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[bonifacio]

OEM was "optimized" or whatever for the vehicle they are on from the factory. They were chosen or designed around it for an even balance between cost, dependability and performance.

Aftermarket has options. Material options. Type of performance. But there are a lot of factors as they are all different. It'll be materials and wear. From what I've always known, mostly performance aftermarket pads are for sports cars. For the optimal stopping power, the brake pads have to get to the proper temperature. Different materials will offer more grip when getting to those temperatures. Depending on the material, they can produce more dust/less dust or faster wear on the rotors. You might never reach the correct temperatures for the benefits. There are always trade offs and price differences. Example brakes that don't produce dust might be good to stay clean and may not wear rotors as fast as OEM, but you might lose stopping power. There could be brakes, that have better stopping power, dustless and better than OEM at every aspect, but might just be 5 times more than OEM. They're all just trade offs or they just slap the name on their for marketing. Like towing could be something that will last longer but also stop faster the hotter they get compared to OEM. Sometimes they could be better all around and you'd get more value by paying a little more. An overall upgrade from OEM. The manufacturer just didn't want to so they could keep costs lower.

Could also come down to a personal preference. Some people like mushy brakes. Some like those sharp and sensitive brakes. Could just be all about details or brand loyalty.

 

[MDT]

It is bizarre , I also heard dont qoute me but some of the 2019 only have drivers window auto up down , and passenger is now manual

Depends on package. My 21 in auto down on driver side but not auto up. Manual on all other doors.

 

[thatguyonthe_left]

I got a question, not sure if this is a dumb one or not but I really have no clue and can't find anything about it.

I'm planning on getting the OME 2-3" lift for my truck, and I'm really trying to cheap out (college student budget and all). I'm not entirely sure what I plan to do in the future with the truck, if I ever get a bumper It will probably be a hybrid (tube/plate) bumper or just something like the sso slimline bumper. this truck is my daily driver, but I plan to throw a couple of hundred pounds of camping gear in the back every other weekend.

medium load up front should work. My main concern is whether I should get the icon aal or not. Do I really need to get the aal for a setup like this? or can I cheap out and stay on stock leaves.

 

[Biohazard]

I got a question, not sure if this is a dumb one or not but I really have no clue and can't find anything about it.

I'm planning on getting the OME 2-3" lift for my truck, and I'm really trying to cheap out (college student budget and all). I'm not entirely sure what I plan to do in the future with the truck, if I ever get a bumper It will probably be a hybrid (tube/plate) bumper or just something like the sso slimline bumper. this truck is my daily driver, but I plan to throw a couple of hundred pounds of camping gear in the back every other weekend.

medium load up front should work. My main concern is whether I should get the icon aal or not. Do I really need to get the aal for a setup like this? or can I cheap out and stay on stock leaves.

Even with my trdpro, the stock leaves sagged a good bit with any hint of a load. I'd definitely look at getting an aal or leaf pack.

 

[406Camper]

I went with the ICON AAL and Stage 3 with Delta Joints.

 

[mgmyota]

Not sure if it’s been asked before but what are the negatives of doing a body mount relocation? I know the purpose of the body mount in the event of a crash so I understand it may be effecting the safety a little. What other negatives?

 

[MJ'sTacoma]

Not sure if it’s been asked before but what are the negatives of doing a body mount relocation? I know the purpose of the body mount in the event of a crash so I understand it may be effecting the safety a little. What other negatives?

Its technically frame damage, but so is any cmc/bmc so

 

[JamesR913]

I was looking at my truck the other day and noticed my leaf springs are not u shaped but are sagging. I have a retrax retractable tonneau cover and a Craftsman box that's well under 100lbs. Is this sagging something I should worry about? I'm not really looking to spend the money for a lift even though I wouldn't mind a couple more inches (TWSS😀), but I want to make sure the truck is safe.

 

[Biohazard]

A U shape isn't necessarily needed. Ride height, quality, and how often your bottoming out the suspension is what's important. The stock springs are nearly flat when there is no load, and pretty much flat with a a load.

 

[mgmyota]

Its technically frame damage, but so is any cmc/bmc so

Fair. I mean I’m pretty sure all the electrical I’ve done voids a warranty but I have yet to have an issue with warranty work being covered 🤷🏼‍♂️ I like to think most dealerships know we customize these trucks a lot and are cool about it lol

 

[AltarBoy]

It really bothers me that the body line on the doors doesn’t continue on the front of the bed 😡😡😡. Any idea why Toyota did this?

 

[Meclizine]

It really bothers me that the body line on the doors doesn’t continue on the front of the bed 😡😡😡. Any idea why Toyota did this?

Mine does. Is it a short bed thing?

 

[mgmyota]

Mine does. Is it a short bed thing?

Yeah it’s a short bed thing. Doesn’t make sense to have with how close the fender flare is

 

[Bird dog]

Yeah it’s a short bed thing. Doesn’t make sense to have with how close the fender flare is

I think your truck looks bad ass.

 

[mgmyota]

I think your truck looks bad ass.

Thanks man lol. There’s a lot of nice ones in this community

 

[bonifacio]

It really bothers me that the body line on the doors doesn’t continue on the front of the bed 😡😡😡. Any idea why Toyota did this?

Now I have to go look.

 

[Mike_570]

Hey, any of you guys have seat jackers for the front of your driver seat? I've had them in mine for month or two and I love them, but my drivers seat creaks like a son of a gun. Anyone else have that issue? Not really a big deal...turn the music up and you can't hear it. Just wondering if there's an easy solution.

 

[Meclizine]

Hey, any of you guys have seat jackers for the front of your driver seat? I've had them in mine for month or two and I love them, but my drivers seat creaks like a son of a gun. Anyone else have that issue? Not really a big deal...turn the music up and you can't hear it. Just wondering if there's an easy solution.

Is it metal-on-metal where the jackers meet the seat rails? Everything tightened down to spec?

 

[Biohazard]

Hey, any of you guys have seat jackers for the front of your driver seat? I've had them in mine for month or two and I love them, but my drivers seat creaks like a son of a gun. Anyone else have that issue? Not really a big deal...turn the music up and you can't hear it. Just wondering if there's an easy solution.

Add rubber washers on both sides and some white lithium grease

 

[Mike_570]

Add rubber washers on both sides and some white lithium grease

Is it metal-on-metal where the jackers meet the seat rails? Everything tightened down to spec?

Meclizine , yep it's metal on metal and it is indeed tightened down to spec.

I'll give that a shot Biohazard - thanks!

Thank you both!

 

[solscooter]

Hey, any of you guys have seat jackers for the front of your driver seat? I've had them in mine for month or two and I love them, but my drivers seat creaks like a son of a gun. Anyone else have that issue? Not really a big deal...turn the music up and you can't hear it. Just wondering if there's an easy solution.

Great. I got a set of these to install.

 

[mgmyota]

Hey, any of you guys have seat jackers for the front of your driver seat? I've had them in mine for month or two and I love them, but my drivers seat creaks like a son of a gun. Anyone else have that issue? Not really a big deal...turn the music up and you can't hear it. Just wondering if there's an easy solution.

I’ve had mine on for at least a year and have never had any creaks or squeaking or anything. Make sure mating surfaces are clean and retighten everything

 

[AltarBoy]

So I’m starting to do a full interior blackout. Can this grey trim in the cluster be removed to be painted?

 

[XXXG-01D]

How do tacoma passing drivers acknowledge each, like the jeep people?

 

[Smitty]

How do tacoma passing drivers acknowledge each, like the jeep people?

I do a little wave kinda like Jeep people do, some other Tacos in my area picked it up and do it to each other now

 

[saboltoothtiger]

I do a little wave kinda like Jeep people do, some other Tacos in my area picked it up and do it to each other now

Same. Some people started waving back - mostly the same drivers on our ways to and from work.

 

[saboltoothtiger]

XXXG-01D I dig that NJ/TRD sticker.

 

[Meclizine]

Same. Some people started waving back - mostly the same drivers on our ways to and from work.

I want to do this, too, but I'm afraid I'd get a repetitive motion injury. There's everything from a T100 to 3rd gens all over my neighborhood! But I do feel like the Jeepers have the sense of community thing down, for sure.

 

[Smitty]

Does anybody know where I can sell my stock parts?? I got my old stock grille and mudflaps and just don't want them laying around.. I'm in South Eastern CT, You think pawn shops might take 'em?

 

[StormRnr]

Hey, any of you guys have seat jackers for the front of your driver seat? I've had them in mine for month or two and I love them, but my drivers seat creaks like a son of a gun. Anyone else have that issue? Not really a big deal...turn the music up and you can't hear it. Just wondering if there's an easy solution.

I have them. No noise at all.