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new sunshade for windshield - can't find one that fits!

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Steve_P, Aug 5, 2019.

  1. Aug 5, 2019 at 7:52 AM
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    Steve_P

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    Ok, this is ridiculous, but my old sunshade is shot and I can't find anything locally that fits properly- everything is 6" or more too tall. I can't remember where I got my present one but definitely local: either Wal Mart or one of the chain auto parts stores. But now everything they have is way too tall. With as many Tacomas, etc, on the road I can't believe this.

    I'm looking for a basic silver reflective accordion sunshade that's ~24" high and fits the Tacoma windshield properly. Where did you buy yours from recently?
     
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  2. Aug 5, 2019 at 7:55 AM
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    rns0504

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    Following - my $2 yard sale shade has survived many vehicles (Sunfire, Camaro, Silverado, Ranger) and it's time for a new one soon.

    2019-08-05 10.34.34.jpg
     
  3. Aug 5, 2019 at 7:59 AM
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    blu92in99

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    @Jeffs68 What brand is that nice sunshade you have?
     
  4. Aug 5, 2019 at 7:59 AM
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    robm7

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    Covercraft works for mine. Pricey though
     
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  5. Aug 5, 2019 at 11:04 AM
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    DRP6833

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    I'm a big fan of Eclipse Sunshades. It was one of the first things I added to my truck when it was new.
     
  6. Aug 5, 2019 at 11:10 AM
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    ResearchMonkee

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  7. Aug 5, 2019 at 11:11 AM
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    I got the one from @Level7Taco and it is amazing. Fits perfectly, and easy to store.
    IMG_5739.jpg
     
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  8. Aug 5, 2019 at 11:11 AM
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    Eclipse sunshades are the way to go. I've had it on my truck since we first got it and they are still holding strong going on 5 years soon
     
  9. Aug 5, 2019 at 11:15 AM
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    Sig45

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    I can't recall what brand mine is, but it's actually 2 squarish pieces with rounded corners that fit perfectly (with a little overlap in the middle). They're the kind with the wire around the perimeter where you have to twist/fold it a certain way to collapse. When collapsed, both pieces fit in the storage pouch on the back of my driver's side seat (I have seat covers). Went with this version due to ease of storing.

    Like this:
    https://www.walmart.com/ip/Motor-Tr...MI2Iiwua7s4wIVh5OzCh2pVga4EAQYAiABEgK24vD_BwE
     
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  10. Aug 5, 2019 at 11:21 AM
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    Got the old style accordion one at my local Canadian Tire. Think it was $12 or so. Had it for 3 years now & works like a champ. No stupid suction cups or aggravating set up. Simple is good.
     
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  11. Aug 5, 2019 at 11:26 AM
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    stickyTaco

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    I am using a dash cam right in the middle below the RVM myself. Little annoying but I can deal.
     
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  13. Aug 5, 2019 at 12:10 PM
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    Heatshield ftw!
     
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  14. Aug 5, 2019 at 12:44 PM
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    I also recommend the heatshield. They're custom fit to each vehicle. They're not accordion style, but rather they roll up. It's pretty compact though! I love mine! https://www.heatshieldstore.com/
     
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  15. Aug 5, 2019 at 12:45 PM
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    I have a Weathertech for my truck. custom fit but expensive.
     
  16. Aug 5, 2019 at 12:48 PM
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    Love this one. Not silver reflective, but perfect fit.

    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/tacoma-sun-shade-toyota-trucks-logo.389183/
     
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  18. Aug 5, 2019 at 12:54 PM
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    black coffee

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    I use a heatshield that I ordered direct from the company.

    I’ve ordered from www.autoanything.com to get them for my mom’s car.
     
  19. Aug 5, 2019 at 1:42 PM
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    It's a Carhartt ~70 bucks.
     
  20. Aug 5, 2019 at 6:08 PM
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    can you post a picture of it someday?
     

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