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Need Help choosing

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Sidetracked3, Jan 13, 2019.

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Which should I choose?

  1. RCI bed rack

    10 vote(s)
    12.8%

  2. 2” lift not sure which yet

    51 vote(s)
    65.4%

  3. TRD skid plate

    17 vote(s)
    21.8%
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  1. Jan 13, 2019 at 2:19 PM
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    Sidetracked3

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    Sidetracked3 [OP] Suspension

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    okay, wife wants to know what I want for birthday. 1B7A743D-D21B-493B-90B0-1D3EEF688AAB.jpg
     
    Sidetracked3, Jan 13, 2019
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  2. Jan 13, 2019 at 2:24 PM
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    Anchovy

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    OVTune :D
     
    Anchovy, Jan 13, 2019
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  3. Jan 13, 2019 at 2:27 PM
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    Sidetracked3

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    Sidetracked3 [OP] Suspension

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    Didn’t think about that. How much of a difference does it make? Talk me into it.
     
    Sidetracked3, Jan 13, 2019
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  4. Jan 13, 2019 at 2:31 PM
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    Anchovy

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    It makes the truck much more enjoyable to drive. Before I went from not being too thrilled about driving my truck but now I actually get excited to. It really helps on the highway where the truck likes to dance between 4th and 5th gears on stock but now it’ll hold 5th more and even go into 6th on the highway
     
    Anchovy, Jan 13, 2019
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  5. Jan 13, 2019 at 3:00 PM
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    The lift. What kind of tires are those?
     
    LSUfan1975, Jan 13, 2019
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  6. Jan 13, 2019 at 3:02 PM
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    shakerhood, Jan 13, 2019
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  7. Jan 13, 2019 at 3:14 PM
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    +1
     
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  8. Jan 13, 2019 at 3:20 PM
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  9. Jan 13, 2019 at 3:40 PM
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    SOS Concepts Sliders Softopper OVTune 87 iphone charger WeatherTech Floor Liners F/R De-badged Rear Differential Breather Mod
    X10
     
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  10. Jan 13, 2019 at 3:43 PM
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    Dress up the roof of the cab. Rack or LED bar.
     
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  11. Jan 13, 2019 at 4:25 PM
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    Start off with skid plate ...go from there
     
    Voodootaco19, Jan 13, 2019
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  12. Jan 13, 2019 at 4:34 PM
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    That's 3 pretty big price point differences. I always pick the cheaper one to be nice so I still get some on my birthday!
     
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  13. Jan 13, 2019 at 5:06 PM
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    '17 TRD OR DCSB 4X4 Automatic, 2.5" lift, 33" tires, stock gears, OVTune, the truck definitely needed regearing (4.88s) until I loaded the 1.05 tune. I mean I was very happy with 1.04 but the new tune gave me a new truck. I no longer feel I need to install the 4.88s just so the truck would move out of its own way. If you don't have a need to armor up your truck right away I highly recommend OVTune.
    The best $600 you'll spend on your Taco.
     
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  14. Jan 13, 2019 at 5:52 PM
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  15. Jan 13, 2019 at 6:52 PM
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    I'm not sure why high impact bumper is not always 1st. I t will save your truck so you have something to build !!? Only two headons and several deer and a place for the winch you know just in case the truck leaves the mall? Oh and of course no insurance claims since I had no damage!
     
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  16. Jan 13, 2019 at 7:04 PM
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  17. Jan 13, 2019 at 7:06 PM
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    OVTune! Check out all the reviews on youtube. Every 3rd gen owner should install. Fixes what Toyota won't even with the latest installed SB's.
     
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  18. Jan 13, 2019 at 8:05 PM
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    Of those options, I'd go skid plate. Especially if that means removing your front air dam. Really makes the truck look a lot meaner IMO and gives the illusion of it being higher off the ground. I say skip the lift esp. since u are rolling in a TRD sport with 17 or 18" wheels and road-oriented tires... keep with the theme of better on-road dynamics. Another idea - my softopper is probably the most useful/versatile accessory I've ever bought for a vehicle and it looks pretty badass too!
     
    Beau_Higgins, Jan 13, 2019
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  19. Jan 13, 2019 at 8:13 PM
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    it’s drives and shifts like...what should have came from the factory. Better power, better mpg, more fun and enjoyment. Keep your truck stock for now and enjoy the hell out of the current suspension and what not...
     
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  20. Jan 13, 2019 at 8:18 PM
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