Hello,
I am in Minnesota/Wisconsin areas and drove my previous 3rd gen Tacoma in the snow like this guy all the time without a 2nd thought. Terrain not as steep around here but often I would go down trails not knowing if I am going to get stuck or not and giving her all she's got to get out...
It wasn't terrible. But there were plenty of things to mess up if not paying attention.
I ended up using some scrap foam that fit the track width and had a sticky side. Put that in the track and then the ARB on top to position it. Then lifted the foam in the tslot to stick to the metal...
I started my project today. I got the retrax pro xr on and cut the ARB tabs off. I started to grind them flat but it was taking longer than I expected so I called it good for the day. I still need to get the t slot bolts so I have some time. Should have it done soon. Can't wait.
My daughter really wanted me to get white and nickname the truck "Bone Crusher" but I couldn't do it. I did actually like the white quite a bit. I like the bronze so far but it shows every spec of salt from the Minnesota roads, way more than my old 2019 TRD Pro in VooDoo Blue did. In summer...
I ended up getting a year end 2025 Bronze Oxide Trailhunter with the 5 foot bed. $4000 off TSRP, seemed like a good deal to me. I plan to do this same exact mod to the ARB rack with the Retrax Pro RX tonneau cover. I am hoping my angle grinder skills are up to the task. I am assuming that is...