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Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by WAZBEW, May 3, 2017.

  1. May 3, 2017 at 8:55 PM
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    WAZBEW

    WAZBEW [OP] Active Member

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    Sorry guys still new, this multi quote thing is not really my thing.
     
  2. May 3, 2017 at 8:57 PM
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    Elvis765

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    I actually thought of this today I wish it was there but seems it would get in driver sight lines and become annoying but maybe not....I wish it was there but maybe putting in side steps will help me....
     
  3. May 3, 2017 at 9:01 PM
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    smitty99

    smitty99 I also bought a 4Runner

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  4. May 3, 2017 at 9:04 PM
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    WAZBEW

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    Hey, is your name Elvis? That's my name too :)
     
  5. May 3, 2017 at 9:05 PM
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    Also, I got the side steps... I feel like with the side steps you naturally want to grab on to something when getting in. I kind of just jump into my seat without it.
     
  6. May 3, 2017 at 9:05 PM
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    This is what I do, I put XPEL clear film on it so I wouldn't scratch the shit out of it.
     
  7. May 3, 2017 at 9:06 PM
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    I was thinking about this, since I wear a wedding ring and I dont want to scratch it. Why did you choose xpel? will any ol clear film work like 3m?
     
  8. May 3, 2017 at 9:10 PM
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    I was having XPEL installed on the front of the truck already and they put the piece on the A-pillar for no charge. Otherwise I would have used something else. I wanted something to keep my wedding ring from scratching it up.
     
  9. May 3, 2017 at 9:47 PM
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    Install a roof rack and use that.
     
  10. May 3, 2017 at 9:55 PM
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    I am hoping at the next refresh they will add it back and then we can get a Factory one.
     
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  11. May 3, 2017 at 9:59 PM
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    Lol. I am not that optimistic
     
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  12. May 3, 2017 at 10:01 PM
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    If memory serves me, back in the 1st Gen during a cost cutting thing they eliminated it for a couple years and then added it back so it is possible.
     
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  13. May 4, 2017 at 6:21 AM
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    On here yes it is lol and service is always nice comfy seats,coffee,free wifi, and the news on tv.....& many mechanic worker bees around in uniforms shaking there head as I walk in...again....thankfully mine wasnt leaking and so they just retorqued everything and I was on my way for now....:fingerscrossed:
     
  14. May 4, 2017 at 6:23 AM
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    Probably a cost reduction.
     
  15. May 4, 2017 at 6:29 AM
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    The stuff I learn in TW... This never crossed my mind to look for this handle. I guess I'm 6', so never needed it. In my CR-V the passenger didn't even have a armrest, but the driver did... NOW that was a cheap ass car
     
  16. May 4, 2017 at 9:21 AM
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    jgw Yapping for over six decades

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    Toyota tried to engineer something that was cost effective and provided the same benefit, but they couldn't get a handle on it.
     
  17. May 4, 2017 at 9:29 AM
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    That's so funny. I remember buying my wife a brand new CR-V back in 2000. One of the dealer installed options we had to buy was a passenger-side armrest for $200.
     
  18. May 4, 2017 at 9:31 AM
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    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/grab-handle-oh-shit-handle-bar-missing-for-2016.408834/
     
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  19. May 4, 2017 at 10:08 AM
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  20. May 4, 2017 at 10:17 AM
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    670 0~ 0~ 0~

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    This was also removed on the 3rd gen tundras but luckily for us we just swap out pillar trims with handles from a sequoia which is around $160
     
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