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Driver door storage

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by TacoTim85, Nov 3, 2019.

  1. Nov 3, 2019 at 4:14 PM
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    TacoTim85

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    Is there a product made to attach to the inside lower area of the driver's door panel, to add additional storage? There isn't much space in the door panel with just the two cup holders.

    I searched the net, but didn't find much yet. I wish the front doors had a storage pocket like the rear doors do.

    Thanks for suggestions.
     
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  2. Nov 3, 2019 at 4:16 PM
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    shakerhood

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    If you are creative you can get alot of stuff in there.
     
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  3. Nov 3, 2019 at 4:21 PM
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    TacoTim85

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    Lol. Ok.
     
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  4. Nov 3, 2019 at 4:40 PM
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    I think I can get at least 94 crumpled drive-through receipts and 5 empty bags of gummy bears.

    9+ water bottle holders, but minimal driver accessible storage.
     
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  5. Nov 3, 2019 at 4:50 PM
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    Not sure there is a mass-produced solution. Someone on TW bolted on a Molle patch or something like that to clip his gear into—not sure I recall which thread it was in. What are you trying/hoping to store in that spot?
     
  6. Nov 3, 2019 at 4:56 PM
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    Nothing specific... yet. Just noticed the lack of storage there. Kinda bugs me, but I'm sure it can be improved if needed.
     
  7. Nov 3, 2019 at 4:58 PM
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    ICU1

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    Does this contribute to the Taco lean?
     
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    probably, because each of those receipts likely represents 2oz of retained weight on the driver.
     
  9. Nov 3, 2019 at 5:11 PM
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    Maybe try stuffing it with stuff before thinking outside the box. Mine fits everything I need.

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  10. Nov 3, 2019 at 5:13 PM
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    I don't put stuff in those pockets, but I do like to carry things above it.
    20191103_110756.jpg
     
  11. Nov 3, 2019 at 5:25 PM
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  12. Nov 3, 2019 at 5:32 PM
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    You just gonna ignore all the needles in the part you grab to close the door.
     
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  13. Nov 3, 2019 at 5:35 PM
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  14. Nov 3, 2019 at 5:38 PM
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    Doesn’t bother me.
     
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  15. Nov 3, 2019 at 5:40 PM
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    I’m always afraid my shizzle will fall out if I put it in the door storage.
     
  16. Nov 3, 2019 at 5:41 PM
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    Well this got weird really fast.:rofl:
     
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  17. Nov 3, 2019 at 5:42 PM
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    Seen a few who put molee racks on their door.
     
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  18. Nov 3, 2019 at 5:44 PM
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    There’s damn weirdos in here

     
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  19. Nov 3, 2019 at 5:47 PM
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    Sunglass case because I have an OR and a bag of Pur gum fits perfect.
     
  20. Nov 3, 2019 at 5:49 PM
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    Basic survival gear. Brilliant. Now I'm seeing how Toyota really knew it's customer base when they designed the door panel.
     

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