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What is the single best improvement you've made to your 3rd gen that makes your life easier?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by grangicon, Aug 15, 2021.

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  1. Sep 22, 2021 at 2:04 PM
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    toku58

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    21' TRD OffRoad 2" 887 OME on Bilstein 5100's. 285/70R17 General Grabbers G3 17x8.5" Icon TRD wheels (Gun metal gray) 4.75" BS
    I believe all TRD's from 2020 come with this feature.
     
    toku58, Sep 22, 2021
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  2. Sep 22, 2021 at 2:14 PM
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    Integerdy

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    Integerdy Aspiring "SR5 Pro"

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    Yeah I kind of want to add this to my SR5. I still have a key (no push start) so that complicates the install from my understanding
     
    Integerdy, Sep 22, 2021
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  3. Sep 22, 2021 at 2:55 PM
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    MAD777

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    MAD777 Well-Known Member

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    Without a doubt.... the BED STEP!

    [​IMG]
     
    MAD777, Sep 22, 2021
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  4. Sep 22, 2021 at 3:53 PM
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    D-knoww

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    D-knoww D-Know

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    I don’t know about making my lifer easier but installing that OEM + sound system with a a speaker upgrade sure has made it sound a hell of a lot better. And that puts a smile on my face which in turn gives me a better disposition toward crazy shit around me that I really have no control over. Wow, putting that killer sound system in has really made my life easier. Can’t wait to see how doing the headlight upgrade will make me feel.
     
    D-knoww, Sep 22, 2021
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  5. Sep 22, 2021 at 4:23 PM
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    jws6295

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    Looks great man! Great to hear the good results. I’m still hoping to pick up a set sometime!
     
    jws6295, Sep 22, 2021
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  6. Sep 22, 2021 at 5:12 PM
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    jnprn2003

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    jnprn2003, Sep 22, 2021
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  7. Sep 22, 2021 at 5:17 PM
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    bulalo, Sep 22, 2021
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  8. Sep 22, 2021 at 5:22 PM
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    Yeah
    Made my life easier? No question: gy.36 bulbs and DIR mod (Disable license plate lights In Reverse).

    I have 5% tint all around so more light, and better camera viability / clarity is a big deal!
     
    Cereal_killer, Sep 22, 2021
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  9. Sep 23, 2021 at 12:57 PM
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    I_squared_r

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    On board water system for cleaning dishes, taking showers, cleaning bikes, cleaning feet at the beach, or just cleaning in general. I’ve even used it to cool off on hot days.

    2nd most useful mod was on board air system. Quick to air up at the beach. Quick to air bike tires, and useful to clean with the air gun.
     
    I_squared_r, Sep 23, 2021
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  10. Sep 23, 2021 at 1:18 PM
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    Mike402

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    Best quote of the thread! Feel emasculated when a Raptor or TRX zips by. Not enough to warrant a Magnuson though
     
    Mike402, Sep 23, 2021
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  11. Sep 24, 2021 at 7:21 AM
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    Y'all got any recommendations on phone holder set ups?
     
    cocephus, Sep 24, 2021
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  12. Sep 24, 2021 at 9:23 AM
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    OEM black exhaust tip Bullet Proof Designs phone mount
    AppleIsSkynet, Sep 24, 2021
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  13. Sep 24, 2021 at 9:28 AM
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    MNFinn7300

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    Softopper, Diode Dynamics Fog lights, BD Spot lights
    MNFinn7300, Sep 24, 2021
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  14. Sep 24, 2021 at 9:38 AM
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    cocephus

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    cocephus, Sep 24, 2021
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  15. Sep 24, 2021 at 11:46 AM
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    AppleIsSkynet

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    My next project is to relocate the USB port for Apple CarPlay to the free port just below where I have the phone mount. I have one of those short usb cables and I”ll see how that does and if I don’t like it I’ll come up with something.

    The nice thing about the phone mount is its all aluminum and extremely sturdy so I can plug in my cable without even having to touch the phone or the mount. It doesn’t budge.

    Michael
     
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  16. Sep 24, 2021 at 11:51 AM
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    AppleIsSkynet

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    OEM black exhaust tip Bullet Proof Designs phone mount
    It was very ea
    it was very easy. The vent cover just pops off and then I took the backing plate and marked the area to drill the holes. There are ridges on the back side where the screws go that I ground down a little but really, its not necessary.

    This mount is rock solid and the power cable can be put in without having to touch the phone or the mound.
     
    AppleIsSkynet, Sep 24, 2021
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  17. Sep 24, 2021 at 12:11 PM
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    Korby

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    That is awesome. That would have been great when I went to the beach this past summer.
     
    Korby, Sep 24, 2021
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  18. Sep 24, 2021 at 6:08 PM
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    grangicon

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    wait what?? was that stock?? i think just the one pic blinded me
     
    grangicon, Sep 24, 2021
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  19. Sep 24, 2021 at 6:09 PM
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    grangicon

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    grangicon [OP] Well-Known Member

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    pandora plays fine through the usb port. i've quit storing music on my phone, and don't even need satellite radio. Pandora has knockoff stations of all the XM/Siruis stations. "Lithium Core radio" is my favorite
     
    grangicon, Sep 24, 2021
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  20. Sep 24, 2021 at 6:12 PM
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    grangicon

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    grangicon [OP] Well-Known Member

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    ooh nice! i've been buying from Olathe toyota. Even shipped to TX they're cheaper than local dealers, but I may have to move my business to Boulder.
     
    grangicon, Sep 24, 2021
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