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Anyone use the hitch winch setup ?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by DCW, Jun 7, 2011.

  1. Dec 8, 2015 at 8:32 AM
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    I know this is in the 2nd gen section, but I would go for the CBI hitch setup or Mobtown hitch setup. If either of those were available for a first gen, I'd go for those. I have a Drawtite front receiver and a M8000 winch. Its pretty low and sticks out. I keep the winch strapped in the bed on wheeling trips for this reason. CBI or Mobtown will a much better option.

    As a side note, I use the front receiver for moving trailers as well, so I like the option of a front receiver. Will probably end up getting a TG low profile tube bumper since it has a a front receiver and a winch mount.

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    I have Curt not a Drawtite. but they are pretty similar, at least for the 1st Gen's

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  2. Dec 8, 2015 at 8:49 AM
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    That does look awesome.
     
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    Thank you. I like it a lot. The cover I had made kinda ruins the look though... :D
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  4. Dec 8, 2015 at 8:54 AM
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  5. Dec 8, 2015 at 9:17 AM
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    Glad to help - BTW, its a Curt, not a Draw-tite like I said earlier. But for the first gen the Curt and Drawtite were pretty similar - The Curt was cheaper so I got that one.
     
  6. Dec 8, 2015 at 9:48 AM
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    Im thinking the draw tight bolts on top of the aluminum frame extensions. if so the receiver appears to protrude only 3-4 inches lower than that which should be way higher than the Curtis. The Motown for me is 650 plus shipping though no doubt the best of the best. Also looks like reinstall of the skid plate is not on issue, though only guessing here.
     
  7. Dec 8, 2015 at 9:59 AM
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    pretty sure the Curt is built primarily for a snow plow and works well for that application.
     
  8. Dec 8, 2015 at 10:15 AM
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    Mobtown is $330 plus shipping isn't it? That's what I paid a few weeks ago.
     
  9. Dec 8, 2015 at 10:37 AM
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    It's not $650 I didn't pay anywhere near that. But he lives in the Yukon so who knows what that does to the price between VAT and exchange rates and shipping.
     
  10. Dec 8, 2015 at 10:38 AM
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    475 plus shipping on eBay. Draw-tite 159.
     
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  11. Dec 8, 2015 at 10:42 AM
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    Look at their main website. $349 US
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  12. Dec 8, 2015 at 10:56 AM
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    Yeah, that's it. That's what I paid. Then $30 shipping.
     
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    Yeah, that's it. That's what I paid. Then $30 + shipping.
     
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    I think our dude is getting ripped off on eBay unless the Canadian/US exchange rate is a lot worse than I thought
     
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  15. Dec 8, 2015 at 1:53 PM
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    Don't go to eBay haha. I have to bump up the price on their to cover their 12% they take, and their shipping calculator blows but I have to have it on their to post a listing, either that or offer free shipping which I can't do on these because of their weight. If you go on our website, it should let you calculate the actual rate that shipping will be. http://mobtownoffroad.com/product/front-recovery-bar/

    It will be higher than normal if it is going to Canada because of all the customs legalities but there is nothing I can do to get around that one.
     
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  16. Dec 8, 2015 at 2:18 PM
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    Hey thanks for the quick bounce with all the additional info. Your set up is definitely the cats Meow. I am thinking about setting up an Alaskan address soon (Skagway) or better yet, go cruise the Arizona desert like my old days and load up on bolt-on goodies.
     
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    Nice. Or, find a few people that want them and split the shipping cost. It will save a lot of money.
     
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    That bracket looks like the perfect solution to keep it on hand but out of the elements.
     
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