New-to-me '17 TRD Sport with only 62k miles!

Maybe I am crazy... but so what, I decided to cut apart my 70k TRD Pro for fun!

I decided I wanted a facelift on the truck and needed to do something new, I did some research and found Backwoods Adventure Mods was running some sweet bundle deals with apparently their new 12k winch included with the Hi-Lite Overland Bumper. So I figured F*** it why not cut the thing up for fun, so I dropped it off to a local shop with the bumper and let them go crazy.

It is a pretty sweet bumper and it didn't seem too hard to install. I cut off about 40lbs in the front and the new bumper came in at about 82lbs with steel and aluminum. I definitely liked that they were running nice deal too so I got a winch even though I have never used one in my life. It came with full synthetic line which I thought was pretty cool.

I was really hesitant to cut the bumper up especially considering I bought a $70k Tacoma TRD Pro but life is way too short to live cautious so I decided full send and sent her under the knife. idk about you but I am happy with the way it came out, which is good because there is no going back now.

What y'all think?

Hi yall,

My lease ended on a sedan and I was looking to get a wagon like volvo v90 to haul stuff (I am a leather artisan) and all of the sudden, alI thought of a truck instead of a car… an odd choice, I know, but without overthinking I just went for it. I was torn between a TRD and an SR5. So i test drove both and SR5 was smoother on the road, less bumpy.

I live in sunny California and I don’t really plan on going off road, so a 2WD was a better option since it consumes a little less fuel.

Anyway, I ended up getting a Tacoma with the black appearance package and an underground color. Had to ride a train to San Diego to pick up this bad boy.

What are your Thoughts? Any ideas on the useful accessories I should be looking into buying?

I have a 2023 Tacoma SR5 with the 2.7L with 0W-20 full synthetic oil. All my previous vehicles have been 5W-20 syntheitc blends and usually chnaged between 3k and 5k miles. I have no experience with 0W-20 and Toyota recommends 10k between oil changes or 5k for severe conditions.

What do you all typically do with oil changes? Does the 10k actually work or does it risk long term damage to the engine? It is just so much longer than I am used to I don't wan to damage my engine.

Hello taco’s , finalky got my sr5 and loving it. Mine came with fabric seats, how are you protecting it? I do some farm work and deal with mud and dirty clothes, i was looking for some seat covers but didn’t find any convincing. Any suggestions please. Would really appreciate it. Could have gone with leather but out of my budget :(. Looking for something around $500 or less, easy install

So I’m debating about whether I should change my transmission fluid or not. I know the rule of over 60k and not to change it, but I’d like my transmission to last. What do yall think?

Been wanting to get a truck for a long time and after much searching determined that one the most, if not the most reliable, versatile on the market was a Tacoma, I bought one.

I think it looks nice. Can I join you?

Unsure what baja designs light options to go with the current ones. Two white/amber XL’s to make four in a row, or one of the two colors to make three in a row? Or an LP6 in the middle to match the headlights? Thanks

Kept trying to get ahold of the manager at Kirkland (wa) Toyota until I just went in person. They eventually said they just don’t do it there. Isn’t that your job to figure it out? They said it was because they don’t have a body shop, but online it seems like other dealerships have just used external body shops. He said I have to find one that has a body shop but didn’t know of any in the state. I’ll have to call around since I’m sure that’s wrong. How has this experience gone for others?

I have a 2020 trd-sport Tacoma that’s bone stock. I want to put a lift and bigger wheels on it. I’m thinking about a 4-5 inch lift with king suspension and like 34” tires. Any recommendations on lift kits, suspension kits, tires? I’m very new to this and would like to see peoples opinions. I don’t care about gas mileage really just want to get to fishing spots easier and make it look better

After everything I’ve done, blacked out steering wheel has been my favorite

I live in Whittier CA and I need some oem led headlights installed on my 2023 Tacoma . Does anyone know of shops in Southern California that could do this work that work on Toyotas. Thanks
Rey

Thanks everyone for the feedback on towing. I pulled the trigger.

2023, 28k miles, TRD off road 😎

I have a new obsession

I know this is kind of a dumb question, but is there genuinely a difference? The dealership is replacing my windshield for free after they chipped it during an oil change… but they will only do aftermarket glass for free. I have a 2025 SR5 living in SW Florida for reference.

Where can I find a seat belt for a 98 Tacoma

So im narrowing down my replacement CV axles. Has anyone had any luck with Napa extended-travel CV axles?

If so, how did they hold up? Were they worth it?

Just a few questions before I pull the trigger on them, or something else. Had some great suggestions yesterday; you guys and gals are some solid folks.

To my SAS friends, I don't have the money right now, but it is on the list. I do wonder how they work with the electric 4×4 system, and the traction controll or the toyota traction thing.

Was driving home and my truck said it was overheating. 1999 prerunner. Any advice? Thanks

Anybody in Colorado want to plan some trail days this fall?

Has any one put a rear facing carseat in? Wonder on how much room it leaves the passenger

My passenger side window broke and it turned out to be this little clip that holds the glass