3rd Gen Recovery Gear Thread

do not shock load chains, use a strap. Unless its a huge 5/8 chain, don't use a high lift unless u know how it works! Could result in injury!

 

Sorry Joe. Didn't see that you posted before I summoned you.
My bad.

 

You guys play it to safe. What fun is it if you don't have any risk of snapping a strap and getting hurt.

Buzz kills I tell you.

 

You kinda have a point there. Witnessed plenty of borderline recovery practices, but the only closely related outright failure I've ever experienced was on a construction site. You really don't know what living is until you feel the wind on your face from a freshly snapped steel cable.

 

Mobtown

Are the shackle point strong enough to snatch from? Also is the front receiver strong enough to support a 9.5k winch? If not can I have a heavy duty one built to support it?

I have a 2016 Tacoma TRD Offroad on order (hopefully get it before march?) and am looking at different options. I really like the two shackle points with the front receiver.

I plan on having a multi-mount winch, so on the very rare occasion I need a winch, I will be able to winch from the front or rear.

Thank you

 

I wish there was a well designed front recovery point for the 2nd/3rd Gen Tacoma that can be used with a D-ring shackle. The few available inhibit angle-of-approach ground clearance excessively. I think there would be a big market for such a product (hint hint fabricators!).

It is interesting that there are several aftermarket recovery points available for the HiLux, which is very similar to the Tacoma, but nothing for the Tacoma but cheesy low-hanging crap.

 

I'm interested to see what Undercover comes up with for their hidden winch mount on the '16. A few of their mounts come with integrated recovery points although I've never seen one uncovered (so to speak) to know how I feel about their actual integration into the frame.

 

I think this is what I want.

 

Yes, the shackle points are 3/4" think cnc cut steel with a 7/8" hole for a d-ring. They're gusseted on both sides and wrap around the steucture, then fully welded. There more than strong enough to snatch from. The receiver is rated up to a 9000lb winch.

 

Mobtown

Thank you, Once I get the truck I'll contact you.

 

I thought I'd post a couple of my recovery items I never leave home without. The first is my hilift. I have it bolted to a solid hickory board. It fits perfect into the slots in the bed. Front or back. The jack is heavy enough that I have never had it bounce out of place. The second photo is my recovery tracks. I have 3 sets of these in different lengths. They are simply snowmobile tracks cut into convenient lengths. They are amazing for traction in snow or mud. I never leave town without them. My field crews have buried trucks in the mud and have used them countless times to get out. I have also had some hairy experiences where I would have never got home without them. They work great because they conform to the terrain.

 

Did you just buy some cheap(ish) snowmobile tracks online and cut them up or?

 

I got them for free from a local snowmobile shop. Mine were new but obsolete sizes. They had a pallet of them and I took three sets. I assume any shop would also have old take off sets if you went by and asked them.

 

I have a multi mount 10k winch on the mudder, best thing i ever bought...i just wish the winch worked underwater. If they make one for the 16 taco please keep me informed ill be 2nd in line behind u.

Edited: photos to keep the thread going

 

That's exactly what I'm looking for. Tight and sleek.

 

The snowmobile tracks are a good idea.

 

Curious where on the 3rd gen other than the rear receiver you use the Hi-Lift jack ? Do you have sliders? I usually leave the Hi-Lift home as there is not a lot of utility without a aftermarket front bumper or sliders on this truck.

 

Dring for recovery.

 

I prefer the CURT version:

CURT 45824 Shackle Tow Hook Hitch Ball Mount, Fits 2" Receiver

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007M3E68/

Sticks up a bit further back and comes with a Columbus McKinnon shackle.

 

So quick question, how strong is the receiver pin? I just picked up a couple of receiver recovery points, and need pins for them. The bow shackle and recovery point ate both rated at 4.7 metric tons(a little over 10000lbs). Trying to mitigate the points of failure.