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“Must Do” Upgrades

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Titus139, Dec 20, 2020.

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  1. Dec 20, 2020 at 11:00 AM
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    Titus139

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    Looking for some suggestions...besides suspension upgrades...what is your “must do” or couldn’t live without upgrade to your Tacoma?

    I’ve got a 2011 DCLB and want to make some changes to it after upgrading to a new suspension.
     
    Titus139, Dec 20, 2020
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  2. Dec 20, 2020 at 12:06 PM
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    TnShooter

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    TnShooter, Dec 20, 2020
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  3. Dec 20, 2020 at 12:07 PM
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    super_white

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    super_white, Dec 20, 2020
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  4. Dec 20, 2020 at 12:08 PM
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    JKO1998

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    Depends on what you do with it
     
    JKO1998, Dec 20, 2020
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  5. Dec 20, 2020 at 12:09 PM
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    ABA180

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    ABA180 It burns when I pee....

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    Intermittent wipers

    Tinted my rear window

    Weathertechs, as stated before

    Sliding window lock bar

    My stereo
     
    ABA180, Dec 20, 2020
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  6. Dec 20, 2020 at 12:12 PM
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    TnShooter

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    Either upgrade to a better set of front mud flaps.
    Or remove them.

    I removed one of mine.
    The other one removed itself.
     
    TnShooter, Dec 20, 2020
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  7. Dec 20, 2020 at 12:14 PM
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    ABA180

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    ABA180 It burns when I pee....

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    Ooooh forgot that. I did Plasticolor universals, $50 for all 4
     
    ABA180, Dec 20, 2020
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  8. Dec 20, 2020 at 12:26 PM
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    Kolter45

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    Kolter45, Dec 20, 2020
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  9. Dec 20, 2020 at 12:52 PM
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    Knute

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    Run through and perform the Scheduled Maintenance list for the mileage on the truck.

    Yeah, I know. Not a sexy or cool upgrade.

    Although, it will help you to learn about the truck, cure any issues and then you will have a better idea about upgrades. Sounds like you need some time to define your "wants" with the truck.
     
    Knute, Dec 20, 2020
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  10. Dec 20, 2020 at 1:19 PM
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    front brake upgrade that doesn't warp
     
    TacoTuesday1, Dec 20, 2020
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  11. Dec 20, 2020 at 1:23 PM
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  12. Dec 20, 2020 at 3:31 PM
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    Hood struts! Absolutely no doubt about it. Then you can go do all that other jazz.
    Opening the hood with one hand is truly wonderful.
     
    771Doug, Dec 20, 2020
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  13. Dec 20, 2020 at 4:00 PM
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    Lots of things come to mind;
    4Runner front brake conversion
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    New stereo
    I’m in process of doing the benwa rear window power conversion
    I did seat covers and have been very happy with that, carhartt
    Mini bed stiffners
     
    Bwthomas77, Dec 20, 2020
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  14. Dec 20, 2020 at 4:09 PM
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    Accumulator delete if manual. ($0-35)
    URD short shift if manual ($100 if you catch it on sale)
    Projector retrofit.(as little as $300ish if you do it yourself)
    Clazzio seat covers for reasonable cash, Katzkin are real nice but pricey.
     
    Jacked Burton, Dec 20, 2020
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  16. Dec 20, 2020 at 4:26 PM
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    Seat covers

    floor liners (weather beaters)

    vanilla tree

    gotta haves !
     
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  17. Dec 20, 2020 at 4:32 PM
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    this... plus bed stiffeners, more for the extra tie downs
     
    mattys010, Dec 20, 2020
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  18. Dec 20, 2020 at 5:17 PM
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    I just did bed stiffeners too. Got Cali Raised cause they were the best priced
     
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    Bed stiffeners

    Bed mat

    Tint front windows

    A/Ts
     
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  20. Dec 20, 2020 at 5:29 PM
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    Toytec boss alumaseries C/O JBS UCAs CMC 1/4 “ level spacer Boss2.5 rear shocks Toytec AAL and 1” block Lo pro front recovery bumper X20 winch dynnema rope / factor 55 aluminum recovery clevis Lo pro light bar install with wireless remote RCI sliders Dobinson snorkel PRO aluminum skid TRD PRO grill Fuel 17x8.5 wearing Nitto 285s 285 spare and spare mount mods Rear recovery point Soft topper ( grey) modified tail gate snap Snail armor aluminum tailgate insert In bed - sleeping and storage platform ( with tool locker ) - carpeted Offroam RAM mount - cellular/GPS Maxtraxx knock offs and tons of recovery gear including more power puller synthetic Rugged ridge compressor ROAM storage Shiftsense mod .
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    No more squeaks
     
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