New Truck Owner, posted PICS!

Hello, my name is Jeff and I am new to the truck world. After doing some extensive research, I've decided to go with the Toyota Tacoma. I did opt for the TRD package as well as the 4x4 drivetrain. This is my also my FIRST brand new vehicle purchase. I traded in a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR. Since I'm new to trucks, what basic accessories should I get for my truck? I don't do any hauling or towing but I do like to go off-road from time to time; especially in the snow. Here are some pics:

 

Bitchen, what do you think of the entune?

 

Welcome to TW from Sparks, NV
Good choice of color.

 

I'm still tryin to figure out how to use it. I had to take a snapshot of the entune sticker and email it to them and they just now got back to me (a week later) so I'm gonna follow the instructions on how to set it up.

 

Thanks!

 

Welcome, good luck with the truck!

 

Congrats. I bet it's a big change from your MR. Good choice on the Entune system. I'll be interested to hear your thoughts on it.

 

Welcome! Check out the new members area and read the stickys for each section as they will almost certainly answer any questions you may have. The new members has lots of info to get you started

 

Welcome to TW from Orlando!

Congrats on the new truck - she's a beauty!

Fink

 

Your truck is beautiful!! Congrats on your first new vehicle and what a choice. As far as mods, the folks here at TW will help spend as much money as you want.
Basic mods no particuliar order
bed mat
huskys or weathertechs floorliners
seat covers
free tailgate mod (hose clamp)
Pop N Lock compliments the hose clamp mod

 

In addition to Simons's Mom list:
Tonneau cover, if needed.
Trim 4" off the front mud flaps or they will trim themselves on a dirt road/ going over rock or ditch.
Steps if you have small people riding with you.
Window vents if you like the look.

Nice looking truck and welcome from NY

 

Excellent Choice!

Not 'just' a TRD, but the original TRD, the TRD that adds four wheel drive-ability to your truck, the OFF ROAD TRD!!!

Things that may be done for off roading, yet maintaing the stock truck:

Remove the mud flaps, they break off easily if you drive off road into ruts, snow, mud.

Relocate the trailer wire plug receiver that is under the bumper (if you have the tow package), as it will bust off.

Perform the rear differential breather mod., if you could ever go into muddy water over 18" deep.

Replace the BFG Rugged Trails (Rugged Fails)... as soon as your budget allows... They don't last much over 25,000 miles anyway (if you drive it like a truck and not a princess carriage).

Otherwise, your stock Off Road TRD is an amazing truck and with the A-TRAC you will be amazed at how it crawls over steep trails or pulls you free of deep ruts, sand, mud. There is a rear locking differential if the A-TRAC doesn't do it alone... or you prefer one over the other (you can use both together, too)!

 

Thanks! I was looking into the weathertech floor mats. And possibly window and bug deflectors. Nothing too much right now as I just spent a fortune on this truck. Probably within about 6 months I'll be supercharging it. I've contacted TRD and they don't have any word on a supercharger kit for it. We'll see.

 

Welcome

 

nice truck, and welcome to TW.

 

Welcome to TW. Sweet truck! Lots to learn and tons of ways to spend money. This is a great site with alot of smart people, so use this place to your advantage.

 

You chose wisely! Sweet ride dude, and welcome to TW from GA.

 

I'm taking her off-road today. I've hit the initial break-in period (500 miles). I'm not gonna go crazy.. there's a place called Carnagie in Livermore, CA and they specialize in ATV's and bikes but they have a SMALL section for 4x4 trucks. I'm gonna see what she's made of! Any precautions I should know? I'm new to trucks but I've always wanted an off-road truck since I was young. Please let me know. I'm leaving in an hour!

 

Don't scratch it.
Mind your front mud flaps.
4HI will get you through most anything.