Must Have Accessories for Tacoma

Just installed the Pop & Lock, my tonneau is on order and didn’t want to key the tail gate every time. I put cheap foam in the tail gate to deaden the loud sound of the actuator. Cheap and easy solution

 

Anyone have any issues with LED dome lights? The map lights installed fine, but the dome light is a very loose fit. I'm worried about it rotating, since the light only shines in one direction. Are they supposed to be that loose or did I jack something up?

 

does the foam reduce the loud actuator? thinking about greasing the actuator instead but havent gotten around it yet..

 

how much and where did you get them?

 

anyone know how wheel spacers affect gas mileage? if at all? pros/cons?

 

Perfect for the large audience of people missing all 4 fingers on TW

 

As a surfer, I have to admit the low tide smell reference was hilarious.

 

My dome light was actually too tight. I had to crimp the ends down with a pair of pliers.

 

Mine was way loose kept falling out. I pulled the metal retention clip inside on drivers side a bit towards oassenger. Still loose but tighter. Waiting for it to fall put when i go off pavement next.

 

how do you replace the maps? is there a diy somewhere or is it just a 10 second thing?

 

There a few videos on youtube, or just grab the front and gently pull down.

 

Pull down hard on each corner of ceiling console and it comes out. Remove map bulbs and place map buld holders back into panel and remount ceiling console. Then use small flat head and pop out front of consoles map light lenses. Place new bulbs in and replace inserts. This is the easiest way to remove bulbs. You could also just remove inserts and try to tug bulbs out but will have issues. The longer method is easier

 

Just a thought, do you know or think that particular foam will retain moisture? Would suck to have both low tide smell and rust due to it. Wonder if styrofoam or closed-cell product would be a good choice? Not criticizing your work, just thinking out loud.

 

Can i see a picture of these on?

 

Husky has some for 2018s

 

thanks for that. is it the same on the MT's? assuming it's not much different... our console is a little different. i bought some Meso maps and just need to get em on.

 

I think it helps some with the echo reverberation of the sound. It’s not about grease but that the actuator is violent. It just slams each direction like a sucker punch to the locking mechanism.

So I used wall mounted AC filter foam, it’s cheap and is meant to be resistant to moisture as it’s used on those box AC units.

 

Smart! (Couldn't tell that from that from the photo)

 

The method I used can be found on youtube. I popped the clear plastic cover off each light, being careful as to not break it. I took a piece of duct tape, wrapped it around the bulb as tight as I could, let it sit for a minute or 2, then pulled the tape / bulb down. It was a bit tedious, but it worked for me. I didn't pull the entire console out.

 

This one made me chuckle. Lot of truth here!

I'm in my fifties and a lot of what some of you think of as "must haves" would never even occur to me as being particularly desirable. But hey, to each their own! If they make you happy go for it.

I've had a truck for many years, but the SR double cab only a few weeks now so I'm still noodling out what I want to do it with it.

First and foremost would be a tow hitch and wiring if yours doesn't have it already. Just don't try to pull more than your truck is meant for.

A cap for the bed is big with me, but not everyone likes them. I like to keep my feed and hay dry, and the stuff I'm hauling from blowing out the back so they're important to me.

One of Doclogo's MOLLE panels for behind the rear seat strikes me as genius. Lack of in cab storage is perhaps my major complaint with the Toyota. I want to put my rifle back in to go with my 1911! (laughing)

A cargo bed net is a great idea, along with tarps, rope, and bungee cords in the little bed storage boxes.

A rubber bed mat is also good. You can buy a Toyota OEM or a rubber horse stall mat for half the price and cut it down yourself.

A handful of the rail cleats and hooks. As well as mounting some D-ring tie downs on the rest of the bed bolts. Truck manufacturers just don't put enough hardware in to easily secure loads any more.

Good seat covers and floor mats if you're going to use your machine in such a way that might get the inside filthy.

An emergency kit for behind the seat should be right up there near the top. There seems to be quite a few threads about these things here and they're somewhat individualized anyway so you'll want to develop your own.

A long tow-snatch strap and a quality come-a-long if you'll be leaving the pavement is always a good idea. Same with a D-handle shovel, a machete, and an axe. I'm not a four-wheeler and don't go off-road much, but I do live in the country and every once in a great while these things can make the difference between driving home and walking home.

A gold AAA membership, and as another poster already mentioned a credit card and emergency cash.

No flash, no bling, no "impress the girls" stuff. Just a working truck used for what pickup trucks have always been used for.