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Probably buying a 3rd gen

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Trail and error, Mar 12, 2020.

  1. Mar 12, 2020 at 4:22 PM
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    Trail and error

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    So I'm looking at buying a 3rd gen, any mods that everyone recommends overstock, probably going with a TRD Sport or SR5
     
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  2. Mar 12, 2020 at 4:26 PM
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    BalutTaco

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    Best mod- Is enjoy the truck stock. [​IMG]
     
  3. Mar 12, 2020 at 4:30 PM
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    Trail and error

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    That may be one of the most bold statements i have seen posted on here
     
  4. Mar 12, 2020 at 4:31 PM
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    Claudiomartinof

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    Buy manual if you can.
     
  5. Mar 12, 2020 at 4:32 PM
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    grubburg

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    After several thousand dollars, the best mod I made was the morimoto HID conversion headlights for $150. The light output is INSANE and it stays low and focused, out of other people's eyes.

    How you plan on using the truck?
     
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  6. Mar 12, 2020 at 4:34 PM
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    BalutTaco

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    Helll yea I agree with this one too!!! cut off is amazing :D
     
  7. Mar 12, 2020 at 4:36 PM
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    Trail and error

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    The truck will mainly be on the road but will be hitting country roads, for fishing, shooting, maybe just light off-roading fun on tails.
     
  8. Mar 12, 2020 at 4:39 PM
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    daddy_o

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    Factory Blackout package, Soft roll up bed cover, Cheap seat covers, Front and rear dash cam, AVS in channel vent visors
    Bed mat and MESO coin holder.
     
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  9. Mar 12, 2020 at 4:51 PM
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    Same. Get some decent headlights lights in front and some decent rubber. The rest is optional. The Duratracs in Load C are pretty good for balance of mileage, off road and on road. 265/70/17 should be perfect.
     
  10. Mar 12, 2020 at 4:54 PM
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    Best mod for me so far has got to be my raptor lights. Nothing says I'm down to crawl the mall like a set of raptor lights.

    Sorry, I'm a day early.

    For real though, my best mod has been my Kings. Even if I was a street princess, after owning them, I would probably do them again right off the bat.
     
  11. Mar 12, 2020 at 6:07 PM
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    Can you PM a link where you got those headlights?
     
  12. Mar 12, 2020 at 6:11 PM
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    Asking for mods on TW? Better have those credit cards paid off..You’re going to need them!
     
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  13. Mar 12, 2020 at 8:38 PM
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    Screenshot_20200312-203554.jpg

    I'm a pretty harsh critic. However, I will run morimoto HID on every car or truck for the rest of my life. The low beams make my light bar useless. The light doesn't blind anyone because it stays so low. It is beyond awesome.

    I recommend staying away from The Reteofit Source. their customer service is terrible and you can be on hold 45 minutes.

    It's easy to justify based entirely on the safety they provide.
     
  14. Mar 12, 2020 at 9:09 PM
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    Bed mat and anything Meso really. Gets crazy after that lol.
     
  15. Mar 12, 2020 at 9:19 PM
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    Someone needs to make a TW 3rd gen starter kit pic with like, faux pro grill, raptor lights, meso turn signals, husky floor mats, etc etc
     
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  16. Mar 13, 2020 at 1:42 AM
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    Imma be running a set of Wheels and tires off of a TRD pro 3rd gen, I had the set up on my 2nd gen(getting totaled out) gonna transfer em to the new truck.

    How do the husky floor mats compare to weather tech?
     
  17. Mar 13, 2020 at 1:48 AM
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    Lift wheels and tires.
     
  19. Mar 13, 2020 at 2:18 AM
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    Drive it stock for a year and mod the things you hate most.

    Bed mat is crucial though if you haul things.
     
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  20. Mar 13, 2020 at 3:27 AM
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    Trail and error

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    Im thinking about going with a Dobinsons kit for a lift, I've heard good things and kinda wanna try the brand out. I'll be running TRD pro wheels on it
     
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