Upgrades you DON'T regret

Some of my favorites are pretty minor and inexpensive. LED interior lights, Z Precision larger cup holder, LED bed lights, Relentless aluminum tailgate cover, Clazzio’s, Soft Topper, Remote tailgate lock to name a few.

 

I’m pretty happy with my mods, all admittedly pretty basic:
- OEM bed mat (not really a mod, just an accessory)
- OEM tailgate lock (again, not really a mod)
- OEM bed extender (great for SUPs, surfboards, and lumber)
- Lomax bed cover (keeps my golf clubs safe)
- OEM tube steps (more of a pinch weld hider and door ding preventer than functional step, but I think they look good)
- Garmin dashcam hardwired to mirror power
- Pro skid plate
- Talon aluminum cat shield

I may add a mild lift / level when I need tires next year, but all in all I’m pretty satisfied as it sits.

 

I'd recommend thinking twice about it. First, where the screw goes in, you will almost cerainly need to shave some of the plastic off the console snap (search, you'll see people post about it...just be careful). Also, the rail has super shart edges. Scratching up my phone case, even though I'm careful. I don't really care too much about the case, but what worries me is someday I'll be in a hurry and I'll likely scratch my lens. i brought this up to them and all they'd tell me was I was out of warranty (had to delay installing it because I had shoulder surgery before I could get it installed).
If I had to do it again, I'd go with a different setup.

 

ECGS, ARB, Dirt King, King Shocks, Method Wheels, Baja Designs, Cooper Tires

Most solid brands out there.

 

Thanks for the head's up. Good to consider that.

 

The leer cap and my husky kneeling pad to get stuff out of it.

 

ZPrecision Front cup holder

 

I don't think I regret any of my mods so far, though I haven't gone hog wild.

- Spotter mirrors
- Diode Dynamics SS3 fog lights
- Removing the self dimming mirror, and replaced with a manual dimming mirror from an old Corolla.
- Joying Head Unit
- Door Chime Disable button
- Disabled the automatic headlights
- Disabled seatbelt chime.
- Added LED dimming stickers to the gauge cluster & climate control LEDs. Eventually I'll swap them out to red.
- AFE Pro Dry Air Filter
- Dashcam
- Dog bed

 

Oh no, door chime disable button—another mod I knew nothing about but now has moved to the top my list…

 

I saw the thread “Upgrades You Regret” come back to life. Just wanted to bump this thread back to the top to get equal time.

BTW, I like reading both threads.

 

Well, thank you for that! @TA2016

Just upgraded my Shocks to TRD 2" Lift Bilstein 5100s.

It only took me 3 yrs/11 months!

Yeah, that's right...my 4 yr anniversary is next month: May 14, 2025.

 

I think the “Upgrades You Regret” thread floats to the top more frequently because it is human nature to complain more than praise.

 

No mods I regret, but the seat jackers are near the top

 

That's a generalized/blanket statement...in my opinion.

Humans choose the actions taken based on many variables.

Considering online persona...that's a whole other matter that involves other circumstances.

I'm being vague but looking at the positive side of your suggestion to review both threads makes for good reading.

 

LED headlights (Hikari FTW), interior LED lights, Bed Mat, Seat Risers, King 3.0 shocks, weld-in Magnaflow muffler, SaBellCo tailgate lock & catalytic shield.

 

Mesos customs white / red interior lights. They rock. A bit too bright, I wish they came with a light diffuser but they're still amazing.

 

Oh yeah, and the remote tail gate lock. What the hellToyota? An automatically locking tailgate is 100% necessary.

 

Hood gas struts have been really handy.

 

Prinsu rack, Tacoma Powered Accessory Mount, Screen ProTech were the best additions, though all of my other mods have been pretty ace too.

 

Rock sliders. Have saved my truck off road many times. Also I'm sure has saved my door dings in the Whole foods parking lot.