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Discussion in 'Texas' started by LostHusker, Feb 14, 2011.

  1. Nov 2, 2019 at 8:11 PM
    Oldie2007

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    1. Ah ha - all new stuff, makes sense now. Given my pumpkin was what came out of Matts, and Chris REALLY tested it, he just said go home no worries!

    2. I got that little 6 switch module (shows as OffRoadtown down below) for like $95. The only LIGHTS I currently have is the light bar on the bumper guard. Going to wire the camera and nav to a switch, and am pulling wires for some back up, deck lights, and spares. The little controller will fit inside the garage door opener flap in the overhead, and can even be closed. I have everything I need, just need to get after it.

    3. I really have no place for the winch at this time unless I change things. I could get a hitch mount for the rear, and run big ass cables. I'm hoping to just get it fixed and maybe trade for something. Eventually I need a winch - don't want to cut my front, but maybe a compromise and hidden winch. Just have to find the right price. I'd make Matt an offer for his stuff and trade off the winch, but cutting the front off the truck would likely get me killed!
     
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  2. Nov 2, 2019 at 8:19 PM
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    Cool, sounds like a good project. Will keep things nice and clean and make it easier to add stuff in the future
    Hidden winch would be good if you dont want to cut the front. Could also do something like a mobtown recovery bar. Has a receiver hitch so you could put your winch on a portable mount and be able to use it in the front or rear. Also wouldnt have to keep it on your truck at all times if you didnt want to
     
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  3. Nov 2, 2019 at 8:23 PM
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    1. that six pack looks good for anything I need now or in the future. If Brandon does pass on his rear bumper (no cutting), then there is a place for lights. I guess I could go more "Mall Crawl" and get some rock lights!

    2. I will check out that Mobtown bar - you have a link specific?
     
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  4. Nov 2, 2019 at 8:27 PM
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    A pair of reverse lights do come in handy! I took mine off and i think im gonna reinstall them

    https://mobtownoffroad.com/product/toyota-tacoma-front-recovery-bar/
     
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  5. Nov 2, 2019 at 8:30 PM
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  7. Nov 2, 2019 at 8:34 PM
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    Yeah, but I don't do what you do, so, I can entertain some other options. Trail Rider man, not a rock crawler. Some bucks for battery cables to front and back, and hitch mount a winch? I am a rescue wrecker! Except it will be too heavy for me to pick up!
     
  8. Nov 2, 2019 at 8:37 PM
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    You can get one of them hitch mounted fertilizers and fetilizer your yard
     
  9. Nov 2, 2019 at 8:41 PM
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    Dis man Screenshot_20191102-223945.jpg
     
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  10. Nov 2, 2019 at 8:41 PM
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    Yards not THAT big at all! :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:
     
  11. Nov 2, 2019 at 9:05 PM
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    Not sure on this, migth be able to modify it to fit though if there are issues
     
  13. Nov 2, 2019 at 9:12 PM
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    The only issue would be the light bar on that grill guard it's right where that opening is
     
  14. Nov 2, 2019 at 9:12 PM
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    Guard doesn't look to be in the way, so I will have to find the installation instructions, and find out where it mounts. As often as I need it, plugging it into the front or back for a trip seems reasonable. Sort of. Really probabaly going to take two people to move it on a mount with handles.
     
  15. Nov 2, 2019 at 9:14 PM
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    No your right the opening in the bumper is below the light barScreenshot_20191102-231320.jpg
     
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  16. Nov 2, 2019 at 9:16 PM
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    Dis man so the winch would clear the guard Screenshot_20191102-231609.jpg
     
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  17. Nov 2, 2019 at 9:17 PM
    05prerun82

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    All is possible Kurt
     
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  18. Nov 2, 2019 at 9:18 PM
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    Yea winch on the plate would be at least 150 lbs maybe gonna need Dem hd springs :rofl:
     
  19. Nov 2, 2019 at 9:38 PM
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    Don't think everything would weigh that much, but getting way ahead of everything. It hasn't been proven to work yet!
     
  20. Nov 2, 2019 at 9:52 PM
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