Parts???

Hello Taco Lovers!!

So I just joined and excited to learn and contribute here.

I am a 1st, 2nd and 3rd gen owner now. My Cement DBL CAB TRD Sport is naked I am currently looking to start mods and and add ons to my build. My truck use will probably be a 70/80% daily driver 20/30% light duty.

Curious is there a list somewhere here that other members shared the best places (prices) to buy OEM accessories? Also aftermarket accessories?

Cant do everythin at once but would like to stretch the Benjamin's as far as possible.

Thanks in advance.


Brian

 

Prepare to spend your hard earned cash. Every time I log on here I spend at least $200.

Congrats on your new truck and G/L with it.

Sport suspension was/is pretty harsh at least for me. So Lift - Marie and @HeadStrong Off-Road will get you set up if you want a little more lift and a WAY better suspension.

Under $1K installed for 5100s AALs and front springs. = 1.5 - 2" lift, fix the taco lean.

Next would be tires.

If you just wanna warm up to spending all your money on your truck then suggest a OEM bed mat - they are cheap and you will thank me later.

$192 Genuine Toyota Accessories PT580-35050-SB Bed Mat for Short Bed Tacoma Models Black, 59 1/2" L X 52 1/2" W X 3/8" H

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B1TNQCS/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

There is a mod list in the stickies section but no one stop shop because some are exclusively sourced while others frankly pricing is dynamic and changes. Find what you want, then search the heck out of it on the internet to find the lowest price. Some things are less if purchased in different regions of the US while prices for other things are higher from that very same region, plus you don’t pay taxes for out of state. If you know what you specifically want, then a search in the forums for where others got theirs and how much is a good start, and if your search doesn’t yield results, start a thread and just ask. 95% in this forum will jump to help guide you. Others just have opinions on how your money should be spent, disregard those. Half the fun is the hunt! I mod because I enjoy the research time and anticipation of waiting for it to arrive, it’s like a gambling disease. Good luck and welcome to TW!

 

Thank you guys for your replies.

To start easy I am looking at the simple improvements first. Lower cost and less involved mods like...

1. Bed Mat
2. LED Interior Cabin Lights
3. Really like the look of the Predator Nerf bars but damn my dealer is expensive 600. ish and wont budge.
4. Interior organizers
etc....

 

Got Predators from a member here for $280 new in box. He hasn't come on TW in quite some time though

 

https://www.tacomaworld.com/forums/3rd-gen-tacoma-parts-marketplace-2016.202/

https://www.tacomaworld.com/forums/automotive-group-buys.232/

Now watch your bank account drain

 

There are better nerf bars than predator. Look for "sliders" - they are as functional for steps but much better looking. If you want nerf bars get the real ones from N-fab. They prolly have a discount coupon here in the vendor section.

IF you have an SO - we have ways to help with hiding packages of taco parts from said SO in case, you know, you bought taco parts instead of say a birthday present or something. We will keep you out of trouble and at the same time spend all your money.
Yer welcome!

 

The bed mat was the best upgrade I've done in terms of usability. I also added spidertrax wheel spacers, and they really helped the look of the stock wheels imo.

 

Thank you again @bobrown14

 

Good stuff. Thanks for the replies.

Since my primary use will not be utility based I think I will be fine with Nerf bars. I will look at N-fab but also would like to find Toyo OEM Predator bars to compare..... 600.00 ish locally is a bit pricey but I bet there are dealers across the country selling much cheaper.