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Wanting to Add a Hidden Winch Mount

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by VicNic3, Aug 12, 2022.

  1. Aug 12, 2022 at 11:50 AM
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    Wanting to add a hidden winch mount and winch to my Sport 4x4. Locking at the BullyDog mount. This will only be used when in certain conditions. Not regular use .Looking for a decent winch to go with mount. Any ideas and pics welcome.
    Mount Would also like to keep my lightbar if I can. .
    https://www.etrailer.com/Accessories-and-Parts/Bulldog-Winch/BDW23001.html
    Winch
    https://www.superwinch.com/en/produ...0sr-12v-12000-lb-synthetic-rope-winch-1712201
    $749 BADLAND APEX Synthetic 12000 Lb. Wireless Winch
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0824XFNNZ/?coliid=I3HBW3NGB1PJIJ&colid=3F9OYSZTJ6YA0
     
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  2. Aug 12, 2022 at 4:21 PM
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  3. Aug 12, 2022 at 4:23 PM
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    Wench came from Tractor Supply. Wireless remote included.
     
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    Sorry, don't recall. Hardest part is removing and replacing the fender flares for bumper cover removal. WInch is 10000 lb. $600 .
     
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  6. Aug 13, 2022 at 3:25 PM
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    Which is better for our trucks. 10,000 or 12,000 lb winch. According to Toyota website. My Sport weighs 4465 lbs dry.
     
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  8. Aug 13, 2022 at 4:26 PM
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    I like the hideaway license plate holder.
     
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  10. Aug 13, 2022 at 5:02 PM
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    better is always more... so 12 i think you can get by with 10 or even 8. its about multiplying the winch power using snatch blocks, geometry.
     
    auskip07, Aug 13, 2022
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