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Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by iversonhof, Mar 4, 2023.

  1. Mar 4, 2023 at 8:09 PM
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    iversonhof

    iversonhof [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Who offers the best parts for 2020 taco?
     
  2. Mar 4, 2023 at 8:09 PM
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    iversonhof

    iversonhof [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Nothing yet. Just bought a new truck.
    Exterior stuff like lights and grilles
     
  3. Mar 4, 2023 at 8:23 PM
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    Wescott Designs, CaliRaised LED, and RCI all make the best stuff.

    It depends on what you’re looking for and your budget — electronics, suspension, lighting, or interior mods.

    If you’re in the market for Sliders, roof racks, or suspension mods definitely check out Westcott. I recently drove from Texas to Phoenix for them to install their in-house designed and manufactured suspension upgrade for the TRD Pro Fox Shocks. The owner Jeff runs a tight ship and got some of the best customer service I’ve ever received. They’re great people and a family owned business.

    Lighting is very budget driven. The best brands are expensive, like Rigid and KC Hilites. Budget friendly brands like Rough Country work well too, but make sure you invest wisely in relays and switches.
     
  4. Mar 4, 2023 at 8:29 PM
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    Rock Lobster

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    My man, you are going to have to get way more specific. Go do some basic Google searches on what you want. Then narrow down to the brands you like.

    There is no one stop shopping mall. And any site that promises otherwise is picking your pocket for the convenience.
     
  5. Mar 5, 2023 at 7:39 AM
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    iversonhof

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    Nothing yet. Just bought a new truck.
    What I am meaning to say is what are some websites y'all actually have good luck on?
     
  6. Mar 5, 2023 at 7:57 AM
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    The market is wide and vast. The quality is usually about your taste, goals and the size of your wallet. Usually best to avoid Amazon or ebay though.

    You've got to be more specific. I've ordered some great parts by paypalling TW members, and everything up from there.
     
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    These guys have ALL your parts

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    i use alibaba.com for all my quality parts.

    great shipping options!
     
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    RockAuto is also good, depending on what you need.

    Compare their prices to OEM. I've been using them for years.

    Always been satisfied with them & quick shipping :)
     
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    right out of tech school, i worked for a home theater company. the guy went to every home show in the area trying to drum up business with a popcorn machine. he'd post big signs "WIN THIS POPCORN MACHINE" all over the booth, get people to enter their info. he'd then use the info for cold-call lists.

    that popcorn machine went to every single show. no one ever won it.

    so i'm forever skeptical of the technique to get customer info. just because i want to win something doesn't mean i'm interested in whatever you're selling...
     
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    Toyotapartsdeal.com for good service and reliability. They helped me with several stock items.
     
  15. Mar 6, 2023 at 1:48 AM
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    Bcjammerx I'm not ALWAYS an a-hole, I swear

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    that is literally parts specific...for grills some folks on here sell better and cheaper

    for bumpers, depends on the actual style...full on full steel bumper that covers the headlights like the arb summit or a bull bar like a police push bar or just a replacement bumper...not many places sell every type...so really depends.

    Sorry, but you're gonna have to just do the leg work, there's no easy way around that fact. search here for lighter weight stuff like lights, grills, etc...and if you're cool with used, you can find heavier stuff, well anything from shift boots to suspension to exhaust...then search the various websites.

    I've bought a lot of parts from my local toyota dealership, toyota branded soft trifold tonneau cover for cheap (used), toyota branded bed extender/divider for cheaper than anyone else too, brake pads for my camry for the same price as the best pads at oreilly, believe me I was shocked the dealership was best priced. they had crap prices on a/c compressors for my camry though by several HUNDRED dollars, so not always a win. check EVERYWHERE

    before I buy anything I look at 3-5 websites (including this one) at LEAST, just how it goes
     
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  16. Mar 6, 2023 at 2:33 AM
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    As Rock Lobster writes: no one stop shopping mall. Adding to that: bunch of useless crap offered on the market also.
    I did lots of research on this and other channels to find out what I actually modify on my Tacoma, if it makes sense to do it, what the downsides are, and which store to go to.
    I recommend you do thorough research before spending hundreds of dollars on things you regret later. Read the reviews (which often are useless also) and filter out the actually telling ones.
    Have not found a store yet where everything was useful or everything was bad.
     
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    Rusty66

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    I have to agree, I had to block them they were driving me nuts……and click bait all the time
    But I have scored some good deals on open box items.
     
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