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Also, I love the illuminated emblem. It's one of the reasons I'm not switching out my grill.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
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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.
