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Hidden Winch Copycat

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Rupp1, Aug 16, 2019.

  1. Aug 16, 2019 at 6:01 PM
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    Rupp1

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    Rupp1 [OP] "If you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge a ball."

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    Hey all. I recently finished the Hidden Winch Mount Specialists install I've wanted to do for some time.
    *Disclaimer:
    I copied The Field Archer's install almost to the T. He did such a great job, why re-invent the wheel.
    Not much to say, except it was a major pain cutting out for the D rings! Someone should seriously make a template...

    Anyways, here it is!







     
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    Rupp1, Aug 16, 2019
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  2. Aug 17, 2019 at 6:18 AM
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    Wattapunk Stay lifted my friends !

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    Nicely done. Very clean install.
     
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  3. Aug 17, 2019 at 10:44 AM
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    Very freaking awesome. Love hidden stuff that is functional
     
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  4. Aug 17, 2019 at 10:47 AM
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    Awesome man! I just did a hidden winch mount as well
     
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    I like these because of the shackles, this is the only hidden which mount I've seen with where you could mount shackles. Others may exist. Obviously there are slim line variants out there, and front recovery bars like the one from Mobtown.


    Looks good.
     
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  6. Aug 17, 2019 at 10:59 AM
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    Great job dude!
     
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    Nice...
     
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    Rupp1 [OP] "If you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge a ball."

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    Entire weight added was about 100#, so negligible.
    Thanks!
     
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    CHEVERLY my service dog! Lol
    Did you make that ?
     
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    Rupp1 [OP] "If you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge a ball."

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    It is a bit high, but it’s just what I wanted. Solid, light, and out of sight.
     
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    CHEVERLY my service dog! Lol
    Yeah $200 extra for tow points is nuts
     
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    Rupp1 [OP] "If you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge a ball."

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    That’s supply and demand in action.
    Can’t fault them for that.
     
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