Southern Style OffRoad 24 Tacoma New Product Development

Hey guys,

This thread will be used to highlight and detail any new products in development or for sale for the 24+ Tacoma. As we progress from concept to prototype to product, I'll try to keep this thread updated. Feel free to ask any questions or give suggestions on new products here as well.

The first product we developed for the 24 Tacoma was a set of our tried and true bolt on sliders. We tested these heavily at the Toyota Jamboree in Gilmer, Texas this year and we were not disappointed. These were designed for the double cab short bed only and can handle any beating you throw at them.

Key Features:

• 1/4" Mounting Plates
• Laser Cut 3/16" Wall Square Tubing
• 0 Degree Kickout
• Grade 10.9 Hardware Included
• Matte Black Powder Coated
• Dimple Die Top Plates

I especially like that these sliders stick out just enough to be used as a step or bypassed completely getting in and out of the truck. We try to keep the width as narrow as we can while still being fully functional as an excellent slider and a step.

These are currently in stock and ready to ship.

https://southernstyle-offroad.com/p...rock-sliders-2024-tacoma-double-cab-short-bed

 

Next, we got lucky with our current bed rack design that slipped right into the rails of the 4th gen Tacoma. While this isnt technically a "new product" just for the 24 Tacoma, we're glad that we have a solution for accessories and tents right out the gate. These are also in stock and ready to ship, although the website may not be up to date just yet on our warehouse inventory.

Key Features:

Height: 9" above bed
Configuration: Set of 2 bars, with 6 pieces (3 per bar) and mounting hardware
Finish: Matte powder-coated for a stylish, durable look
Load Capacity: Up to 350 lbs per bar
(2) Center Bars
(4) Rack Supports
(1) Mounting Hardware Pack

You can find out more information and purchase here:

https://southernstyle-offroad.com/p...d-height-bed-rack?_pos=2&_sid=4a85d6d87&_ss=r

 

Our new roof rack is still in the prototype phase, but is looking very promising to push into production within the next week or so. We've taken our standard roof rack design and tried something a little different with the rear cross panel. Inspired by a molle panel design, its unbelievably silent and incredibly useful to attach lights, quick fist accessories, or any molle panel friendly accessory. During testing on the interstate, we measure increased wind noise only 3 decibels louder (77db total) at 70 mph. We determined that a slight change to the wind fairing was all that was needed to keep the cabin quiet and unobtrusive to the ears. It will come with 4 3" cross bars along with the rear cross panel to attach nearly anything you can imagine to your roof. Up to 6 cross bars can be added for full coverage.


We're currently waiting for this prototype to come back from powder coat for full resolution product images. I'll update this post when those become available.

 

Dang those rails are pricey!

 

Finally,

We've just really begun the development of the full front bumper for the 24 Tacoma. We have a standard winch tray that will accommodate even the largest winches on the market. As most people know, the frame is shared with the new generation Tundra, which we already developed a bumper for, so with some slight tweaks we had a head start on the fitment of the winch tray. This bumper will be a 2 piece design that will let a person install the winch tray separately from the bumper shell.

Although we've been known for products like the original Slimline and Stage 2 wings, we decided to go straight for the full bumper then revisit the Slimline avenue. We believe this trucks aggressive styling and capability from the showroom floor necessitates a more aggressive full bumper for ultimate clearance and strength. I've included some simple sketches for an idea of what to expect. The shackle mount in the last image will be perpendicular to the frame.