'02 SR5 4x4 build!

Installing bumper and winch tonight well atleast that's the plan lol

 

Here we go!

 

Anddddddd the bumper is off!

 

It's not finished but here's a pic to help y'all get by.....

 

Looking good! What's not finished??

 

Looks good man. Can't wait to see mine after the cruise

 

I'm guessing winch installation.

Looks good! Do you have a plate to go from the bumper to the diff skid?

 

I have to cut some metal and trim some more plastic to get the bumper to all the way back! I don't have all the bolts into the gran like it should be....I have to buy some 2 gauge copper cables to relocate my solenoid box....that's a pain in the ass! And I have to spoil the rope on the winch.....gonna try to finish today!

 

Guess I'm gonna order aftermarket skids from bud built

 

Too bad you missed the ryno skid group buy!

Edit... Check this out looks like he still has some left in 3/16

 

I confirmed with ryan from ryno that he still has a few extra from the group by in 3/16. You should jump on it, great deal and quality piece.

Edit, here is the link
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/gr...unner-replacement-front-skid-plate-200-a.html

 

All of your pics seems to have some color enhancements, any plain pics?

 

What's the price?

 

Ah he took off the price I'll ask him to pm you.

 

Thanks!

 

I had to extend the factory cables by 4ft to accommodate where I'm going to place the solenoid under my hood. I had it cable spliced the proper way! Everything was heat shrunk and I had them put wire loom over all the lines....overall it turned out nice! Let's hope it mounts up lol

 

Watch the resistance of that long power lead.

I did the same thing (same gauge, appears to be same length, correctly spliced/lengthened) and had to change my lug from steel to brass because there was too much resistance on the longer power lead and it was causing heat issues at my winch motor.

Changing to brass has helped, but the permanent fix for me is mounting my solenoid by my battery (custom battery tray) vs up where the ABS would normally be on our trucks (I'm non-ABS, so lots of room). My power lead extension goes from four feet down to two feet. Something to think about, or at least keep a close eye on!

Edit: link showing what I'm doing (without the hose clamp, though):

 

That power lead is that long from the factory!

 

Then you must be good to go! I'd still keep an eye on it, though. My connection melted my rubber boot cover, so if yours turns black or crispy, you'll know what to do!

 

Looking nice, especially the bumper