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Thoughts about making a 3rd gen into a street truck instead of an offroad rig.

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Spielightdude, Mar 6, 2020.

  1. Mar 6, 2020 at 10:55 AM
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    Spielightdude

    Spielightdude [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Just something I have been curious about as it would also be my daily driver.
    Just trying to think of some things that could be done to keep the 4 wheel drive capability for bad weather but I never go offroad so maybe more of a street look.

    Thoughts, options, advice welcomed.
     
  2. Mar 6, 2020 at 10:56 AM
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    Rock Lobster

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    Keep everything stock, just add more decals.
     
  3. Mar 6, 2020 at 10:57 AM
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    IMHO, a tacoma is already a street truck. What makes you think it’s not?
     
  4. Mar 6, 2020 at 10:59 AM
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    I am thinking a sleeker more stealthy look.
    Something i could also take to a gener car show / cruise night for fun and not have it look like everything else.
     
  5. Mar 6, 2020 at 11:00 AM
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    na8rboy

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    90% of the truck on here that have mods are street truck (never see off road)... ie Mall crawlers….
     
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    ha ha, especially those Kevlar "Highway Tires' and chrome grill that came with it....... :angrygirl:
     
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    Just do cool custom headlights, decals and tires.

    For the sake of god, don't lower it.
     
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    I wouldn't lower it i need the ground clearance for bad weather lol.
    Was thinking Oracle head lights and fog lights with the color halos that one can adjust the color to, custom stereo, different wheels, more a sleek black out look.
     
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    Definitely do not lower it
     
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    It IS Friday, correct?
     
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    Lowerrrrr ittt! Do it do it do it!
     
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    i know when i go to car shows, the first thing i look for is a tacoma. super rare bird. right up there with a L88
     
  16. Mar 6, 2020 at 11:43 AM
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    six5crèéd Be the light

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    When I go to a car show I can't help but stare at the Tacoma, mine, sitting where I left it :thumbsup:
     
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    you legit just put your feelers out to make sure you weren't gunna get flamed before you spit out your plan :D
     
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    Nothing at all wrong with the notion OP. BTW, there have been a couple lowered 3rd gens on here, the ones I saw looked pretty good.
    The street look isn't popular on this forum; members are going to be fighting each other who can flame you the fastest and worst, and whose "tough" off road build would be much better.
    Plus you'll see a lot of references that have nothing to do with your post, and responses that question your manhood (for no reason).
    I think Toyota for 2021 is going to be offering a "Nightshade" edition, or something like that. Take a look at those pictures, it sounds like that look is what you're thinking of.
    Post it up later on if you go that route, good luck.
     
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    I wanted a street truck with 4x4 for bad weather. So I bought a Sport. It's all about that skewp, baby.
     
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