This video is primarily talking about a Tacoma that will stay in the street, they keep saying “on the trails” when this truck realistically would be extremely non ideal for off-roading. which is not necessarily a bad thing. But I’d recommend to the people who actually plan on going offroad to avoid some of these, especially the spacer lift. You get what you pay for with suspension. And suspension can range anywhere from 200 bucks to 10 grand. Also the side steps aka running boards will easily get ripped off on a trail. Grab yourself some rock sliders that way you can get the proper performance, and protect your doors. Also, lots of companies give you the option to add a kick out so you can use it as a step. Plus that bull bar wouldent really stop anything since how it’s bolted it will go right back into your bumper. I’d say for your first five mods you should go with the following. And if you do these five mods your pretty much set to do anything you want. 1.) tires, I prefer mud terrains 2.) shocks/ coilovers I’d say stick with king, icon, fox, or if your on a budget, bilstiens 3.) upper control arms, I’d recommend sticking with camburg, total chaos, icon, and dirt king, I run camburg 4.) rock sliders, most brands are fine 5.) leaf springs, I’d recommend you go with deaver, or icon, deaver preferably. If you have any questions feel free to ask.
I prefer the N-Fab removable steps over running boards. I simply take 'em off before any serious offroading so they provide great rocker protection, and put 'em back on for running around town so the family can easily get in and out. They look fantastic, too. I was warned that they come loose and rattle, but that's simply not true in my case.
Look at those steps flex when she gets in. They will eventually begin to angle down from repeated use. Also, they will deform the mount point, as that is where the flex is occuring.
I'm keeping mine 2018 Toyota Tacoma TRD off road Cement color bone stock until I pay it off then all heck will break loose. I will re -gear the rear end, new suspension ,new high performance brakes ,new super charger . New off road rubber .off road radio .2 battery set up and built in compressor front and rear real metal bumpers. I love this truck and it only has 16000 miles and is 2 years old. Want to keep it till 300,000.
That is a wise decision. I couldn't help but to mod some things. Installed Black smoked headlights, tail lights, and side mirror turn signals, tinted the front windows, blacked out the badging, installed 265/75/16 BFG KO2's and Fuel BLITZ wheels, Aftermarket TRD Pro Grill with smoked amber grill lights, LASFIT Switchback LED Fog lights, LED Interior lights, and added a Tacoma Bed Matt (Not really a mod I know). I am resisting the strong urge to lift and add an off road front bumper until it is paid off though.
I changed the tires (BF Goodrich KO2 265/65r17”), front protection Barricade brush guard, step bar (Westin Pro Traxx 4 Oval Nerf Step Bars) and a hard cover(Gator EFX Hard Fold Tonneau Cover). That’s all.
I personally prefer to keep my tacoma stock as possible when it comes to the suspension. When you go installing lift kits and big wheels. Your asking for premature wear. I like the idea of a steel bumper and more aggressive tires. and maybe even these wheels in the stock size. But that's just what I prefer.
I just got a 2021 tacoma and I thought the fucking regular headlights were high beams. The high beams are stupid bright. But when I blink them at some asshole using high beams when they don't really need to they turn theirs off quick.
These mods are great. Lots of us here do right away think of leveling kits and larger tires but not so much running boards (unless the person is pretty short), and tonneau covers. Thank you for the info.
For $250 more get any alloy bed folding cover you can lock it and keep rifles and other equipment safely stored. Go to a hotel you don’t have to unload everything.
Leveling kit...I bought one for my previous Taco, but dont think I'd get one again. I'd prefer factory height or a mid-travel suspension lift. I think wheels are the biggest waste of money. They are in the same category are aftermarket headlights...just an exercise in spending money. I like the factory wheels and would rather spend the mo eye on something else. I'd prefer a "naked" bed or a bed cap...maybe. I have a cap on the bed of my truck now and it does get in the way when trying to carry anything large like furniture or a refrigerator. I've never had a tonneau cover so not sure if I'd actually like it, but it might be a good compromise between nothing and a cap. I've had a few bull bars and would not buy one again. A real overlanding/offroad bumper would be much better. But they are also heavier and more expensive. If your rig is just a mall cruiser the side steps are okay. I've had a few different types and would not get them again. They might be very useful for shorter people, but I dont need them. For off-roading, rock slides are required.
my first five mods will my first mod is weather tech floor mats for keeping the floors clean from my shoes my second mod is led lights for every light on the truck my third mod is a tonnea cover for protection and safety from weather and thieves my fourth is a bull bar so my grill is safe from anything hitting it my last is a side step for easier access to the truck and I have short friends
That front bumper thing will rob you of clearance/approachment angle and does really nothing 😖, Gentlemen I suggest a true high clearance bumper like from , C4, Brute Force, Cbi, ect.... ALSO, Stay away from spacers! They will make your ride horrific and off road it's going to suck and eventually your going to break something, stay away from spacers and block lifts....Now if your going to off road ! Go with SLIDERS! Or your going to mess up your nice side steps :) have a good day ! Choose wisely on your 30k+ truck !
Bull bar upper mounting bracket attached to Trans cooler mounting bracket. If you hit something with your bull bar, it may take out the cooler. I am still looking for a solution for that scenario
Here in Australia we call those bars "Nudge Bars" and Bull Bar are the full length steel or alloy bars that replaces the front plastic bumpers. We do have wild bulls that like challenging our 4WD head on in the Outback country. Also great for deflecting kangaroos which often jump in front of your vehicle for no reason. Great video by the way.😁👌
idk much about trucks, im only starting to learn about them since my parents got me one. i wasaiming to get a set of tires that is offset and a little bigger... but you talked about the leveling kit and i did notice that the front of my truck is a bit lower. should i buy a leveling kit first before the tires?
It really depends on how aggressive the tread pattern on the tires you're looking at is! Even with a leveling kit, we still had a little bit of rubbing with these 265/70R17s because of the aggressive tread on these BFGs. If you're looking at more of a mild all-terrain, you may be able to get away with a larger size tire and no lift. Rubbing may still be a concern though. -Zach
Short answer is No. Even with a 3 inch Front and two inch Rear Lift Kit you will most likely rub with 33's. With a leveling kit you can go up to a 31.6 inch without rubbing. The warranty thing is a bit more complicated. Speak with your dealer on that and do your own research before going with a lift kit or even a leveling kit.
Yeah I had a 2wd tacoma in the past that had a rough country kit on it and it was fine , I guess the main difference in the kits is that you don't need to use the front differential drop spacer because there's no differential in the front 😅
My Tacoma is the 4 cylinder variant, do y’all think it’s worth mods like these? I plan on using mine for the foreseeable future, and wanted to customize it to my liking. But I thought about asking some of y’all.
The 2.7L four cylinder is a super reliable little engine! If you plan on keeping your Tacoma for awhile, want to off-road it, upgrade the lighting, or customize it how you'd like - then go for it! -Zach
Exactly this list is useless. Skids, sliders, some Falken Wildpeak At3w or Nitto Ridge Grapplers, an OME or Ironman 4x4 lift, and some maxtrax would be a way better list than this.
I had a question for anyone, I recently lifted my tacoma 6 inches with a rough country suspension lift. I noticed the back is a little higher than the front. Would I be able to add a leveling kit on top of a suspension to fix it? If not, what are my options to get it leveled out... Thank you!
@Charles Lindberg we all have our liking, I’ve used rough country in the past on my 4Runner, and enjoyed it. Plus I am not looking to spend a crazy amount of money yet.
Hi Sara, I have a 2020 TRD Pro factory suspension . With out lifting or leveling what would be the largest wheels and tires I can go with. Stock is P265/70r/ 16. Thank You Walt
The steel lift kits like that will rust and break they are dangerous . The bull bar is cosmetic and not ridge protection . The running board was sagging when your skinny Little but stepped on it ,You need to back the camera away when trying to sell them . Nice try work on it .
If you have a 2020 that Bull Bar is useless. It will block and front cam and cruse sensor witch are located just under the Toyota name on the grill lol
Not to mention that a bull bar is just a damage multiplier. Hit something with it and the thing will just be pushed into the front end causing more damage.
None of these mods are worth a shit except getting better tires. Side steps won't protect shit rock sliders is what you need, leveling kit with spacers is a waste of money just get a proper suspension lift. Functional first mods for a Tacoma would be RCI Skid plates, RCI Rock Sliders, OME or Ironman 4x4 lift kits, some Caliraised Ditch light pods, and some better tires like Falken Wildpeak At3w, Nitto Ridge Grapplers, or BFG K02s.
Bullbar is a joke, let’s be honest. Stepbars, if they are steel, even powdercoated, you better take to the line-x shop and coat them unless you don’t mind having rusty trombones ruining your days couple years later.
I love my Tacoma, I would never put these trash parts on it. This is bottom of the barrel and would only be suitable for on road grandpa driving. Rice is nice but it won’t get you home when you go off-road. Buy better parts, cry once, not twice when you have to re buy.
Ok DONT DO ANY OF THESE. If you want a level, get bilstein 5100 shocks up front and you can adjust your rake. For no reason should you get a bull bar, especially if you have Toyota safety sense. Also on the steps: try to get aluminum steps instead of painted steel.
Why? So you can lose 25% of the f150’s value in the first 6 months and then be stuck on the side of the road at least once per year? Nah. I just traded in my 4Runner for 1k less than what I paid for it 21k miles ago.
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I want a bull bar is about it
I've hit lots of deer and an elk once
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I would get rock sliders (step style) vs running boards...
This video is primarily talking about a Tacoma that will stay in the street, they keep saying “on the trails” when this truck realistically would be extremely non ideal for off-roading. which is not necessarily a bad thing. But I’d recommend to the people who actually plan on going offroad to avoid some of these, especially the spacer lift. You get what you pay for with suspension. And suspension can range anywhere from 200 bucks to 10 grand. Also the side steps aka running boards will easily get ripped off on a trail. Grab yourself some rock sliders that way you can get the proper performance, and protect your doors. Also, lots of companies give you the option to add a kick out so you can use it as a step. Plus that bull bar wouldent really stop anything since how it’s bolted it will go right back into your bumper. I’d say for your first five mods you should go with the following. And if you do these five mods your pretty much set to do anything you want.
1.) tires, I prefer mud terrains
2.) shocks/ coilovers I’d say stick with king, icon, fox, or if your on a budget, bilstiens
3.) upper control arms, I’d recommend sticking with camburg, total chaos, icon, and dirt king, I run camburg
4.) rock sliders, most brands are fine
5.) leaf springs, I’d recommend you go with deaver, or icon, deaver preferably.
If you have any questions feel free to ask.
When I saw TRD sport I knew it was a rice video. one of her upgrades needed to be lockers.
That bull bar make the Tacoma looks like it has a double chin haha
I prefer the N-Fab removable steps over running boards. I simply take 'em off before any serious offroading so they provide great rocker protection, and put 'em back on for running around town so the family can easily get in and out. They look fantastic, too. I was warned that they come loose and rattle, but that's simply not true in my case.
If you add a Leveling kit, make sure to get your alignment redone, since it will mess with all the front end settings.
Yep! You always want to get your truck aligned after any sort of modifications! -Zach
Please don't do the bull bar. Everytime I see one like that I cringe
What’s wrong with bull bars?
Why do you not like the bull bar? Just curious.
@@musicismysaviour22yearsago 22 years...I'm gonna copy you
@@RayW.... do it lmao I copied someone else. Did you fall for it ?
@@musicismysaviour22yearsago not on a truck like this not only do they look goofy but they decrease approach and departure angles when off-roading
Look at those steps flex when she gets in. They will eventually begin to angle down from repeated use. Also, they will deform the mount point, as that is where the flex is occuring.
Yeah didn't look too impressive.
I'm keeping mine 2018 Toyota Tacoma TRD off road Cement color bone stock until I pay it off then all heck will break loose. I will re -gear the rear end, new suspension ,new high performance brakes ,new super charger . New off road rubber .off road radio .2 battery set up and built in compressor front and rear real metal bumpers. I love this truck and it only has 16000 miles and is 2 years old. Want to keep it till 300,000.
That is a wise decision. I couldn't help but to mod some things. Installed Black smoked headlights, tail lights, and side mirror turn signals, tinted the front windows, blacked out the badging, installed 265/75/16 BFG KO2's and Fuel BLITZ wheels, Aftermarket TRD Pro Grill with smoked amber grill lights, LASFIT Switchback LED Fog lights, LED Interior lights, and added a Tacoma Bed Matt (Not really a mod I know). I am resisting the strong urge to lift and add an off road front bumper until it is paid off though.
Guessing you never owned a 2nd gen.
I changed the tires (BF Goodrich KO2 265/65r17”), front protection Barricade brush guard, step bar (Westin Pro Traxx 4 Oval Nerf Step Bars) and a hard cover(Gator EFX Hard Fold Tonneau Cover). That’s all.
I personally prefer to keep my tacoma stock as possible when it comes to the suspension. When you go installing lift kits and big wheels. Your asking for premature wear. I like the idea of a steel bumper and more aggressive tires. and maybe even these wheels in the stock size. But that's just what I prefer.
I agree totally.
My top 5 mod. Ovtune, rims and 32 inch tires, bilstein 6112/5160, tonneau or camper cover and dual battery with 2000 watt inverter.
Items you put on look OK but most those will rust bad, been there tried that . Only aluminum or strong plastic to protect against road salt!
replace the bull bar with a good exhaust system
Headlights, all except the 2021 have very dim high beams.
My truck looks nearly identical to this one. Good mod choice.
Auxito led high beams are $40 on Amazon. Problem solved.
I just got a 2021 tacoma and I thought the fucking regular headlights were high beams. The high beams are stupid bright. But when I blink them at some asshole using high beams when they don't really need to they turn theirs off quick.
I got the LED headlight package on my TRD Sport and they are wicked bright. As are the LED fog lights and turn signals. Well worth the extra price.
These mods are great. Lots of us here do right away think of leveling kits and larger tires but not so much running boards (unless the person is pretty short), and tonneau covers.
Thank you for the info.
I'm a firm believer of less is more!
Not a bad rule to abide by! Thanks for watching! -Zach
For $250 more get any alloy bed folding cover
you can lock it and keep rifles and other equipment safely stored. Go to a hotel you don’t have to unload everything.
Leveling kit...I bought one for my previous Taco, but dont think I'd get one again. I'd prefer factory height or a mid-travel suspension lift.
I think wheels are the biggest waste of money. They are in the same category are aftermarket headlights...just an exercise in spending money. I like the factory wheels and would rather spend the mo eye on something else.
I'd prefer a "naked" bed or a bed cap...maybe. I have a cap on the bed of my truck now and it does get in the way when trying to carry anything large like furniture or a refrigerator. I've never had a tonneau cover so not sure if I'd actually like it, but it might be a good compromise between nothing and a cap.
I've had a few bull bars and would not buy one again. A real overlanding/offroad bumper would be much better. But they are also heavier and more expensive.
If your rig is just a mall cruiser the side steps are okay. I've had a few different types and would not get them again. They might be very useful for shorter people, but I dont need them. For off-roading, rock slides are required.
I forsee those upper mounts just going through the radiator instead
my first five mods will my first mod is weather tech floor mats for keeping the floors clean from my shoes my second mod is led lights for every light on the truck my third mod is a tonnea cover for protection and safety from weather and thieves my fourth is a bull bar so my grill is safe from anything hitting it my last is a side step for easier access to the truck and I have short friends
Ranch Hand grill guard and light bar with ditch lights on curved sides of guard.
#1 mod.....new tires. Please make all terrains an option. Those all weathers suck
love this mod, its not so expensive
Anything in steel is a big negative in winter salt
Nice Color! Nice Mods! Nice Video!
I think the levelling kit in the front is genius!
That front bumper thing will rob you of clearance/approachment angle and does really nothing 😖, Gentlemen I suggest a true high clearance bumper like from , C4, Brute Force, Cbi, ect.... ALSO, Stay away from spacers! They will make your ride horrific and off road it's going to suck and eventually your going to break something, stay away from spacers and block lifts....Now if your going to off road ! Go with SLIDERS! Or your going to mess up your nice side steps :) have a good day ! Choose wisely on your 30k+ truck !
Spacers work well on tires if offsets aren’t an option. Spidertrax only.
Beautiful Taco. Well done
Love it!
Thanks for watching! -Zach
How about a bed caps? Looking to get that for my 2020 SR5
Mat for bed weather tech mud flaps
Great picks. Thanks for watching!! -Merideth
Maybe the grill as well.
Bull bar upper mounting bracket attached to Trans cooler mounting bracket. If you hit something with your bull bar, it may take out the cooler. I am still looking for a solution for that scenario
Here in Australia we call those bars "Nudge Bars" and Bull Bar are the full length steel or alloy bars that replaces the front plastic bumpers. We do have wild bulls that like challenging our 4WD head on in the Outback country. Also great for deflecting kangaroos which often jump in front of your vehicle for no reason. Great video by the way.😁👌
I'm in West Virginia, USA. We have deer here that do the same thing as your kangeroos
Great video and thank you for the ideas!
Thanks for watching, Kazmer! -Zach
just know any suspension mods voids warranty...
Should I still purchase the leveling kit after I ordered my 2022 Tacoma to be lifted? Will the leveling kit lift the truck further?
I just installed running boards and Tonneau hard cover..next front end not sure which one I want
idk much about trucks, im only starting to learn about them since my parents got me one. i wasaiming to get a set of tires that is offset and a little bigger... but you talked about the leveling kit and i did notice that the front of my truck is a bit lower. should i buy a leveling kit first before the tires?
How about if there's a front lic plate? Bull bar still.good?
My question where are you located at and do installation ? Looking at bull bar
We are in PA, but we do not work on customer cars. Sorry!
Do I absolutely need to do a lift to put those upgraded tires on? Or can I upgrade to those tires without a lift?
It really depends on how aggressive the tread pattern on the tires you're looking at is! Even with a leveling kit, we still had a little bit of rubbing with these 265/70R17s because of the aggressive tread on these BFGs. If you're looking at more of a mild all-terrain, you may be able to get away with a larger size tire and no lift. Rubbing may still be a concern though. -Zach
@@ExtremeTerrainToyota Thank you for sharing that info. 🙏👍
Can you go 33 on tires with leveling kit? Also, does installing the kit voids the warranty of the truck?
Short answer is No. Even with a 3 inch Front and two inch Rear Lift Kit you will most likely rub with 33's. With a leveling kit you can go up to a 31.6 inch without rubbing. The warranty thing is a bit more complicated. Speak with your dealer on that and do your own research before going with a lift kit or even a leveling kit.
Can a leveling kit be used even if my tacoma not a 4x4?
I’m fairly sure you can
Yeah I had a 2wd tacoma in the past that had a rough country kit on it and it was fine , I guess the main difference in the kits is that you don't need to use the front differential drop spacer because there's no differential in the front 😅
My Tacoma is the 4 cylinder variant, do y’all think it’s worth mods like these? I plan on using mine for the foreseeable future, and wanted to customize it to my liking. But I thought about asking some of y’all.
The 2.7L four cylinder is a super reliable little engine! If you plan on keeping your Tacoma for awhile, want to off-road it, upgrade the lighting, or customize it how you'd like - then go for it! -Zach
That rust tho.
Ugh... lost me at leveling kit
Why? Because you're a pavement princess that puts 6 inch lift kits on every truck you buy?
will the bull bar affects tacoma tss?
Depends on package.
What year is the Tacoma??
Did you remove air dam to install Bull Bar and leave it off?
Might as well go on amazon and get the parts there 🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️
Exactly this list is useless. Skids, sliders, some Falken Wildpeak At3w or Nitto Ridge Grapplers, an OME or Ironman 4x4 lift, and some maxtrax would be a way better list than this.
This can’t be done in nigeria
I have a question, if you put on the cover can water still get in. When you wash the truck or if it rains.
I have a trifold hard case tonneau, I have no water leaks with mine. Not sure if that helps but hey it can't hurt
@@bluex1x706 if you don’t mind me asking what Brand did you put on your truck?
@@wicked2740 access cover is best for soft cover. Trifold causes loss of box space.
I had a question for anyone, I recently lifted my tacoma 6 inches with a rough country suspension lift. I noticed the back is a little higher than the front. Would I be able to add a leveling kit on top of a suspension to fix it? If not, what are my options to get it leveled out... Thank you!
@Charles Lindberg we all have our liking, I’ve used rough country in the past on my 4Runner, and enjoyed it. Plus I am not looking to spend a crazy amount of money yet.
Imagine putting a spacer on top of a rough country lift lmao
Is it a cheap one with blocks instead of springs? If so, cut the block?.
Nice!
Hi Sara, I have a 2020 TRD Pro factory suspension . With out lifting or leveling what would be the largest wheels and tires I can go with. Stock is P265/70r/ 16. Thank You Walt
265/75/16
Can a tacom even handle larger tires, already on the edge of gutless
Cool story..ov tune drives like a champ. Don't hate
Prolly not, me 18 is gutless and having to do a tune to remedy is BS.
The steel lift kits like that will rust and break they are dangerous . The bull bar is cosmetic and not ridge protection . The running board was sagging when your skinny Little but stepped on it ,You need to back the camera away when trying to sell them . Nice try work on it .
Would 265/75/16 fit with this lift ?
That's what I'm running with my stocks
That bull bar will do more damage then good in a collision
This sport has a OR grill
I’d rather keep it stock
If you have a 2020 that Bull Bar is useless. It will block and front cam and cruse sensor witch are located just under the Toyota name on the grill lol
Not to mention that a bull bar is just a damage multiplier. Hit something with it and the thing will just be pushed into the front end causing more damage.
Just got a 2019 trd sport. What’s recommended for a front bumper to add style while protecting the truck?
@@andresfranco4116 this one is pricey but it's the one I have my eye on. www.southernstyleoffroad.com/product/2016-tacoma-slimline-full-plate-bumper/
Please don't do the leveling kit, unles you want noise from the front end after 2 months, spend the extra money and do it right 👍
Don't agree at all with those mods. First one should be led lights in and out.
Bull bars are the worst thing to put on your truck. Get a real bumper that doesn’t push into the motor if you hit something lol
You picked a bull bar poorly
None of these mods are worth a shit except getting better tires. Side steps won't protect shit rock sliders is what you need, leveling kit with spacers is a waste of money just get a proper suspension lift. Functional first mods for a Tacoma would be RCI Skid plates, RCI Rock Sliders, OME or Ironman 4x4 lift kits, some Caliraised Ditch light pods, and some better tires like Falken Wildpeak At3w, Nitto Ridge Grapplers, or BFG K02s.
That is a beautiful parking lot princess. Don't take it Off-road though.
Bull Bars look like crap......just go with a full brush guard.
Bullbar is a joke, let’s be honest. Stepbars, if they are steel, even powdercoated, you better take to the line-x shop and coat them unless you don’t mind having rusty trombones ruining your days couple years later.
Can confirm. Had some for 6 months before they started to show rust. 6 months!!
Same info over and over.
I call those bull bars "bitch bars" cause they dont protect shit
Rims look better stock
None of those things help performance, all more weight to carry and slow down! Improve the engine output and braking!
She will regret that bull bar on the first impact with a deer! Buh bye engine..
That Taco has a lot of Corrosion.
I love my Tacoma, I would never put these trash parts on it. This is bottom of the barrel and would only be suitable for on road grandpa driving. Rice is nice but it won’t get you home when you go off-road. Buy better parts, cry once, not twice when you have to re buy.
Should buy? I think I should not.
Ok DONT DO ANY OF THESE. If you want a level, get bilstein 5100 shocks up front and you can adjust your rake. For no reason should you get a bull bar, especially if you have Toyota safety sense. Also on the steps: try to get aluminum steps instead of painted steel.
Thumbs down for the bull bar. It’s physically useless and will do more damage to your truck even with the flimsy brackets and it just looks horrible
#1 mod drive it to the Ford dealer and trade it in for a F-150.
Why? So you can lose 25% of the f150’s value in the first 6 months and then be stuck on the side of the road at least once per year?
Nah. I just traded in my 4Runner for 1k less than what I paid for it 21k miles ago.
🤣
A list of cheap crap to add to your 40k truck
Nope Nope Nope Nope Ok
Bull bar looks horrible.
those wheels are hideous
worse than the stick off roads hideous
What’s up with all these mindless people tattooed arms?
What's wrong with tattoos?