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Next upgrade?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by OGMuffinMan, May 18, 2023.

  1. May 18, 2023 at 11:58 AM
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    OGMuffinMan

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    Hey everyone,
    I have a 2022 Tacoma TRD Offroad with a few upgrades but I am trying to figure out what I should do next. I have listed my current upgrades below:

    Toyota TRD 2in lift (the factory 2 inch lift they make)
    32in tires
    CBI Bedrack with a rooftop tent
    Prinsu Roof Rack
    Rock Sliders

    As far as what I am looking at next I am not sure. I will list some possible next upgrades as well:

    Upgrade suspension to something like the Fox 2.5 Performance Elite or Icon Stage 6 (or maybe I just upgrade my rear leaf springs for now and do a full suspension later?)

    Hi-Lite or C4 Fab Bumper with winch

    Alpha-Rex Headlights

    Some skid plate package

    I would really appreciate some help deciding on what I should do next. For reference, the truck is in Colorado and I go offroading or Overlanding about every other weekend. I will also likely be getting all of those upgrades at some point but my question is which do I do next?
     
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  2. May 18, 2023 at 12:03 PM
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    Junkhead

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    I would recommend some bed stiffeners before the back bottom corners of your bed start cracking.

    I made that mistake and should’ve installed stiffeners before adding my bed rack and RTT.

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  3. May 18, 2023 at 12:04 PM
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    RichochetRabbit

    RichochetRabbit Bing Bing Bing

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    Skids ... if you plan to be off-road.

    RCI engine (steel or aluminum). Free aluminum catguards with purchase of transmission plate (steel or aluminum).
     
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  4. May 18, 2023 at 12:26 PM
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    OGMuffinMan

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    I totally forgot to add that I do have bed stiffeners. Just waiting for them to be delivered. Went with the total chaos ones.
     
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  5. May 18, 2023 at 12:37 PM
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  6. May 18, 2023 at 1:05 PM
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    TacoGranny

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    Seconded on skid plates, I have the RCI's in steel and they are definitely worth it judging by the dents/scratches, saved me a few times.

    If you offroad frequently, you'll likely find that the departure angle is the weak link. I broke a rear bumper corner twice, so I went with a high clearance rear bumper from At the Helm. You don't have to go high clearance, any steel rear bumper is better than smashing the stock plastic and having to live with the appearance or pay a bunch for replacements that are likely to get smashed again. I've never hit my stock front bumper on anything (yet), but if you offroad alone it might be worth doing the front for the winch.

    A new leaf pack for the rear would be a good next step (or first step, especially if you end up adding more weight with a steel rear bumper), the stock leaf's are my biggest complaint with the truck, either Icon RXT's (most popular) or some Deaver's (more expensive). Would be better than the OEM leaf's and the TRD lift block that came with your lift.

    After that, there's endless possibilities, just see how your truck does and upgrade the weak points as they make sense for you. Hammer hangers are supposed to make a significant difference in smoothing out the rear end jitters, upgraded bump stops help smooth out the "oh shit" moments, Warfab makes tie rod sleeves, spindle gussets, etc. Not to mention all of the different things people do for setting up their overlanding/camping setups.
     

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