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2021 Tacoma Accessory Bracket Under Hood

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by TacomaToby, Aug 5, 2025.

  1. Aug 5, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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    I recently purchased a 2021 Tacoma TRD off-road and realized that there seems to be an extra accessory bracket under the hood on the passenger side behind the air filter.

    I looked into this and found that some people have mounted aftermarket on-board air compressors via brackets such as this one:

    https://www.grimmoffroad.com/produc...LrRHVP5Y-wXScVXj1UMAorpVpJO99onBrOGgubGYd6fSt

    I have a few questions about this:

    - Why does this bracket exist in the first place?
    - What is (in your opinion) the best bracket for mounting an on-board compressor?
    - What other accessories have people installed in that spot?
    - The truck is located in California - are there any smog devices installed near that location that would interfere with installation? I read somewhere that this could be the case but can't find anything mounted there in the way so I assume I am good.

    Thank you in advance for your help!
     
  2. Aug 6, 2025 at 4:53 AM
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    Pictures of the “extra accessory bracket” would help.
     
  3. Aug 6, 2025 at 8:20 AM
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    Here is a picture of the bracket - it is located right above the passenger side wheel well behind (towards the passenger from) the air intake filter.

    IMG_8606.jpg
     
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    ^You either have a Third World-spec truck without ABS, or a TRD Off Road with an electric brake booster where the ABS valves are integrated with the master cylinder on the driver's side.
     
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    OP, do you have a manual? This is where I have my on board air compressor in my 22 TRD OR 6MT. Your picture appears stock to me and I do not see an "additional" bracket; although I'd have to examine mine after work to assist further and it's not an area I'm always looking at so my memory shouldn't be relied upon haha
     
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    I see - this is exactly it (the second thing).

    Did some of the TRD off-road models come with the standard ABS brake system? Mine definitely seems to have this electric brake booster system.
     
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    Seeing as this entire mounting bracket and space is free in my truck, what have other people thought to put there? I see brackets like this for sale:

    https://sdhqoffroad.com/products/16...JmLPJhVCceFpBXfnqqOkWT5ROttinKzpUN7qBEqeGJjeI

    But I don't really understand the point - are you just wiring a second battery in parallel? Won't this double the amount of current the battery provides (while maintaining the same voltage) which could damage things in the vehicle?

    Pardon in advance for all the questions - I am new here and trying to learn
     
  9. Aug 6, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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    All 3rd gen TRD OR came with the electric booster. That's how the electronic traction aids (crawl control, MTS, A-Trac on manual transmission models) are achieved.
     
  10. Aug 6, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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    My plan is to make a bracket to mount an ammo can or two there to use as tool boxes. Personally prefer to keep my air compressor in a cooler spot than the engine compartment.
     
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    That is an excellent idea!
     
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    You can put a battery there, an air compressor, route a cowl pick up from the air box (i.e. a hidden snorkel), a tool box, etc.

    I put a battery there.
     
  14. Aug 7, 2025 at 9:07 AM
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    Correct, same voltage. Current draw is determined by the load. A fridge that draws 2A with one battery will still draw 2A with two batteries.
     
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    You could probably buy a 50 cal ammo can bracket like this one: https://www.modarmory.com/product/30-50-cal-ammunition-tray/

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    nd then make an adaptor plate to mount it to the mounting point under the hood.
     

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