be damaged and moved by the slightest impact. We have redesigned our radiator skid plate a few times since our Overland Bumper release in December and have finally come to a design that is satisfactory and actually serves a purpose. 

With our bumpers providing the perfect approach angle and strong mounting points, which reach all the way back near the sway bar bolts, it was imperative the radiator skid plate served a purpose as equal to the bumper. 

The actual skid plate which covers the bottom of the radiator support bar is made of 1/4" steel plate by 4" wide. The plate bends around and up the radiator support bar to reach our bumper and it mounts to the bumper. This mounting supports the underside of the skid plate for impacts where the Jeep falls from an obstacle onto an object such as a rock.

The GateKeeper III weighs approximately 20 pounds.

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Jeep Grand Cherokee WK "StreetSweeper 2" Stubby Hidden Winch Mount with Radiator Core Support Replacement Skid Plate, also compatible with Jeep Commander XK

 Fits all models and bumpers from 2005 to 2010 including diesels (CRD). If you are a CRD Diesel WK owner, you're probably asking yourself how is that possible? We have done plenty of research from the V6 models, V8 HEMI to the CRD Diesel models. We've taken all measurements necessary and designed the winch plate to mount in front of the Diesel inter-cooler. The 2005 - 2007 model bumpers are 1" narrower than the 2008 to 2010 bumpers. With this in mind, we designed our winch plate with the ability to mount for all model years. We got this!

• 1/4" Steel plate all-around designed as heavy duty with reinforcements for heavy vertical and horizontal loads, mounts under the frame rail and onto the side frame rail with the provided hardware and backing plates.  
• Lower Radiator Core Support Skid Plate constructed from 1/4" plate and eight 1.5" x .098 DOM Tubes
• Built with shackle tabs. 
• Winch plate designed specifically to be compatible with all years and bumpers on V6, V8 Hemi and Diesel engines
• Mounts to your vehicle using ten bolts; 5 Bolts on each side (three bolts under frame rail, 2 bolts on side of frame rail). All required hardware included. 
• Bolt on Kit mounts behind your factory bumper cover (bumper fascia) - Retains factory look. Requires simple cutting of plastic bumper to allow room for steel plate (see photos). We cut our bumper using a dremel tool and provide samples of the cuts in the installation instructions. Cutting off of the lower bumper portion is required since this bumper replaces your radiator core support. 
• Easy installation can be done by anyone with basic power tool skills.
• Hand Made in the U.S.A. in our shop
• Does not restrict air-flow to your radiator like other winch mounts
• Does not extend the front end of your Jeep
• The 1/4" Steel Plate Winch Mount will replace the thin sheet metal box on front of your radiator. You are required to cut this box out using a power cutting tool such as a sawzall. This part is also known as cross-member, might also be also known as frame rails.
• Winch and fairlead NOT INCLUDED 
• Package includes (1) Winch Mount, (2) frame-rail backing plates, (2) hood support bracket extensions, (10) Grade-8 Serrated Flange Nuts and Bolts.
• We will email you a PDF Installation Instruction Manual so you can use it on your phone or tablet with full color photos and detailed installation.
• Winch mount, mounting plates and hood support mounts all arrive bare steel.
• WINDSHIELD WATER RESERVOIR MUST BE REMOVED FOR THIS APPLICATION. 
  

D-Ring Shackle Mounts:

3/4" thick, solid steel shackle tabs welded thoroughly to winch mount and frame rail mounting plates.

Constructed of Grade-50 Steel

One piece design extends from the WJ's frame rail to the front face-plate of the winch mount

One piece design provides stronger towing points during winching or towing by rope

Built to take a beating against the rocks

All of the above mentioned parts are welded together for one solid piece design. This is the ultimate setup to build your own bumper from. 

Jeep Liberty KK 2008 - 2012 Hidden Winch Mount
Hidden winch mount designed to replace the factory front core support. Built from 100% 1/4" Thick Steel Plate all around. Use as a hidden winch application behind the factory bumper fascia or use as a base for building your own bumper by adding side wings, tubes etc. 

SHIPPING CHARGES

LOWER 48 STATES: $45
CANADA: $88
ALASKA & HAWAII: $152
INTERNATIONAL: PLEASE MESSAGE US FOR A CUSTOM QUOTE. 

Shipping: Lower 48 States $86. 

International please message us for a quote info@hkoffroad.com
Weight" 46 lbs
Packaging: 85" x 8" x 8" approximately

Functionality:

• Use for hauling long bars of metal or lumbar, mattresses, etc
• Mount Roof Top Tents
• Mount accessories such as 5-gallon water jugs, rotopax, propane tanks, shovels, axes, traction boards, cargo boxes, high-lift jacks, skii's, snowboards, canoes, surf boards etc
• Or don't place anything up there and leave it clean cause it looks just too dam good

Construction:

• Side rails manufactured from 10-gauge steel plate with two cut outs for 6" x x 1.5" Flush Mount LED lights. 
• Eight dimpled holes to add rigidity 
• Nine slots for straps
• Light-bar mounting hole in the front for 40" Lightbar
• Six cross bars manufactured from 1" x 2" rectangle tubes with .095 wall thickness
• 600 lbs static load capacity. 300lbs dynamic weight
• Bolt on application mounts to factory rail mounting points.  No Drilling.
• Minimal wind noise, very comfortable
• Arrives Bare steel - painting required
• Hardware included
• 3" Height 

Shipping Charges:
USA $21.00
Canada: $68
All other Countries: $88 Flat Rate charged for International Orders. Ships USPS Priority International. 

100 % Bolt on. No Cutting. No Drilling. Requires removal of front bumper to install. Installation instructions provided. 

• Arrives in a pair
• 1/4" Thick Base Plate CNC Cut and Bent
• 3/4" Thick Shackle Tabs with 7/8" of Steel surrounding D-Ring Pin Hole
• 1/4" Thick Frame Rail Sanbdwich Plates with welded nuts for ease of installation
• Four Mounting Points per Shackle Tab

Featuring the most compact and efficient suite-case style portable BBQ Kabob Grill (charcoal)

Steel construction measuring 18" length x 10" wide x 4" deep with eight kabob skewer slots. 

Collapsible legs and side table

Air ventilation slots cut into all four corners

Custom cut grilling grate with your name or simple logo included (REQUIRES SEASONING - INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED). We'll cut any name, logo, artistic design you request as long as there isn't too many fine details in the logo. Text Bash a photo of your requested name/logo etc to inquire if it can be cut into your grilling grate. He may be reached at (626) 710-6455 or email info@hkgrills.com

Ships worldwide. If you don't see a shipping option at check-out for your area, please contact us and we'll be happy to get a shipping quote. 

Free Local Pick-up available in Covina or select shipping for additional charge (calculated at check-out based on your zip code)

Please allow one to two weeks build time

Weight: 23 lbs

Hand-built in Covina, California, United States America

Lower skid plate (shown in blue in the photo) for our JL/JT front bumper. This bolts under the bumper to the winch bolts and the four factory mounting points on the lower frame. Constructed with a combination of 1/4" lower skid plate and 10-gauge dimpled plate. May be customized per request. Have dimpled holes, slots, texts, logo etc. 

Build Time: In Stock - Ships in two business days

We never realized just how much we needed this handy hitch accessory until we realized just how much we needed this step w/ built in receiver. Used as a step-up for lifted vehicles to access the roof while providing an additional built-in receiver to mount additional accessories such as hitch receiver baskets, hitch receiver bike racks etc. 

• Constructed with .188 wall 2" receiver and 2" x .188 wall square tube. 
• Step constructed from 10-gauge plate with seven 1.5" dimples providing slip resistant surface
• Fully welded and reinforced construction
• Hand-Made in USA
• Free Shipping to lower 48-States. Please contact us for international shipping quote
• Customization available for raising or lowering step per your needs. Additional $100 customization charge applies. Please contact us with your requested raise or drop size to confirm. info@hkoffroad.com
  
  ***CAUTION*** This is an aftermarket accessory providing an additional step to access the roof of your vehicle, for example. We've mounted bike racks, utility baskets, smoker bbq grills and our small 4' x 8' utility trailer carrying light loads. We advise against towing heavy items such as 2,000lbs+ boats or trailers, it's simply NOT D.O.T. approved nor tested for towing heavy items on the highway. 

These plates slide into your frame rails with two factory holes mounting points plus the third hole reaching behind the core support for additional support. Third hole requires drilling of the frame rail.

Kit includes Two plates with three nuts welded onto each plate. and six 3/8-16 Grade-8 Serrated Edge Flange Bolts.