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Never owned a cool looking truck

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Marc529, Apr 2, 2017.

  1. Apr 2, 2017 at 10:06 AM
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    Marc529

    Marc529 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I have to say, since adding the winch bumper I get stopped in parking lots all the time. Some will even take pictures. The black wheel fenders with black rims and K2 tires along with a 3' lift make this truck stand out. Black tonneau cover and black Tacoma letters on the tail gate complete the look and if you follow me the Led tailgate light bar is very cool too.
    winch.jpg

    led.jpg
     
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  2. Apr 2, 2017 at 10:08 AM
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    Show us some pics!
     
  3. Apr 2, 2017 at 10:09 AM
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  4. Apr 2, 2017 at 10:18 AM
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    Tailgate light bar o_O
     
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  5. Apr 2, 2017 at 10:22 AM
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    Marc529

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    Pictures now added to original post.
     
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    To each his own :smack:
     
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  8. Apr 2, 2017 at 10:54 AM
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    MarX

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    Need better pics lol
     
  9. Apr 2, 2017 at 11:43 AM
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    George1441

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  10. Apr 2, 2017 at 1:47 PM
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    What's the purpose of the tailgate light bar? Not hating, just curious as it doesn't appear to be for extra light since the LED's are red.
     
  11. Apr 2, 2017 at 1:59 PM
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    wirenut

    wirenut I like this place

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    Turn signals probably. What winch bumper is that? I'm looking around for something similar.
     
  12. Apr 2, 2017 at 2:12 PM
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    Herniator

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    Extra brake lights and also works as turn signals.
     
  13. Apr 2, 2017 at 2:18 PM
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    Midknight

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    Makes sense
     
  14. Apr 2, 2017 at 2:47 PM
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    Marc529

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    The Winch Bumper is made by C4 Fabrication.

    The Tailgate LED does brake, turn, night running light and goes white to back up.
     
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  15. Apr 2, 2017 at 2:48 PM
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    That as cool that it changes colour to back up. How much extra light does it have when backing up?
     
  16. Apr 2, 2017 at 2:59 PM
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    Marc529

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    It is not a lot but more noticeable than being a flood light at night.
     
  17. Apr 2, 2017 at 3:12 PM
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    tcjacado

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    What front cover is that winch coming though. Looks nice.
     
  18. Apr 2, 2017 at 3:17 PM
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    It is a roller fairlead. For synthetic cable you can just use a non roller type which is recommended.
     
  19. Apr 2, 2017 at 3:18 PM
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    What are the shackles hooked to.?
     
  20. Apr 2, 2017 at 3:24 PM
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    The front plate has a vertical tang welded to it and it has a 3/4 hole in it made as a tow point. I added the shackle to make it more functional and it look good. Notice the hook is on the drivers side as there is matching on both sides.
     

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