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Small mods that made a big difference?

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

  1. Dec 8, 2020 at 8:19 PM
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    Junkhead

    Junkhead TRDude

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    Haha! Still happening brother!
     
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  2. Dec 8, 2020 at 8:24 PM
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    Lt. Dangle

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    Not really small in price, but the Lexus Key card mod is awesome. I carry 0 keys now and it's been amazing.
     
  3. Dec 8, 2020 at 8:43 PM
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    aozer

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    i didnt know that was a thing, ive never even locked my tailgate.
     
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  4. Dec 8, 2020 at 9:00 PM
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    Skydvrr

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    Which one did you go with? That one looks like it fit well
     
  5. Dec 8, 2020 at 9:03 PM
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    kaotic

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    Led low beams. Going from my 2001 Tacoma to a 2020 I was amazed how clear cut the projector lenses are. Upgrading to the led was a major sight upgrade. I plan to do led all around.
     
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  6. Dec 8, 2020 at 9:05 PM
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    dil

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    OEM Bed mat hands down!
     
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  7. Dec 8, 2020 at 9:11 PM
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    JCH

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    I’d like to know also!
     
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  8. Dec 8, 2020 at 9:14 PM
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    CaptainBart45

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    Work in progress...
    I got it on Amazon, it is called the POZEL Cargo Net Three Pocket Trunk Net Trunk Organizer. It was 16 bucks.
     
  9. Dec 8, 2020 at 9:14 PM
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    tmfb16

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    That’s a truck thing in general. No tailgate is safe.
     
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  10. Dec 8, 2020 at 9:43 PM
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    clayota

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    Taco Garage DMM for mounting my phone and meso ultimate map and dome lights
     
  11. Dec 8, 2020 at 9:47 PM
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    CaptainBart45

    CaptainBart45 Well-Known Member

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    Work in progress...
    How I attach the grocery getter net.

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  12. Dec 8, 2020 at 9:49 PM
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    PuckerbuttPliny

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    Another one for OEM bed mat. Things don’t slide around anymore, and your knees will thank you. Next will be the mountain hatch tailgate insert.
     
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  13. Dec 8, 2020 at 9:49 PM
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    Kevin Jones

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    Here's some I find useful:

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  14. Dec 8, 2020 at 10:09 PM
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    Cargo bedmat
    Anytime front/rear camera
    Additional d-rings on truck bed floor
    4 pulley hoist plus a sheet of plywood for hunting season
    Stick-on round fish eye mirrors on side-view mirrors
    Set the doors to all unlock together
    Truck cap
    4 Yakima crossbars 2 on cab and 2 on cap
     
  15. Dec 8, 2020 at 10:17 PM
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    SandmanTRD

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    Cooper AT3 XLT 295/75/16 Method Double Standard wheels Eibach Pro lift Baja Design Fogs Baja design Ditch lights W/ Cali raised Lo pro Brackets WrapArmor Hood Decal
    What LEDs are you running?
     
  16. Dec 8, 2020 at 10:21 PM
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    SandmanTRD

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    I’m sold on that coin holder!
     
  17. Dec 8, 2020 at 10:29 PM
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    ishootaround

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    As others have said, the bed mat. I paired it with two free banana boxes from Costco - great for groceries, camping stuff, or anything else, really.
     
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  18. Dec 8, 2020 at 10:34 PM
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    Chris1121555

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    -Toytech BOSS 2.0 Aluma Series lift w/ AAL (2") -265/75R16 BFG AT KO2's -Plastidipped TRD OR Wheels w/ Red TRD Center cap -LED Head/Fogs -Interior LED lighting -Rigid Industry Ditch Lights -Black OEM Grill (Painted) -Westin Grill Guard -Copy Polymer Shfit Knob (M/T) -Tonneau Cover, Tri-Fold. (*Looking to sell or trade for Rollup*) -Kicker CS speaker upgrade -Kicker Hideaway 8" subwoofer
    One of my big ones was plastidipping my wheels. About 40 bucks worth of plastidip, 5 hours of work and 8 coats. Durable AF. Truck is clean now but takes a good beating. No issues at all and it's been a little over a year.

    Center caps about 80 for all of them.

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  19. Dec 8, 2020 at 11:47 PM
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    Alnmike

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    Someone here sells plastic dividers for the center console and rear seat storage.
    Someone here makes a center console mounting system that I have a wireless phone charger hooked to.
    Meso keyfob. I like the gas hole but it's just neat, not must have.

    Tons of noncheap ones.

    Once I get around to using my plastidip or installing my tailgate mechanism I can report back on those. Also got a led strip to put under the bed rails, but I'm saving all my wiring (heated clazzio too) for when I'm suuuuper bored.
     
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  20. Dec 9, 2020 at 12:21 AM
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    trenchdigger

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    With any truck I have ever owned there seems to be a market for tail gates and they are an easy target for thieves ,the reason being I believe is because people forget and leave there tailgates down and then back into something which pretty much destroys them thus fueling the need for a black market, so I always make a point of locking mine up .
     
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