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Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by anthonynoriega, Jan 23, 2020.

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  1. Jan 23, 2020 at 8:21 AM
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    anthonynoriega

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    anthonynoriega [OP] I just wanna disappear and find nothing.

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    Heyall.... new here. Been lurking for quite a while...

    Got my first Tacoma last year, 2019 SR5 Desert Sand (I refuse to call it quick sand).

    Anway, pretty much all stock... black wheels, double cab, long bed.

    What would be a nice beginner first upgrade or add on? Preferably something that is within warranty guidelines.

    • bigger tires
    • step bars/running boards
    • grille
    • additional lights
    • muffler/exhaust
    • fender flares
    Not rich by any means, just looking to make her stand out a little more.

    Just picking yalls brains.
     
    anthonynoriega, Jan 23, 2020
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  2. Jan 23, 2020 at 8:23 AM
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    TacoTime850

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    TacoTime850 Always Maybe Sometimes Never

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    Do a google search. Many people have videos and blogs on best cheap upgrades or any upgrades/mods. They are legit Tacoma owners and fans.
    Those searches will also bring up lots and lots of threads from this forum. It’s easier to search that way.
     
    TacoTime850, Jan 23, 2020
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  3. Jan 23, 2020 at 8:25 AM
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    Get an OEM bed mat if you don't have one already.
     
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  4. Jan 23, 2020 at 8:30 AM
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    Why?
     
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  5. Jan 23, 2020 at 8:32 AM
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    TacoTime850

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    I’m going to start calling mine concrete because cement is lame
     
    TacoTime850, Jan 23, 2020
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  6. Jan 23, 2020 at 8:38 AM
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    Comfortably numb on the Darkside of the moon
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    Working on it ...
    Just be forewarned that it is like a drug. Once you start mod’ing it is hard to stop. Be prepared to have your credit card out once you start the search :spending:

    Good luck and enjoy! :cheers:
     
    Chicken_Taco, Jan 23, 2020
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  7. Jan 23, 2020 at 8:55 AM
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    As a Navy Veteran, I have always called it Battleship Gray.
     
    anthonynoriega, Jan 23, 2020
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  8. Jan 23, 2020 at 8:55 AM
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    anthonynoriega

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    Navy Vet who served two tours in the Persian Gulf. It just feels right.
     
    anthonynoriega, Jan 23, 2020
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  9. Jan 23, 2020 at 9:19 AM
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    I would start with the simple fairly inexpensive items first, such as bed mat, water-proof tool box, center console tray, TRD exhaust and hitch step/bumper protector if they interest you.

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    Kevin Jones, Jan 23, 2020
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  10. Jan 23, 2020 at 9:33 AM
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  11. Jan 23, 2020 at 9:35 AM
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    I would do a nice grille. Some people like PRO, others like to paint or swap the chrome trim with a black trim.
     
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  12. Jan 23, 2020 at 9:41 AM
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    Hood struts are awesome!
     
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  13. Jan 23, 2020 at 9:43 AM
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    Welcome and thank you for your service. Be careful, TW is an addiction.
     
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  14. Jan 23, 2020 at 10:06 AM
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    Holy shit!!! Using that one from now on.
     
    anthonynoriega, Jan 23, 2020
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  15. Jan 23, 2020 at 10:29 AM
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    The same reason as a Cavalryman, I refuse to call it Cavalry blue, but rather Infantry blue (which it actually is).
     
    johnnyroid, Jan 23, 2020
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  16. Jan 23, 2020 at 10:39 AM
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    LED Headlight Bulb Upgrade. That was the first thing I did to my 2017.
     
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  17. Jan 23, 2020 at 10:41 AM
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    Bigger tires - they will deny warranty and tsb work for TSS
    Grille - see above depending on the one you go with
    Additional lights - denied someones warranty for headlight issues because of this
     
    GreyBaldTaco, Jan 23, 2020
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  19. Jan 23, 2020 at 11:30 AM
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    I like that step, what brand is it?
     
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  20. Jan 23, 2020 at 11:34 AM
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    Tube steps, sliders, will save you door dings from most cars. I did the red letter tailgate inserts, glove box inserts, Blake’s the chrome, console insert.

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