TacoTraveler
Adventurer
I drive a 2002 Toyota Tacoma and I am looking at getting a winch. Can anyone give me a link to a solid winch mount that won't be a whole new bumper?
Winch mount
- Thread starter TacoTraveler
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i dont have a link but if you dont want to get a new bumper the best thing would be to buy a winch mount for a hitch reciever. i know warn makes one off the top of my head but im sure theres other companies out there as well.
i personally like the reciever winch mounts because you can store the winch out of the elements when its not in use. plus it can be used in the front and rear truck.
i personally like the reciever winch mounts because you can store the winch out of the elements when its not in use. plus it can be used in the front and rear truck.
BIGdaddy
Expedition Leader
bad idea
most removable winch mounts are only rated at like 5000lbs. and they are pretty tough on the truck/mount/etc on side pulls.
Seen a few rip clean off, actually.
to the O.P. is a bumper mount REALLY not an option, or can you wait longer to save up the cash?
TacoTraveler
Adventurer
Well, a full winch bumper is about $850 at the cheapest and I was hoping to find something in the $200 range. Something just to mount the winch.
BIGdaddy
Expedition Leader
here's a few idea's:
$630.00:
http://www.allprooffroad.com/9504tacomatrailarmor/9504frontbumpers
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$575-ish for this...
http://www.performanceoffroadcenter...ct_info.php?cPath=75_343_385&products_id=1478
and this
http://www.jeeptopdepot.com/prodDetail.aspx?partNo=WAR29394&jeep-parts=true
$630.00:
http://www.allprooffroad.com/9504tacomatrailarmor/9504frontbumpers
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$575-ish for this...
http://www.performanceoffroadcenter...ct_info.php?cPath=75_343_385&products_id=1478
and this
http://www.jeeptopdepot.com/prodDetail.aspx?partNo=WAR29394&jeep-parts=true
JJackson
Explorer
I have a removable winch with a 9000i Warn on the front of a 2500hd Chevy and have not had a problem (we have at least 4 trucks like this) and have used on a few occasions. Even had two of them hooked to an aerial lift truck that was stuck with no problems. But I would rather have a proper winch bumper even if it took a little more saving.
viter
Adventurer
don't think anybody sells one for a 2002 tacoma, but I made a winch mount to go inside the front bumper of my 2003 tacoma - you can read some threads on this - http://www.ttora.com/forum/showthread.php?t=14884&highlight=hidden+winch+mount and http://www.tacomaterritory.com/forum/showthread.php?t=20084
more pics at http://s30.photobucket.com/albums/c320/ua_taco/winch plate and winch and lights/
more pics at http://s30.photobucket.com/albums/c320/ua_taco/winch plate and winch and lights/
TacoTraveler
Adventurer
I also have a Skid Row skid plate. It seems like the All Pro would replace this and I just put it on right after Christmas.
KG6BWS
Explorer
your best bet would be to build one yourself inside the stock bumper like viter. if i remember correctly theres nothing available for the pre05's other than a hitch mount, I THINK. i agree though that those are not the best option.
second option would be to have a fab shop make it for you, and could probably be done relatively inexpensively, provided you dont get TOO fancy.
second option would be to have a fab shop make it for you, and could probably be done relatively inexpensively, provided you dont get TOO fancy.
7wt
Expedition Leader
$575-ish for this...
http://www.performanceoffroadcenter...ct_info.php?cPath=75_343_385&products_id=1478
and this
http://www.jeeptopdepot.com/prodDetail.aspx?partNo=WAR29394&jeep-parts=true[/QUOTE]
Do you know of anyone that has used the transformer on an 03 Taco? Does it hold up?
http://www.performanceoffroadcenter...ct_info.php?cPath=75_343_385&products_id=1478
and this
http://www.jeeptopdepot.com/prodDetail.aspx?partNo=WAR29394&jeep-parts=true[/QUOTE]
Do you know of anyone that has used the transformer on an 03 Taco? Does it hold up?
JPNCA
Adventurer
Look into a warn Transformer
http://www.warn.com/truck/mounting-systems/trans4mer_mount.shtml
http://www.warn.com/truck/mounting-systems/trans4mer_mount.shtml
BIGdaddy
Expedition Leader
hehe...thats the one were talking about. beat chu to it, dude..:victory: