What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Welcome.

 

They are sold as rated points
https://nytop.com/toyota-tacoma-accessories-store/p/2016-2023-toyota-tacoma-front-recovery-points

 

You'll probably need a bunch of little parts. Toyota sells the parts a la carte and not as a kit. I bought a used OEM tonneau for $150 and spent close to $200 for parts. The dealership wanted almost $8 each for the 64949-04010 bolts, so I sourced them from a local hardware store. For the other items you're probably going to have to go to a dealership.
You don't need part 64933C. Mine broke off and the cover is fine without it. It protrudes into the bed and just takes up space.
Also take note that the front passenger bracket, although it has the same part number 69391, is different than the other five. It has "NO.2: as a suffix and the other are "NO.1".

 

I prefer no hoops.

 

Hoops!

 

Skewp and a hoop? Too much? Idk, I think skewp and a hoop and next thing you know someone hangs their panties off your rear view.

 

Say what?

 

You will have to cut out spots in plastic top rails for the 693914 brackets. I marked my rails with a silver Sharpie then pulled them off and cut it with utility knife.

 

I love the hoop look and would have purchased that look had I got it new, buttttt I got it on marketplace for like a third of the cost and it was brnd new so no complaints. still need to mount my winch

 

Hey @BraskaTaco,

The new front bumper looks fantastic! I really like how the hoop complements the overall design. Adding LP6 lights to the center section would be an excellent choice, giving you a top-notch lighting setup. Whenever you're ready to upgrade the lighting whether for the front or rear just shoot me a PM, and I’ll be happy to help fine-tune the perfect package for you.

Best,
Bill

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Email: Bill@bajadesigns.com Phone: (760)560-2252

 

they mount the same place these crappy ones do

$41 NORTHYUN Tacoma Front Tow Hook Mounting Bracket with 3/4” D Ring Shackle Demon Hook Brackets Compatible with Toyota Tacoma 2009-2023

Amazon.com: Tacoma Front Tow Hook Mounting Bracket with 3/4” D Ring Shackle Demon Hook Brackets Compatible with Toyota Tacoma 2009-2023 : Automotive

the bolts on yours are good for a recovery on a driveway going downhill

 

Can you say "Sketchy"!

 

I do I do.

Here is what I got, I would go with darker color if I had to re-order, because even this material reflects brightly when the sun hits it just right and that reflection is then reflected in the windshield.

https://www.shearcomfort.com/

 

How do you like that material? I ordered swatches and one of them was that material. I’m partial to the carpet look

 

I see a big difference between the two: the cheap ones connect only to the bottom of the non-structural cross member, and the ones @ljerr2 used go up higher with through bolts and may indeed connect to the frame.

That said, I don't own either product and can't verify exactly how they connect, but think we should give the OP some room for making a rational decision.

 

the ARB uses 5 bolts and cost less than the OP's and is really the only upgrade to the OEM but to each his own

 

3 bolts per side?

 

Just 2 bolts per side. They are an improvement over demon shackles, probably a slight improvement over the OEM off-road hook since the bolts are in 2 different planes, plus they give you shackle options. I understand they are not ARB-level by any means. I never liked the approach angle that seems to be affected with the ARB point, even if it's just aesthetics, but I understand it's not even close to comparing apples to apples with the ARB "true" recovery point and the NYTOP "recovery point" (maybe better classified as an enhanced tow point). I also like having a "point" on both sides of the truck, although a bridle is still recommended. I still view it as an upgrade over stock and allows soft shackles for downward driveway pulls. Or hopefully, sufficient strength for the potential ditch pull/snow pull that would be more likely something I will face. No mud bogging or heavy recovery operations are in my future with this truck.

 

Took the DIY Wedge on the maiden voyage all through West Idaho last week. Stopped by 13 state parks and did a touch of wheelin. Overall the setup did well and only have to smooth a few things out. Temporary Electrical setup worked like a charm and only burned 1, 4aH dewalt battery over 5 days.

 

I need to know a little more about the dewalt battery power setup. Do you have a write up or link?