My 3rd Gen Toyota Tacoma Gets a Much Needed Facelift!

[@rock962000]

Smeedia definitely the type to lay in bed at night and research car mods for his vehicles on his phone lol

[@Smeedia]

Don’t tell my secrets 😂

[@dirty2jz283]

Who doesn't though. lol

[@Dr._Brian]

Ummmm... can you name a car guy who DOESN'T do this? 😂

[@rock962000]

@@Dr._Brian it can be a dangerous road to go down 😂

[@glorentzen]

Ummm, I thought this was normal 😂. It will be 3 am and I'm like, I wonder how much that costs? Then I research stuff for an hour.

[@petedavis9935]

33” tires and better offset wheel is a must

[@Smeedia]

On the list good sir 🔥🙌

[@ZackNakazora1]

All terrains! They'll make it look tough! And rock sldiers and skids!

[@Smeedia]

On the list 🙌🫡

[@DaRkAnGeL-si7fc]

"Dude, this was so easy to work on." Welcome to the world of toyota. 😂

[@Smeedia]

They make it so easy to get into and work on 😅

[@DaRkAnGeL-si7fc]

@Smeedia I quickly realized this once I started working at Toyota. It's even easier if you have access to TIS. It give exploded interactive wiring diagrams for everything on anything toyota or lexus.

[@DaRkAnGeL-si7fc]

@Smeedia ive been contemplating trading my 17 wrx limited that's still mainly stock, for a used tacoma.

[@Smeedia]

@@DaRkAnGeL-si7fcboth are solid units and can’t go wrong with either. I will say the Tacoma is way more useable and versatile but def no where near as quick 😅

[@DaRkAnGeL-si7fc]

@Smeedia I'm at a point where I think your at, a lot of projects, but I still have to call buddies with trucks.

[@BrianDeGeorge-bf9zy]

'19 TRD Pro Tacoma Voodoo Blue built owner here. If you need any tips or questions don't hesitate to ask. Mine is...Prinsu, Diamondback HD with custom Yakima racks for Yakima Tent on it, Warn Winch, Victory Off-Road Steel bumper, Victory Aluminum Full Skid Plates, Rigid pillar lights, custom CB radio in center console, ARB Air Compressor in bed, Warn Recovery equipment, Jack Stands, Jack, Fuel, Water Tanks, and custom interior switch panels from Meso Customs to name a few.

[@Atlan_tis]

ARB air compressor is a must on Tacoma for sure 👍🏻

[@alexlr69]

Lets goooo. I ordered headlights the same day I bought my Taco too 🙃. Not a fan of the taillights, so I eventually changed those too. Honestly the biggest change you'll see is with tires and a lift, I think you can only get to about 31" tires without rubbing before you need a lift too.

[@Smeedia]

Tail lights are in my list to snag soon 😅 we’ve got some plans in works for wheels and tires. That’s the one I’m most hyped for 😅🔥

[@bradgreen987]

Looks way better. Ditching the chrome stuff is always a priority. Love the headlights. LED foglights will compliment them well

[@Smeedia]

Should also def help with some more light output 🥳

[@Telesko]

Looks good! I had a Tundra and it was the first time I ever did "mods" I did the TRD Pro grill, front level, and some nice 20x10's with KO2's. It was sick and got me hooked on doing my own mods

[@Smeedia]

How’d you like the KO2s? 👀

[@pinktacotuesday4573]

Looks so much better!!! Now Diode dynamics fogs. Relation race wheels and 285-75-17's falken wildpeaks!!! 😊

[@Smeedia]

I snagged Morimoto fogs 😅 wheels and tires are on the list to come 🔥🙌

[@bryanribey]

Hell yeah that looks way better! Lets gooo

[@Smeedia]

Completely made the front end WAY better 🔥

[@omialmanza1900]

Starting to take a liking to these tacoma's.

[@Smeedia]

Things a champ as a daily 🔥

[@Dragon151415]

As a toyota tech,honestly if I wanted a truck as a daily,I would definitely go for a tacoma,super easy to work on,easy to modify and parts are readily available

[@Smeedia]

Things been a champ and super comfy for my daily 🔥 I will say the divers side spark plugs are not a fun time though 😂

[@Dragon151415]

@@Smeedia I found that out the hard way helping another tech do em today,I ended up doing the passenger side for him lol

[@westonmickey3890]

The engine bay of your Taco is super clean...

[@Smeedia]

That’ll change soon I promise 😅

[@HeavyMetalWRX]

I love tacos. Ask my wife. 🌮

[@Smeedia]

Get out 😂😂😂

[@coffeeguydave8149]

My wife loved Tanner’s Fake Taxi as well 😊. Come to think about it, where has she been all these years?

[@nfancioni]

🤣💀

[@Nesserris]

Loving those headlights, remind me a lot of the 2020-2023 "Premium" headlights Tacomas got. Also be glad you got a Taco without the front radar, don't gotta deal with the all that nonsense.

[@Smeedia]

I had no idea they even came with front radars 😅

[@PantalonesFrescos]

Really liking the new content between this and the Porsche!

[@Smeedia]

It’s nice to have a mix up in not doing the same thing every day 😅

[@jonathanwholf7757]

I have had two tacos now and I love them! Look at Tacoma Beast!

[@Smeedia]

Love me the tacos!!!!

[@cd5sircoupe]

The dude I got my FXT from with the 04 STI ordered a brand new 21 or 22 Tacoma I believe, it was a few years ago. He got it in almost a Nardo Grey, the thing is beautiful. I don't know what he specc'd it out with when he ordered it, but it's got a lot of bells & whistles. A set of black housing headlights goes a long way.

[@Smeedia]

Basic front end mods make such a huge difference in these things 🔥🙌 love the way these things look too for a truck 🌮

[@cd5sircoupe]

@@Smeedia That grille looks a lot like the newer gen I was just talking about. Way better than stock.

[@nessisti212]

YODA GANG!!!! The raptor lights will look better when you get more overhanging mods and lighting. Wheels and tires too

[@Smeedia]

I’m hanging onto them until that time comes 😅 got em all in a box for now 🫡

[@patrickgarvin2570]

Now get them dang winders tinted son!!! Looking great already. Glad you're liking the truck stuff already. Good to see some smiles again. 😃

[@Smeedia]

It’s already at 20% how dark we going?! 😅 tbh it’s fun again to work with something that doesn’t want to try and off itself like the H6 😂

[@patrickgarvin2570]

@Smeedia well, from the in cab footage it doesn't look very dark. Maybe just the lighting. Idk mayne

[@subi_ca]

I'm really excited for the Tacoma content! It's great to explore different topics and diversify our interests. 🔥 💯

[@Smeedia]

It’s a breathe of fresh air for me to play with something I don’t have to continuously stress out about 😅

[@631Reaper]

Had my doubts on tacoma content but honestly i was diggin this. Good stuff, this gonna be fun to watch. Nice change of pace. Love the vids

[@Smeedia]

It’s nice to play with something that doesn’t wanna try and off itself if odd ways. 😅 excited for what’s to come for this thing 🙌

[@RogueAquariums]

The lights and grille look great. Classy & pops at the same time. Just picked up a 23 TRD Sport myself a couple months ago and will be doing some mods to it myself.

[@carson2000_]

If you haven't already gotten a filter cup socket then you'll want to make sure you get a decent one. The cheap ones can slip more often than the better made ones. I have a Matco one that I bought off a truck when I worked at the dealer and it was about $40 if I remember correctly.

[@Smeedia]

For the oil filter? 👀 I snagged one 🫡 first thing I did was spark plugs, filters and oil change

[@kevinlueckemann3485]

Absolutely love seeing the mods start on your taco! I wish i had more funds to put into mine but in due time. Cant wait to see the end result, itll be so sick!

[@Smeedia]

Excited for what’s to come with the Tacoma, nice change of pace for me 👌 they’re so easy to mod too!

[@ericmoss8344]

Front end looks great! I'd keep the grill lights... but then again, I'm a sucker for the Ford Raptor which made those lights iconic. :) Now it's time to replace your tail-lights and get some sequentials there to tie in the entire Taco. :)

[@Smeedia]

I think once there’s some more off road stuff going on with the truck the raptor lights will prob fit in. Bit better 😅🔥

[@R1Armadill0]

Very nice! My pops has a '15 and he loves it!

[@Smeedia]

I never understood why people loved em so much until this one. 🥳

[@woodyscrappyopenings5707]

You need to get some SS3 Diode Dynamics fog lights and some hood mounted SS5's, one flood, one spot. TRUST ME.

[@Smeedia]

Added to the list 🫡

[@Lansing3600]

Diode Dynamics SS3 for fogs, street legal LED pods and they have mounting brackets for most vehicles. i have 3 sets and pretty much never need high beams anymore.

[@Smeedia]

Ordered the motion to dogs, but I’ve been seeing those light pods also 👀 but the sound of it they put out a decent amount of light

[@Lansing3600]

@@Smeedia I've been able to persuade a few friends with Tacomas into getting them and they love them. Tight beam, and super wide. If you ever go for them get the Pros.

[@thesavage4552]

Taco content with the tan man legend! Grateful! Good day!

[@Smeedia]

Good day good sir 🥳

[@_cyberpxnk]

this is sick! i can’t wait to see how this build goes.

[@rogueandbrandstudios]

I just a few weeks ago traded my trail rig for a 2017 wrx, this is making me want to find another trail rig on the marketplace lol

[@Smeedia]

Both are solid units for different purposes 👀 if you’ve got the funds for both I mean why not 👀

[@johncanale3454]

You deff need to pick up the sequential lights for the mirrors.

[@Smeedia]

Was just looking at some last night 😅 👀

[@joshanderson1122]

Nice clean look. 👌 For overlanding probably want a bull bar, winch (rope not cable), and a light bar/ spotlight. Maybe some nerf bars if you go up in tire size, you're short

[@Smeedia]

Lmao gotta do me dirty with the nerf bars 😂

[@joshanderson1122]

@@Smeedia well you say it all the time and if you do even a slight lift and a set of 34s that'll raise that first step 3-4 inches

[@kelsiewalls6304]

Happy for ya Tanner

[@Smeedia]

🫶🫶🫶

[@tw1st3dw1ll7]

I've had my truck for 12 years, and still hesitate to do the chrome delete, you buy something and change everything out the next day. lol. I do like the Taco, wish I bought it vs my F150.

[@Smeedia]

I just can’t stand chrome 😅 plus I always feel like it becomes more of my vehicle after adding some of my own things into them

[@Supermario3607]

As a family man now my end goal is to own a WRX and Tacoma. WRX for my personal car and the Tacoma being the family truck

[@sinclairlee3551]

I am early yet again. I just would like to say I appreciate the channel a lot because its what allowed me to get into modifying cars> Im now full bolt on and have an sti swap that's going into my wrx next month.

[@Smeedia]

Eyyyy STI Swap going to RIP 🔥

[@sinclairlee3551]

@@Smeedia yessir

[@jacobstephens8447]

Maybe put the orange lights under the Toyota logo? Make it feel like an underline

[@Smeedia]

May try that 👀

[@jakemartinez2525]

Heritage grill on a non TRD pro is the taco equivalent of a sti wing on a wrx 🥲 just playing, tbh i dont know why they don’t just sell all of them like that from factory, literally everybody swaps to the heritage because it looks so damn good!! 😮‍💨 that’s my favorite color taco.

[@Smeedia]

They just look so much better than the other options 😅 the grey was one of the 4 colors I wanted 🔥 was feeling the white, grey, khaki and the weird green they’ve got 🙌

[@jakemartinez2525]

@@Smeedia I have a white one and while I do really like it, it gets kinda boring after a while 😂 I definitely think you made the right choice! Overall though it’s hard to go wrong. Those are all solid colors

[@CamdogXIII]

The classic Toyota grill is always something I wanted to do to mine. Was too scared to mess up the radar cruise calibration and what not. Looks so much better than the chrome! (Twin turbo soon?!?! just sayin)

[@Smeedia]

I’m thinking procharger for this one 😅 thankfully mine doesn’t have any of that fanciness 😅

[@CamdogXIII]

@@Smeedia I did two other OEM+ mods to mine. I installed hood struts ($40K truck and still had a prop rod..wtf) and a ram-ball mount plate that screws in above the radio. super stealth, totally worth it.

[@Smeedia]

@@CamdogXIIII didn’t even think of snagging hood struts, added to my list now 😂

[@johnlexus1]

Looks better than the new facelift

[@JustNope7]

Love you man.... OEM upgrade is OLM? Guess mangan is an upgrade for F1 teams? The orange lights technically aren't allowed on most normal trucks. It's based off size/weight of truck. The orange lights on trucks are becoming clear tails on civics back in the day.

[@joshblass9946]

Love this video 👌 Are there gonna be any vids coming up of your race day in the Porsche with Josh an the rest of the Bader Built crew?

[@Dogwagon]

Hell yeah been waiting for this video😊

[@Smeedia]

Relaxing to play with something that I don’t gotta stress about 😅

[@Menace_sti]

Sheesh clean after those mods

[@Smeedia]

Thing looks WAY better 🙌

[@lorboi4ever]

Should get oem remote start for the truck! Clicks the lock button 3x and it will start the truck

[@Atlan_tis]

I sold mine TRD pro 😁 with 33s size tires I was getting 14mpg

[@smillman437]

I’m ABOUT THIS content 🎉

[@Smeedia]

Taco time 🌮🙌

[@ratfarmers]

That looks soo much better! For fogs if you haven't already purchased I've got a couple rigs with diode dynamics on and I love them and recommend! Did you check out those local 4x shops I mentioned that are creator friendly?

[@pharmztko]

We early outcheaaaa 🔥🔥🔥

[@Smeedia]

🥳🥳🥳

[@fidelj3025]

Magnuson has a roots supercharger kit for your tacoma!

[@Smeedia]

I was just looking at theirs 👀👀👀

[@fidelj3025]

@Smeedia it wakes up the engine even at 8 psi the torque in the midrange is very noticeable!

[@Groshles]

Poor Tanner is now going to learn what a nightmare it is to work on off-road vehicles. Dirt and muck always stuck in everywhere.

[@Smeedia]

Can’t be any worse than old Subarus that are covered in oil and road grime 😂

[@michaelstevens5527]

Please do Baja designs yellow fog lights

[@Smeedia]

I have some yellow film we can toss on em 🙌

[@danielxiong5842]

Great stuff!!

[@Smeedia]

Miles better 🎉

[@Rhyzopus]

We did opposite moves. I had a 17 access cab with a manual and got a vb wrx recently because a car seat doesn't fit in the access cab

[@Evergreenprospectors]

1 ton axles , dual transfer cases and 40's

[@Smeedia]

40s?! 🧐

[@Evergreenprospectors]

@Smeedia all toyotas need big tires in there life. Like subarus need big turbos

[@grundy6921]

What’s the next motor for the sti gonna be? Gonna be honest a Porsche motor swap would be kinda sick👀👀

[@Smeedia]

Looking at a couple options right now 👀

[@reaper352c5]

i have heard there is an led grill insert for that year tacoma. it lights up the toyota on the grill.

[@Smeedia]

That sounds kind cool actually 😅

[@josephfuntanilla8276]

Taillights next

[@Smeedia]

On the list 🙌🫡

[@Ghackinn]

Shine the lights into your other car before you angle them up, don't wanna be one of those guys blinding everyone else... Also, any mystery wires in the Taco? Every other car has had some lol

[@gregcass12]

next should be the transmission tune ;)

[@Smeedia]

It’s in my list now 😅🫡

[@gregcass12]

@@Smeedia dude trust me, I’ve owned 2 off roads (that model year) you need to get the transmission tuned. It constantly up shifts too early and hunts all the time not knowing what gear to be in. Look into it

[@Smeedia]

@@gregcass12what tuning device is it that I need to tune it?

[@gregcass12]

@@Smeedia I found a local guy near me who had an ecu flash software. I believe it was called VF tuner, the tune itself was orange virus. Years ago I saw some tuners also using the accessport from Cobb. As for what’s used these days and what tune is better, I’m not sure.

[@Toddsnightmare]

1:27 coming up next the sti gets a rx7 face lift

[@gothops154]

Keep big wings on your STIs and keep the lights on the Toyota grills. Do what your 8 year old self would have wanted. All the spoilers. All the lights. Crazy much of a difference a facelift makes on this truck. It’s like they only have the stock grill so they can make money off people buying the nicer TRD one 😂

[@ryans5615]

Now push 65 PSI through the stock block!! 🤣🤣

[@Smeedia]

Swap the turbo from blu onto it 😂

[@dirty2jz283]

So when does the Magnuson Supercharger come in? Morimoto has nice foglights for the tacoma for about $200. They fit in the stock location, so its a full replacement.

[@Smeedia]

I was thinking prochrager? Either way some forced induction never hurt anyone 👀

[@Mpompi315.]

Do the diode dynamic ss3 fog lights for it!

[@kgthegreatone943]

Dude I want one 😊

[@Smeedia]

Do ittttt 👀👀

[@670cars8]

Still think a 3UR I force swap would kick in this thing

[@Smeedia]

That would actually be kinda cool 😅 TONS of space in there

[@670cars8]

@@Smeedia I work for Toyota, last time we pulled a Tacoma motor we had a spare 3UR laying around and test fit it, fits pretty good

[@joshuawilliams639]

Three videos later “In this video I’m going to 2jz swap it and add a G42 turbo.”

[@Smeedia]

Don’t put that evil in me Ricky Bobby 😂

[@aynun1647]

I love how easy Toyotas are to take apart, it’s the automotive version of legos

[@Smeedia]

They’re so easy to just pull apart 😅

[@aynun1647]

@@SmeediaThis video has given me enough reason to get a 2015+ Tacoma, that looks so sick

[@ProjectSageMedia]

Okay Tanner…. When are we going to get to see you jump the Tacoma 👀💀

[@Smeedia]

Lemme find one and I’ll send er 😂

[@ndog1234765]

So how about day 7 of suggesting purple? 😏

[@Smeedia]

Starting to warm up to it 👀

[@Davorox1]

Checking in. 🫡 Taco is coming along nicely 🥸 Good news: Got the cam bolts out. In the middle of removing the heads atm

[@Smeedia]

Did they all come out without stripping?! 🥳

[@Davorox1]

@@Smeedia Yessir 😤 The only thing stripped is my pride. Ugga dugga did not help 🥲

[@rubberlessg241]

yellow color fog lights.

[@Smeedia]

I got some film we can make that happen 🙌

[@user-nf3oq2ge3g]

If it doesn’t have a turbo I don’t want it. Unless it’s producing boost then we may have an exception

[@ranran2218]

I'm definitely curious, how many miles was on your tacoma when you bought it and how much was it? Just curious since I'm in the market for one myself.

[@Smeedia]

88K miles and picked it up for 28K 🫡 these things hold their value stupid well

[@ranran2218]

@Smeedia you aren't lying lol. Shopping for has been a pain because they are basically selling for msrp if they are at least a 2021. Hard to justify buying used at new car price. Love the headlights and new grill. Kudos for trying a new platform to work on!

[@mattchang6204]

You could get smoked out raptor lights from tacoma lifestyle

[@ryanthibault5144]

Oh no the sexy bots😭 and a few weeks ago I bought a spt exhaust for my 19 sti do you know where I could get some new hardware and gaskets?

[@Smeedia]

Bro they never stop 😂😂😂 Gaskets id use GRIMMSPEED and for hardware auto one should work 🫡

[@ryanthibault5144]

@@Smeediawhat about the gaskets from mid pipe to the mufflers?

[@Smeedia]

@@ryanthibault5144GRIMMSPEED should sell those? 👀

[@ryanthibault5144]

@@Smeediail Check em out after the video. Tacoma is gonna look sick man

[@chiiimo]

Off roadie content. Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 🎉🎉🎉

[@Smeedia]

Tacoooooo 🌮🌮🌮

[@chiiimo]

Any names in mind for this one?

[@Smeedia]

@@chiiimonothing yet, comes in due time 👀👀👀

[@devante-jospehedman3194]

Baja widebody cause I wasn't seeing no ignorant comments

[@Smeedia]

Just looked em up, they’re so cheap! Once we get some wheels and tires I’m not opposed 😅

[@fuekongyang3144]

Now do 2’ lift lol

[@Smeedia]

We got stuff coming 😅

[@award_]

yellow fogs on the taco?

[@Smeedia]

I have some film, I’m down to try it 👀🔥

[@glennmosestaylor4320]

The new subaru pick up truck

[@SomeOne_86]

Aww but I liked the chrome :(

[@Smeedia]

It looked okay but this is wayyy better IMO 😅

[@Borp56]

Don't lift it and put big tires on it if you plan on towing your cars lol.

[@Smeedia]

What about medium size tires 👀 or just keeping the sticks around for when I need to tow 👀

[@gabrielnieto6327]

The truck is fine the way it looks lol

[@Smeedia]

But it’s better now 😅

[@downhill_84]

Widebody???

[@Smeedia]

Haven’t seen any yet that stick out to me 👀

[@jubess]

put 37s!!! yEAHHHHHHHHHH YOLO

[@pantology]

Noice!

[@tommanning7337]

😎👍🏻👍🏻

[@Smeedia]

TOMMMM 🥳🥳🥳

[@dougl4253]

Your gonna get flashed a lot now lol

[@Smeedia]

lol so far we good 👀

[@WaterSoThirsty]

Watch him slam it

[@drpruz]

Your headlights do not need to be any higher. Sincerely - every car owner ever.

[@EG809-]

fourth

[@Smeedia]

Early biiiiiirrd

[@tiger7777]

A lot of money and work for vanity (nothing).

[@Smeedia]

I like the way it looks, good enough for me 👌

[@Jdmstiflat4]

Pretty disappointed, here was thinking I’d be sitting there in April watching videos about gc8 clone, cool Grb , awesome ils should Gd , amazing VB , but no it’s a truck Chanel now 😢

[@Smeedia]

How dare I have things that aren’t Subarus and make one signals video with my Tacoma 😂

[@depl0rable_scum254]

Snorkel when?

[@Smeedia]

Once we find a puddle deep enough to need one 😅

[@depl0rable_scum254]

@@Smeedia fair enough 😂