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Winch relocation for 1st gens?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by TacomaFloppa, Jul 22, 2025.

  1. Jul 22, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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    TacomaFloppa

    TacomaFloppa [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Looking to relocate my winch control box but I've found no posts and have no idea's where to begin.

    Anyone figure out a way/bracket/previous forum?
     
  2. Jul 22, 2025 at 11:09 PM
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    Glamisman

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    What front bumper do you have and how good of a fabricator are you? I have my control box for both of my Tacomas on the top flat portion of my flatland front bumper. Both have been out in the elements for at least 6 years and no issues. The Tacoma in Cabo has been throught at least 4 hurricanes and is still working.
     
  3. Jul 23, 2025 at 8:49 AM
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    Dirty Pool

    Dirty Pool FLIES ON THE FRIES, KETCHUPS WATERED DOWN

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  4. Jul 23, 2025 at 9:03 AM
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    Glamisman

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  5. Jul 23, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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    Old green toyota

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    Take it apart and make a new mount for it. The wires on mine were long enough to mount behind the bumper. I extended the controller socket wires, and flush mounted it into the grille.

    I don't take a lot of pictures of my truck, this shows where the controller plugs in.

    Screenshot_20250723_131658_Gallery.jpg
     

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