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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. Aug 17, 2021 at 4:07 PM
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    Dirtridercrf250

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    Dirtridercrf250 Well-Known Member

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    ARB bumper
    Weld on sliders
    OV tune
     
    Dirtridercrf250, Aug 17, 2021
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  2. Aug 17, 2021 at 4:12 PM
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    stuka

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    stuka Well-Known Member

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    Accumulator delete.

    Made the truck 10 times more enjoyable to shift.
     
    stuka, Aug 17, 2021
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  3. Aug 17, 2021 at 4:24 PM
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    rsimi72

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    Ha! Me too.
     
    rsimi72, Aug 17, 2021
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  4. Aug 17, 2021 at 5:09 PM
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    grangicon

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    grangicon [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Camper top
    this is exactly the kind of thing i was looking for when i posted: things i never thought of and didn't even know existed
     
    grangicon, Aug 17, 2021
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  5. Aug 17, 2021 at 5:19 PM
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    grangicon

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    grangicon [OP] Well-Known Member

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    this was literally the next mod I had lined up for my 2nd gen before it suffered engine failure
     
    grangicon, Aug 17, 2021
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  6. Aug 17, 2021 at 5:20 PM
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    rmac010

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    rmac010 Well-Known Member

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    Katzkin leather seats w/ heated back rests
    Bed Step
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    Tool box
    Bed mat
    OEM power Locking Tailgate
    ARE Evolve CX Shell with winddoors, rear power Lock, led lights & yakima roof rack
    EZ-REC HD (for my kayak)
     
    rmac010, Aug 17, 2021
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  7. Aug 17, 2021 at 6:21 PM
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    grangicon

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    grangicon [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I currently have two lifeproof mounts stuck on 3M sticky circles on the dash above my radio. I plan to move the same setup into the taco.
     
    grangicon, Aug 17, 2021
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  8. Aug 17, 2021 at 6:28 PM
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    Bryanccfshr

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    Bryanccfshr Well-Known Member

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    Subscription to a full service car wash(cheaper than the water bill and they vacuum and freshen it up), wet Okole seat covers( I get rained on or go in the water..this is nice not to worry about the seats), all weather floor mats(Work boots and rain), and trifold bed cover(secure & discreet storage no one needs to know I am going fishing after work, keeps my bed from becoming a trash can).
     
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    Bryanccfshr, Aug 17, 2021
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  9. Aug 17, 2021 at 8:01 PM
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    HV101

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    Low profile tool box across bed in 2016 access cab. Great storage and still clearance below for use of entire length of pick up.
     
    HV101, Aug 17, 2021
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  10. Aug 17, 2021 at 8:20 PM
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    egb1776

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    For me, a small but often overlooked item. Spotter mirror replacements with convex bottoms. The stock mirrors on these trucks are hard to get used to if you’re coming from a full sized.
     
    egb1776, Aug 17, 2021
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  11. Aug 17, 2021 at 8:28 PM
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    Benny blanco

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    Some stuff
    That’s what I said on the 3rd page. :angrygirl:
    I just didn’t refer to the desert does it, just because people typically balk at the price. I’m short (5’ 6.5”) and I have the power seat. Once I got the jackers in I was oh that where the end of the hood is. And my legs didn’t lose all circulation after 45 minutes of driving. Plus with the desert does it they have molle panels for sale and the under seat air compressor tray. Again pricey. 39398121-D4B9-4AE5-82E0-5B5320C755EA.jpg
     
    Benny blanco, Aug 17, 2021
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  12. Aug 17, 2021 at 8:42 PM
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    rick carpenter

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    Bed mat and two milk crates strapped down in the bed are the best.
     
    rick carpenter, Aug 17, 2021
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  13. Aug 17, 2021 at 11:51 PM
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    TRD Bloodtype

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    3x2 inch spacer lift, 18 inch gloss black Balistic wheels, 285/65 tires
    By far, my Nitro 5.29 gears. Listen, if you have 32's or bigger tires, get this done. I'm running 33's, and my truck with the new gears is just effortless in what it does now. Speed, towing, hauling, anything I do, it just does it so easily now. Doesn't hunt around for gears now. Doesn't downshift going up hills, better gas mileage. Just all around best thing ever.
     
    TRD Bloodtype, Aug 17, 2021
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  14. Aug 18, 2021 at 4:45 AM
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    kellzbellz563

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    My truck is a turn key start, not push button/fob. Can the OEM power locking tailgate be added? Is it a separate button or part of the main unlock? Thanks!
     
    kellzbellz563, Aug 18, 2021
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  15. Aug 18, 2021 at 5:17 AM
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    NorNev

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    NorNev Phone? Call someone who gives a shit.

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    PnP remote start, lighting under the dash (wtf) Toyota? KDMAX tune to name a few.
     
    NorNev, Aug 18, 2021
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  16. Aug 18, 2021 at 8:31 AM
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    Benny blanco

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    Benny blanco Mr. Jiggletits

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    Yes it unlocks when the doors do.
     
    Benny blanco, Aug 18, 2021
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  17. Aug 18, 2021 at 8:42 AM
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    gwiz

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    I think it gets wired into the passenger side door unlock. So depending on the setting in your head unit it is one or two presses to unlock tailgate.
     
    gwiz, Aug 18, 2021
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  18. Aug 18, 2021 at 9:34 AM
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    Underdonk

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    Well, I just spent about $250 after reading this thread. :rofl:
     
    Underdonk, Aug 18, 2021
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  19. Aug 18, 2021 at 9:36 AM
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    Benny blanco

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    Benny blanco Mr. Jiggletits

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    Some stuff
     
    Benny blanco, Aug 18, 2021
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  20. Aug 18, 2021 at 11:26 AM
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    Trousers

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    Window tinting, particularly the windshield. Windshield is a 70% tint with 91% Infrared rejection. Florida heat with black leather seats is no problem at all. If the truck is out in the hot sun, the seats and dashboard are just slightly warm at best.
     
    Trousers, Aug 18, 2021
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