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WINCH BUMPERS IN CANADA?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by drewsky, Sep 6, 2011.

  1. Sep 6, 2011 at 9:23 PM
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    Does anyone know of a decent winch bumper dealer or fabricator in Canada? Hard to find a good one through local stores, very expensive, just trying to save a buck! Cheers.
     
  2. Sep 6, 2011 at 9:24 PM
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    OZ-T You are going backwards

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    You don't want an ARB ?
     
  3. Sep 6, 2011 at 9:25 PM
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  4. Sep 6, 2011 at 9:31 PM
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    ARB any good?
     
  5. Sep 6, 2011 at 9:36 PM
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    Yes. They r very strong but pretty heavy, so you have to upgrade to a heavier front suspension.
     
  6. Sep 6, 2011 at 9:40 PM
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    Good to know! Thanx for the info.
     
  7. Sep 6, 2011 at 10:18 PM
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    Are you planning on doing a lift or suspension upgrade ?
     
  8. Sep 7, 2011 at 4:07 AM
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    I have a levelling lift? Did'nt want to upgrade the suspension?
     
  9. Sep 7, 2011 at 7:24 AM
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    If you aren't upgrading the suspension an ARB and winch are too heavy , look into RelentlessFab's aluminum bumper , it weighs 55 lbs + whatever your winch weighs
     
  10. Sep 21, 2011 at 5:04 AM
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    Found a local who builds bumpers! I will post pics next week when it gets installed! Also getting a headache rack with side rails. Gonna look awesome!!!
     
  11. Sep 21, 2011 at 6:41 AM
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    Out in Kelowna. Hmm. This'll be interesting.
     
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    Who in kelowna builds bumpers??
     
  13. Feb 11, 2012 at 10:23 AM
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    It's been 5 months , let's see it
     
  14. Feb 12, 2012 at 5:05 AM
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    Totally forgot to post pics,sorry! The bumper an racks were made from a guy in Salmon Arm, his company is called Bush Gear!!! He is a great guy, tradesman, and I get commented on the bumper everywhere I go! The bumper is unique, and has some pretty cool angles. I haven't tested the bumper/winch system yet, but seems very sturdy. I did have to upgrade my coils to the OME 886. Now that I have a winch, I'll probably never get stuck! lol I'll post better pics soon!
    Cheers[​IMG][/IMG]
     
  15. Feb 12, 2012 at 5:06 AM
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  16. Feb 12, 2012 at 5:10 AM
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    You can reach him at bushgear@hotmail.com His name is Clint.
    Cheers. Tell him drewsky sent ya!!!
     
  17. Feb 12, 2012 at 5:26 AM
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    That bumper is pretty sweet!
     
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  19. Jan 10, 2013 at 8:30 PM
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    Looks great
     
  20. Jan 10, 2013 at 8:35 PM
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    I see your truck for sale on castanet....
     

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