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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 9, 2020 at 6:13 AM
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    Oatwillie

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    that's why the Sabelco lock has a key so you can remove the gate but no on else can.
     
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  2. Dec 9, 2020 at 6:13 AM
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    Dorky, but works, and for cheap:

    https://www.lowes.com/pd/Rubbermaid-1-Step-300-lbs-Capacity-White-Plastic-Step-Stool/1000818284
     
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  3. Dec 9, 2020 at 6:21 AM
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    Brian422

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    Brian422 I fell into the pit that is TW

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    Not sure what you mean by small but the wheelers super bumps is one of the best bang for buck mods.

    Instantly increased ride quality off-road
     
    Brian422, Dec 9, 2020
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  4. Dec 9, 2020 at 6:52 AM
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    Bed stiffener that doubles as an anchor point for a bike lock. Basically impossible to defeat without a grinder or torch (so I feel OK leaving the bike in the parking lot for awhile when I'm in a store or restaurant). Also added the non OEM bed mat for under $100 - works great!
    Bike lock.jpg
    And the 8 ball shifter along with the blue trim rings and LED interior light swap. Huge difference in brightness!
    Blue trim rings.jpg
     
    Voodoo Hokie, Dec 9, 2020
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  5. Dec 9, 2020 at 7:01 AM
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    jmneill

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    Don't need the dome with the Meso maps in an access cab, but gotta second the first two here.^^
    I'd let the beloved bed mat go before either of these went.
     
    jmneill, Dec 9, 2020
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  6. Dec 9, 2020 at 7:13 AM
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    OpelGT

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    Rear anti sway bar and 2nd gen TRD pro shift knob.
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  7. Dec 9, 2020 at 7:21 AM
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    bed mat. i went with non-oem for price and ribs directing water/dirt toward tailgate, not toward sidewalls...easier to clean out.
    mud flaps.
    center console tray.
    padlock on spare tire hoisting chain.
    hard bed cover.
    dash mounting system for toys like gps, phone, etc. made my own but some good systems to be found on TW.

    this is just had to do: anytime backup camera switch in dash - but you know - its a novelty for me - i never use it except to show it off to friends.
    front camera addition would probably get used more but i never did it.

    edit: i forgot...i added a removeable partition in the bed by attaching aluminum channels using the existing side bed storage mounting screws. then cut a 12" wide x 1" thick board (stained black) to drop/slide into them. great for keeping groceries well behaved and easily removed to use the full bed.
    there is a similar bed partition that clamps to the bed rails for $$$.
     
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    pdxTacoSR5, Dec 9, 2020
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  8. Dec 9, 2020 at 7:27 AM
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    Lomax tonneau cover, oem bed lights, AJT Design chrome delete, black out badges & tailgate letters, AVS hood deflector & vent visors, Solkie tech hood supports, interior LED lights, Tufskinz mud guards, RedArc TowPro Liberty, bed mat, kicker speaker upgrade, Hikari ultra H11 low beams, Diode Dynamics SS3 fogs in yellow, Meso customs total taillight stage 1. Coming soon: Compact powered sub install Future mods planned: bigger tires (265/75/16) BILLSTIEN 5100 lift
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    Taco_mike73, Dec 9, 2020
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  9. Dec 9, 2020 at 7:40 AM
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    Malvolio free zip ties for Stun

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    These help if you have little kids in car seats in the back. Because you’ll be ready for them to self-buckle ASAP.

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    Malvolio, Dec 9, 2020
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  10. Dec 9, 2020 at 7:47 AM
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    OEM Bed Mat.
    OEM Electric Tailgate lock. It's not 100% theft proof, but will likely make them look for an easier target.
    Risers for the rear mounts of the front seats. Not only improved my seating position, but made it possible to stash stuff under the seats.
    Glove box and center console organizers. They take two useless spaces and make them useful.
    Gashole gas cap holder. Toyota should have built that right into the gas door.
    Large fuse box cover with labels. In case you decide to add any electronics.
    Window tint. Original owner had that done, which was nice of him. ;)
    Door sill protectors. I didn't add them and don't know if they are optional, but i like them.
    Smart phone mount.
    Extra always hot USB in lower switch panel and at back of console.
    Mud flaps. Cheapies from Ebay, but they work and mounted very easily.
    Gun vault cabled to front seat mount. You can store valuables of all sorts.
     
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  11. Dec 9, 2020 at 7:48 AM
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    Where do you get those? I like that idea.

    ETA: Amazon of course!

     
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  12. Dec 9, 2020 at 8:01 AM
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    Lasfit led the bulbs for the low beam also work in stock fog pod. But I wanna get the lasfit switchbacks for my fogs
     
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  13. Dec 9, 2020 at 8:09 AM
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    How is yours so far back? Mine is OEM and hooks to the rail cleats and sits about a food forward of the tailgate making it a stretch to reach

    *EDIT* I saw your method on post 31 right after I asked lol
     
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  14. Dec 9, 2020 at 8:11 AM
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    What size rings did you find fit the best? I thought about this idea also!
     
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  15. Dec 9, 2020 at 8:13 AM
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    Have a link for the shift knob? Also how difficult to install?
     
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  16. Dec 9, 2020 at 8:22 AM
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    I will research it, I found it on this forum few years back.
     
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  17. Dec 9, 2020 at 8:22 AM
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    Yeah let me know please
     
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  18. Dec 9, 2020 at 8:39 AM
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    Have you had any problem with it draining the battery and what circuit Did you tap to power it.
    I got a charger to install in the lower dash panel but haven't gotten around to trying to fixing up in the truck.
     
    Taco_mike73, Dec 9, 2020
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  19. Dec 9, 2020 at 8:41 AM
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    Any idea where I can have my 2017 flashed with OV? I’m in SoCal .
     
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  20. Dec 9, 2020 at 8:50 AM
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    I need that. Can you point me in the right direction, please?
     
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