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What does my truck need ..or need removed

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Muddytacoma, Nov 15, 2018.

  1. Nov 15, 2018 at 11:49 AM
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    PackCon

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    Bug defectors are ugly AF.

    Get it off!
     
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  2. Nov 15, 2018 at 11:51 AM
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    Truck looks great. Blackout the emblems maybe.
     
  3. Nov 15, 2018 at 11:57 AM
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    Tallgrass05

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    Get the white lettering on the tires facing inward. If you don't already have them, the raised "TACOMA" tailgate letters add a nice touch for not much money.
     
  4. Nov 15, 2018 at 12:06 PM
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    KYTURKEY

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    I agree!! Chrome on white doesn't add anything in my opinion. Go with black emblems. Also, I think black wheels would look killer on your truck.
     
  5. Nov 15, 2018 at 12:53 PM
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    Muddytacoma

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    Okay bug guard is going tonight. I have had blackout trucks before and just not into that now. I do have the tailgate letters. What about the step bars? I like the flares, but mine is an SR and I don't like the tape method.
     
  6. Nov 15, 2018 at 12:55 PM
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    tcjacado

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    Leave the step bars on just for door dings protection if nothing else.
     
  7. Nov 15, 2018 at 12:55 PM
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    Tallgrass05

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    Keep the steps.
     
  8. Nov 15, 2018 at 1:08 PM
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    rblalliance

    rblalliance let the wookie win

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    This
     
  9. Nov 15, 2018 at 1:47 PM
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    Pro Grill and jettison the bug deflector. Maybe keep it around and slap it on if you go on a long highway trip in the warmer months. Also, a TRD skid plate powder coated black would add to the black/white image.
     
  10. Nov 15, 2018 at 2:19 PM
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    Muddytacoma

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    Everyone will think I am crazy, but I had a fake and real pro grill. Just did not like it for my truck. I have my SR grill with and SR5 trim ring on it. I like the pro grill, just not on mine.
     
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  11. Nov 15, 2018 at 2:49 PM
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    StayinStock Set it and forget it

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    Black wheels and lose the badges. I think black wheels look great on lighter colored trucks. But it looks just fine as is.
     
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  12. Nov 15, 2018 at 2:53 PM
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    Make those badges black so they stand out and do the black vinyl letters on the tailgate.
     
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  13. Nov 15, 2018 at 2:54 PM
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    I am looking at the ICI Black Magnum RT steps. Whenever I decide which truck to buy. Lol
     
  14. Nov 15, 2018 at 3:02 PM
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    Bushwacker fender flairs, black headlight mod with switchback everything, plastidip and new rims and tires....gold ray 10s
     
  15. Nov 15, 2018 at 3:07 PM
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    I'd replace the chrome bezel around the front grill with the black SR bezel. Black rear bumper caps, too (I'm a chrome hater). Ditch the bug deflector.
     
  16. Nov 15, 2018 at 3:42 PM
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    Loose the bug shield, add black fender flares,and no white letter tires.
     
  17. Nov 15, 2018 at 4:01 PM
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    Are you wanting the storm trooper look? SEXY!!!!
    Get some Lexus oem black led fog lights? Will tie the black on the bumper together. Definitely some fender flares..
     
  18. Nov 15, 2018 at 4:37 PM
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    Muddytacoma

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    Okay I lost the bug deflector. Thanks for the comments everyone. I am on the fence with the white letters tires. They remind me if my previous Tacoma. Also a photo of my current truck on day one haha. I ditched the fairing within one hour. Other photo is two cars I had in between my two Tacomas. I restored the 71 C10 and did a ton of work on the Porsche.

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  19. Nov 15, 2018 at 4:43 PM
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    Taco_Coma That's a lovely accent you have. New Jersey?

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    You need a lift and new rims/tires.... i'll take your old ones off your hands for ya
     
  20. Nov 15, 2018 at 4:52 PM
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    Muddytacoma

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    Actually I have a Toytec leveling kit and slightly larger tires. That photo with the steelies was before the level and wheels. I sold those already.
     

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