Short answer: it’s pretty dank

Long answer: So far I’ve been pretty happy with the Topper Tent. It’s really easy to set up and take down, which is a huge plus when you’re trying to get camp set up without spending forever messing with everything.
My biggest complaint so far is definitely the amount of Velcro. There’s a LOT of it, and it gets kinda annoying having to deal with all of it every time. I’ll probably end up modifying mine eventually to make it easier to set up and take down without relying on so much Velcro.
As far as rain goes, the tent doesn’t seal everything out completely, but honestly neither does the Softopper. I had a little bit of water get in during some rain, but it was nothing crazy at all. Definitely wasn’t flooding or anything — just a tiny bit of water that I noticed. So if you’re expecting it to be completely waterproof, that’s probably something to keep in mind.
Overall though, I really like it. It’s easy to use, makes camping out of the Tacoma way more convenient, and for me the few downsides aren’t deal breakers. I’ll probably make a couple little mods down the road to get rid of some of the Velcro and make it even easier to use.

I'm just short enough that running boards might be nice. I'm also not getting any younger(60). My wife also gets black marks on the back of her calves from road oil and dirt at the bottom of the door frame.

I'm not going to be doing any hard-core off-roading, so I don't need rock sliders. What do you guys have.

Someone posted last week about the floor vent extenders, and I thought that was a great idea. Those weren't long enough though, and I wanted them directed upwards so here's my version. These are on my '15 OR, but I test fit them on my colleague's '23 and the OEM vents are identical so they should fit most if not all 3rd gens too. Likely other Toyota models as well. Dimensions on the print profile: https://makerworld.com/en/models/3250708-toyota-tacoma-gen-2-3-rear-floor-vent-extender#profileId-3684054

You'll need to print in ABS or ASA, PLA or PETG won't stand up to the heat.

So far the 2 kids in the back approve, far less bitching on the way home from practice this week.

The dealership called last Friday and said my claim got approved. Dropped off the car Monday to get repainted, they gave me a 4th gen Tacoma as a loaner, which drives soo smooth…..

They did say that the CSP Paint peeling program is set to expire 1/18/28 just a fyi. Im happy that I was able to get this approved and only took around 2 months.

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

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

Just got my first tacoma 2 days ago - 99 2.7 - but the muffler needs to be replaced. Any recommendations here? I would prefer direct bolt on. Any help would be great, thanks!

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?

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 2003 Tacoma with OME 881 and nitro charger for around 1.5 inches of front lift and Dakar leaf pack in the rear so I’m having about a 3 inch rake. I was going to get bilstiens and use the 881 and bilstien 5100 on the second clip for close to 3 inches of front lift I think, I also bought the freedom off-road UCA to correct geometry. Would it be better to use a 1/2 inch spacer instead of preloading the shock? My goal is the level my truck and run 285/75/16

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.

Tomorrow I'm looking at a 2015 Tacoma SR 4wd that's for sale. It's an Access Cab with a 4-cylinder engine and manual transmission. It has 24,000 miles. Recently the owner had new tires installed, a new battery, and a fresh oil change. It was driven by an elderly gentleman. It's totally stock from what I can tell. He has the clean title in hand. What are some important things to check out when I see the truck/test drive it?

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.

Hey Tacoma owners,

I'm curious what everyone thinks about upgrading the factory head unit on a Tacoma.

For those who have replaced their factory radio, what matters most to you?

1. Sound quality
2. Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto
3. Keeping the factory backup camera
4. Keeping steering wheel controls
5. Better screen / larger display
6. Easy plug-and-play installation

I'm especially interested in hearing from 2nd- and 3rd-gen Tacoma owners.

What did you upgrade to, and what do you wish you had known before replacing the factory radio?

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?

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

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