Morning folks,
After many late night research sessions, ven diagrams and considering my needs, I’ve put together a shopping list for the front end recovery makeover. I was curious to see if any of y’all have been bestowed with an ambassador/discount code you might be willing to share.
I would like to make all purchases ASAP, though am able to wait until Black Friday/Cyber Monday at the latest if it means a little savings.
I’ll list the manufacturers/products I indent to purchase, and lastly, I do have a question re: winch hook options (below).
WINCH: Smittybilt XRC Gen3 9.5K w/ synthetic cable - 98695
www.smittybilt.com
Decided on this winch given price point, reliability and reviews of multiple past and current products. Winch comes with prespooled synthetic line and aluminum fairlead.
WINCH MOUNT: RRW Hidden Winch Mount
www.relationsracewheels.com
It was between them and CBI but from what I can tell, CBI’s is no longer in production— I can’t find it on their site and the only other listing is on TacomaBeast, which is sold out/unavailable.
RECOVERY POINT: ARB Front Recovery Point
aventuron.com
I couldn’t find another equally rated option for a front recovery point independent of a dedicated bumper; although, this seems to check most boxes including weight rating and angled recoveries up to turning radius of truck.
LIGHT BAR MOUNT: Cali Raised LED Upper Grille Hidden Mount
caliraisedled.com
I already have their 32” dual row mounted to the lower grille hidden mounts, just need to move the light up to make way for the winch.
HOOK QUESTION: Which terminal linkage device do y’all recommend? I’ve been drawn to the factor55 ultra hook and flat link options (with their rope guard plate), as my goal is to have everything tucked/flushed as much as possible, even if maybe concealed behind the front license plate. Those two seem to be among the more reliable, safe, and highly reviewed options out there, but I am certainly open to any real world experience y’all may have.
factor55.com
factor55.com
factor55.com
Appreciate any advice, thoughts, or codes in advance!
As always, thanks for reading and have a great day,
Joel
After many late night research sessions, ven diagrams and considering my needs, I’ve put together a shopping list for the front end recovery makeover. I was curious to see if any of y’all have been bestowed with an ambassador/discount code you might be willing to share.
I would like to make all purchases ASAP, though am able to wait until Black Friday/Cyber Monday at the latest if it means a little savings.
I’ll list the manufacturers/products I indent to purchase, and lastly, I do have a question re: winch hook options (below).
WINCH: Smittybilt XRC Gen3 9.5K w/ synthetic cable - 98695
XRC GEN3 9.5K Comp Series Winch with Synthetic Cable - 98695 - Smittybilt
www.smittybilt.com
Decided on this winch given price point, reliability and reviews of multiple past and current products. Winch comes with prespooled synthetic line and aluminum fairlead.
WINCH MOUNT: RRW Hidden Winch Mount
Toyota Tacoma (2016+) | Hidden Winch Mount
Allows for you to mount a 10K Warn or other winch behind your factory oem bumper. This is the most stealth and discreet way to mount a winch without any modifications except for minor trimming of your plastic bumper.
www.relationsracewheels.com
It was between them and CBI but from what I can tell, CBI’s is no longer in production— I can’t find it on their site and the only other listing is on TacomaBeast, which is sold out/unavailable.
RECOVERY POINT: ARB Front Recovery Point
ARB Toyota Tacoma (2005+) Recovery Point
An ARB recovery point for your vehicle can address the issues surrounding OE and generic aftermarket tow points and their unsuitability for a range of recovery situations. ARB’s engineers have developed the recovery point to t in conjunction with standard bumpers and ARB protection bars and to...
aventuron.com
I couldn’t find another equally rated option for a front recovery point independent of a dedicated bumper; although, this seems to check most boxes including weight rating and angled recoveries up to turning radius of truck.
LIGHT BAR MOUNT: Cali Raised LED Upper Grille Hidden Mount
2016-2022 Toyota Tacoma 32" Upper Grille LED Light Bar Mounting Brackets
Cali Raised LED is proud to present these 32” upper grille light bar mounting brackets for all 2016-2021 Toyota Tacomas. FREE shipping in the lower 48.
caliraisedled.com
I already have their 32” dual row mounted to the lower grille hidden mounts, just need to move the light up to make way for the winch.
HOOK QUESTION: Which terminal linkage device do y’all recommend? I’ve been drawn to the factor55 ultra hook and flat link options (with their rope guard plate), as my goal is to have everything tucked/flushed as much as possible, even if maybe concealed behind the front license plate. Those two seem to be among the more reliable, safe, and highly reviewed options out there, but I am certainly open to any real world experience y’all may have.
UltraHook | Factor 55
The world's safest winch hook. Featuring Industry first Closed System Shackle Mount hole machined into the body of the hook, safety latch retraction pocket resulting in a clear throat opening, integrated secondary safety latch locking feature-latch locking pin stored in the body of the UltraHook...
factor55.com
FlatLink | Factor 55
Eliminate the conventional winch hook and replace it with a safer and stronger FlatLink shackle thimble and D-ring. The FlatLink shackle mount is the Industry’s first folding shackle mount for recovery winches. With less than 1.75 inches of thickness, the Flatlink will work with all roller...
factor55.com
UltraHook Rope Guard | Factor 55
For you hardcore off-roaders and off-road trainers, the new UltraHook Rope Guard provides complete synthetic rope protection from damaging UV light as well as impact and abrasion damage. As you can see, when using the Rope Guard, all exposed synthetic rope surfaces are positioned behind the...
factor55.com
As always, thanks for reading and have a great day,
Joel