What did you do TO / WITH your 4th gen Tacoma today?! 👨‍🏭 🧰 📸

[CAMTuning]

Gave it a few sips of this corn juice .

All these wheel and tire posts have me wanting to to the same, as well as some sort of smart cap.

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[PNWStreetTaco]

Rolled it off the lot and took it to Hector's shop to get windows tinted and clear bra protector on the critical spots. Leveling kit, wheels and tires will be next.

 

[lane47]

Lots of new owners list window tint as 1st mod. Help me understand, what are the reasons?
appearance?
cooler cab temp?
UV protection for interior?
prevent those outside of truck from identifying occupants?
This is legit question, what am I missing, I’m old, owned probably 10 or more vehicles in my lifetime, never had a window tinted

 

[dvrgz]

@lane47 We’re currently in the process of moving to Nevada. Triple digit heat is the norm out there. Window tint definitely helps

 

[lauren01]

@lane47
When I get a chance I’ll get window film added to my truck to block UV. This keeps the interior cooler and slows the sun’s damage to the dash and rest of the exposed surfaces.

I have not decided yet if I will get anything that darkens the windows since we go camping and we have to look around and back up in the dark sometimes. There is clear tint that blocks UV. Might get that or a very light tint. There is darkened tint that blocks UV and cheaper darkened tint without UV.

I prefer good visibility. On my hatchback (a fishbowl) which I used to commute in, I have 70% tint on the windshield, hatch and windows, plus a 5% sun strip at the top of the windshield. I used my air conditioner a lot less after I got that installed. It’s Llumar ceramic tint, which was the best available in my area at the time. That was in 2022, and there are even better tint film brands available this year.

Depends on your preference and budget. A good tint shop can advise you.

 

[dvrgz]

@lane47
I have not decided yet if I will get anything that darkens the windows since we go camping and we have to look around and back up in the dark sometimes.

Good point here. Honestly, I went too dark with mine. It’s pretty tough to see at night. I also plan on getting a topper soon. Which will make it even more difficult.

 

[lauren01]

Good point here. Honestly, I went too dark with mine. It’s pretty tough to see at night. I also plan on getting a topper soon. Which will make it even more difficult.

Maybe your tint shop will help you with a satisfaction discount and replace it with something that will make you happy.

 

[dvrgz]

Maybe your tint shop will help you with a satisfaction discount and replace it with something that will make you happy.

I think I might do that . Going to get the topper installed and go from there.

 

[tacorancher]

Rigid 360 ditch lights; cleaned truck + engine bay. About to add the red tow hooks.

 

[lauren01]

I think I might do that . Going to get the topper installed and go from there.

Here’s what 70% looks like on my hatchback.

 

[dvrgz]

Here’s what 70% looks like on my hatchback.

This is the way to go. You’re from the Ventura area? We’re in Long Beach/LA. El Capitán State Beach / Ocean Mesa is one of our favorites.

 

[lauren01]

This is the way to go. You’re from the Ventura area? We’re in Long Beach/LA. El Capitán State Beach / Ocean Mesa is one of our favorites.

Yes! In 93001. Lived in OC and LA as well. Love LB.
Had nose to grindstone til this year when I early retired. El Cap is on our list for at least a day trip if not a 2-day campout.

 

[dvrgz]

Yes! In 93001. Lived in OC and LA as well. Love LB.
Had nose to grindstone til this year when I early retired. El Cap is on our list for at least a day trip if not a 2-day campout.

Congrats on retirement neighbor enjoy it !

 

[lauren01]

Congrats on retirement neighbor enjoy it !

Thanks!

 

[Bravada]

Lots of new owners list window tint as 1st mod. Help me understand, what are the reasons?
appearance?
cooler cab temp?
UV protection for interior?
prevent those outside of truck from identifying occupants?
This is legit question, what am I missing, I’m old, owned probably 10 or more vehicles in my lifetime, never had a window tinted

All the above. 3M ceramic tint has nearly clear options, it's what I used on my windshield. You can feel the difference on your skin without it.

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