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Got my first Tacoma on Saturday - what are the "must do" mods?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by not a charger, Oct 2, 2023.

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    I know it is not an OEM mat, but Tractor supply has heavy duty mats that you can cut to fit. $50.
     
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  4. Oct 16, 2023 at 2:40 AM
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  5. Nov 4, 2023 at 8:50 AM
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    4 weeks, 159 miles, several changes. Paint correction, full front PPF. Ceramic is scheduled for Monday. Underside sprayed with fluid film, added hood struts/removed prop rod, cupholder upgrade, LED backup/license/interior lamps, upgraded headlamp bulbs, Diode Dynamics strobe/backup lamp, wiring harness to upgrade the visors to the lighted mirror style (new OEM visors on the way, $75 each), some interior organizers, bed shield, re-routed AC drain hose, Tacoma letter inserts on the gate, blacked out gate emblems, 32 inch Yokohamas, 16x8.5 wheels, mud guards, bed mat, door edge guards (need to install).

    On tap - LED high/low beam bulbs, rock sliders/side steps, skid plates, front recovery point, TruTrac in the rear diff, upgraded stereo/speakers (factory system is trash), fold-away step for better bed access.after 1.jpg after2.jpg
     
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    Trd intake stuff More intake stuff Kdmax pro 10.0 yayayaya
    Best tip ever
     
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  7. Nov 4, 2023 at 9:22 AM
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    Dude one of MY fav mods is 15% tint all five windows (all around) and 50% on windshield

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    265/75 p rated rires, i did wildpeaks for 50k and loved them
    Ss3 sport or pro, i did wide yellow pros
    Skip led headlights, upgrade the bulb to a h1 if you want, ss3 wides will give you the light you want when you use them
    Tweater upgrade

    Skip anytime backup and front cam, never use mine
    Do 6112s set at 1.5 or lower when its time for shocks
     
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    Check the frame before spending mad money.
     
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  10. Nov 5, 2023 at 6:07 AM
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    Bed mats and floor mats are good suggestions but don't do anything until you have a few thousand miles on it. Use that time to look for and evaluate all the ideas coming your way. Don't do anything to jeopardize any warranty you might have.
     
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    Looks awesome! what wheels are those?
     
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    Bed mat, weather mats, roll up tonneau cover...

    If you look towards lifting, etc. I'd get the cosmetics you like worked out, then do the mechanical stuff.
     
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    IMG_2261.jpg IMG_2260.jpg IMG_2260.jpg Covercraft dash cover: long term protection for your dash

    Weathertech Sunshades: full set, all windows

    Tacogarage Dashtop Multi-mount (DMM): phone and other mounting points

    *** Adding a picture to show the DMM and the dash cover

    *** adding picture of Garmin Overlander mounted via the DMM
     
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    screen protector for the touchscreen and the plastic gauge cluster screen. The screen protector takes care of fingerprints and the other protects the scratch attracting cluster gauge screen. Easy to install and they work great.
    ScreenProtech is the company but unfortunately, this site doesn't allow me to link to them.
     
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    Looks good, I like the touch of color in particular.
     
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    Looks like you tackled my favorite mod right away. Larger 32oz cup holders. I started with that, screen protech film for the cluster and media screen, desert does it seat jackers, and chrome delete mods for the interior that didn’t require too much dash disassembly(meso door handle covers, ajt knob rings and start button ring, adhesive vent ring covers, steering wheel emblem overlay), and a Peragon tonneau.

    Then I drove it a while and decided on what to do next. For me it was an OTT tune, bumpers, light bar, diode ss3 fogs, color matched grill and glove box letters, fitcamx hidden dash cam, installing d-rings around the rear storage box to make strapping a water jug easier, and Billiebars to make hauling kayaks easier. Now I’m on to tactile things I touch every day like tacomods stereo knobs, Teton workshop shifter, meso minimalist key fob, and next up Toyota oem remote locking tailgate. I likely would’ve lifted it if I hadn’t gotten the trd lift put on before I took delivery.

    Welcome, have fun, and make it your own. Sounds like you’re already having fun building your perfect Tacoma.
     
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    Removed factory bed cover and installed UnderCover Elite. Added LOCKERDOWN console safe.
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  20. Nov 7, 2023 at 5:23 AM
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    Removed factory bed cover and installed UnderCover Elite. Added LOCKERDOWN console safe.
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    put some special license plates
     
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