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Would you buy one of these "hood protectors?"

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Jeffaz1, Sep 16, 2022.

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  1. Oct 16, 2022 at 7:39 AM
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    Ronk44

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    I’ve always used these on my vehicles and installed the Weathertech version on my Tacoma. Blends in with dark colored truck. All good, no rubbing, easy enough to clean behind. Not sure they really deflect much, but seems to protect edge of hood.
     
    Ronk44, Oct 16, 2022
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  2. Oct 16, 2022 at 9:51 AM
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    T.BROCK

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    Love mine,It does not touch the hood anywhere and doesn't collect dirt or debris

    20221015_172648.jpg

    20221015_150835_01.jpg
     
    T.BROCK, Oct 16, 2022
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  3. Oct 16, 2022 at 12:11 PM
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    No bug shields, no vent visors, no running boards, no bull bars.

    Not until you get your AARP card.
     
    Deacon Blues, Oct 16, 2022
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  4. Oct 16, 2022 at 12:40 PM
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    Ronk44

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    I have one! Go figure.
     
    Ronk44, Oct 16, 2022
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  5. Oct 16, 2022 at 12:43 PM
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    zee john

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    look pretty cool
     
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  6. Oct 16, 2022 at 12:44 PM
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    @Ronk44

    The Tacoma accessories or the AARP card? lol

    I've got the AARP card (since I'm 56) and running boards...minus all the other stuff.
     
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  7. Oct 16, 2022 at 12:47 PM
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    I have a card and bug shield and a rear step! I’m 63, so must be okay!
     
    Ronk44, Oct 16, 2022
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  8. Oct 16, 2022 at 12:48 PM
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    @Ronk44

    I want the rear step...but I think it's expensive.

    Yeah, me saying it's expensive and I bought other accessories without hesitation. Go figure?
     
    TacoTime55, Oct 16, 2022
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  9. Oct 16, 2022 at 12:59 PM
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    Rear step has been great for me. Bought off Internet $180 or so on sale I think. I also installed some bed lights and plan to buy one of those tailgate locks.
     
    Ronk44, Oct 16, 2022
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  10. Oct 16, 2022 at 2:28 PM
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    I got a weathertech one on my 2019. Doesn’t really do much.
     
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  11. Oct 16, 2022 at 3:39 PM
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    @Ronk44

    Here's my Bed Lights/Bed Mat I got for Christmas 2021:

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    Here's my tailgate lock...unless you mean the one with the actuator that auto opens/locks with remote...which I also installed.

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]
     
    Last edited: Oct 16, 2022
    TacoTime55, Oct 16, 2022
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  12. Oct 16, 2022 at 5:20 PM
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    i finished my bed lights recently as well

    [​IMG]
     
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  13. Oct 16, 2022 at 6:43 PM
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    If anyone ever asks me what "beauty is in the eye of the beholder" means, I'll show them this thread. Yuck. Not for me.
     
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  14. Oct 16, 2022 at 6:47 PM
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    NONE
    (1) deflect rocks to your windshield
    (2) rubs the paint to bare metal
     
    asuchemist, Oct 16, 2022
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  15. Oct 16, 2022 at 7:16 PM
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    blind spot mirrors, center tray, bedrug, more to come
    Only if you want to discover the paint is now two toned because it protected it from the sun while the rest of your paint took a beating from the sun when you take it off in a few years after it breaks. Same problem with bras on the nose of cars. The bezel ruins the look for me.
     
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  16. Oct 16, 2022 at 11:54 PM
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