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Ergonomics Upgrade! (Gave the Taco Knee Pads)

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Dirty Harry, Jun 22, 2018.

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  1. I dig.

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  1. Jun 22, 2018 at 2:05 PM
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    Dirty Harry

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    Ordered these knee rest thingies from Amazon. The knock off 3m tape was garbage so I had to improvise.

    Probably not for everybody, but the color matches my interior perfectly and really helps with the longer drives:

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  2. Jun 22, 2018 at 2:18 PM
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    Dirty Harry

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  3. Jun 22, 2018 at 2:18 PM
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    Dc2tacoma

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    You sit with your knees spread apart maximum?
     
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  4. Jun 22, 2018 at 2:19 PM
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    YotaDriver631

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    My girlfriend needs a pair :rofl:
     
  5. Jun 22, 2018 at 2:19 PM
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    Dirty Harry

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    Usually one or the other. I switch back and forth. I've got short legs and a long torso. (5'11)

    Measured everything before I drilled.
     
  6. Jun 22, 2018 at 2:21 PM
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    looks terrible if im honest mate.....

    would have used some dual-lock or high strength velcro before i went full retard with the mad max screws.......hell, even a couple dabs of hot glue or VHB tape would have stuck them in place.
     
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  7. Jun 22, 2018 at 2:45 PM
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    I understand the concept but putting the screws in to hold them isn't reversible if you remove them. Gonna have the holes there forever.
     
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  8. Jun 22, 2018 at 2:46 PM
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    Dirty Harry

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  9. Jun 22, 2018 at 2:46 PM
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    Bennett707

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    it's your truck :thumbsup:
     
  10. Jun 22, 2018 at 2:49 PM
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    sweet knee pads dude :)
     
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  11. Jun 22, 2018 at 2:52 PM
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  12. Jun 22, 2018 at 2:52 PM
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    That’s some redneck shit right there especially since it’s a 3rd Gen ‍
     
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  13. Jun 22, 2018 at 2:55 PM
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    I was thinking something far worse. San Francisco Worse. I don't think I was alone in this.
     
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  14. Jun 22, 2018 at 2:58 PM
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    The ridgeline ones install in the bed!
     
  15. Jun 22, 2018 at 2:58 PM
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    Not for me, especially with the screws but it's your truck and I hope they are helpful to you.
     
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  16. Jun 22, 2018 at 2:59 PM
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    2 or 4?
     
  17. Jun 22, 2018 at 3:00 PM
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    Dirty Harry

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    Depends on how many hobos you plan to pick up
     
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  18. Jun 22, 2018 at 3:02 PM
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    Screws weren’t my first choice, but I tried a few different options with tape and nothing was holding.

    It’s way more comfortable for me to drive now. I just naturally rest my knee there.
     
  19. Jun 22, 2018 at 3:03 PM
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    Dirty Harry

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    This is the most active poll I’ve ever had.

    Guys, I never planned to resell the truck. This is really for me til it dies, hopefully a long time from now.
     
  20. Jun 22, 2018 at 3:05 PM
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    Wolftaco0503

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    okay then that makes more sense.
     

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