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Small mods that made a big difference?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by JCH, Dec 8, 2020.

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  1. Dec 9, 2020 at 1:04 AM
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  2. Dec 9, 2020 at 1:16 AM
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    Small mods that made a difference functionality was a 1" seat spacer, HID low beams, and Meso gasshole holder with key locking gas cap.
     
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  3. Dec 9, 2020 at 1:33 AM
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    Mine came with the bed mat, but added the OEM bed lights and the center console tray.
     
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  4. Dec 9, 2020 at 2:33 AM
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    Remote tailgate lock was the first thing I installed on my 2021. This should really be included as stock on our trucks.

    I also agree with everyone that the bed mat is great.

    Changing the interior bulbs to led is a good mod too. You don’t realize how dark it is in the cab with the stock halogen bulbs until you swap em out.
     
    NJCementaco, Dec 9, 2020
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  5. Dec 9, 2020 at 2:51 AM
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    Michelin Defender LTX M/S2, ABS kill switch, Tech Deck, Mirror riser, Ride-Rites.:thumbsup:
     
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  6. Dec 9, 2020 at 3:09 AM
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  7. Dec 9, 2020 at 3:25 AM
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    I need to lift my tailgate off from time to time, plus it's rusting out at the bottom.. so nobody would want it. That, and moving out of town, solved the theft problem. Perfect! :thumbsup:
     
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  8. Dec 9, 2020 at 3:27 AM
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    Bedmat
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    Tie down straps and bungies.
    New radio knobs
    32Gb memory stick in the USB input.
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    This..... it doesn't do anything but makes me smile everytime I look down and see it.

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    Hated the shiny sombrero.
     
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  9. Dec 9, 2020 at 4:01 AM
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    1" seat riser kit from ebay. $40. by far the best "mod" i've done. i am 5'8", and this made a huge difference/ i feel like i am no longer sitting in a hole. i can see over the hood.
     
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  10. Dec 9, 2020 at 4:06 AM
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    Price in Cdn dollar

    OEM bed mat $150.00
    OEM Tonneau cover $1500.00
    TACOMA decals $35.00 (Red - good contrast with metallic black )
    TACOMA decals glove compartment $15.00
    Interior led light set $30.00
    Door handle cup cover $15.00
    Pop@lock tailgate auto lock (easy to install and lock/unlock with your key fob) $120.00
    Kicker Speakers Front 2-6x9's $300.00 - Crisp and the base is amazing ! ( compared to paper and washer OEM speakers)
    Kicker Speaker Rear 2x $200.00 - Crisp and the base is amazing !
    Console dividers $16.00
    Raptor lights $40.00 ( Ford OEM raptor lights that I moded to fit my SR5 grill ) + fuse and wires $20.00
    Nerf bars (westin pro traxx 4" ) $300.00
    OEM Bed Extender $50.00 (from a buddy of mine 2nd gen Taco - 'need a little moding for the brackets )
    265/75R16 Cooper AT3 4S $1000.00 balance and installed
    LED fog lights $60.00( Alla lighting - really bright and the beam don't scatters with the projector housing)

    I'm saving $$$ for my next year project
    - 5 channel amplifier $500.00
    - 2 tens sub $500.00
    - Tint ?
    - Wheel spacers ( Bora or Spidertrax ?? ) 1.5" $500.00
     
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  11. Dec 9, 2020 at 4:09 AM
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    What kind ? you got the link?
     
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  12. Dec 9, 2020 at 4:15 AM
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    Bed mat -oem
    Center console tray and organizers
    Glove box organizer
    LED bulbs for the interior lights
    Screen protector for infotainment screen
    Tacomods radioknobs
     
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  13. Dec 9, 2020 at 4:15 AM
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    For me the most useful that effects daily use;

    1. silicone wedding rings for the radio knobs - few bucks on Amazon
    2. Tonno-Pro trifold for the winter to keep shit off my skis - ~$200 from autoanything
    3. All weather floor mats, I have the weather tech. - Christmas present from wifey

    Things that I love and make me a bad-ass
    - re-moved air damn - free
    - KO Bros - ~$800
    - MT
    - Skeeewp
     
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  15. Dec 9, 2020 at 4:29 AM
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    Cheap Mods (<$50) I use everyday are:

    center console tray and organizer
    No-tool bottle holder
    Interior LED light kit
    Fuse block and battery cables (for my non-cheap mods)
    Plasti-dip chrome grill
    Pocket switch panel (also for my non-cheap mods)
     
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  16. Dec 9, 2020 at 5:44 AM
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    Center console tray - Amazon
    Glove box organizer - Amazon
    Bed mat - Toyota
    Led lights - meso
     
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  17. Dec 9, 2020 at 5:51 AM
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    Does anyone have any good mods for making it easier to get up and down from the bed easier? I'm not even an old guy, but I am short... pulling myself up can be tough, and kneeling on the tailgate kills. I never thought I'd want a cheesy bumper step but I'm seriously starting to consider it.

    I saw the hitch step posted earlier in this thread, but with the tailgate down I don't think that would work.
     
    dleonard1122, Dec 9, 2020
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  18. Dec 9, 2020 at 6:01 AM
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  19. Dec 9, 2020 at 6:05 AM
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    SSO hybrid bumper, Warn winch, RCI skid trilogy, RRW sliders, everything in the cheap/free mods thread, and of course the frame recall work.
    A/C drain line fix. I like knowing the weld isn't actively being attacked for extra rusting.
    Mud flaps. They keep crap from spraying up on the side of the truck, keeping it nicer looking. Of course, they snap like twigs offroad and then have to be removed for 33's.
    LEDs inside the cab. Actually being able to see is great.
     
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  20. Dec 9, 2020 at 6:09 AM
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    I bought a generic rubber tailgate protector and cut it to fit. Stops stuff from sliding around if you have the gate down, protects the tailgate, doesn't hurt to kneel on it and is softer to sit on. Think it was 40 bucks.

    gate mat.jpg
     
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