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Things you wish your truck had but doesn't

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Soylent Green2012, Jan 4, 2021.

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  1. Jan 4, 2021 at 6:41 PM
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    Soylent Green2012

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    Soylent Green2012 [OP] RestoRides MotorSports

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    chrome bull bar, 20" vision wheels, LED lighting, Custom grill.
    All you second gen folks out there please comment on what item(s) you wish your
    truck had from the factory but doesn't... And Why?

    I have to say for me it is : Ability to move the hood prop to the alternate side of the hood.
    Ever been in that situation where that hood prop is just right in your way ? Me too.

    My second item : Electric Sunroof It's just awesome. my last car had one.
     
    Soylent Green2012, Jan 4, 2021
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  2. Jan 4, 2021 at 6:42 PM
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    winkel

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    A compass and a lever for 4wd instead of a switch.
     
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  3. Jan 4, 2021 at 6:44 PM
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    UWS low profile toolbox, tint, rainguards, color matched grill surround 265/75r16 Goodyear Duratracs Ultra-Guage XB fogs, Weathertech Floor Liners, OME 884s, 2"AAL, Bilstein 5100s, FJ Trail Team wheels, Matt123 skid plate, 30" light bar, Rigid Duallys, Bed extender
    Manual Transfer Case and cruise control.
     
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  4. Jan 4, 2021 at 6:45 PM
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    Fox 2.5 w/ resi. HS AAL Pack. Stickers for extra HP.
    Supercharger
     
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  5. Jan 4, 2021 at 6:47 PM
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    tcjacado

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    4wd
    The 07
    tacoma.jpg
     
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  6. Jan 4, 2021 at 6:50 PM
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    BananaMan

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    Cruise control. Turbo. Bucket seats. Real tie down points. Fog lights.
     
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  7. Jan 4, 2021 at 6:51 PM
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    batacoma

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    Heated mirrors

    Many of the other suggestions are nice like manual transfer case. I don't need heated mirrors, but they are usefull on those wet/foggy/cloudy days.
     
    batacoma, Jan 4, 2021
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  8. Jan 4, 2021 at 6:51 PM
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    TnShooter

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    TnShooter The TacomaWorld Stray

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  9. Jan 4, 2021 at 6:52 PM
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    Tacotsubo

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    Tacotsubo Mediocre at best

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    Good trade in value to get to a 3 rd gen :D
     
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  10. Jan 4, 2021 at 6:52 PM
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    Dm93

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    Hood Struts, Heated Seats, Remote Start or at least Remote Windows Down like Nissan has...
     
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  11. Jan 4, 2021 at 6:53 PM
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    tcjacado

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    I would trade my 3rd gen for my 2nd gen:fistbump:


    And I got 21k toward my 3rd.:anonymous:
     
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  12. Jan 4, 2021 at 6:55 PM
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    6112’s/5160’s Snugtop Rebel NTG’s 265/70/17
    The actual outside temperature on my RV mirror.
     
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  13. Jan 4, 2021 at 6:57 PM
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    Coupe

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    Lots baby!

    This may help you with your first wish. I did this when my truck was pretty new. I replaced the prop rod with lifting struts.

    stuff065_fb217b3c335938fe4b7f3ecf63bbd7868a355734.jpg


    For my wish list, I want a V-8.
     
    Coupe, Jan 4, 2021
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  14. Jan 4, 2021 at 6:59 PM
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    Dm93

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  15. Jan 4, 2021 at 7:05 PM
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    Power sliding rear window.
    Tie down D-rings in the front corners of the bed.
     
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  16. Jan 4, 2021 at 7:09 PM
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    SargeBSA

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    SargeBSA With self-discipline most anything is possible.

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    ohh wait found one, gonna trade the Taco in tomorrow
    [​IMG]
     
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  17. Jan 4, 2021 at 7:11 PM
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    Coupe

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    Lots baby!
    You can replace the bed bolds in front of the bed with D rings. I replaced all of mine.

    BedLightsII021_zps05633af3_ab036cc5805ca3c900d7accf7e497e7a96d75eef.jpg

    BedLightsII022_zps991474b1_8533561ed53e0a733bc4b3187933d2af5e41f0a1.jpg
     
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  18. Jan 4, 2021 at 7:12 PM
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    ABA180

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    ABA180 It burns when I pee....

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    Pioneer CD, Megaloud/JBL amps, Rockford/Polk speakers.
    Easy add on just using the front bed bolts though
     
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  19. Jan 4, 2021 at 7:12 PM
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    aficianado

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    back to bone stock.
    Small Diesel engine.


    Better mpg in general.
     
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  20. Jan 4, 2021 at 7:13 PM
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    ABA180

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    ABA180 It burns when I pee....

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    Pioneer CD, Megaloud/JBL amps, Rockford/Polk speakers.
    Cruise control would be nice. Not sure if I'm wired already though I suspect not since I'm a single cab.

    I have added intermittent wipers and the stock fog lights to mine long ago but those were wants I had.
     
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