Are TRD Parts Worth the EXTRA Money For Your Tacoma?! OEM Toyota vs TRD Accessories

[@kevinkidneyy]

trd wheels all day , looks clean simple and OEM

[@pagodad8079]

They’re nice but if you don’t want to look like every other 4Runner and taco in town go with something other than these and methods.

[@a_DjVu]

100%

[@beaviskornholio2754]

The TRD skid plate is worth it because it's bigger so it protects more of your truck.

[@stayraddad4638]

The skid plate is thick and beefy ! Totally worth over the non trd version . The new trd UCA are nice too . I just did a led headlight upgrade after watching your video and it’s super rad !

[@markf8256]

That TRD oil filter looks like an AMSOIL filter and they are priced about the same. On my Tundra I use the standard Toyota filter and change the oil at 5k intervals. I've put over 250,000 miles on each Toyota I've own using this practice, without any oil related engine issues.

[@Engine7601]

I love the look of the TRD wheels and am currently looking for a set for my 2010 Tacoma!

[@richdeppenjr8885]

I just got a set from Bam Auto. I paid just over $1000.00 for 5 wheels. I couldn't find a better price anywhere.

[@dadgarage7966]

I'm fond of the factory 16" wheels on my '21 TRD Off Road. They fit perfectly and the price was right.

[@CO84trucker]

My 2nd gen is TRD Offroad and the biggest TRD part on my Tacoma can be heard when i floor the gas pedal! The TRD supercharger produced by Magnuson puts out 304 hp & 334 ft lbs. It's a shame Toyota 86ed the TRD superchargers IMHO.

[@stevensimpson6208]

You posted this right as I was thinking about whether or not to get some TRD upgrades. Wooo!

[@tim3308]

FYI: Toyota has now discontinued the TRD Oil filter. The same manufacturer (Champion) they used also makes "VP Racing" filter (identical) as your alternative. Shop around, you can get it cheap and w/ free shipping if you order a couple.

[@Josh-b3c]

Wait what really I have a dozen on back order from a dealership they never said anything about this I was wondering why it was taking so long

[@upland90254]

Are you certain that Champion made them for Toyota?

[@tim3308]

​@@upland90254 Was the consensus on Tacoma World as I recall. They make Amsoil's too.

[@colinarner790]

I have a 23 off-road and still running the stock skids. I have beat the crap out of that skid plate on some rather hard trails. Have to paint it and beat it straight with a mallet after 2-3 trips but it still gets the job done.

[@aaronxtee]

I did that “cheap” TRD Intake mod and it is pretty much the same as the full kit. I do wish I bought the whole kit though since it does look better.

[@SAitek1556]

I found your channel because I got a Tacoma after getting rid of my 2020 ranger and was researching all mods i could do, thank you for information, you adorably Rock!

[@sgjarrod8491]

Just bought a 23 TRD OF over a Ranger. I'm a lifetime Ford guy, but the Tacoma is a simpler, more reliable, and better-looking midsized truck. But... Mustangs for life!!!

[@worldsails2000]

Blackstone recommends driving at least 1000 miles when you send in a sample for analysis, so IMO driving 5000 is plenty for a test.

[@geovann1973]

Me encantan sus videos saludos desde Brooklyn ny compré una 2023 pero no pienso modificarla mucho la voy a mandar para República Dominicana 🇩🇴.

[@Josh-b3c]

I have a 19 and i used the trd air filter and oil filters i have the bed mat and floor mats

[@DB-qm4jx]

The carpet floor mats?

[@vinnycent007]

I have a 08 XRunner with the TRD brand Supercharger. It is definitely more noticeable and in your face every time I open the hood.

[@RogueAquariums]

I like the TRD skid plate as it’s worth its weight for sure. The cold air intake would definitely give you some performance as well even though it would be minimal. I would opt to go with a different exhaust that would perform well and save you some monies. Thanks for the showing casing the different products Chloe.

[@BrianWaller-qe7gr]

You usually get what you pay for however some companies overprice their products simply because it’s name branded.

[@mikes_in_paradise78]

Gonna need a OEM vs TRD parts for 2024...😊

[@StoneAge2290]

Where’s the best place to find the TRD parts?

[@wesworld98]

The trd off road skid plate is prettty lack luster, mine has sustained a surprising amount of damage from minimal impact

[@alexs825]

The problem is it’s aluminum. Steel is the only option unless you like buying a new skid plate every year

[@colombanimaruhau3887]

Does skid plate TRD will fit on 2nd gen 2013

[@morningdrums]

when is the 2024 trd lift kit going to be available for 2024 Tacoma trd off road?

[@brianf1500]

Hi Chloe, have you ever experienced popping sounds when you turn at slow speeds from the TRD skid plate? If so how did you fix it?

[@bearysh]

Hey Chloe! Didn't you also have the TRD Fox suspension vs your Fox 2.5's?

[@PaulZ-mann]

I've been thinking of changing my 2022 TRD 4X4 Sports wheel to the TRD Pro Wheels. I really like the looks of that Wheel. Will it fit? My current wheels are P265/55R17 Firestone Destinations, a boring street tire. I was thinking a 17 inch rim would be better than a 16 inch Rim, but a 16 inch will give more tire side wall than the 17 inch. What would you recommend?

[@bartcanuck734]

I put a TRD knock-off shift knob in my truck and it’s way better feel and look. Cost $100 less than OEM but looks exact same minus logo.

[@XDgamer-lk8nf]

Good evening young lady love watching ur videos do you have one on transmission service drain and add video? I’m a proud owner of a 2023 trd pro taco 😅

[@Nucho350]

Love your channel!! Provides a lot of great advise!!!!

[@kerrygibbs8198]

As usual - a top notch video!! I really appreciate you sharing the cost. Thanks.

[@ballpickerinparadise3481]

Chloe, awesome channel. I have a 2017 SR5 2 wheel drive. Can I put the TRD cold air intake system and exhaust on that model? Mahalo and great job.

[@MarkusJ55]

Love your videos, great info and insight! When do you get your 2024 Taco? 😅

[@dannymasas8539]

Need your help. I’m buying a new/used Tacoma. Do parts from a TRD fit on an SR5?

[@brianf1500]

My TRD skid plate pops on slow turns. I hate it.. loosened the bolts and it still clunks when driving really slow and turning. Any advice how to stop that? Thanks

[@jasonrook8754]

TRD accessories on the Tacoma looks nice!!! I have a 2021 TRD Pro Tacoma and I’ve lost my TRD center cap on my rim. The Toyota place said they can’t keep them in stock do you know any place that might sell them? Toyota said they can’t keep the center caps or tail gates in stock.

[@kingosi351]

The oem skid plate is 2 pieces but the ted skid plate is much thicker stronger and durable. My first install i did

[@eulishaselden-xt6pu]

Could we get part numbers on the intake you mentioned?

[@markunion9156]

Chloe thank you for the giveaway, all the prizes look really cool! I'm going to be checking out your regearing video and I'm debating about the ECU tuning. Keep up the great vids!

[@mikeanshit158]

Standard oil filter and change your oil every 4-5k miles and you ll be good. Dont believe all the 7-10k mile oil change intervals. Real honest toyota mechanics say 4-5k

[@DB-qm4jx]

If you love your truck. Then yep exactly! 4k-5k is perfect. I rather do sooner at 4k than 5,001. I also do test my oil, BUT why start any type of wear when I want to keep the reliable for 20 years

[@alexs825]

So you’re using intervals based on conventional oil but full synthetic is specified. Obviously won’t hurt but there’s no relevance there since the oil is fundamentally different

[@DB-qm4jx]

No , I'm using intervals based on science and a schedule. The science part meaning I do oil analysis with a TBI number. The schedule is at 5000. The reason is oil analysis takes time to come back. Which means if I tested at 5000 and waited a couple months I could already be at 7000 which is when wear could already start to take place. We all know that around 5000 is when oil contamination begins to supersede its retention ability. Give or take depending on your environment, your engine, and driving habits. Conventional oil it was 3000 miles is what they told you. It could've been more it could've been less depending on all those factors. But it was generally safe to say you're only gonna keep your car for 10 maybe 15 years. So that worked on conventional oil. You also did not have hydraulic lifters or hydraulic actuated valve adjusters. Nowadays our engines have all of that plus we can drive our cars 10 , 15, 20years plus. Kind of like I get to have a dozen Twinkies per year . And only have two that means most likely depending on other things I eat Isse and everything else I probably will have lower cholesterol in 10 years which means my heart will probably last longer. If I have 24 Twinkies per year which is the equivalent of going 10,000 miles on my car. I probably will shave off the significant portion of my life in the end. I noticed the problems in the next decade or so most likely not but towards the end not only does it wear me out it significantly creates a lot of other problems besides my heart or in the case of my engine my lifters or damage. Not to mention your timing could go out from wear. I would say it depends on how long do you want to keep your car. It's all based on science not just some arbitrary time and numbers. But if you take the averages of what we know you've pretty much configure 5000 is safe. 6000 or 7000, probably safe too. But if you tow take a lot of short trips. Live in a cold environment, drive hard live in a dusty area. so on and so forth the oil becomes safest to change it 5000. That is why I change mine at 5000 it makes it easier to keep track of gives me peace of mind and I still send in for my analysis and TBN number. I hope that helps you friend

[@alexs825]

@@DB-qm4jx there’s a lot of evidence contrary to your claims of “science”. If you’re sending oil tests and they say you can’t go 10k maybe it’s because you tow or have something else degrading it. Lots of short trips so it never cooks the moisture out live in a humid climate. But that’s specific to you so a blanket statement isn’t relevant either. There’s 1.5 million mile Tacomas on 10k intervals. It mostly is driven by what makes the owner feel good about it not science

[@bluecreekroad]

I'm just trying to figure out why a regular drivers side sun visor is so darn expensive

[@yeeyang3520]

What kind of running boards are you running?

[@steveb591]

Skid plates should be heard not seen. 😂Paint it black and know you have the protection

[@bennystogolos541]

Does anyone know if the TRD skid plate fits on my 2016 Off road access cab ? Dealership tells me that the part is for 2019- 2023. Doesn’t make sense to me….. PS great video as always Chloe

[@andrewcrawley8005]

I would think it does. I wouldn’t think they would go through the engineering process to redo a skid plate in 2019. They also say the wheels she’s showing in this video do not fit the Tacoma. They are 1mm off because they are 4 runner specific but do work just not suggested.

[@dannyromo3166]

My 2017 OR has the TRD skid plate

[@bennystogolos541]

@@dannyromo3166 thanks ,good to know …I was at the parts counter ready to pull the trigger until the clerk told me that I couldn’t return it if it didn’t fit

[@h2beezy2]

For what it's worth I have a 22 TRD or access cab, with a black TRD skid. Fit no problem

[@SMITT359]

Somebody else on KZbin said avoid cheap aftermarket accesaries. It will be very expensive to fix.

[@DalBraillinsford]

Why does the oil/service notification come on every 5k if the manual recommends a change every 10k?

[@dexerestrada4006]

Hi Chloe do you sell that TRD Pro wheels? Thank you 😅

[@Tankomas]

Really would like to get the TRD skid plate. Thanks for doing the giveaway

[@miked9261]

Hell NO with the TRD skid plate…for that price you’re better off getting an aftermarket one that will offer better protection than the TRD one. Well I guess it’s what you wanna do with your truck in the end…you can either be that TRD mall crawler or build it to actually use it.

[@miguelbarriga4890]

My thoughts as a mechanic of 20 years on oil changes is “ Oil is cheap, engines are not “. Change at minimum 5k on Full synthetics and 3k on the Dino sauce. Seen all makes and models last 300k with frequent oil changes on the original engine. Love Toyotas because very simple to maintain with no real huge issues usually. And the 4x4 fluids stay clean even at 300k with fluid changes every 50k or even 100k.

[@420aliendon]

I like your oem parts

[@KatrinaTrys]

I want the TRD wheels but I also want a little bit of poke out... I was told i needed at least a -10 offset... 🤯🧐🤷🏻‍♀️ Just got my Taco and excited to mod it...

[@miked9261]

Look up FN wheels…they have TRD pro rims look-a-likes and they have a little more offset than the oem version. Or you can just get the oem version and get 1.25 inch spacers…that should get you around a -10 offset

[@KatrinaTrys]

@@miked9261 I hear so much about spacers I truly don't know what to believe 🤣... Thank you for the info 😉.. I plan on doing a suspension lift (emu because of the comfort & towing)later on when I save up but for now do my wheels, tires with a leveling kit with an icon kit.. 🤷🏻‍♀️ But then I read why not to use a kit, heck idk 🤦🏻‍♀️😂! I just want 2 in lift and a little poke out 😁😀

[@miked9261]

You’re starting off with a clean slate..my best advice for you is Don’t buy anything until you sit there and think it through on how you’re actually gonna be using your truck (overland, mall crawler, light adventures…etc). You will save so much money by just doing yourself that alone. A lot of people start off by keeping it simple (cheap lift & rims/tires) but then they start getting addicted and buying the more expensive stuff and redoing their setup all over again. As for spacers…they have a bad reputation for mainly 2 reasons…people like to go cheap and buy the Amazon special and they don’t properly torque&check their spacers. Don’t be cheap on something that’s holding your wheel on while you’re going 60+mph🤦‍♂️. Either buy spidertrax or bora spacers and make sure they are hub centric, also buy the ET lug nuts

[@KatrinaTrys]

@@miked9261 the only dirt I will be hitting in this truck is the quarter mile of dirt Rd to my driveway 🤣😂!! I wanna tow my HD to whenever on vacation and on occasion haul things.. I am 42, I don't wanna have to climb in it or break it climbing rocks 😂 or scratching it on trails 😁.. Thank you for the helpful tips 😉❤️!

[@miked9261]

Ahhh the keep it simple build. 2.5 shocks non-resi (your brand of choice). Icon RXT leaf pack (2nd or 3rd option) or if you plan to load heavy things (450lbs+)…go with drakkar HD leaf pack. Towing things to travel around…may wanna look into upgrading into a big brake kit (for safety reasons) stoptech or power brake. Then look into aftermarket bumpstops to help prolong the life of your shocks and it makes the ride a little smoother…a brand like durobumps should do. I’m only a year older than you😂. Good luck with your build🤙

[@aaronmillman9321]

Can’t wait to get a 2024 Taco

[@h2beezy2]

TRD = cool red accents and logos not much real performance. But i fell for it, got the trd intake, exhaust, and skid plate

[@DB-qm4jx]

What do you think of the intake and exhaust?

[@h2beezy2]

@@DB-qm4jx they make my truck look cooler. The exhaust barely sound any louder or different than stock. If you're looking for a little performance bump you're better off spending your money on an ECU tune

[@DB-qm4jx]

@@h2beezy2 very cool of you to respond. Thank you. I have the Trd filter without the intake box. I put the exhaust tip on it wanted to do the exhaust trd. But for how much it cost I just still am on my fence

[@williamblain4049]

TRD parts are a little expensive but at least they’re available! Companies like MESO Customs make some awesome stuff but then almost immediately discontinue them? I’m new to the Tacoma family and just don’t understand this business model of some of these aftermarket providers. I have an 2007 Mustang GT and I can still get just about anything from the aftermarket for it!

[@dmann1209]

Excellent products and content!

[@williamfromhawaii2520]

The trd oil filter does look better but when you install nobody will see it so why pay double for a trd when the regular oem works the same

[@art8offire]

Thank you for the awesome Video

[@87teggy]

I've said it before and I'll say it again. Go TRD if your Toyota is an actual TRD but OEM Toyota is high enough quality so unless you have extra money to spend it's not necessary to go TRD.

[@miiiikeeed]

A TRD is a basic Tacoma with more options. Only real big difference is the locking differential between models. I went with SR5 and saved about 5k. If i want a locking differential i can install it and still save over 3k. TRD is a name that makes you think you're getting more but you're not.

[@87teggy]

@@miiiikeeed would you buy TRD parts for your SR5 Tacoma? And what if you got your hand on a TRD Pro for cheap, would you replace any broken TRD parts with TRD or Toyota OEM or aftermarket? Personally, I wouldn't waste money on TRD parts unless it's a real TRD Tacoma. Keep it's value up.

[@miiiikeeed]

@@87teggy Everyone has their own way how they see things. After being a car mechanic on the side for years, airplane plane mechanic by trade. I would not give a warranty for non oem parts. The reason other places give warranties on their work is because they get a 5-dollar sparkplug their cost but charge you 20 for it, so if they due warranty work their still ahead of the game. I didn`t do that to people. Just me, I don`t see the extra value in buying a trd. Maybe if you saw my truck, you might see what I'm talking about. It was bought with the predator edition on it with TRD lift kit. It's a 21 4X4 and i got it for 37k and its still worth 37. Me, I`m too cheap to buy a pro and if you get a TRD off road loaded you`re almost at a pro and isn`t it about a 10k difference.?

[@87teggy]

@@miiiikeeed yeah I know what you mean. It really does depend on the vehicle. I'd never put overpriced TRD parts on a non-TRD. It's just a waste of money. I'd put TRD parts on a TRD Pro, anything else I'd put Toyota OEM or even cheap aftermarket if the car's a high mileage beater.

[@miiiikeeed]

If you go online to your closest Toyota dealer and order the parts online and then pick them up, the price is reduced allot. You will see another price that has a lined threw it, that is walk up to counter price. I got mudflaps for 65.00 and TRD washable air filter (k/n style) for 55.00. wiper refills for 8.00. Just bought new instrument cluster lens for 30.00 cause mine was cracked and scratched. I believe those prices a very reasonable. A lot of people are not aware of the reduced prices when you buy direct online.

[@stacyrobinson6142]

I added the skid plate, and painted it with bed liner, the TRD wheels, Cold Air Intake, and shift knob to my 4Runner.

[@TheITonyO]

Great stuff!

[@jamesfisher6480]

Love your videos 👍👍

[@lynnrunningdeerB4]

Get rid of the ribbed intake ductwork. It's causing air disturbances. For exhaust go with Borala. Cheaper, longer lasting (1,000,000) warranty, and scientifically proven to outflow anything. Unlike FlowMaster which is a marketing scheme🙄.

[@chadbrinson]

Love the give-away too bad for us followers here in Canada.

[@tienchan271]

great topic

[@chengxiong7722]

$980 for the TRD exhaust currently? Inflation sucks.

[@Mortiz350]

Good vid 🤙

[@TeeLBCify]

Its all about preference tbh

[@chrisridebike8]

Honestly, I can’t think of a single TRD part that is worth the money. Better off buying aftermarket. Oil filter: get a Wix XP Intake: use the K&N (not the filter), and it isn’t for power. It’s for noise and to save space in the engine bay by getting rid of the resonance chambers Exhaust: just keep it stock. V6 noises are not good Skid plates: take your pick of aftermarket Wheels: again, take your pick Just my opinion. Love the vids but people usually buy the TRD stuff because of the badge

[@chrisridebike8]

@@DB-qm4jx the title of the video is Are TRD Parts worth the extra money…so the answer in my opinion is “no. Never”

[@DB-qm4jx]

@@chrisridebike8that’s not true. There’s a lot of reason to get TRD parts.

[@chrisridebike8]

@@DB-qm4jx ok…like?

[@michaelcaranto5801]

Hi Chloe you look beautiful nice to meet you!

[@code10garage94]

Awesome vlog👍🏽…Aloha🤙🏽

[@rafalp5274]

If you not going off-road 100% of this product is just to get you and you money ind feel cool. I see people drive in Tacoma with gigantic tire high on the ground on the city every day to commute this is just trend not need. I personal own Tacoma TRD Sport and keep stock. Now is just trend look cool not have any purpose.

[@steveb591]

Registered!

[@j_ll7]

Excellent video, entered the giveaway. good luck everyone!

[@codename_wind_official]

The mod money is gone after getting a 4th gen....gotta do it all over again.

[@brantschenkrealtor]

It’s the price of 2 coffees, over 3-6 months that totally worth the extra money.

[@jtec99]

TRD products are the same as Harley Davidson merch. You pay the Harley tax, you pay the Yota tax.

[@alexpolidoro4126]

EXcellent video! Well done!

[@PaulZ-mann]

How the devil do you not get grease & oil on your T-Shirts? If I touch a wrench I have oil stains from head to toe.

[@dennisgundlach87]

It's been a minute Chloe, very happy to see all is well with you, almost send the hound dogs out for a health and comfort check, I'm like every day where is Chloe. yeah, she my girl Love you

[@pahanin2480]

I see a theme here

[@mrtdiver]

I seen a Project Farm vid. showing that the K&N filters let in more larger particles than the OEM air filters. + it's more maintenance to clean & re-oil those K&N. No thanks. Stick with the plain air filters and protect your engine. In another vid. you showed your truck weight on a scale. Ideally you would want to lower your gross weight rather than making it hundreds of pounds heavier.

[@gorillaspawn6071]

2 words: resale value.

[@ronpagala7496]

That TRD label will add an additional 50HP on your tacoma!

[@sonny9277]

🤙🏻

[@Dominick-k6w]

Good information Video, thx

[@stevegarcia3229]

Toyota doesn’t manufacture there own oil or filter it’s Rebox from mobile oil and filters are denzo

[@nickwiththemoney9141]

watch the videos to look at a pretty woman, learned about tacomas in the process

[@umersadeeq-d1u]

Vhow

[@driestpollo]

😵‍💫

[@MrPallwaul]

🥵

[@nerdynoa]

Trd skid plate and wheels look like the go tos for this build🫶🏽

[@motive7475]

Waste of money to expensive. Was looking at getting a skid plate but way overpriced. I did fork out some money for a Tontu cover but that is where it stops. The way I look at it I still have awesome truck it’s a taco.

[@ur_asian_milfoil]

Another TacoTuber lmao 🤣 DONT FALL FOR THE HYPE!!! TOYOTA are reliable only if you keep it factory Original... if you want it to last 200k DONT MOD YOUR TACO 🌮

[@BDevi0us]

You are correct 💯

[@fskrisfx]

Yeah you can take your bs, and leave! 👍

[@ur_asian_milfoil]

@fskrisfx TacoTubers ruining every Taco one video at a time. #TACOlivesmatters

[@Jaredius]

No

[@Farout-d8w]

All trd, flaunt it to the poor sr5 granpa's

[@sergateway]

Don't buy stock rims just cause their trd. If your investing in new rims just get beadlocks. Your paying g to look stock 😂

[@अर्जुन-झ2य]

Why your hair always on your face. What are you hiding.

[@StevePaige]

Good lord. Get a real job! Provide actual value to the humane race.

[@ap-1994]

What happened to the white PRO you had?

[@robertorojasjr6572]

All the TRD products are made better and they sure look great. I have TRD rims, cold air intake, front grill, skid plate, oil filter, oil fill cap, radiator cap, etc, etc....

[@rp3823]

I’m waiting for you to get that New TRD Pro in Terra! 🙃🍷🛻