1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site
    Quick Links: Aftermarket bed light kit and auto locking tailgate What battery jump pack are you using? DynoProducts/DynoLock tailgate actuators: My Experience & Demise of Companies? AVOID! 2018 Tacoma TRD Sport Magnaflow Stainless - Falken AT3W - Dobinson GTS 2" Lift Underhood Ultrasonic rodent repellents Running boards/steps suggestions?

Wilco Hitchgate Solo

Discussion in 'Product Reviews' started by Unchained 5150, Aug 3, 2016.

Page 20 of 37
  1. Feb 8, 2017 at 7:06 AM
    #381
    rj95lss

    #381
    rj95lss Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 28, 2014
    Member:
    #132885
    Messages:
    218
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Robert
    Pinelands, NJ
    Vehicle:
    '92 HZJ73 - 1HZ diesel RHD
    SOA with OME, Lockers, 37's, ARB
    Anyone mounted one on a Trail-Gear rear bumper yet?
     
    rj95lss, Feb 8, 2017
    #381
  2. Feb 8, 2017 at 6:28 PM
    #382
    ewxlt66

    #382
    ewxlt66 Wilco_Offroad Vendor

    Joined:
    Apr 20, 2016
    Member:
    #184808
    Messages:
    288
    Gender:
    Male
    Wilco Offroad, CA
    Good question. Not sure.
     
    ewxlt66, Feb 8, 2017
    #382
  3. Feb 8, 2017 at 6:38 PM
    #383
    rj95lss

    #383
    rj95lss Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 28, 2014
    Member:
    #132885
    Messages:
    218
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Robert
    Pinelands, NJ
    Vehicle:
    '92 HZJ73 - 1HZ diesel RHD
    SOA with OME, Lockers, 37's, ARB
    Probably need a tester for that too, huh....haha
     
    rj95lss, Feb 8, 2017
    #383
    Unchained 5150[OP] likes this.
  4. Feb 8, 2017 at 8:09 PM
    #384
    ewxlt66

    #384
    ewxlt66 Wilco_Offroad Vendor

    Joined:
    Apr 20, 2016
    Member:
    #184808
    Messages:
    288
    Gender:
    Male
    Wilco Offroad, CA
    Nope...all good. Depending on where that bumper locates the receiver, we would not need testing. Where does that bumper put the receiver?
     
    ewxlt66, Feb 8, 2017
    #384
  5. Feb 9, 2017 at 6:22 AM
    #385
    rj95lss

    #385
    rj95lss Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 28, 2014
    Member:
    #132885
    Messages:
    218
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Robert
    Pinelands, NJ
    Vehicle:
    '92 HZJ73 - 1HZ diesel RHD
    SOA with OME, Lockers, 37's, ARB
    This is a really common bumper used on this forum/1st gen owners. Built in class #4 10k receiver on the latest version.

    The receiver is several inches higher and a couple inches further inset then a stock setup. I'm hoping that it would work with a 33x10.5 and guessing that the hi-lift attachment would not though?

    Here is the bumper: http://www.trail-gear.com/product/4899/rock-defense-rear-tacoma-bumper#.WJx5FtIzWUk

    Here is a link to many photos: https://www.google.com/search?q=tra...=926#tbm=isch&q=trail+gear+tacoma+rear+bumper

    I was really hoping someone on here had already tried this.
     
    rj95lss, Feb 9, 2017
    #385
    ewxlt66[QUOTED] likes this.
  6. Feb 9, 2017 at 5:38 PM
    #386
    ewxlt66

    #386
    ewxlt66 Wilco_Offroad Vendor

    Joined:
    Apr 20, 2016
    Member:
    #184808
    Messages:
    288
    Gender:
    Male
    Wilco Offroad, CA
    The Hitchgate Solo would be the call on that bumper. The Solo HC would not work with tailgate. IMG_2500.jpgIMG_2501.jpg
     
    ewxlt66, Feb 9, 2017
    #386
    mcharfauros, rj95lss[QUOTED] and Unchained 5150[OP] like this.
  7. Feb 9, 2017 at 6:47 PM
    #387
    rj95lss

    #387
    rj95lss Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 28, 2014
    Member:
    #132885
    Messages:
    218
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Robert
    Pinelands, NJ
    Vehicle:
    '92 HZJ73 - 1HZ diesel RHD
    SOA with OME, Lockers, 37's, ARB
    Wow thanks for looking into it! That however is not the Trail-Gear bumper in question, I think that might be the Marlin? That bumper/receiver stick out at least 3" further from truck then the TG does.

    Still think the TG would work with the standard solo?

    here is the TG (not current gen but you get the idea): https://goo.gl/images/K8feru[​IMG]
     
    rj95lss, Feb 9, 2017
    #387
  8. Feb 9, 2017 at 6:57 PM
    #388
    ewxlt66

    #388
    ewxlt66 Wilco_Offroad Vendor

    Joined:
    Apr 20, 2016
    Member:
    #184808
    Messages:
    288
    Gender:
    Male
    Wilco Offroad, CA
    Yup...the standard Solo would still work here....it has a max reach of 4.5"....the big deal is how high it sits...only 2" above the hitch making it work with these high set bumpers. The Solo High Clearance etc would prevent tailgates from dropping completely.
     
    ewxlt66, Feb 9, 2017
    #388
    rj95lss[QUOTED] likes this.
  9. Feb 10, 2017 at 5:49 AM
    #389
    rj95lss

    #389
    rj95lss Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 28, 2014
    Member:
    #132885
    Messages:
    218
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Robert
    Pinelands, NJ
    Vehicle:
    '92 HZJ73 - 1HZ diesel RHD
    SOA with OME, Lockers, 37's, ARB
    I'll try to post up some pics once I get mine. Thanks for your help!
     
    rj95lss, Feb 10, 2017
    #389
    ewxlt66[QUOTED] likes this.
  10. Feb 11, 2017 at 3:05 PM
    #390
    ewxlt66

    #390
    ewxlt66 Wilco_Offroad Vendor

    Joined:
    Apr 20, 2016
    Member:
    #184808
    Messages:
    288
    Gender:
    Male
    Wilco Offroad, CA
    IMG_2525.jpg
     
    ewxlt66, Feb 11, 2017
    #390
    mcharfauros and ROCdermody like this.
  11. Feb 11, 2017 at 3:18 PM
    #391
    Unchained 5150

    #391
    Unchained 5150 [OP] Rick

    Joined:
    Sep 25, 2014
    Member:
    #139054
    Messages:
    65,410
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Rick
    Auburn Ma
    Vehicle:
    2021 TRD Poser Pro Manual.
    Mine will be in soon if ever stops snowing and warms up a little
     
    Unchained 5150, Feb 11, 2017
    #391
    mcharfauros, ROCdermody and ewxlt66[QUOTED] like this.
  12. Feb 15, 2017 at 5:53 PM
    #392
    rj95lss

    #392
    rj95lss Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 28, 2014
    Member:
    #132885
    Messages:
    218
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Robert
    Pinelands, NJ
    Vehicle:
    '92 HZJ73 - 1HZ diesel RHD
    SOA with OME, Lockers, 37's, ARB

    Ok so I took this pic and measurement to just triple check this will not interfere with my tailgate when open. It's 4" from the top of receiver box to bottom of my tailgate when open/laid down. Please verify that the Hitchgate Solo will in no way interfere with it, so I can complete my order!

    9C61A700-8533-4BE5-B79D-D8AB6D9A70E6_4f8f33ad598013e45ffca48ae1cfffd57b26e8e0.jpg

    [​IMG]
     
    rj95lss, Feb 15, 2017
    #392
    mcharfauros and ewxlt66[QUOTED] like this.
  13. Feb 16, 2017 at 7:15 AM
    #393
    ewxlt66

    #393
    ewxlt66 Wilco_Offroad Vendor

    Joined:
    Apr 20, 2016
    Member:
    #184808
    Messages:
    288
    Gender:
    Male
    Wilco Offroad, CA
    Verified!! The Solo extends only 2" above the receiver. You'll have clearance for days!
    Solo Toyota Taco Cust Bump 1.jpg
     
    ewxlt66, Feb 16, 2017
    #393
    mcharfauros and rj95lss[QUOTED] like this.
  14. Feb 16, 2017 at 7:16 AM
    #394
    ewxlt66

    #394
    ewxlt66 Wilco_Offroad Vendor

    Joined:
    Apr 20, 2016
    Member:
    #184808
    Messages:
    288
    Gender:
    Male
    Wilco Offroad, CA
    fullsizeoutput_4f3e.jpg
     
    ewxlt66, Feb 16, 2017
    #394
    Nimble9 likes this.
  15. Feb 21, 2017 at 9:25 AM
    #395
    ewxlt66

    #395
    ewxlt66 Wilco_Offroad Vendor

    Joined:
    Apr 20, 2016
    Member:
    #184808
    Messages:
    288
    Gender:
    Male
    Wilco Offroad, CA
    FYI guys, 5 Solo High Clearance left on the shelf...will be 4-6 weeks until we have more.
     
    ewxlt66, Feb 21, 2017
    #395
  16. Feb 21, 2017 at 9:53 AM
    #396
    ROCdermody

    #396
    ROCdermody Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 15, 2015
    Member:
    #166740
    Messages:
    1,037
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Steve
    Vehicle:
    '16 Quicksand DCSB TRD OR
    The interwebs show mine on target for Friday delivery. Will post pics as soon as possible there after...
     
    ROCdermody, Feb 21, 2017
    #396
    ewxlt66 likes this.
  17. Feb 21, 2017 at 10:27 AM
    #397
    PROseur

    #397
    PROseur Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Dec 9, 2015
    Member:
    #171837
    Messages:
    10,577
    First Name:
    Pussy
    Vehicle:
    2012 FJC TTSE/ 2001 Taliban Poverty DCSB/ 2017 6MT PRO / 2018 2.7L SR Utility
    Best thread ever

    Thanks to @Unchained 5150 do we still get hookup price?

    @ewxlt66 - since I am lOcal, is it possible to stop by in person to look over all options to see what will work best on oem bumper/oem trailer hitch on 1st gen tacoma that also has camper shell ?
     
    PROseur, Feb 21, 2017
    #397
    Unchained 5150[OP] likes this.
  18. Feb 21, 2017 at 10:41 AM
    #398
    ewxlt66

    #398
    ewxlt66 Wilco_Offroad Vendor

    Joined:
    Apr 20, 2016
    Member:
    #184808
    Messages:
    288
    Gender:
    Male
    Wilco Offroad, CA
    Hit up Unchained for hook up help.

    You could stop by, but we don't have a display room, just a fab shop.

    With OEM bumper/hitch, you're best served with a high clearance Solo since the hitch is underneath the bumper.

    Below is a standard solo. The high clearance will raise that horizontal support arm 4" higher so it's more inline with the bumper.Solo Toyota 4Runner Gen3 4.jpg
     
    ewxlt66, Feb 21, 2017
    #398
    mcharfauros likes this.
  19. Feb 21, 2017 at 10:43 AM
    #399
    PROseur

    #399
    PROseur Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Dec 9, 2015
    Member:
    #171837
    Messages:
    10,577
    First Name:
    Pussy
    Vehicle:
    2012 FJC TTSE/ 2001 Taliban Poverty DCSB/ 2017 6MT PRO / 2018 2.7L SR Utility
    Thank you

    With high clearance will I be able to open camper rear window ?
     
    PROseur, Feb 21, 2017
    #399
    mcharfauros likes this.
  20. Feb 21, 2017 at 12:52 PM
    #400
    rj95lss

    #400
    rj95lss Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 28, 2014
    Member:
    #132885
    Messages:
    218
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Robert
    Pinelands, NJ
    Vehicle:
    '92 HZJ73 - 1HZ diesel RHD
    SOA with OME, Lockers, 37's, ARB
    Ordered mine.
     
    rj95lss, Feb 21, 2017
    #400
Page 20 of 37

Products Discussed in

Master Lock Silver and Red Receiver Lock, Stainless Steel Barbell™ Hitch Pin Lock, Fits 5/8 in. Receivers, Weather Resistant Automotive Receiver Lock, 1469DAT
$30.02
To Top