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Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Josephray70, Apr 9, 2025.

  1. Apr 9, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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    Josephray70

    Josephray70 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    For me, it’s cheeping out and doing a spacer lift, installing an S&B cold air intake, and a loud Borla exhaust…what about you?
     
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  2. Apr 9, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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    eurowner

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    MGMDesertTaco

    MGMDesertTaco Come on, live a little...

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  4. Apr 9, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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    kairo

    kairo >_>

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  5. Apr 9, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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    None
     
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  6. Apr 9, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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    4x4junkie

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  7. Apr 9, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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    Junkhead

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    Almost 6 years later absolutely love my Borla S-type.

    I dont have mods that I regret, my only minor complaint is that I wish I went with extended travel front shocks when I did my 2" lift.

    My fave and most useful mod is 2WD LOW range. I use my truck for work and tow a 6x12 enclosed trailer more than 50% of the time. This mod is an absolute life saver.
     
  8. Apr 10, 2025 at 2:51 AM
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    Josephray70

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    I switched to the Borla XS Pro and love it. Just a little louder than stock. Before that had a straight through racing Borla….too loud.

    https://youtube.com/shorts/LD57-8IWa6U?si=IdQjZS1CTJmSYabF
     
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  9. Apr 10, 2025 at 3:39 AM
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    Nice. I have one on the shelf that needs to be installed. Are you running a resonator?
     
  10. Apr 10, 2025 at 3:40 AM
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    no
     
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  11. Apr 10, 2025 at 3:42 AM
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    There are more sound clips on my channel, zero drone at any RPM
     
  12. Apr 10, 2025 at 3:58 AM
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    Thanks! I'll check it out.
     
  13. Apr 10, 2025 at 4:52 AM
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    Pop and lock door for the bed cubby was a waste of money
     
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    BabyBilly

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    The "high clearance" rear bumper I bought...if I had it to do over again I'd get one that's smaller and doesn't hang quite as low. It's still higher clearance than stock but it doesn't exactly match the hybrid on the front. Other than that no complaints.
     
  15. Apr 10, 2025 at 5:05 AM
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    BoomerGVNG

    BoomerGVNG GET OFF MY LAWN

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    do you mean the locking tailgate? or do they sell a lock kit for the small cubbies inside the bed lol
     
  16. Apr 10, 2025 at 5:17 AM
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    fiftysix

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    It’s for the small cubby in the bed, def more useful for 2nd gen’s without a tailgate lock haha
     
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  17. Apr 10, 2025 at 5:43 AM
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    Buck Henry

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    I regret not buying Apple stock way back when.
    I regret selling my FJ-55
    I regret that night in Singapore.
    But I regret nothing on myTacoma, it's just a truck.
     
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    Tocamo

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    I love that I didn't do all 3. Thank you for my fortifying my decision Joseph.

    My only regret was selling my oem 16" rims, and buying 17" rims to fit 33" 255/80/17 pizza cutter Wildpeaks, just before Wildpeaks introduced 33" 255/85/16" pizza cutter tires...
     
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