Mods Your Toyota Tacoma Must Have! | Easy & Inexpensive Mods Pt. II

[@charliewade1057]

Hey, Doc! Fellow DC here. And just picked up my first Tacoma TRD Off-Road three days ago. Looking for mods and tripped over your channel. A Chiropractor with a Tacoma and a dog... I subscribed without any hesitation. Cheers and best regards! 🍺

[@motogirl_bre5595]

The problem with the bright headlights is not that people are staring into them, but when you’re in a smaller car like a Mini Cooper (which is what I just traded in for a Tacoma ♥️) it’s directly in your mirrors and line of vision. Trucks would drive behind me with these exceptionally bright lights and it’s a BIG hazard for smaller cars on the road, it’s blinding and you cannot do anything about it.

[@wisesa09]

You can flip up your rear view mirror. I have 20 percent tints in the rear of my ILX. F150 lights are the worst but the glare is instantly remedied by flipping the mirror up. And I can still see traffic

[@ellerybice3787]

Light wars! The intensity of modern the light, not just headlights is ridiculous. The angry mental reaction people have to being dazzled by the extremely bright lights is well founded, it is as almost as if the developers of these lights wanted us to harass each other with them. 😵‍💫

[@guyvanschaemelhout6680]

U can slow down and let the truck pass 😂😂😅

[@ellerybice3787]

@@guyvanschaemelhout6680 These extremely bright lights are getting more numerous by the day, there needs to be a mandatory recall to address this serious issue. Bullies and other disconnected people do not need this device at their disposal.

[@Clayton_White]

These vids hold me over until I can buy my first taco... few more months!

[@LiannaMorrow]

That's so exciting!

[@VickySingh-vi5rz]

Nice

[@patrickfreestyleyoungengin6743]

I feel you ! I'm waiting on mine to get delivered 😊 I have 2 more weeks to go

[@LucasAuto-MarineDetailing]

I go to dealer for mine this Friday!!

[@adriansteve8159]

Same here

[@phoenix78240]

Just bought my first Tacoma TRD Sport. This video definitely got me wanting accessories and modifications. Thank you!

[@LegionDevbest]

I just bought a brand new Tacoma yesterday. Also convinced my father to get a Tacoma as well. These mods will help me make mine awesome and custom!

[@dingznthingz]

What! You bought a Tacoma over a Ford Ranger! So did I. Ford screwed me over many times. I never considered anything but a Tacoma TuRD Sport. My next truck, to compliment my Taco, will be a Tundra TRD Sport. I've had nothing but problems with my '09 F-150 King Ranch since day one when I bought it new. I would have traded it years ago for a Tundra if it wasn't bought and paid for. None of my problems were covered under warranty. Ford considered everything "normal wear and tear." Good thing I can service and repair every I own or I would be broke from fixing the Ford.

[@russ375]

I just bought my first Gen 3 V6 Toyota Tacoma. I got into the base 4 door trim package. My only must have was locking diff’s as I’m living in the deep great white North! So the winters are crazy here. Thus, a 4x4 is very applicable. I have up-graded my trucks suspension with a 4 inch lift. Changed the wheels and tires to the TRD pro wheels. As stated I have the base trim package so I’ve added the LED plug and play bed lights. I’ve installed red interior LED’s as it helps your eyes adjust better at night. I can say this had been the only vehicle I’ve owned where people have just stopped and gave me compliments on my truck. Great vid and can’t wait to see your new pro addition!

[@RanchoCarrasco]

Ordered my Tacoma 28 April 2020... expected delivery 28 April 2021...so it's almost time! Ordered the TRD Sport with manual transmission.

[@LiannaMorrow]

Awesome, congrats!

[@carni6319]

Ordered my TRD Off Road manual trans a few weeks ago. 4-6 months! Great video. I think all your mods are sick. I installed a red LED for one of my map lights and white for the other. It provides the perfect amount of stealth light when needed and when you need more you can use the other side with the white. Plus it'll match with your red interior highlights.

[@paulnirschl6500]

Please get the raptor lights off the inj fuse. That runs your fuel injectors and if something happens with the lights you lose the injectors and the truck won’t run.

[@carolinawoods-n-water4392]

Just picked up my first Taco - 2020 TRD Sport 4x4. I’m already making some of these small mods & am finding it a lot of fun! Great video!

[@4-13PHIL]

Just found your channel. I can’t wait to do some of the upgrades you spoke about. Make your truck your own and brush off the negative comments. It looks great !!

[@Kvbroncos]

Hi new subscriber here. Good job. Just do what you like. Who cares what others think. I had a 2019 Tacoma and about a year ago traded in for 2021 tundra. Well I have a 2022 Tacoma on order and tundra is being traded in. I just love the Tacoma. I’m getting a TRD off road manual transmission. Keep Tacoma videos coming. Thanks

[@acihawaii]

I have 4 trucks and listening to you makes me think of tinting the last one and adding the rain / sun protectors as well to another one.................(your on it!!!) Currently doing tires with harbor Freight manual changer. Thinking 285's a bit heavy to lift. Also bought a roof rack for one as well about ready to install ps: Replaced shift knob with a black and aluminum one; Since original was falling apart or un-threading RR

[@Ottomypall]

One darn good add on . A DASH MATT. ITS A MOLDED TO THE CONTOUR OF YOUR TOP DASH. BLACK CARPET LIKE REDUSES WINDOW GLARE AND PROTECTS THE DASH MATERAL FROM HIGH HEAT. WORTH GETTING I LUV IT SO.

[@LiftWeightsLoveGod]

Bought a 6inch lift, got wheels coming in, gonna get it tuned and see how it goes without the regearing. Interior lights are a must, and HID’s as well. I have rigid fog lights so I’m not worried about needing different ones.

[@wesleylucier4383]

Installed Raptor lights and used the INJ fuse! Thanks for the tip! Love them!

[@Hansaman58]

We ordered a 2023 TRD Sport. Rides better than Off Road (according to spousal unit). The Sport is expensive enough. The Pro is even more so. I’ll be fine with the Sport.

[@michaelcondon5047]

Try hooking up an AuxBeam under your hood! It deletes all relays and toggle switches that you would potentially have in your truck. It makes hooking up new lights/etc a snap and so easy and 100% less mess under the hood as far as wiring goes!!! The AuxBeam unit only takes the Red&black wires from all your stuff and it does the rest!!! It has its own breaker that subs all your relays. Long story short…it’s totally worth it to ensure clean wire-up under the hood. Just installed hood lights today and everything was just so easy!!!

[@mitchellodom6746]

If you plan on lifting your next truck then don't get the pro, get the off-road instead and just get the upgraded technology package and leather seats.

[@lc7192]

And get the LED light package upgrade. The headlights will not blind people because of the design of the reflectors in the headlight. Just switching a halogen light bulb with an LED bulb truly does blind people in oncoming vehicles.

[@brentmoreland2623]

I agree with what you said at the start. Its your tacoma… do what you want to it. Make it yours! Great mods and cool vid! Forget the naysayers.

[@JasonsLabVideos]

OHH sweet, so many little things to change to make thing different !! thanks for this !!

[@equalizer2233]

Since u have been going with the black theme with ur truck like I have, Toyota also sells a black exhaust tip instead of the chrome.

[@Jo.Weaver]

My to-do list pretty much aligned with yours, and everything is crossed off. I need some big ol’ tires now. Nice truck.

[@gibfkn]

I agree, removing the air dam doesn't affect the gas mileage at all. The only time I noticed a significant differences on my mpg is if I'm going downhill on my Tacoma.

[@jayrousse9672]

some items weren't mentioned as to where you found them. I'm looking for the exterior fron door "Tecoma" lettering overlay in black... and the steering wheel logo overlay. I didn't find on Tacoma Lifestyle... also I have a 2023 Sport 2WD, not completely happy with the grille, there is a downward/front facing camera.. what happens if I replace that, will it mess with cruise or park assist? Did you research this or have an issue when you replaced yours with a TRD pro grille? Thanks.

[@ricklatham996]

Lianna your truck looks awesome!.i have a 2018 in Barcelona Red and i have done SOOOO many great mods to mine. We personalize out Taco for ourselves...not everyone else. Who cares what anyone thinks..you do it for you!! Great video

[@armandoguevara6018]

I love that grill, what texture did you use for that finish? A bed liner? 🤔

[@briankadams66]

I have a 2015 Toyota Tacoma, love the truck and enjoy these types of videos. Personally think all trucks are WAY overpriced and not worth the cost, I buy gently used and keep them forever, drove my 1999 Toyota Tacoma for 16 years and put 454,000 miles on it. Thank you for the mod ideas!

[@MrLordromanian]

right now buying "gently used" means you pay more then a brand new one.... now that makes no sense.

[@briankadams66]

@@MrLordromanian Got a deal on mine and it was three years ago.....matter of opinion buddy.

[@missourimongoose8858]

I had to get a new ride so I got a 2019 tacoma SR5 4x4 with 40k miles on it and I got it for 33k which isn't as bad as some stories I've heard but I still feel like I payed at least 5k more than it should be

[@manuelelizarraras3784]

Excellent video, and thanks for sharing. These are all great ideas that Taco owners like me love to watch. I will be using some of your ideas! keep doing you!

[@brianworkman2475]

Good job on your mods walk-thru !

[@MarcusRefusius]

I paid $5.69 a gallon for gasoline at COSTCO in Californistan today. So you need to include some FJB Edition Placards for your truck. Because that jerk is killing the honest man.

[@jmyers6175]

FBJ and Californistan

[@erickim2025]

Did removing the air damage affect the cooling of your Tacoma? On my old trk I was warned that to do so would lead to overheating.

[@Doveflyr]

love the mod updates what is the name of the color of your truck? looks slightly green on my laptop. cheers

[@LiannaMorrow]

Thank you! It's cement!

[@robertchato3040]

I’m always looking to see what other Tacoma owners are doing. I added some step bars and a lift w bigger wheels and tires. It gives it a great look. A lot of what you have done, I have as well. Looks good and your having fun!!

[@LiannaMorrow]

Thank you! I've considered adding step bars as well!

[@Nick-lk2rv]

Nothing but love for the fellow Tacoma owners! Don't even give the haters acknowledgment... You keep doing you! Love the truck and looking forward to seeing you get a pro!

[@LiannaMorrow]

Thank you, appreciate it Nick!

[@ricklatham996]

Right the F on bro!

[@Rodimusbill]

So far for Christmas I got the cup holder mats, the glass screen protector for 8 in screen, the bed lights, mudflaps, and a cargo net.

[@nykgg]

While I liked the video, the comment about people being bothered by bright headlights was a bad take lol. I drive a camry, so it is rather low to the ground. Unless I look out the passenger window, some cars completely just wipe out my vision on the road at night. I understand that you shouldn't look directly in the lights lol but I don't think most people are looking right at the headlights, but drivers do have to look at least in the general direction of the road :/

[@mattiethesurfer]

Really cool video! Thank you for posting.

[@Doc1855]

I’m having mud flaps installed on my 23 TRD Off Road double cab 6’ bed. We get 5-7 feet of snow every winter and I want to protect the paint and not throw anything into the vehicle behind me

[@jessyperez436]

Exaaaacltyyy! You don’t buy a truck to get good gas mileage! Looks way better 👌🏽

[@Eddy-G]

Go Pro girl. Your heart won't be content until you do. I know I love my Pro!

[@CVisionProductions1]

Great videos on your Taco Lianna. Two things in common is that I also have a 2019 Tacoma Sport (Barcelona Red) and I am also in Minnesota. Many things you have done, I have done the same. I to love the TRD Pro trim, but I didn’t want to pay the dealer for the mods I wanted to do to make mine just like the pros. I removed the air dam, put on a TRD pro skid plate, replaced the cheese grader grill with a Pro grill and chrome deleted. I have lifted mine with a 2.5 inch lift kit and added mud terrain tires. The thing I like most with the Sport package is the hood scoop. I think you’d be happy doing the extra mods to get yours to Pro standards. It makes you feel like you have a more personalized truck. Thank you for posting all your mods. Some of the interior mods you made are things I wanted to do. So your info is much appreciated! Keep up the great videos! I’m a new subscriber.

[@Dcent666]

We bought a 2023 trd 4x4 sport love it

[@darekniewinski3002]

Where did you getbthat trd emblem for front grill?

[@scottmartin1845]

9 month old video, things have changed indeed. I’m doing mods but just with oem items that’s others have swapped out. SR5 trim I’ve added, chrome boards, take off wheel tires, floor mats, bed mat, bed cover, mud flaps. All new take off items besides mud flaps, I figure about 20 cents on the dollar.

[@bill9275]

I just got switchback fog lights for my Tahoe. You can go from white to yellow. Alla lighting. You should check out. Best of both worlds

[@fredsausage6582]

Doc is your dog a Cavapoo ? I've did pretty much the same mods as you have plus several more, have a 21 off road premium in cement. Would like to get a 23 pro possibly we'll see. Good video.👍

[@111Ronaldinho]

Good vid Doc, me personally I prefer TRD Sport than a PRO. I have the Army Green one with Predator Steps. Do you know what exact tires/wheels you'll want to get on your Sport if it comes down to that?

[@LiannaMorrow]

Nice, sounds awesome! I have some ideas but I haven't came to a conclusion yet lol

[@dhh488]

I really like the army green color. I was looking at a 4 runner in that color.

[@g7003041]

Well, it your Tacoma... feel free to do whatever you want to it. Probably lots of mens would be jealous of what you can do with it. Awesome truck.

[@itsmejoe6718]

I just purchase 2023 Tacoma Off Rd X series or XP series. Being where you live 4 wheel drive might be the way to go. Next time you buy check out there X series line, my came with just about everything. I did have add interior led lighting. Great video and great looking truck.

[@ScreamingSkullSaloon]

I have also done many of the same mods to my 2019 TRD Off Road Tacoma in Midnight Black. Exterior Chrome Delete, Meso Customs Ultimate black tinted turn signal interior LED lighting, TRD Pro Grill with Smoked Amber Grill lights, Black Smoked Headlights and tail lights, LASFIT Switchback White/Yellow LED Fog lights, AVS Window rain guards, Tinted the front windows at Tint My Ride in Rosemount MN which turned out fantastic, and I put 265/75/16 BFG KO2's on it and recently got some Fuel BLITZ Black gloss with milled accents wheels for it. I am also obsessed with moding my Tacoma lol.

[@LiannaMorrow]

Nice, that sounds awesome!

[@MPGunther1]

I liked all your choices, well done

[@patrickdullea6991]

Hello Lianna...I have a 2021 TRD 4x4 Off Road. It doesn't have a entry grab handle on the driver side but does on the passenger side. Do you have a functional suggestion for a grab strap / handle for the driver side?? My truck was shipped with 5"side step bars which actually makes entry into the driver side clumsy (without the grab handle) as compared to the passenger side. Please advise...

[@bikevlogla2938]

I think the 1st mods to do are the grill w/raptor lights and tint. Those two mods make a huge difference right off the bat.

[@LiannaMorrow]

I definitely agree!

[@BallinRiceBowl]

I got the Tyger bed as well for 19 TRD Off Road long bed. I’m really glad I installed it! Definitely a great value

[@JohnPerry1962]

I have done all the same mods on my 2017. Have you considered adding hood struts or a aftermarket high flow air intake?

[@eaglefirediez1868]

Hey good looking truck! What size tires and do you have any suspension lift?

[@dingznthingz]

I looked at tri-folding soft tonneau covers and compared them to hard tri-fold covers. I paid around $400 for a high quality tri-fold hard cover. I haul very expensive paintless dent repair tools around and had a set stolen from my previous truck. They cut the soft tonneau cover and took everything I had in back.

[@powertools2375]

Where? Please share link

[@batmansprotege1569]

IMO the higher packages r just aesthetic

[@travisedwards9983]

And suspension.. and locking rear diff, etc

[@mct8888]

Lol they aren’t aesthetic at all. The Sport is the aesthetic one with the fake hood scoop.

[@wings_it]

Hello from Minnesota! Just upgraded to a 2021 trd sport in cement! Definitely doing some of these upgrades. Thanks for the video!

[@shermfj]

Curious why you didn't go with a limited?

[@isaacgutzakaisaac_3.710]

I got mine on a 6 in lift with 33s and having it for 2 years the air damn on the front lip is unnecessary on the tacomas if the trd pro and Offroad packages don’t have it then don’t put it on the rest off the models I took mine off within the first month of having it and haven’t looked back since then

[@snafu4405]

MN Tacoma Owners represent! Great video.

[@gusm2752]

Love the grill upgrade with the Raptor LEDs. I have. 2015 TRD SPORT long bed. Great truck. 👍👍

[@ryandeboer9584]

Great truck you have there I had the same

[@Will-fi9xv]

The tacoma lifestyle mirror signals for cuture referecme are identical to the amazon High Flyer brand so if yoi do get your pro in yhenear future something to keep in mind, they just marked up the price i got mone for around 45 i want to say.

[@christopherdrew1602]

Hey Doc, new subscriber. What are you using to clean and protect your Tacoma? Your rig looks seriously clean, especially during the winter weather pics. Curious to see what your using on the exterior. Thanks.

[@Seaward1224]

Thank you for your thoughts! Is the Colour of your taco lunar rock?

[@yoloedc5835]

I had a hard time deciding between amber and white fog lights so I went with the switch backs so I can alternate between the two.

[@LiannaMorrow]

Okay, that's awesome!

[@woohunter1]

Nicely done, the factory style roof rack would set that off.

[@BlackBeard-1680]

I am fine staring at your face! :) but really there's sooo much snow!!

[@gadgetguy3579]

Great vid!

[@TheK2TheC479]

Hello, I live in Minnesota and I'm currently looking to buy a Tacoma are you still thinking of selling yours?

[@ryany6288]

Did you already have LED headlights and replaced them with something better?

[@LiannaMorrow]

I initially replaced the bulb to amber yellow and then I upgraded with a whole new housing unit that I have now

[@jeffreymbrackett1494]

Love this video. Your sequential turn signal install, as well as the raptor lights, were super helpful. I liked how you showed how to run the add-a-fuse through the fuse box. Yours was the only video I found that showed the clip that had to be released to create space for the wire. Anyway, thanks so much. I have successfully installed the raptor lights and sequential turn signals - mine are also Tacoma Lifestyle, blacked out. BTW, I totally agree with your decision to remove the air dam. I plan on doing the same! I look forward to more great content!

[@charlton5787]

Get the Pro, I am all about it. Wish I could find a Pro when I got line but to get the luxury stuff I had to go limited. Guess I am always do the shocks, skid plate, wheels etc.

[@scottblake6850]

Your truck looks amazing! Love all your mods! I kept my mudflaps on ! Also did chrome delete

[@albertomartinez1936]

I like the mods. In my opinion, why bother with the TRD PRO you're already almost there. A small lift, some rims, and the shocks (which you may not even want or need).

[@LiannaMorrow]

I just had this conversation with someone the other day. I might just continue to upgrade my sport. Thanks for the input!

[@chicososuave]

i just got the pro, main reason, value if you ever were to come to resell, all the "upgrades" are warrantied, and looking at the market, Pros were only 4k more.(fully loaded off-raod)

[@thepokerpilotapp]

Almost there? What do these cost? Agreed some you might not want but some you will. Compared to the model she has... LED Headlights Rigid fogs Fox suspension Electric drivers seat Leather Towing capacity

[@abdulsaghir3989]

@@chicososuave trd pro is actually 12k more where I live the trd sport and offroad are 48k the pro is 61k cdn

[@chicososuave]

@@abdulsaghir3989 that can be likely due to inflation now or the dealerships. Some dealers near me in the chicagoland had markups and some didnt. Greedy dealerships will tack on a big markup on Pros due to people willing to pay it

[@xanderfloats]

Are you getting any running boards???

[@rcafmaintainer3723]

"I don't like people looking at me." I hear you, some people are weird and creepy. I'm also going with no step bars, my lunar rock sport premium Dbl cab is coming in June. Great video, thanks.

[@UnhappyMike]

The thing about doing any modifications it doesn't matter what anyone thinks besides you, people just suck. I think you did a great job with the truck little by little.

[@pdooley730]

Add some demon brackets and shackles. Super easy mod about 100-120$ total depending on what you pick! I’m in Minnesota too and want to get tint just worried about getting a ticket lol!

[@LiannaMorrow]

Thanks, this might have to be my next mod! My boyfriend has 15% on his challenger, so if he can get away with that you'll be fine lol

[@bennyhill3642]

It's your truck young lady. Do what you what you want too. Around my area they want to look down on you if it's not a V6 and 4wd, I just smile and think about how much $$ I'm saving lol Nice Tacoma 😇🙏👍

[@dechenne4]

Is your truck the cement color or silver sky metallic?

[@LiannaMorrow]

Cement

[@dechenne4]

@@LiannaMorrow nice. I love all the mods you’ve done so far!

[@chrisott6439]

Nice truck, get my 2022 in 2 weeks!

[@hardway1746]

Sold my custom 15 king ranch PowerStroke and bought a 23 taco. Let the mods begin.

[@steveflores6562]

Tail lights are sick , were they pretty easy to install?

[@tonywilliams49]

Where did u get the grille.

[@LiannaMorrow]

Tacomalifestyle

[@redacted2763]

Check Amazon for silicon cup liners that fit the odd shaped holders. I got a whole set cheap and they are great and fit the odd shapes perfect.

[@LiannaMorrow]

Thanks, I definitely will!

[@oresteperez8615]

Awesome vid

[@breckjh]

Great video! Thanks!

[@luiscards]

I hope that you can do the trade in for a TRD Pro. I had a TRD Sport in cement color. Beautiful truck like yours. Last November I upgraded to a TRD PRO in Luna Rock color. It feels higher because the Fox Shocks. I really like it. Good luck with your purchase.

[@LiannaMorrow]

Congrats, love that luna rock color!

[@darksideemt]

1 "must do" mod I feel is molle panel bed inserts. The Rough Country ones are excellent quality and cheapest on the market. Also, just fyi there are plenty of other sellers selling the grilles for much cheaper. That's OEM price pretty much. Great mods though and I have done several of them myself.

[@guyclifford4473]

Stop Talking and get on with it!

[@terrynichol577]

Nice truck. I have the 20 TRD sport premium manual transmission, awesome truck but like you I always have the pro in the back of my mind haha..don't know if it's worth it yet though haha. But has to be a manual 🤷‍♂️

[@tylerewing2049]

Chrome and white clashes, trying to rid all the chrome from my 2020 sport

[@thepokerpilotapp]

I’m with you. I purchased a 2021 Pro.

[@TravelingFosters2012]

Great mods! You should check out the 20-21 TRD Pro tail lights. All the chrome and gray is blacked out.

[@LiannaMorrow]

Thanks, I definitely will!

[@BigDThatsMe]

Don't get the Pro ( I know Pro people gonna hate). Get the Off-Road. It's the same truck! Minus Fox shocks, and rims and Leather-Trim. You can put the TRD lift (still Bilstein, but nothing wrong with them either), and buy Rims and still come in way less than the 10K more you pay for the Pro. Just my .02

[@tammypack8066]

Thank you for your mod list! I’ve been wanting to do almost every one of your upgrades. I LOVE the grill…my only concern is that I have the 2019 TRD Sport 4x2, not 4x4. I’ll have to check to see if it will work in mine. I was looking at the exact same grill. My biggest issue with mine is the lack of storage. So I asked for the UnderCover Swing Case storage box for my birthday. Went to install, does not work for the 2019-2021 model year. At least not on the drivers side. Huge let down. But hopefully this will help caution others not to make the same mistake. Anyway, thank you for sharing your list. I’ll have to look into more of your changes.

[@vicsdronevideos6090]

Great Video. You're not too bad to look at. lol. ps: Alot of the links are expired. But, I am able to find what I want online. TY!

[@erickim2025]

Hey Doc its yours vehicle you do what you like as long as it doesn't effort the safety of you & others, only problem I would want to know does removal leads to overheating of the truck? If not more power to you. Life is too short to worry about what they think , ENJOY