First thing you did to your 2nd Gen....

Probably the most non-glamorous add on, but also the most practical. I can't imagine having anything in the bed without one.

 

That'll be one of the things I do- in addition to the pin stripes. I like inexpensive improvements.

I plan on doing the fronts once it gets inspected and registered.

 

Since I live where it's gets cold and snowy, the first thing I did was install heated seats. Super cheap, only about $75 from Amazon, 3 hours, and a few beers.

There are a few write ups on hear explaining how to remove the upholstery, and wire them in.

Great for low back pain relief after a long day.

 

Floor mats, seat covers, and window vent visors.

 

Keep the pinstripes. Edit: and paint the hood flat black

 

Seat covers are in the future to-do list! Between Clazzios and Okelees.

Want me to put Vtec on the side of the truck to? I can't even imagining those two going together.

 

I always liked blacked out hoods (especially with scoops) and yes to vtec sticker

 

The MrImYo rear view Mirror relocation bracket!

 

First thing I did was cry that I was selling my Ram Hemi and 'settling' for a Tacoma. Turned out to be the right move after all...

 

Can't view the pictures because of where I am geographically. From the brief skimming of comments- is it a rear view mirror that's adjustable?

 

Not the first thing I did, but one of the things I thought made the biggest visual difference:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/401388617712?chn=ps&dispItem=1&rmvSB=true

 

It's an aluminum bracket that raises the mounting point of the stock inside mirror a couple of inches to get it out of your direct line of sight, but still lets you use the mirror almost normally.

 

Got the URD short shifter and TRD shift knob. Also removed every badge the day after I bought it lol.

 

First thing I added was window deflectors to keep the rain out but it still has vents ,added a bakflip folding tonneau cover ,and added magnetic drain plugs front differential transfer case and rear end the drain plugs are made by dimple Corporation , Toyota bed may, last item was Bed stiffeners from At The Helm
TOMB

 

Debadge/paint badges
Window tint
Bed mat
Bed lights

 

^^^^this x2

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/review-immryo-rear-view-mirror-lift-bracket.210670/

 

The Tacoma bed mat is #1.

Focus on functionality first, then aesthetics later. It's easy to get caught up with the flashy tires and rims, but since you said it's a work truck, then buy stuff that will help you get the work done.

 

The first thing I did was get rid of the SUV looking "color-matched" grill surround, and the bug-deflector--it just didn't look like a truck to me (my wife's '03 Highlander likely had some influence on this).

before:


after:


Then I got rid of the trendy "Altezza" taillights by installing a set of '08 housings--and sold the "fast & furious" housings for just what the '08 units cost...

 

started out with bhm, then satoshi grill while waiting for my lift to arrive, then some wheels and tires and then some armor.

 

I have a first gen and I did sound system first. Gotta have the bumps!
Performance- CAI, muffler...
Stance- Lift, tires, and wheels.
Lights- hid retro fits, Led light bar behind the bumper, back up lights... etc
Then- whatever makes your truck yours.