General cost of basic recovery setup '22 TRD Off Road

erwigg · Jan 3, 2023

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Hi all
Buying a 2022 Tacoma TRD Off Road in December. How much would a basic recovery setup cost (parts and labor - I'm thinking winch, etc)? It would be invaluable to know this so I can budget and plan better. Only thing I've budgeted, at all, is the vehicle itself.

PS: 50% of the trips will be solo, I do have radio, PLB, etc and I'm overlanding in Michigan so no major rocks, deep ruts, or lava explosions - but I would like to venture out nationally (Zion, Ozarks) at some point.

Thanks so much!
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So it's now January.... did you buy in December??? just like you promised??

tacomaboned · Jan 3, 2023

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If you don't have aftermarket bumpers with shackle mounts, the best option would be a hitch mounted shackle mount in the rear. You can find them for about $30-$50. Of course, this would require a tow hitch. You can pull on these pretty vigorously without worrying about damaging the vehicle.

$38 CURT 45832 D-Ring Shackle Mount Trailer Hitch, Fits 2" Receiver, 13000 lbs, CARBIDE BLACK POWDER COAT

Amazon.com: CURT 45832 D-Ring Shackle Mount Trailer Hitch, Fits 2-Inch Receiver, 13,000 lbs : Automotive

For the front, most vehicles (if not all), come with some sort of towing device that can also be used for recovery in an emergency, although I would personally take extra care using a towing point for vehicle recovery. Sometimes though that's your best choice to avoid damaging the stuck vehicle. I pulled a stranger in a Camry out of a ditch using his factory supplied towing eyelet (funny, the owner didn't even know he had it or what it was for). Modern cars and crossovers typically have a tow hook/eyelet included from the factory that you have to screw into a specific spot on the bumper (front or rear) which will usually have a disguised plastic cover hiding the hole. To my knowledge, most heavier vehicles, trucks and larger SUVs have factory tow hooks/loops hard mounted to the frame.

Not sure about 3rd Gen, but my 2nd Gen came from the factory with 2 towing points in front. I imagine 3rd Gen is similar.

Again, keep in mind that these are towing points and not recovery points per se. They can be used for recovery in an emergency, but I personally would be careful in doing so. As an alternative to a full on plate bumper with shackle mounts, you can get aftermarket shackle mounts that will bolt to the frame in front for added piece of mind.

Here's a pic (pulled off Google) of a car with a towing device mounted in the front. Looks to be an aftermarket eyelet, but you can see where the mounting hole is in the bumper. On the car pictured, this would ordinarily be covered by a color-matched plastic cap. A similar mounting hole will likely be in the rear bumper, and the eyelet is usually stored in the trunk (with the jack and spare tire if equipped).

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The loop on the driver side is not a towing point or recovery point, it is a tie down point for transport. Do not pull a stuck vehicle with it. SR, SR5, TRD Sport, and Limited Tacomas also do not have anything on the passenger side except the bolt holes to add something yourself if you want.

TexasTacoLT · Jan 3, 2023

tacomaboned said: ↑

The loop on the driver side is not a towing point or recovery point, it is a tie down point for transport. Do not pull a stuck vehicle with it. SR, SR5, TRD Sport, and Limited Tacomas also do not have anything on the passenger side except the bolt holes to add something yourself if you want.
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According to Toyota, it can be used for towing in emergency situations. Again, I'd be cautious of using it for recovery, especially if the vehicle has been mired as the manual states the vehicle should be on a hard surface.

Reference: 2014 Toyota Tacoma Manuals & Warranties | Toyota Owners

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