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Small mods that made a big difference?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by JCH, Dec 8, 2020.

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  1. Dec 8, 2020 at 7:19 PM
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    JCH

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    Hey everyone! Wondering what small / cheap mods you guys have done to your 3rd gen that have made a big impact? For me it’s been a bed mat, so much better not having things slide around like crazy.
     
    JCH, Dec 8, 2020
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  2. Dec 8, 2020 at 7:29 PM
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    Yup, bed mat is number one, number two is the awesome radio knobs by @Tacowiede.
     
    Captqc, Dec 8, 2020
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  3. Dec 8, 2020 at 7:30 PM
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    LED lights, Decked box
    Don't know if this qualifies as a small one, but an LED light bar.
     
    Smokinnuts, Dec 8, 2020
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  4. Dec 8, 2020 at 7:31 PM
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    Bed mat and new aftermarket speakers
     
    PiryongS, Dec 8, 2020
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  5. Dec 8, 2020 at 7:41 PM
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    The tool-less cupholder AKA climbing chalk bag. I've put it in both of my vehicles and holy shit I can't even describe how nice it is to not have my water bottle banging all over the place and my GF wants me to figure out how to rig it up in her Rav4.
     
    TurdTaco64, Dec 8, 2020
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  6. Dec 8, 2020 at 7:47 PM
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  7. Dec 8, 2020 at 7:49 PM
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    A few things I did:
    • Bed mat - prevent stuff from sliding around in the bed
    • LED reverse bulbs - they are worth it
    • Removed airdam (if applicable)
    • Tailgate letter insert
    • First-aid kit
     
    brandon78lusch, Dec 8, 2020
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  8. Dec 8, 2020 at 7:51 PM
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    If you pair the pedal commander with ECT on it’s pretty awesome, but I just got the OV Tune (can’t use pedal commander) and it’s even better. At this point they are priced equally since everyone is charging sub $275 to flash your ECU/TCU w OV.
     
    GoldenTaco27, Dec 8, 2020
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  9. Dec 8, 2020 at 7:54 PM
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    For sure the oem power tailgate lock. Even if you don’t have plans for a bed cover it will still prevent someone from stealing the tailgate if you forget to manually lock it.
     
    ksimms92, Dec 8, 2020
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  10. Dec 8, 2020 at 7:56 PM
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    Are people stealing 3rd gen tailgates now? I thought it was just a 2nd gen issue lol
     
    brandon78lusch, Dec 8, 2020
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    I'd say the grippy radio volume/tune knobs. Made a huge difference in everyday Tacoma life
     
    themovielifedc, Dec 8, 2020
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  12. Dec 8, 2020 at 7:58 PM
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    :notsure: I’m not too sure, but I feel like anything is a potential target so it’s best to not make it easy.
     
    ksimms92, Dec 8, 2020
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  13. Dec 8, 2020 at 8:06 PM
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    Tray for the center console. I feel like my whole life is squared away now.

    Also, removed the air dam. Looks 100x better without it.
     
    SJBrown, Dec 8, 2020
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    OEM LED bed light kit. Snow tires are next. Our winter has been unusually mild, so I’ve been able to hold off for now. Will likely do the OEM remote tailgate lock at some point.
     
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    I think new tires made the biggest difference

    Suburu tweeter mod was well worth it

    Also replacing my shitty radio knobs with some beefier ones from hondo garage has been nice
     
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  16. Dec 8, 2020 at 8:11 PM
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    Work in progress...
    Most useful mod I have added is the grocery getter net.

    IMG_5200.jpg
     
    CaptainBart45, Dec 8, 2020
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    On a daily basis: Subaru tweeters; bed mat; tool box; steps; LEDs for the interior lights; floor liners; Meso Total Tail harness.
     
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    A couple of my favourite little mods are:

    Front bed rail from a 2nd gen
    Added D rings in the bed
    Carhartt seat covers
     
    ODSC1, Dec 8, 2020
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  19. Dec 8, 2020 at 8:18 PM
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    Husky/Weathertech floor mats are amazing.
     
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    I go camping a lot and the always-on usb port is very handy
     
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