New Tacoma Owner

So I just bought a 2017 Tacoma TRD off-Road this weekend. It was a total spur of the moment purchase. My son works at a local dealership and the sales manager is a close family friend. I had absolutely no intentions of buying a vehicle right now or even this year lol. I made the mistake of telling my son if he could get payoff on my 2016 Jeep Patriot and keep my payments the same I would buy the truck. Well they did it! I actually got an amazing deal on the truck. I know lots of people say this but I know 100% that the dealership lost money on the entire deal. My son processes all the paperwork and he showed it to me. Sometimes its good to know folks lol.

Anyhow, I really don't know much about the truck. I was planning on getting rid of my Jeep for a Bronco next year and probably still will get one in 2022 but also needed a truck for hauling stuff so it made sense to go ahead and get this. Also was getting tired of the lack of upgrades for the Jeep Patriot. I do some moderate off roading and am a hunter / fisher etc. The truck was just a better fit for me.

All that being said, I know little about the truck. Is there any way I can find out what options I have? Stuff like what gearing, which transmission, etc? I have figured out most of the internal stuff but curious about under the hood and suspension.

Also, I have read several posts and done searches about updating the GPS but most of them are from 2017 or 2018. Mine is running GPS data from 2016 and would like to update it. I use a tablet with GAIA GPS for FS roads and such but like the onboard GPS for when no cellular to get me home and such. I was able to find a link for the audio system update and that when smoothly. Basically, just curious if anyone has found a way to update the GPS in the last 2 or 3 years without paying $50+ from Ebay or $180 from the dealership.

EDIT: While typing this, my son called and he should be able to get me all of the option info I was looking for through his dealership. Its a Ford dealer but they can access it so that probably won't be an issue. Still would be curious if there is a link to that info anyways though.

Lastly, what are some good sites for aftermarket parts for the Tacoma? Obviously, I have googled it and found tons but would like to know what you guys recommend to go through. I plan on turning this truck into somewhat of a lite overland truck down the road.

 

Welcome to TW

 

There's a load of aftermarket support for Tacomas, but not like one specific place. If you have a specific mod, just ask and you'll get lots of recommendations. I'd suggest upgrading the tires first. Also, be sure to check out your regional forum!

 

The tires on it are 265 Goodyear Wranglers and unfortunately look to be almost brand new. When I can talk my wife into letting me get new ones I will probably go with the 275 BFG KO2.

 

It's ok, mine barely lasted til 20k. You'll have new tires in no time!

 

welcome - be safe

 

I only put 3-5k a year on my vehicles so unfortunately 20k is still a good ways off lol

 

Welcome! Here is a good place to go for service history on your truck. Also has owners manuals and lotsa other stuff.
You can even add your own records to keep track of all work in one place. Its free to join.
https://www.toyota.com/owners/sitemap

 

if you want to swap with someone with worn out tires so you can upgrade to a different set of tires, let me know. we are here to help.

 

LOL Appreciate you having my back! Maybe we will have to go wheelin sometime. I would love to see how you take care of me when I am stuck!

 

Check out https://mesocustoms.com/
Stew is as good as it gets. Great products and amazing customer service.

 

^^^^^^^^ This And welcome to TW!!

 

Meso is def a great place to start. If their stuff is out of stock, which is always is, you might check out AJT Design as well.

 

Go sign up at Toyota Owners and download your manuals. You can look at service history, maintenance schedule, accessories and packages installed at factory, port and dealer. Wealth of information.

https://www.toyota.com/owners/register

 

I forgot about https://www.tufskinz.com/
Use code RobMotive10 at check out for 10% off your order.

 

Welcome! Hang around and you'll see what this nut house is all about

 

Lets see, I have already had someone offer to trade me bald tires for my good tires...you know to help me out with upgrading...yeah I think I see what this "nut house" is about I LOVE it so far!

 

I have an android headunit that I run gaia directly on.

JOYING Android Car Stereo 4GB + 64GB Android 8.1 GPS Navigator with 4G SIM Card Slot - Support Android Auto/DSP/SPDIF/Fast Boot/Split Screen/Bluetooth/WiFi for Toyota Corolla 2017 2018 with Canbus

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07S22YLM3/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It's plug and play install.