Need Advice on Winch Installation, Suspension, Bumper -- Thank You All
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Need Advice on Winch Installation, Suspension, Bumper -- Thank You All
I need some help from the experts on this board!
Have a 2002 Tacoma Ex Cab, V6, 5SPD, 4x4, Diff Lock, TRD -- bought brand new in 2002 -- 75K miles. I occasionally carry a Six-Pac Cab-over camper that I also bought new in 2002 -- camper weighs about 1500 lbs dry. Additions to the truck to carry the camper have been: Michelin 10 ply tires capable of inflating to 80 pounds, 1 ton spring leafs on the rear, and rear air bags with a compressor under the hood for inflation -- otherwise it is all stock.
I also have a 1994 Ford Bronco I bought brand new in '93 -- has 234K on the rig with an overhauled engine and transmission about 60k ago. It also has a Warn M12000 winch that I would like to see if it would install neatly on the Tacoma -- I am going to sell the Bronco & keep the Tacoma.
Here are the questions for the experts:
What would you guys do if this was your situation?
Thanks in advance for the help & I look forward to a solution.
Attached are (3) pics.
All the Best,
Fred
Have a 2002 Tacoma Ex Cab, V6, 5SPD, 4x4, Diff Lock, TRD -- bought brand new in 2002 -- 75K miles. I occasionally carry a Six-Pac Cab-over camper that I also bought new in 2002 -- camper weighs about 1500 lbs dry. Additions to the truck to carry the camper have been: Michelin 10 ply tires capable of inflating to 80 pounds, 1 ton spring leafs on the rear, and rear air bags with a compressor under the hood for inflation -- otherwise it is all stock.
I also have a 1994 Ford Bronco I bought brand new in '93 -- has 234K on the rig with an overhauled engine and transmission about 60k ago. It also has a Warn M12000 winch that I would like to see if it would install neatly on the Tacoma -- I am going to sell the Bronco & keep the Tacoma.
Here are the questions for the experts:
- Is there a bumper that would accomodate this winch?
- If so, should I be looking at Schrock, TJM, ARB, Calmini, Armorology, Irbis, Rock-Tec, or others?
- What do I need to do to the stock suspension to bring the rig level when the bumper and winch are installed? Looking for the best solution -- not climbing rocks, or things like that (I've already done all that when I was younger with the older Broncos & Land Cruisers -- Now it is just my wife and I going into the back country, using the camper for a base station for snowmobiling, backpacking, etc.
- What about an extra battery or heavy duty output alternator -- ideas? -- Is it necessary?
- Are there any other ideas I may or may not know to ask about?
What would you guys do if this was your situation?
Thanks in advance for the help & I look forward to a solution.
Attached are (3) pics.
All the Best,
Fred
Last edited by Fred O; 03-02-2009 at 05:57 PM. Reason: Please delete this post -- I have moved it to the proper forum -- Thanks, FO
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