Your favorite OEM upgrades ?

[PNWkip]

Now, I'm not saying I'm gonna spend more money, but I am curious what other OEM upgrades folks have found enjoyable or useful (or both) when Toyota is having a bangin' 20% off + Free shipping sale like they're having right now.

I snagged the Landcruiser front skid for $244 the other day and I almost got the Trailhunter grill to match my wheels, but don't want to deal with the cost of the light bar + I dig the SR5's bar style grill paired with my illuminated emblem, so not touching it.

Couple other OEM things I've picked up during sales or with a one time use coupon:

• Front tow hooks ($90)
• Dark chrome illuminated emblem ($140)
• Trail hunter wheels and caps ($870)

What are some OEM upgrades my fellow Taco owners have enjoyed long term ? +1 for photos!

Cheers !

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[rijc99]

ARB rear recovery points and foldable step. Oh and TRD exhaust

 

[lauren01]

OEM bed divider. Discovered I can remove it and reinstall it without removing any of my ReTrax bed cover mounting hardware as long as I leave the divider’s mounting brackets in the bed rails.

 

[PNWkip]

ARB rear recovery points and foldable step. Oh and TRD exhaust

I been looking at that exhaust. Found a brand new one someone had on a hybrid for a week for $400. Just gotta make a drive.
I just put it in my cart from the dealer and they want $800+ shipping which was absurd.
How do I like the sound ? I hated the axle dump

 

[YesWeChan]

OEM Tailgate Insert
They just look so empty with out it.

Honestly its great to get oil and filters. Look around different dealers for the best price on top of that 20% and better find a Toyota parts dealer in a state that doesn't charge out of state tax.

 

[px3_taco]

ARB Full Bed Rack
I don’t think I’d pay dealer price for it though.

 

[Richardb106]

Trailhunter exhaust and ARB rear recovery hooks

 

[AspenThicket]

Now, I'm not saying I'm gonna spend more money, but I am curious what other OEM upgrades folks have found enjoyable or useful (or both) when Toyota is having a bangin' 20% off + Free shipping sale like they're having right now.

I snagged the Landcruiser front skid for $244 the other day and I almost got the Trailhunter grill to match my wheels, but don't want to deal with the cost of the light bar + I dig the SR5's bar style grill paired with my illuminated emblem, so not touching it.

Couple other OEM things I've picked up during sales or with a one time use coupon:

• Front tow hooks ($90)
• Dark chrome illuminated emblem ($140)
• Trail hunter wheels and caps ($870)

What are some OEM upgrades my fellow Taco owners have enjoyed long term ? +1 for photos!

Cheers !

What is the PN# for that skid plate?

 

[bigbunk62]

Only Toyota OEM parts I've added are the 2022 RAV4 radio volume knob(regular price) and the black chrome exhaust tip(sale price).

 

[PNWkip]

What is the PN# for that skid plate?

PT228-60242

 

[tipsyjam]

TL;DR - ARB rear bumper with Rigid reverse/running lights flush mount kit, 4Runner Pro/TH headlights, TRD Pro intake (with MAF scale) and TRD exhaust. Part numbers included below.

For usefulness, the ARB rear bumper with Rigid SR-L flush mount reverse lights and SPV wire harness. I know the lights and harness are not OEM, but since you're saving so much on the ARB bumper the lights and harness may not be such a stretch later on. The reverse lights are pretty bright, almost obnoxious, but backing up is much easier. I don't need to rely on the IR from the camera as much and can use my mirrors more reliably in the dark. I also enjoy looking at it every time I walk past my truck. For some reason, it just looks good! The difference in body lines with the ARB bumper is subtle but I think makes a welcome difference when you see it in person.

Parts:
Depends on your trim and features of your truck, but from the table in the installation instructions i chose these parts - I have no parking sensors or power tailgate so -
ARB rear steel bumper without sonar
PT989-3524E
Wire harness for blind spot monitor only
82183-AK090

One favorite has to be the 4Runner TRD Pro/Trailhunter headlights. I only see them when I get out of my truck after driving or when I see their reflection off the car in front of me at a stop, but I love how they look and think it matches really well with the Tacoma front end. Makes it look angrier or a bit more aggressive sort of. I also think the amber DRL glows brighter and cleaner than any other headlight I've seen so far for these trucks. The white light output was noticeably brighter than stock but I have no data to back this up. Need to take the front adapter piece from your stock lights and put them on the new lights so your fang vents/front bumper cover can snap onto the bottom of the headlights. Looks nice with the lighted emblem, too.

Parts:
From 4Runner6G for the headlights -
TRD Pro part numbers should be
LH: 81070-35681, RH: 81140-35681
Trailhunter part numbers should be
LH: 81070-35671, RH: 81140-35671

Very close second favorite is the TRD Pro intake (need MAF scaling though for non-pro/TH trims to avoid check engine light) in combination with the TRD performance exhaust (TRD Center Pipe and tailpipe). The truck seems to really like this intake and exhaust. Seems to smooth out the power delivery and shifts, and it doesn't feel as stifled when flooring it when merging onto freeway, for example. Pro exhaust has one of the nicest tones in my opinion, and it's not too loud. I run the intake with the fender well cap removed and the increase in turbo noise is enjoyable. To each their own with these types of mods, though - most will say there shouldn't be a difference from stock. Second favorite because intake is not exactly plug and play unless you are comfortable tuning your own vehicle or have a tuner nearby to scale the MAF.

Parts:
TRD Performance Exhaust with black tips:
PT226-35241-02
TRD Center Pipe:
PT226-35240

TRD Performance Intake
PTR03-35241-AA Filter conical, oiled
PTR03-35241-AB red hose (rubber material)
PTR03-35241-AC airfilter lid (black part that holds hose to filter and houses MAF)
PTR03-35241-AD filter housing (black filter housing with TRD on it, comes with grommets for intake studs)
PTR03-35241-AE coupling kit (rubber fender plug and front part to connect to grill air scoop; fits tight but is perfect fit)

TRD Hardware kit:
Says for 2012 FJ, TACOMA, etc. but still works. Comes with 4 spring clips (and an extra grommet) to hold air filter lid to housing since stock clips won't fit pro intake tightly. Snaps onto lid nicely and holds lid to housing tight.
PTR03-35090-AE

 

[Mrt858]

OEM bed mat, bed step ( off brand) , OEM hard tonneau cover, OEM mudguards, and OEM boot brush

 

[pepco]

Oem Canadian mudguards, the widest ones made for the pro and trailhunter, coverage is perfect. Oem bed mat.

 

[Canufixit]

My Fav for my SR Sport version. OEM Canada Wide Mudguards. Tailgate dampener OEM addon. SES bumpers, OEM Bednet, Bedrug bedmat. Access cover. Love the Truck. Almost on year old and 1600 Miles !!! (Retired with my LAST Vehicle with a 7 year OEM Ext Warranty !!! )

 

[PNWkip]

TL;DR - ARB rear bumper with Rigid reverse/running lights flush mount kit, 4Runner Pro/TH headlights, TRD Pro intake (with MAF scale) and TRD exhaust. Part numbers included below.

For usefulness, the ARB rear bumper with Rigid SR-L flush mount reverse lights and SPV wire harness. I know the lights and harness are not OEM, but since you're saving so much on the ARB bumper the lights and harness may not be such a stretch later on. The reverse lights are pretty bright, almost obnoxious, but backing up is much easier. I don't need to rely on the IR from the camera as much and can use my mirrors more reliably in the dark. I also enjoy looking at it every time I walk past my truck. For some reason, it just looks good! The difference in body lines with the ARB bumper is subtle but I think makes a welcome difference when you see it in person.

Parts:
Depends on your trim and features of your truck, but from the table in the installation instructions i chose these parts - I have no parking sensors or power tailgate so -
ARB rear steel bumper without sonar
PT989-3524E
Wire harness for blind spot monitor only
82183-AK090

One favorite has to be the 4Runner TRD Pro/Trailhunter headlights. I only see them when I get out of my truck after driving or when I see their reflection off the car in front of me at a stop, but I love how they look and think it matches really well with the Tacoma front end. Makes it look angrier or a bit more aggressive sort of. I also think the amber DRL glows brighter and cleaner than any other headlight I've seen so far for these trucks. The white light output was noticeably brighter than stock but I have no data to back this up. Need to take the front adapter piece from your stock lights and put them on the new lights so your fang vents/front bumper cover can snap onto the bottom of the headlights. Looks nice with the lighted emblem, too.

Parts:
From 4Runner6G for the headlights -
TRD Pro part numbers should be
LH: 81070-35681, RH: 81140-35681
Trailhunter part numbers should be
LH: 81070-35671, RH: 81140-35671

Very close second favorite is the TRD Pro intake (need MAF scaling though for non-pro/TH trims to avoid check engine light) in combination with the TRD performance exhaust (TRD Center Pipe and tailpipe). The truck seems to really like this intake and exhaust. Seems to smooth out the power delivery and shifts, and it doesn't feel as stifled when flooring it when merging onto freeway, for example. Pro exhaust has one of the nicest tones in my opinion, and it's not too loud. I run the intake with the fender well cap removed and the increase in turbo noise is enjoyable. To each their own with these types of mods, though - most will say there shouldn't be a difference from stock. Second favorite because intake is not exactly plug and play unless you are comfortable tuning your own vehicle or have a tuner nearby to scale the MAF.

Parts:
TRD Performance Exhaust with black tips:
PT226-35241-02
TRD Center Pipe:
PT226-35240

TRD Performance Intake
PTR03-35241-AA Filter conical, oiled
PTR03-35241-AB red hose (rubber material)
PTR03-35241-AC airfilter lid (black part that holds hose to filter and houses MAF)
PTR03-35241-AD filter housing (black filter housing with TRD on it, comes with grommets for intake studs)
PTR03-35241-AE coupling kit (rubber fender plug and front part to connect to grill air scoop; fits tight but is perfect fit)

TRD Hardware kit:
Says for 2012 FJ, TACOMA, etc. but still works. Comes with 4 spring clips (and an extra grommet) to hold air filter lid to housing since stock clips won't fit pro intake tightly. Snaps onto lid nicely and holds lid to housing tight.
PTR03-35090-AE

You look like you live somewhere nice haha

This is awesome. Would love some sound clips if you got em!

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