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Low $ mods you're happy with.

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by wayne0, Jan 11, 2025.

  1. Jan 11, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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    wayne0

    wayne0 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I'll start.....
    H-9 low beam mod, console tray with 2 USB ports, hood struts, folding bed step
    VLED tails, tube steps, bed mat, LED map lights, ratcheting cargo bar, tri-fold tonneau cover, painted the "cheese grater".
    What cha got?
    Remember, low $$$.
     
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  2. Jan 11, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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    Finn-2187

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  3. Jan 11, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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    hyrule_trd

    hyrule_trd It’s a Secret to Everybody

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    Puddle pods, larger cup holders, footwell lights
     
  4. Jan 11, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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    TA2016

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    What is the ballpark for your low dollar amount Mods?
     
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  5. Jan 11, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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    Buck Henry

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    Pretty sure that there is a long running thread on this very topic that is content rich!

    But then again, what the hell do I know.
     
  6. Jan 11, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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    Tocamo

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    ~ Underseat Powered Subwoofer

    Just to name a few....
     
  7. Jan 11, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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    3JOH22A

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  8. Jan 11, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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    MonkeyChief

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    That might be relative…
     
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  9. Jan 11, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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    hyrule_trd

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    because I can’t read or wont read, I thought he was asking for ideas, not starting a new list. You are right, there is a really great recent thread on this.

    OP, if you’re looking for ideas, the thread is called something like “cheap mods you’re proud of”
     
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  10. Jan 11, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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    wayne0

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    Yeah, I forgot about that thread. My bad.
     
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  11. Jan 11, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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    MGMDesertTaco

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    1. center console tray organizer
    2. extra large zprecision cup holders https://www.zprecision.com/product/tacoma-cup-holder
    3. oem bed mat
    4. vleds aqua footwell lights
    5. meso dual color map lights front and rear
    6. custom billet boba fett aluminum start button (thetacogarage) (I wish I ordered the red x-smily version instead) 7. vleds bed lights
    8. oem power tailgate lock
    9. rough country seat covers
    10. vled led tails stage 1
    11. anytime front/rear camera from trailgridpro
    12. Etsy 3d printed left dash plate for auxbeam panel and extra switches
    13. lexus front diff drain plug https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/front-diff-drain-plug-alternate-oem-part.604989/
    14. total chaos bed stiffeners
    15. sabellco red tailgate lock https://sabellco.com/store/index.php?route=product/product&path=33&product_id=69

    I'm sure there's more.
     
  12. Jan 11, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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    MGMDesertTaco

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    16. trd pro shift knob
    17. desertdoesit seat jackers
     
  13. Jan 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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    Taco_mike73

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    What is the Definition one Low $$? I'd say anything around $50. For me the Z-Precision cupholder
     
  15. Jan 11, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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    MGMDesertTaco

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    under $300 :notsure:
     
  16. Jan 11, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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    No worries, was only directing you if you didn’t know.
     
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    RIX TUX

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    all my relatives are cheap
     
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    We might be related
     
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    Might be getting into the higher dollar area but a Cat Shield is well worth the money. Especially if you sometimes have to park in a crappy area.

    Edit: let me add Cats can be stolen even in super nice neighborhoods too. I did get my MillerCat because at that time my employer moved my work location to a very crappy area.
     
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  20. Jan 11, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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    Amazon led interior lights, kinda cool
     
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