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TGL step tow hitch (aka) Beaver tail step (not smitty bilt)

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Dellafor, Apr 7, 2021.

  1. Apr 7, 2021 at 7:19 AM
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    Dellafor

    Dellafor [OP] 2017 Tacoma 4x4 (Big Blue)

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    Suspension:Procomp 4" coilover lift kit w/cv drop & diff drop. Dirt king UCA, Sway bar relocate, urethane bushings and sumo bump stops AAL w/ 1" rear block and shim. Fuel 18 x9" wheels with 275/70/R18 K02s. BAMF CMC (deep). Exterior: High linel bumper gaurd with LED bar and Smitty winch. CNC Blue line Grille. Custom 6" LED over 3rd brake light for trailer/ bed. Any time backup and Front facing camera. Rear hitch guard/step, rear tow hooks (f150). Red tail light overlays and side mirror signal tint and corner marker blackout. Fully debadged and removed decals, tailgated raised letters. Toyota tonneau cover. Nerf 3" side rail sliders. Interior: Meso Dash Blackout kit, w/AC knobs and Start button. Blue floor led lights , Meso lower dash switch panel with HDMI input and usb quick charge. Dash track mount w/ram mounts. Blue vinyl overlays. Kicker tweeters and kicker amp w/ JL w3 8" sub on OEM entunes head unit (anytime gps mod & av input.. Full door, roof and cab dyna mat. Weather floor mats, center console cover, LED int light kit. Full Alpine Dash cam.setup(3). Performance: OV Tune, K&N filter with TRD piping & accelerator. TRD exhaust Tip. Oil catch can and AC drain mod.
    Seems sturdy and definitely has some weight to it. Fitment is a tad loose so some sort of damper or shim is needed. The casting has some flaws and pitting in it, is the smitty the same?

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  2. Apr 7, 2021 at 2:31 PM
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    CT Yankee

    CT Yankee Well-Known Member

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    Only aesthetic mods so far Leer 180 cap & Clazzio covers on order.
    Looks like it was sand-cast in India or China ...
     
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