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What accessories/upgrades should every new Taco owner buy first?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by SemperRah, Feb 9, 2017.

  1. Feb 9, 2017 at 1:18 PM
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    Pisan1

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    I have to agree with this. For $22 this is the best mod you could ask for. It has changed my life.
     
  2. Feb 9, 2017 at 1:18 PM
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    tcjacado

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    3 things to start
    Husky all weather floor mats
    Bed mat
    Some step rails/ nerf or rock sliders to prevent parking lot door dings mostly.
    I have done more than that so far with TRD ifs skid plate and rear tail lights

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  3. Feb 9, 2017 at 1:19 PM
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    bcbrack

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    Delete your account, it will cost you so much fking money
     
  4. Feb 9, 2017 at 1:28 PM
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    Woodrow F Call

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    Mine were as follows:

    Bed Mat
    Weathertech floor liners
    Vent shades
    General Grabber AT2s in the Offroad size 265 (My originals were SR5 steel wheel size 245s)
    Gator Tonneau (until I can afford a shell)
    Mobtown Offroad Sliders (wife wanted steps ;))


    I wouldn't bother with an air filter. I'll just replace it with stock when the time comes.
     
  5. Feb 9, 2017 at 1:40 PM
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  6. Feb 9, 2017 at 1:50 PM
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    Lift, wheels, tires, floor liners, tonneau cover, and bed rug.
    Husky liners all the way. I've had mine for about 7 months now and they are far better than the Weathertech liners I have in my wife's vehicle.
     
  7. Feb 9, 2017 at 1:52 PM
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    Upgrade headlights to HID or LED.
     
  8. Feb 9, 2017 at 1:54 PM
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    JoeCOVA

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    Maglite and holder clips
    LED interior lighting
    Passenger floor mat clips by VW
    Center console divider
    Hondo Garage ram ball mount thing
    Hondo Garage phone wire clips
    Hondo Garage better radio knobs
    Redline tuning hood struts
     
  9. Feb 9, 2017 at 2:09 PM
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    newimage

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    Clear bra is the only thing that will help protect against that kind of abuse. Ceramic coatings are more for protecting against minor scratching a marring. They make for easy cleaning and keep your vehicle cleaner longer. I have 2 of my cars clear bra'ed and coated. The taco is just coated.
     
  10. Feb 9, 2017 at 3:03 PM
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    SR510

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    Did you clear bra the whole vehicle or just the hood and mirror ect, if the whole vehicle what did you spend on it?
     
  11. Feb 9, 2017 at 3:23 PM
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    SR510

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    Best and funniest advice. The day I brought my 2017 MGM 4x4 SR5 home I was so content in finally getting the truck I always wanted and dreamed of. A perfect and modest 4x4. I JUST ordered a center console organizer cause I HAVE TO HAVE IT and I'm already in for around 1.3k on tires, seat covers, floor mat, recovery hitches and a strap. And I can't stop looking at 5100's and OME's and AAL's. It's a real problem. But.I.Love.It.
     
  12. Feb 9, 2017 at 3:33 PM
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    Wheels/ tires, tint, level kit. Rock crawler rails. 3- 6" procomp lights with light bar on front bumper. Magnaflow # 12256 stainless muffler. Billet shorty antenna.
    A cooler full of beer to go in the back!!
     
  13. Feb 9, 2017 at 3:35 PM
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    I did full hood, full fenders, bumper, mirrors, rockers, and headlights. Cost to do a full car/truck is about 3 to 4k. I paid $1700 for what I have done.
     
  14. Feb 9, 2017 at 3:36 PM
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  15. Feb 9, 2017 at 4:02 PM
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    The least amount you can get away with to protect your truck. I did mud flaps, seat covers, husky floor mats,and rain guards on window. I did already have a set of mud tires left over from my previous tacoma. That is all I will ever spend on accessories and that was enough.
     
  16. Feb 9, 2017 at 4:07 PM
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    SR5 BRI

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    That 10 grand is the few and far between. Maybe 2-3
     
  17. Feb 9, 2017 at 4:10 PM
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    ElGatoLoco

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    Bed mat
    Tint
    TRD Grill
    Remove badging
     
  18. Feb 9, 2017 at 4:12 PM
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    Storman

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    Whole bunch of shit! $$$
    BULL BAR!!!! :rofl::rofl::rofl:
     
  19. Feb 9, 2017 at 4:25 PM
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    G-Dawgg

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    IMO:
    Protection is first for a 30k+ truck.
    -WeatherTech Liners
    -Seat Covers
    -Bedmat
    -Sunshade
    -Radio Screen Protector
    -Getting your paint sealed and wax + clear bra on necessary areas .
    -And spray exterior and interior trim with 303.

    Then do the desired mods. :thumbsup:
     
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  20. Feb 9, 2017 at 4:29 PM
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    G-Dawgg

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    @SR510 How much did those run you? Good deal?
     

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