Hidden Costs of Adding a Winch to Your TOYOTA TACOMA

[@Tacomaholic]

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[@John-ty8pq]

The cost of being without a winch....$$$ could be a lot more if you factor time lost, possible equipment damaged, injuries, health issues, etc. If you are out and alone, a good winch system is priceless.

[@Tacomaholic]

Truth!

[@grahamfoster8797]

Hey, your channel inspired me to buy the same bumper you have from brute force fab! I am planning on adding a winch to it before installing but currently have a stock suspension. In your opinion what is my best option for stopping the front end from sagging on a budget? Should I lift my truck 2-2.5 inches or just replace the springs? And what lift or springs would you recommend? Thanks, Graham

[@Tacomaholic]

You'll love the bumper Graham! Do you plan on lifting your truck eventually?

[@grahamfoster8797]

Yes, I want to! What is the most budget-friendly option you would recommend to have a leveled look with the added 250 pounds of weight on the front?

[@Tacomaholic]

@@grahamfoster8797 If weight is a concern up front the Old Man Emu 886 springs are great for that paired with the Old Man Emu front shock.

[@grahamfoster8797]

@@Tacomaholic Can i get away with using the emu 886 springs and Bilstein 5100s on all four corners?

[@chris38663]

How about electrical costs, heavy cabling, isolation switch, etc...

[@ericfike1861]

Good sturdy leather gloves are a must. Also, eye protection.

[@Tacomaholic]

Absolutely

[@Rob-pb8tp]

Do I really still need all this extra stuff to hang out at the mall! Instead of the winch bag can I use an old coat and put the ......oh yea, I don't need that either. Also CONGRATULATIONS to that guy Eatsleepstacos and his wife on their recently announced pregnancy! Great job as usual B!

[@CoastalKite]

Oh hey, fancy seeing you here RobP62

[@bf3949]

Gloves. First Aid Kit. Mom on Speed-Dial when things go from bad to worse. :0

[@scottwillimack184]

Great info brother! Thank you 🙏

[@bobmalarkey4621]

I spent almost 2k through Warn for my get up. The accessories (a go bag with straps and shackles, gloves, extra shackles, rear tow shackle, damper blankets, etc.) cost double the winch. But I can say, it's money well spent though. Saved my own ass many times.

[@HFVidShotz]

Thanks. BTW your outro music is generally too loud when compared to your filming audio.

[@Tacomaholic]

How much louder would you guess? Sounds exactly the same when editing.

[@HFVidShotz]

@@Tacomaholic 4 clicks. You know I didn't think about this though, I exclusively watch on my phone, maybe that's why. Been watching Tacomaholics for a while and have had diff phones and the outro has always been louder. With and without earbuds. Maybe it's just because I watch on mobile. Thanks.

[@Tacomaholic]

@@HFVidShotz Hmm could be. Might have to check on my phone too.

[@mattlewandowski73]

and the warn epic has the bottle opener you where bemoaning the lack of in your bed stiffeners on the $500 first mods video :)

[@douglansburg4545]

My tacoma has 230000 miles about 45000 towing, arb bumper over size tires most of its mileage been through 6 front wheel bearings ,have you had any front end problems thanks, always enjoy the humor

[@Tacomaholic]

Thanks Doug! No problems yet on my 2014 at 59k miles.

[@lizzoid]

A hundred dollars is like ten dollars fifty years ago.

[@thelittleittybittypityshow6380]

It’s definitely a Rude awakening when Your winch costs You Everything and then some, and gets away with it all, not only Scott free, but with help. It’s the worst ever ! I guarantee You that three times over and the last one, was nearly the last of me. Or maybe it still is and it’s just a slow and agonizing for Her Sadistic pleasures

[@seanogreen8558]

I wish you would have showed some pictures of your winch, as well as using it in a demo run, I assume it has an extended controller? Should take your truck to a beach somewhere, have a sweetheart in a bikini stranded in her truck, and you'll be her hero, no trees no problem, bury her spare and winch her, free and the rest is history you can speed up the film a little bit like Benny Hill, pleasing all the Tacoma Boys out there LOL

[@garciachoz4691]

I like the front metal bumper link please...

[@Tacomaholic]

Thanks! Hybrid style from Brute Force Fab: www.bruteforcefab.com/12-15-tacoma-front-bumpers.html

[@TheRenegade1906]

Good video. Definitely some information to think about.

[@douglansburg4545]

Thanks first wheel bearing went bad at 106,000

[@Tacomaholic]

Did you replace with OEM?

[@douglansburg4545]

2or3 were OEM

[@TheDrakanMaster124]

What kind of front bumper is that

[@Tacomaholic]

Hybrid style from Brute Force Fab 👍

[@MrJeepguy1974]

How do u like the snorkel

[@Tacomaholic]

Been great so far and install was easier than I expected.

[@edwardk6764]

Winches, wenches. Winch and wench accessories. They get expensive real quick.

[@tbmevent01]

Great intel thanks. Where did you get the clamps to attach your CB antenna? Just bought a CB and wanted to mounted mine on my CBI bumper as well. Thanks,

[@Tacomaholic]

Thanks Dean! Are you asking about this clamp on the front bumper? amzn.to/2NB1y6b

[@tbmevent01]

@@Tacomaholic Yes. Thanks. I'm new to CB radios, how did you ground antenna to you bumper? Also, im getting a winch as well. Is the 10k sufficient or 12k? Looking at the Smittybilts. Suggestions? These crazy times have me adding things to the build. Thought I was done.

[@Tacomaholic]

@@tbmevent01 That antenna on my front bumper isn't actually wired to anything (just using it as a feeler for branches since it's the same height as my roof boxes). I've got my CB antenna mounted to my roof rack and the grounding wire just running from the roof rack to a bolt on the frame in the rear fenderwell.

[@tbmevent01]

@@Tacomaholic Got it thanks. Guess I'll figure it out.

[@sethsmith3672]

Good stuff.

[@nicholask7347]

I will stick to utilizing the pipe hub attachment.

[@radman5384]

How do you choose strut upgrade? I added bumper and winch, my front end is now lower. Local shop said just do leveling kit, but with added weight I agree with you that I should upgrade my struts.

[@Tacomaholic]

It depends on the weight but stiffer coils up front will be able to hand the weight better so the front end doesn't sag.

[@steventruong85]

​@@Tacomaholic What spring rate are you at? I'm currently at 600 & I just added a bumper. Planning to add a roof rack and possibly a winch. What spring rate should I be getting to smooth out the ride?

[@Tacomaholic]

@@steventruong85 I'm on 700lbn springs and it feels fine for me. I've got the front bumper, winch, and front armor for weight though. Just depends on how soft you want it to feel. Some prefer 600 or 650 springs.

[@glassacre]

While no one will ever describe an unboosted Tacoma of being a "speed demon," (and probably not even a boosted one) I am genuinely curious how long it takes you to get up to speed with all the stuff you've got on there. I do recall your video a few months ago about behavioral changes to increase fuel efficiency (which i do as well), but I wonder if you ever had to go over a mountain pass at elevation, i imagine all 236 horses this thing has will be at maximum use. I'm saying all this not to be funny, but because i too have a 2nd gen (also 2014) and expect to have about 500-700 lbs all together eventually, including a roof top tent, and will be traversing all over Utah and Colorado. Because of this, I even considered adding a free-flowing exhaust and cold air intake (yes, i know those are mostly for sound, but even 10 hp increase i think would help in this case).

[@Voss2120]

Well if you are worried about HP spend $5000 and get a Supercharger.

[@Tacomaholic]

No steep mountain passes where I live on the east coast, but truck feels fine going up sharper grades on the highway.

[@chris38663]

I have a gen 3 that I load to 6000lb with my camping gear and mods, and I live in Utah. If the pass is steep enough to be a real concern, you'll be in low range and scratching up it. Will I get passed up the paved mountain passes? Yes of course. Does that concern me, not at all. Drive slow and enjoy the view when it gets hilly. It does well enough on the highway too. If you want acceleration get a Tesla. If you want towing, get a Ram. Everything else, get a Tacoma. (bias)

[@anthonymercuri1115]

Gears would help you a lot I have about the same maybe a little more with larger tires and I haven’t had any issues in the north east through Vermont and Maine

[@naturaljoe759]

You already have a cold air intake from the factory- draws cool air from the wheel wells. You wont see much of a difference there. URD’s equal length LT headers are a worthwhile upgrade, and add decent power throughout the power band. Ihave those, exhaust with resonator, and URD’s MAS calibrator. Ample passing power on the highway and I run oversized tires, winch and plate front, HC rear, sliders and a rear shell.

[@CannabisTrippin]

Warn also has a to go bag with all this stuff mentioned plus there’s one that comes with a extra 100 foot synthetic line 50 or 100 one of the 2 It being warn it’s probably gotta redonkulous price tag attached