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    Quick Links: Just got a 2009 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 Relative newness, here are the minor mods I did Hello-I just joined Tacoma world. I just had both front wheel bearing Wanting to learn how to upgrade my Gen3 Tacoma New guy from Ohio New Firewood transportation vehicle. Need input on lift kit & wheels/tires.

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  1. May 7, 2019 at 8:29 AM
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    taco kai

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    Hello TWorld! What was your first upgrade to your Tacoma? Looking back, would you start where you did or go with something else first? I'm a brand new member & 1st time Taco owner. My 2016 TRD off road looks nice in my driveway, but I'm itching to take it off highway and am looking for suggestions on MOD #1. All thoughts welcome!
     
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  2. May 7, 2019 at 8:30 AM
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    Bigdaddy4760 Well traveled Older Than Dirt

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  3. May 7, 2019 at 8:30 AM
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    interior led lights, all downhill from there
     
    JimboAnz, May 7, 2019
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  4. May 7, 2019 at 8:31 AM
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    mtip

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    mtip Go Outside & Play!!!

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    Welcome to TW.

    Do a search here for Meso Customs, and kiss your wallet goodbye

    @MESO
     
    mtip, May 7, 2019
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  5. May 7, 2019 at 8:33 AM
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    Welcome to TW :wave:

    In the first 2 months I did tint and a lift. Then rock sliders, stereo and a plate bumper.
     
    medic2230, May 7, 2019
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  6. May 7, 2019 at 8:34 AM
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    ARB Bumper, SOS sliders, SOS rear bumper, SOS skid plate. OME Lift. Some other stuff.
    Don't mod anything until you've spent some time with the truck and figured out exactly what you want/need out of it.
     
    Extra Hard Taco, May 7, 2019
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  7. May 7, 2019 at 9:40 AM
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    Welcome!

    Spend some time driving your truck, and upgrade things that you think you need. The resources are here for ya!
     
    Beretta4x4, May 7, 2019
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  8. May 7, 2019 at 9:41 AM
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    Welcome to TW! Drive it for awhile and really think about what mods YOU want. Read up on here and be prepared to spend some dough. Tons of good info on here. I've had my truck for a year and a half and only just recently started the real mods. Only did tint, tonneau cover, rain guards, and floor mats in the first few months
     
    Minimag95, May 7, 2019
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  9. May 7, 2019 at 9:44 AM
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    Rob Daman, May 7, 2019
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  10. May 7, 2019 at 9:49 AM
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    I'd still do suspension and tires first, then I'd do armor (sliders, skids, and front bumper). But that's only if you really want to offroad the truck. I always like to mod things from the ground up, and function before form.
     
    16Tacos, May 7, 2019
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  11. May 7, 2019 at 9:52 AM
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    I forgot to mention that I bought my truck used and it came with aftermarket wheels and BFG ko2 tires. Wheels and tires (at least tires) would definitely be the first thing i'd do. I got lucky and already really liked the wheel/tire setup that the previous owner had
     
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  12. May 7, 2019 at 10:41 AM
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  13. May 7, 2019 at 12:03 PM
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    Welcome to TacomaWorld!
     
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  14. May 7, 2019 at 12:04 PM
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    thanks for all the feedback. I bought it certified preowned with BFG KO2s on TRD wheels with side steps. I like the height, power, and ride but am concerned about those steps on the trail. My first thought was switching them out for solid sliders. I would like to keep it close to factory until it's paid for--my wallet's only so deep.
     
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  15. May 7, 2019 at 12:06 PM
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    Bolt on sliders is a great first mod!
     
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  16. May 7, 2019 at 1:19 PM
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    Welcome to TW!!
     
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  17. May 7, 2019 at 1:24 PM
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    Welcome to TW. First week - two weeks owning my 19 I did tint, lights, lift & tires and tonneau cover. Still so much more to go.

    Have fun with it.
     
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  18. May 7, 2019 at 2:04 PM
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    Welcome to TW! Bed mat is a great 1st mod: https://amzn.to/2VQ6BC3
     
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  19. May 7, 2019 at 2:37 PM
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    Boogie3478. Was that your first mod? The 2016 has the composite inner bed, so I'll skip this for now.
     
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    The 2nd Gens had the composite bed as well. The bed mat is a non-slip surface that is useful for keeping stuff from shifting around back there ... including yourself because the composite bed is like ice when wet. :D
     
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