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What accessories/upgrades should every new Taco owner buy first?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by SemperRah, Feb 9, 2017.

  1. Apr 13, 2017 at 8:43 AM
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    jkm25

    jkm25 Well-Known Member

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    Check out the Duke of Deals in the Deals forum.

    *Edit - Nevermind, guess his deals are all closed.
     
  2. Apr 13, 2017 at 2:34 PM
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    pepelconde

    pepelconde Well-Known Member

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    Added oem running boards,sil protectors,trd shifter,tailgate raised inserts, Toyota exhaust tip,husky liners front and rear lund soft trifold tonneau cover,US Army Soldier for Life rear slider glass decal
    Check your local dealership I paid for my bed mat 80.00 dollars tax included at my local dealership
     
  3. Apr 13, 2017 at 4:13 PM
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    Barcared

    Barcared Well-Known Member

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    How are those sylvania ultra these days.

    I remember having them on a car in '02. Damn bulbs lasted like 3-4 months, and were at least 4x the price of regular bulbs. they last any longer these days? I really liked them. I just couldn't spend that much on bulbs every 3-4 months.
     
  4. Aug 23, 2017 at 3:02 AM
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    joestacos

    joestacos Ice cold rice water

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    Pro Driver inside
    Late reply but 5 months in and they are still running. I love the brightness on them. They are not crystal clear in color but i love the amount of light they produce. Im sort of a 4 eye blind man so i notice the diffrence when driving my taco vs my other truck
     
  5. Aug 23, 2017 at 3:13 AM
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    bnv

    bnv Boy I say, use CRAWL to sneak up on that dawg!

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    Kings adj, TC UCA, Zeon 10s, PB bumper, BD 30" light bar, BD cornering lights, Line-X Grill, Wheels, Tires Duratracs, tint, gate lettering, glove box lettering, ARB compressor
    As Tacoma is such a chick magnet, I would say:

    Condoms.

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  6. Aug 23, 2017 at 3:43 AM
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    Toyo_newb

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    Unfortunately I too am less than thrilled with the fit of my weathertechs..... I got a pretty good deal on them but still paid a pretty penny, I thought got I'd be more impressed. Better than the carpet I guess.
     
  7. Aug 23, 2017 at 4:50 AM
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    Trdoffroad1149

    Trdoffroad1149 Well-Known Member

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    275/70/17 BFG KO2 TRD Pro 4Runner wheels TRD Pro Grill
    In my case I went bedmat, weathertech liners, tint, better tires. Have to agree with everyone else that protection is key.
     
  8. Aug 23, 2017 at 8:47 AM
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    Toyo_newb

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    Maybe it's the 16 hour overnight shift I just got done with that's fogging my brain, but I'm not getting the joke here..... I'll try looking at it again after I get some sleep.
     
  9. Aug 23, 2017 at 8:56 AM
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    MagneticTaceaux

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    Bought mine with 12,000 miles on it. Already had 5100s, 265/70/17 ko2, front husky liners.

    I've added rear husky liner, led interior bulb plus license plate and reverse, front carhartt covers, and tint. I've had it about 3 weeks now
     
  10. Aug 23, 2017 at 4:11 PM
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    BarcelonaTom67

    BarcelonaTom67 Lost in Translation....

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    OEM Bed mat
    Carhart seat covers
    Ceramic coating (the 1-2 year version)

    Need to $ave my money for future upgrades
     
  11. Aug 23, 2017 at 5:22 PM
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    cotaco05

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    Bed mat, Salex center console organizer and mud flaps were my first 3. Likely more to come
     
  12. Aug 23, 2017 at 5:36 PM
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    Baerskin

    Baerskin Rocking in the Free World

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    The manual advises against this due to the Navigation system. Can anyone confirm if this is bogus? It says "tint = bad reception for singles"
     
  13. Aug 23, 2017 at 6:38 PM
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    TheGreatFilter

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    I dropped a Dodge Demon engine in mine. I think i'm gonna get that chrome exhaust tip next.
     
  14. Aug 23, 2017 at 8:42 PM
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    Lando883

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    1. TRD Pro Grill! Need a new grill
    2. Steps/rock sliders
    3. LED interior lights
    4. LED reverse lights
    5. OCD tray for center console

    Last three are inexpensive and are great mods to do!
     
  15. Aug 27, 2017 at 4:14 AM
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    Blue taco 84

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    Ac drain mod the bank still owns it lol are top and weather techs and carhart seat covers
    Have the bedmat getting weather tech liners and carhart seat covers next
     
  16. Aug 27, 2017 at 9:39 AM
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    FrankJake

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    Shift Sense Pro, HomeLink Mirror, Screen Protector, Tinted Windows, Now onto the expensive stuff
    Shift Sense Pro. Best $175 you'll spen on this truck if you have automatic trans.
     
  17. Aug 27, 2017 at 9:43 AM
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    FrankJake

    FrankJake Well-Known Member

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    Shift Sense Pro, HomeLink Mirror, Screen Protector, Tinted Windows, Now onto the expensive stuff
    No issues here.
     
  18. Aug 27, 2017 at 7:20 PM
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    bnv

    bnv Boy I say, use CRAWL to sneak up on that dawg!

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    Kings adj, TC UCA, Zeon 10s, PB bumper, BD 30" light bar, BD cornering lights, Line-X Grill, Wheels, Tires Duratracs, tint, gate lettering, glove box lettering, ARB compressor
    Toyota 8 year 100,000 mile extended warrenty.
     

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