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What kind of fabricated parts would you like to see available?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by FloTaco, Feb 24, 2023.

  1. Feb 24, 2023 at 9:36 AM
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    FloTaco

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    Happy Friday, TW. Doing a little broad market research in a very saturated segment. What kind of fabricated aftermarket parts do you wish were available for our trucks, but can’t seem to find? What parts are out there that you feel need improvement?
     
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  2. Feb 24, 2023 at 9:41 AM
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    hiPSI

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    You should know not to ask a serious question on a Friday here.
     
  3. Feb 24, 2023 at 9:44 AM
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    Tacospike

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  4. Feb 24, 2023 at 9:44 AM
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    tacotroy17

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    Now that I’m considering 35s….. something to make good use of the spare tire area.
     
  5. Feb 24, 2023 at 9:45 AM
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    2021SR5V64WD

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    A real grab-handle for the drivers side... Toyota shouldn't have left that off.
    Reasonable pre-fab somewhat customizable rear deck system for access cabs. ( with and w/out seats ).
    Secondary cubby in the truck bed for storing 'stuff'.
     
  6. Feb 24, 2023 at 9:50 AM
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    Chew

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    I’m wondering if someone can make an old truck, so some can buy those and stop complaining about that icky scary change.
     
  7. Feb 24, 2023 at 9:53 AM
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    This 1,000%
     
  8. Feb 24, 2023 at 9:56 AM
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    Blue-steel

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    haven't seen a decent full size front bumper for the 3rd gens. most of them look too bulky.
     
  10. Feb 24, 2023 at 10:01 AM
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    MDFM31

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    Meaningful way to upgrade rear brakes on the OR/Pro models, as in an upgraded master cylinder to handle discs.
     
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    19992021Taco

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    I agree about the driver side grab handle. My 99 has one, WTF, we got ripped Off.

    How about something to stop the interior from scratching. So disappointing, if the sun hits my inside door panel it makes me cringe on my 2021. Yet my 99 still looks great and it has never been parked in a garage or babied.

    Love both trucks but it's Friday, I'm crying like a baby... :)
     
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  12. Feb 24, 2023 at 10:06 AM
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    LarryDangerfield

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    Oh there will be some mods all right
    Not really a fabricated part per se but it would be awesome to see a plug n play anytime rear locker kit.
     
  13. Feb 24, 2023 at 10:08 AM
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    5nahalf

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    Sail panel tweeter pods would be nice.
     
  14. Feb 24, 2023 at 10:10 AM
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    Falken Wildpeak ATs in 255/85r16. I have Wildpeak MT01s in that size but they're mud tires and it seems like the only options in that size are mud tires except for the Cooper St maxxx which costs a decent chunk more than the MT01s. Don't get me wrong, the MT01 looks good and in a 33" pizza cutter size, it fills out the wheel wells nicely after a lift but I prefer ATs for a more well rounded on and off road driving capability. Also MTs are loud and bad in rain (got first hand experience last night, haha).
     
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  15. Feb 24, 2023 at 10:15 AM
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    HondaGM

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    I agree with you totally. You have to go with a 255/80/17 to get the Wildpeak A/T. But I would really prefer a Duratrac 1st and foremost.

    Either model would have to come with then 3 peak snow designation for my purposes....
     
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  17. Feb 24, 2023 at 10:22 AM
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    Storage pockets for the bed. I think the 2nd gen had 3(?) pockets. early 3rd gen had 2 and now has 1. Seems like there could be a decent amount of space to store stuff.
    Also 3rd'ing the driver side grab handle
     
  18. Feb 24, 2023 at 10:25 AM
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    @kairo’s guest house having a water with @not_nick
    Under development
    This picture invited me to check out this thread. I have no opinion on whatever the thread topic is though. Good day everybody
     
  19. Feb 24, 2023 at 10:25 AM
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  20. Feb 24, 2023 at 10:28 AM
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    All the things!
    An upgraded leaf pack that doesn't lift the rear.
     

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