1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site

What’s the Most Useful Mod You’ve Made?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Salmonloaf, Apr 4, 2024.

  1. Apr 6, 2024 at 8:02 AM
    #41
    tacomavan

    tacomavan Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Dec 14, 2017
    Member:
    #238463
    Messages:
    500
    Gender:
    Male
    Oregon
    drawer system definitely
     
    Salmonloaf[OP] likes this.
  2. Apr 6, 2024 at 8:30 AM
    #42
    PirateMica

    PirateMica Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Dec 13, 2023
    Member:
    #439423
    Messages:
    50
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2014 Pyrite Mica SR5
    When I got my truck (used), it came with a camper shell, which I took off. I later put it back on. Most useful mod ever.

    20240225_083913-01sm.jpg
     
  3. Apr 6, 2024 at 8:56 AM
    #43
    Salmonloaf

    Salmonloaf [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Feb 24, 2024
    Member:
    #444592
    Messages:
    108
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Cameron
    Alaska
    Vehicle:
    2006 SWB AC OR
    Pyrite Mica is such an awesome color, i could agree more though. Love my topper! :thumbsup:
     
    JMcFly and track.n.trail like this.
  4. Apr 6, 2024 at 8:56 AM
    #44
    Salmonloaf

    Salmonloaf [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Feb 24, 2024
    Member:
    #444592
    Messages:
    108
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Cameron
    Alaska
    Vehicle:
    2006 SWB AC OR
    which one did you go with?
     
  5. Apr 6, 2024 at 10:07 PM
    #45
    tacomavan

    tacomavan Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Dec 14, 2017
    Member:
    #238463
    Messages:
    500
    Gender:
    Male
    Oregon
    built my own, just followed "pask makes" youtube build for the most part. Since then i've made some adjustments. Shortened up one of the drawers and made a cubby for my 100ah LiPo battery, battery charger, etc

    works darn good. I DD my truck and use the bed all the time, which informs a lot of how i mod the truck
     
  6. Apr 6, 2024 at 10:39 PM
    #46
    Nevada Mike

    Nevada Mike Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 7, 2024
    Member:
    #441164
    Messages:
    559
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Michael
    Vehicle:
    2022 Silver Tacoma TRD Off Road
    The tailgate lock and the headlight bulb mod. The two that get used the most, but can be under appreciated until you don’t have them fir awhile.
     
  7. Apr 7, 2024 at 7:52 AM
    #47
    PirateMica

    PirateMica Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Dec 13, 2023
    Member:
    #439423
    Messages:
    50
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2014 Pyrite Mica SR5
    I love my tailgate lock. Between it, and my camper shell lock, I feel like stuff is pretty secure in the back
     
  8. Apr 7, 2024 at 7:55 AM
    #48
    T4R_hereforbearings

    T4R_hereforbearings Dale Doback, M.D.

    Joined:
    Feb 8, 2024
    Member:
    #443442
    Messages:
    1,067
    WA
    Vehicle:
    08 4Runner
    I’ve bolted some stuff to it *lists cool stuff here*
    o_O
     
    Aaron O.[QUOTED] likes this.
  9. Apr 7, 2024 at 7:55 AM
    #49
    T4R_hereforbearings

    T4R_hereforbearings Dale Doback, M.D.

    Joined:
    Feb 8, 2024
    Member:
    #443442
    Messages:
    1,067
    WA
    Vehicle:
    08 4Runner
    I’ve bolted some stuff to it *lists cool stuff here*
    Independent fog light use on the stalk!!
     
  10. Apr 7, 2024 at 8:11 AM
    #50
    T4R_hereforbearings

    T4R_hereforbearings Dale Doback, M.D.

    Joined:
    Feb 8, 2024
    Member:
    #443442
    Messages:
    1,067
    WA
    Vehicle:
    08 4Runner
    I’ve bolted some stuff to it *lists cool stuff here*
    This an open offer? I’ve got no rod carrier but done a little fishing lol
     
  11. Apr 7, 2024 at 8:26 AM
    #51
    Salmonloaf

    Salmonloaf [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Feb 24, 2024
    Member:
    #444592
    Messages:
    108
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Cameron
    Alaska
    Vehicle:
    2006 SWB AC OR
    100%
     
  12. Apr 7, 2024 at 8:33 AM
    #52
    T4R_hereforbearings

    T4R_hereforbearings Dale Doback, M.D.

    Joined:
    Feb 8, 2024
    Member:
    #443442
    Messages:
    1,067
    WA
    Vehicle:
    08 4Runner
    I’ve bolted some stuff to it *lists cool stuff here*
    this will be the ultimate testament to the greatness of TW when I come fish with you haha some day, for now I dream and fiddle around down here..
     
  13. Apr 7, 2024 at 8:42 AM
    #53
    xaircav

    xaircav Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 5, 2018
    Member:
    #258433
    Messages:
    394
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Bill
    Wheat Ridge, CO
    Vehicle:
    '10 TRD Access Cab 6 speed manual
    TRD intake, skid plate, cat back exhaust and short throw shifter. Bilstein 5100 leveling front and 5100 shocks rear. 32” Falken WP AT4W tires on Gen 3 wheels.
    The TRD short throw shifter for my 6M trans because I get to use it multiple times every trip. A close second is the TRD intake and cat back exhaust sound I get with every take off.IMG_1238.jpg
     
  14. Apr 7, 2024 at 8:42 AM
    #54
    Kolter45

    Kolter45 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 7, 2019
    Member:
    #298534
    Messages:
    1,573
    Gender:
    Male
    Denver, CO
    Vehicle:
    2013 TRD Sport, 2015 Inferno 4Runner
    Toytec Boss Leer/Rhino Rack TRD Wheels/Falkens
  15. Apr 7, 2024 at 8:47 AM
    #55
    Nevada Mike

    Nevada Mike Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 7, 2024
    Member:
    #441164
    Messages:
    559
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Michael
    Vehicle:
    2022 Silver Tacoma TRD Off Road
    I like having the tailgate lock. My pickup is in the shop. My rental Tacoma doesn’t have the tailgate lock. It’s so annoying when I have to lock or unlock it manually each time.
     
  16. Apr 7, 2024 at 9:34 AM
    #56
    Blaze Creek

    Blaze Creek Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 2, 2022
    Member:
    #407118
    Messages:
    66
    Vehicle:
    2012 Tacoma trd sport
    IMG_0823.jpg IMG_0821.jpg Upgrading the leaf springs on my second gen has been the most useful mod for overall use and function. I went with medium duty Dobinsons. Significantly better than stock and the ride is decent unloaded.

    I’m not a serious off roader but the stock springs are woefully inadequate for even moderately heavy loads, and the stock shocks bottom and fail. I am running Elka IFPs and no complaints so far. Better performance hands down for loads and off-roading. The new leaf springs are still fairly quiet and may still settle a bit lower.

    Side profile pic is with around 900 pounds total weight in the back.
     
    Last edited: Apr 7, 2024
    Marc70, Kolter45 and Salmonloaf[OP] like this.
  17. Apr 7, 2024 at 9:56 AM
    #57
    Salmonloaf

    Salmonloaf [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Feb 24, 2024
    Member:
    #444592
    Messages:
    108
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Cameron
    Alaska
    Vehicle:
    2006 SWB AC OR
    that is an insane picture! awesome! :thumbsup:
     
    Kolter45 and Blaze Creek[QUOTED] like this.
  18. Apr 7, 2024 at 10:04 AM
    #58
    Mully

    Mully Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Feb 12, 2014
    Member:
    #122907
    Messages:
    5,241
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Chris
    CA
    Vehicle:
    12 DC 4x4 Lifted Sport
    Lifted, Kings, Locked, 295s and more.
    Regear, ARB lockers, and 295s.

    20220916_115649-8.jpg
     
  19. Apr 26, 2024 at 10:44 AM
    #59
    ColoradoTacoTime

    ColoradoTacoTime New Member

    Joined:
    Apr 26, 2024
    Member:
    #448641
    Messages:
    1
    Kolter45 likes this.
  20. Apr 26, 2024 at 11:29 AM
    #60
    atompson

    atompson Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 9, 2016
    Member:
    #194146
    Messages:
    54
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Andrew
    Dallas, TX
    Vehicle:
    Tompson
    None.
    Short shifter on the 6-speed.
     
    Kolter45 likes this.

Products Discussed in

To Top