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You have the chance to change one thing about your Tacoma, what do you change?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by mmm tacos..., Mar 2, 2021.

  1. Mar 4, 2021 at 6:44 AM
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    Tacowin1013

    Tacowin1013 Well-Known Member

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    Slightly taller cabin and back seat leg room for passengers.
     
  2. Mar 4, 2021 at 6:45 AM
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    BOSS-DS2

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    The dealer will change your seats for leather. I was quoted $1,200. But that was also in late 2015, I’m sure prices have changed.
     
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  3. Mar 4, 2021 at 6:47 AM
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    JNG

    JNG Shitposter extraordinaire

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    It's a somewhat common 3rd Gen complaint. Might be warped drums, might be bent axles (both of which are factory defects), or could be torque converter unlocking/locking/unlocking/etc causing the shudder issue. Who knows. Dealerships don't seem to be the most helpful either concerning this issue. So I have not bothered to take it in and have it looked at. If I had to guess I'd say it's warped drums.
     
  4. Mar 4, 2021 at 6:51 AM
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    BOSS-DS2

    BOSS-DS2 Well-Known Member

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    Gotcha. I actually ordered rotors and pads online early this week. I haven’t had any braking issues but had some hot spots in my rotors and the pads are fairly worn. The bigger issue I’ve had brake related is that the “eye” of the pad that the pin goes through got elongated over time. Now if I back up and use the brakes it makes a clunking sound, and then will do it again if I go forward and apply the brakes. Pretty annoying, which is why I’m changing them out.
     
  5. Mar 4, 2021 at 8:20 AM
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    CPS-65

    CPS-65 I’m good for some, but I’m not for everyone.

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    Yes sir! I had TruTracks front and rear in my Ram. I'm a fan, they're great for a DD. They give that extra bit without the drivability issues of a Detroit Locker, the complexity and cost of an air or electric locker, and don't have clutch packs to deal with. Duh Toyota! why weren't you on this? I'll probably do my Tacoma after it's out of warranty.
     
  6. Mar 4, 2021 at 8:57 AM
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    Vmax540

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  7. Mar 4, 2021 at 8:59 AM
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    Electric seats prior to 2020...like wtf Toyota
     
  8. Mar 4, 2021 at 8:59 AM
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    MemphisTaco

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    would love a factory v8 or turbo v6. and solid front axel would be tits
     
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  9. Mar 4, 2021 at 9:08 AM
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    I’m more of a “set it and forget it” type of guy. Once you find that sweet spot you don’t move it.
     
  10. Mar 4, 2021 at 9:13 AM
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    Tundralag

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    I would change color on my 21 off road from black to Inferno.. without a doubt the best color ever produced on any vehicle ever..

    Second would be larger cabin.. larger back seat.. coming from a 2019 Ram 1500 Laramie Longhorn.. its kind of tight..
     
  11. Mar 4, 2021 at 9:15 AM
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    same
     
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  12. Mar 4, 2021 at 9:15 AM
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    I’m not a red lover by any means, but I drool every time I see an Inferno pro running around. They did an awesome job stylistically with the second Gen pros in my opinion.
     
  13. Mar 4, 2021 at 9:28 AM
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    I would add 2-4" of throw in the length of the adjustable steering column. Damn steering wheel is too far away for us tall bastards.
     
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  14. Mar 4, 2021 at 9:29 AM
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    Same but I can't get the angle I want out of the manual seats. I feel canted forward when a more natural feeling would be to lounge back
     
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  15. Mar 4, 2021 at 9:45 AM
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    grogie

    grogie Sir Loin of Beef

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    Oh for sure for daily drivers. I think a lot of "overland" rigs would benefit from them. I've got a Jeep TJ with front and rear TrueTracs. It's great in dirt and mud, and snow, which is mostly what it sees. If I need to "lock" them up, I simply do left foot braking. I love the setup being always engaged, don't have to be in four-low, and street friendly.

    My one question about adding TrueTracs to a "modern" vehicle is how do they work with for example traction control?
     
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  16. Mar 4, 2021 at 9:47 AM
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    tonered

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    Ditch the electronically actuated 4wd.
     
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  17. Mar 4, 2021 at 10:48 AM
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    BarcelonaTom67

    BarcelonaTom67 Lost in Translation....

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    Make the Long Bed available om MT equipped trucks.
     
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  18. Mar 4, 2021 at 11:06 AM
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    Higher trim level. I miss the push button start/smart entry feature from my Porsche.
    If I could choose a second option it would be LED headlights.
     
  19. Mar 4, 2021 at 11:25 AM
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    NC21Taco

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    Bigger fuel tank. A 23-26 gallon tank would be nice.
     
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  20. Mar 4, 2021 at 11:30 AM
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    You say higher trim level but have an SR5, I’m confused.
     
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