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Cheap mods you are proud of

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by ThAkki, Dec 6, 2022.

  1. Jul 17, 2024 at 4:09 PM
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    Metalskool

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    take them all off!
     
  2. Jul 17, 2024 at 4:16 PM
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    yea going to take off the back ones here soon. I originally hesitated because on multiple occasions, I have had cracked windshields due to trucks launching up rocks who weren’t running mudflaps. I didn’t wanna be one of those dudes
     
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  3. Jul 17, 2024 at 4:17 PM
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    Another cheap mod totally worth it is a glove box organizer
     
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  4. Jul 17, 2024 at 4:48 PM
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    And pepper your own truck and cars behind you with rocks? That will show them.
     
  5. Jul 17, 2024 at 4:56 PM
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    3" Lift XD Wheels 33" K02s Predator Steps TRD Oil Cap Backflip Bed Cover Factory All Weather Mats WeatherTech Bed Mat TRD Pro Shift Knob Vinyl Air Bag Decal Covers Vinyl TRD and Tacoma Inserts Factory Mud Flaps Factory Remote Start Factory Door Sill Protectors Console Organizer and Tray Pro Fogs Grill Mounted LED Light Bar TRD Faux Grill DeBadged TRD Sport Door Emblems Factory Bed Lights Pop Lock Tailgate Lock Rear USB Ports DIY Power Panel

    One drawback from removing the from mud flaps is that you will probably get rock chips down the side of your truck from the front tires kicking things up. Ask me how I know! :annoyed:
     
  6. Jul 17, 2024 at 6:43 PM
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    Please don't be one of those dudes. I went aftermarket mud flaps (Rekgen), they bend when wheeling, do their job, look nice.
     
  7. Jul 17, 2024 at 8:11 PM
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    ....and don't forget to add tires that poke out past yer fenders :bananadance:
     
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  8. Jul 17, 2024 at 8:56 PM
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    Got tired of my Scangauge not hacinf a more permanent home. Drew this up in Fusion 360 and printed it. I sanded and painted it matte black. This is the second iteration but I’m pretty proud of how it turned out. Required modifying the overhead console and using epoxy to attach.

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  9. Jul 17, 2024 at 9:05 PM
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    didn’t know they made Offroad capable ones! Def not trynna be that guy. Gotta link?
     
  10. Jul 17, 2024 at 10:15 PM
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    A few people here saying don't take mud flaps off and be a "bad person" who throws rocks. I've never had a passenger vehicle throw a rock at any of my vehicles- it was always large semi trucks. I've lost a few windshields to big trucks.
     
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    My large windshield chip came from a chevy Malibu so by their logic, everything on the road needs mudflats then?
     
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    I've had plenty of rocks thrown by pickups and SUVs. If it was not a windshield, it was a nice chip on the hood.
     
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    Best invention ever! First started using them in 1986 when I was a ski patroller. You can even cut them and make finger splits if needed.
     
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    Stock for now, so I just got the xl. They got a bunch of new models now (wasn't like that when I bought em) which is nice.

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  18. Jul 18, 2024 at 12:19 PM
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    CURT Mfg front receiver, anti-theft cages around cats
    Mine is the Curt Mfg front receiver.
    Insanely useful for steering ball hitch trailers into very tight spaces.

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  19. Jul 18, 2024 at 1:19 PM
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    somehow I feel like this mod isn't all that cheap...
     
  20. Jul 18, 2024 at 2:23 PM
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    Raptor liner on the rocker panels.

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