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What’s your favorite cosmetic mod you’ve made to your 3rd Gen (interior and exterior)?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by bigssa, Dec 11, 2022.

  1. Dec 11, 2022 at 10:44 AM
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    bigssa

    bigssa [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Exterior: OEM LED headlights. I love the way they look and how they change the entire feel of the truck.
    upload_2022-12-11_13-39-53.jpg

    Interior: moving the USB into the center console and connecting a CarLinkit to it so my Apple CarPlay is completely wireless.
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  2. Dec 11, 2022 at 10:45 AM
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    JDKred

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    I would love oem led headlights for my 2016, buy not worth the price IMHO.
     
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  3. Dec 11, 2022 at 10:47 AM
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    Chew

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    Amazon dog poo bed mat mod
    Cosmetic AND functional- ceramic window tint,,,,,, ALLLLLLLL the way around and 5% kind of blacked out,,,,, out back.

    OE LED's look good, and I am sure perform even better, it's on my wish list.
     
  4. Dec 11, 2022 at 10:47 AM
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    FastEddy59

    FastEddy59 TTC #0061

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    Trick question. Anybody who answers better say GF, wife or significant other lest they be declared dead. :)
     
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  5. Dec 11, 2022 at 10:52 AM
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    Borracho Loco

    Borracho Loco My truck identifies as a Prius.

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    Oh look, another mod....
    I didn't do this on my truck (because it's an OffRoad edition), but if you own a Sport/SR5/SR model:

    Remove the air dam. It makes the truck look SO much better. And contrary to what some people on this site (may) say, it will not positively or negatively impact your MPG's at all.
     
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  6. Dec 11, 2022 at 11:01 AM
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    Integerdy

    Integerdy Aspiring "SR5 Pro"

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    Exterior: Morimoto Headlights on my 2021 SR5. SR5s don't come with OEM LEDs as an option, so getting these was the first thing I wanted to do. Thanks again to @BudFriendguy for hooking me up

    Interior I haven't done much. Probably meso ultimate map and Dome lights to match my interior

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  7. Dec 11, 2022 at 11:18 AM
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    bigssa

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    I bought mine on eBay for less than half the price of new. Still pricey, but worth it.
     
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  8. Dec 11, 2022 at 11:22 AM
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    Grimble27

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    My truck is still in delivery mode, but my garage is full of mods to install haha. Of the 'mods' I have coming factory installed, my favorite is by far going to be the LED headlights.
     
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  9. Dec 11, 2022 at 11:24 AM
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    Rock Lobster

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    Cosmetic only.

    Exterior: not-a-pro grille

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    Interior: red bullshit. Red bullshit everywhere.

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  10. Dec 11, 2022 at 11:35 AM
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    OMGitsme

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    Hood swap out

    Radio in
     
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  11. Dec 11, 2022 at 11:35 AM
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    bigssa

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    I really do need to remove the air dam.
     
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  12. Dec 11, 2022 at 11:49 AM
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    soundman98

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    currently big red floppy mud flaps and a carbon fiber tail pipe.

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    to come, a custom roll bar, and an sdhq hidden winch mount and winch! yes, i consider it 'functionally cosmetic'
     
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  13. Dec 11, 2022 at 12:01 PM
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    bigssa

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    I need to start using that phrase to justify my mods.
     
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  14. Dec 11, 2022 at 12:20 PM
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    OldSchlPunk

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    Small lift, slightly oversized tires, well...
    Completely cosmetic, but I like:
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    And done the week before:
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    Then, occasionally this, but it washes off:
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  15. Dec 11, 2022 at 12:25 PM
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    Jesse H

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    Tell me more about this CarLinkit!
     
  16. Dec 11, 2022 at 12:37 PM
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    bigssa

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    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B1Q819KM
    It takes about 10-30 seconds to connect, but it hides the wires, so I think it is well worth it. About once every ten times, it just refuses to connect, so it’s still not perfect. I have one in my car and my wife’s and we both love it.
    I would recommend buying it through eBay. I made an offer on one for $40 and the seller accepted.
     
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  17. Dec 11, 2022 at 1:19 PM
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    Hugh_Jaynus

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    Lift/Level (2in front/1in back).

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