Phil Carr Report post Posted May 21 I recently purchased a 2020 Tacoma. I am in the market to purchase a winch but would like input from members on what they would recommend. Would like to purchase something that gives me the best bang for the buck. Thanks in advance for recomendations. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adicted Report post Posted May 21 Call underdog motorsports... they have a few and can install.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TOBY Report post Posted May 21 tried and true Warn value badlands from harbor freight 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Tub Report post Posted May 21 I had a firefighter tell me about the Harbor Freight series. He definitely thought they are great. The 12k lb, steel cable, no wireless remote is on a coupon special right now for $280 till the 26th. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n2horns Report post Posted May 21 Go look at matts offroad recovery on YT, all he uses is Badlands, superwinch, warn, thought there was one that started with a T like timeup, trueup cant recall. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RNGRDOG Report post Posted May 21 I just put this on my '21 Taco...... DV8 Center Mount Bumper V2 Warn 10K EVO winch. About $1200 out the door for both. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HNTNGUY Report post Posted May 21 WARN.. Enough said Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil Carr Report post Posted May 22 Thanks guys for your information. What are your thoughts on steel cable verses synthetic rope on the Winches? The same winch is several hundred dollars more for the synthetic rope. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRDATR Report post Posted May 22 1 hour ago, Phil Carr said: Thanks guys for your information. What are your thoughts on steel cable verses synthetic rope on the Winches? The same winch is several hundred dollars more for the synthetic rope. Some food for thought. https://www.motortrend.com/how-to/129-1212-steel-winch-cable-vs-synthetic-rope 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n2horns Report post Posted May 23 Another good winch - https://www.comeupusa.com/ Go for good synthetic and stay away from steel. Matt from Matts offroad, beats to shoot his synthetic rope and all holds well. The cost being more, but wont kill you if it snaps like steel cable. I have from day 1 had synthetic and also picked up all synthetic soft shackles. I also added to my kit a kinetic energy rope, not cheap but worth it. again go watch YT matts off road recovery. I use Bubba Rope for my soft shackles, kinetic and winch extension. Get yourself a Factor55 ultra hook, fairlead, pulleys to change angle or double back, You can't rely on anyone to have any gear to help you if you get stuck. You need to self service and have all your own gear. Adds up quick, but buy few at a time. I have and used stuff from Master Pull. Think about how a recovery can go and how many points of contact you need at a minimum. 2 soft shackles, 1 or 2 pulleys, 1 kinetic rope ( i got 30ft big bubba) Dont dont dont skimp and buy cheap anything, not the place to do that. have fun shopping 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CatfishKev Report post Posted May 28 If you haven't made a decision yet I just saw the Badland at harbor freight is on sale right now for $479 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nickp3d Report post Posted May 28 I have used these before. They work great moving elk in the field, or when you need to change vehicles! https://www.amazon.com/885030-Cordless-PullzAll-Lifting-Pulling/dp/B00DAZ5PS4/ref=asc_df_B00DAZ5PS4?mcid=6997eba383e23ae3ba6c3f23f57e691c&hvocijid=1014769093124983798-B00DAZ5PS4-&hvexpln=73&tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=721245378154&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1014769093124983798&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9030075&hvtargid=pla-2281435179018&psc=1#productDetails 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RNGRDOG Report post Posted May 29 Cute, but not going to be much help in a recovery situation. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daverp Report post Posted May 30 I bought a Warn M800 many years ago to throw on the 2002 Tacoma. When I bought the 2017, I took it off the 2002, rebuilt it, and mounted it on the 2017. Has served me very well over the years, and pulled us out of quite a few stucks. Never felt the need for more. Having said that, were I to be in the market for a new winch, Warn something in the 9500lb + category would surely get the nod for the larger Tacoma. Synthetic line or forget it. When I took the 100' of line off the Warn when I rebuilt it, I threaded in another eye. Line was still in good shape. Between that, the 100' of new synthetic I spooled on after rebuild, and a 50' synthetic extension, I can reach out to 250'. And the 150' of extra line behind the back seats takes up virtually no room. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
