2020 Tacoma TRD Off-Road in Cement Grey

[Brent.ff]

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The 4 amber lights aka "raptor lights" knock offs? I'm not sure, I know they come factory on the bigger trucks (I believe actually required by law due to their width??) but this is just merely cosmetic haha. I can't afford that 100K raptor life!!

But I promise you they're not nearly as bright and overpowering as they look in that shot above, it's just because it's a longer exposure and slow shutter in the dark. When the OEM halogen's are on then you can hardly see them. They're just 2 single little diode's on a small board in there. (This shot is just the DRL's, and you can kind of tell, they look extremely bright, way brighter than they really are.)

no sorry, the SS3 pods. I know the DRL are legal (they're required due to width.. kinda hilarious to put in a Taco [which i did contemplate myself])

[R-Audi]

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no sorry, the SS3 pods. I know the DRL are legal (they're required due to width.. kinda hilarious to put in a Taco [which i did contemplate myself])

SS3 Fogs are DOT and SAE approved. (Fully legal) Their other lights are not.

[Kijho]

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no sorry, the SS3 pods. I know the DRL are legal (they're required due to width.. kinda hilarious to put in a Taco [which i did contemplate myself])

Haha my friend told me "You know the Taco' is a small truck and those are meant for wide trucks by law" hahah but I love it haha!! Sorry thought you were maybe thinking I slapped on some super bright LED's and blinding people haha...

I just took a quick look because I thought the box says "for off road" but I found on the website under legal info it says:

"When installed as a pair and aimed in accordance with your state's regulations, the Driving White pattern meets SAE J581 standard as a Driving/Auxiliary High Beam Light, and the Fog pattern meets SAE J583 standard as a Foglamp, for legal on-road use."

The ones I got come with Tacoma mounting hardware and the brackets to fit the bumper etc. but I'll check to see if they're adjustable too because that would be ideal! I used to drive alot up to Three Hills in the dark at night and morning in my WRX, I used to have Morimoto single LED fogs in there and found them help alot with seeing in the ditch (they were very wide.)

I'll fly my drone up 25ft above the truck and take some photos to show the light output!

[Brent.ff]

I also have a 30" LED tucked into my lower grill, so i have a pile of (illegal) light. Really only use it when in BC and driving back roads.. No tickets yet!

[gmc72]

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Light dusting of snow last night and the Taco handled well. Definitely takes some change in driving habits compared to the WRX haha!

Did a few cosmetic things this week that I quite like.

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Finally have a use for this step ladder that was sitting under my stairs in storage

Is that an MT-09? Or is it the FZ-09 (I know it's basically the same thing)? I've sold my bike and am looking at replacing it with an MT-09.

Nice truck as well. I really do like that colour.

[Kijho]

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Is that an MT-09? Or is it the FZ-09 (I know it's basically the same thing)? I've sold my bike and am looking at replacing it with an MT-09.

Nice truck as well. I really do like that colour.

Thanks man! It's a 2018 MT-09! I had a Ninja 300 and a R6 before it (and the R6 was flashed by Vcyclenut full Akro) and I love the MT-09 the most in comparison. It's got so much power without as much strain on your wrists and back. Only negative I have is the wind, because there's literally no wind protection at all haha. You can slap on a big windscreen though! Been saving $ to buy the Akro exhaust for it, $1,300 CDN

I'm really excited because I measured before I bought the Taco and the bike will fit in the back with the tailgate down. (Can get a tailgate extender but I'll most likely just strap it in good and leave it down.) Can drive out to BC and enjoy the bike in the mountains without the boring straight and flat 3 hour riding just to get there.

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[gmc72]

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Thanks man! It's a 2018 MT-09! I had a Ninja 300 and a R6 before it (and the R6 was flashed by Vcyclenut full Akro) and I love the MT-09 the most in comparison. It's got so much power without as much strain on your wrists and back. Only negative I have is the wind, because there's literally no wind protection at all haha. You can slap on a big windscreen though! Been saving $ to buy the Akro exhaust for it, $1,300 CDN

I'm really excited because I measured before I bought the Taco and the bike will fit in the back with the tailgate down. (Can get a tailgate extender but I'll most likely just strap it in good and leave it down.) Can drive out to BC and enjoy the bike in the mountains without the boring straight and flat 3 hour riding just to get there.

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I sat on one at the bike show a few weeks ago, and it was one of the more comfortable bikes there (IMO). Looking forward to test riding one this summer, and maybe even getting one.

[LilDrunkenSmurf]

Time for a ramp to get it into the back. I enjoyed my FZ-09, but always chose my CBR over it for city riding.

[Disoblige]

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I'm really excited because I measured before I bought the Taco and the bike will fit in the back with the tailgate down.

Not worried about rock chips and whatever with the tailgate down like that?

[Kijho]

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Not worried about rock chips and whatever with the tailgate down like that?

Didn't think of that.. hmm.. maybe need to get it ppf'd

[Kijho]

Finally installed the Diode Dynamics SS3 Foglights. Install was a breeze plug n play with a nice adjustable bracket that mounts in behind the bumper. I chose to install via the fender liner, (3 clips, 1 bolt) and squeeze arm in behind. Haven't had much chance to test them in dark yet but so far I notice the throw is just very far / long (can see them illuminate the ditch quite a ways ahead on Stoney / North QE2 so far I've noticed.) I'll post some good comparison shots soon.

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Went for a nice drive up to a place called Ya Ha Tinda Ranch, north/ west of Sundre / Red Deer area. It was a pretty nice driving with a good mix of snow. Some areas 2ft of snow and others completely dry dirt/ gravel!

Had my friend drive while I hopped in another's to shoot some pics!

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Also I have a 10% off discount code from anything on ProLightz website now, using 'SPENCER10' at the check-out! (Plus free shipping).

[Kijho]

A short film my friend Alex did of the day I picked up the Taco' from the dealership!

[LilDrunkenSmurf]

Stop using your gf as clickbait.

[ExtraSlow]

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Stop using your gf as clickbait.

I'll allow it.

[Kijho]

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Stop using your gf as clickbait.

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I'll allow it.

Hahaha the one with my face only has 200 views

[LilDrunkenSmurf]

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I'll allow it.

I mean, at this point, he should really be plugging her insta too.

[Brent.ff]

There's a guy a block from me that i was positive was your truck. cement grey, raptor lights, yellow LED fogs, but black TRD rims and tinted headlights. Even better looking truck when blacked out!

[Colin_R6]

Look into some Canyon Dancer motorcycle straps if you're gonna haul it around!

[KRyn]

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[Kijho]

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When are you lifting your truck?

At this point only a month and a half of ownership, not for a while honestly. I'm not overly interested in lifting it yet, big lifted trucks were always the opposite appeal of trucks, the thing I disliked the most about visually, I never liked "big lifted trucks" that much. BUT, everyone keeps telling me once I find a need for it out off-road / camping in the trails, then I'll want it. So I suppose after this summer if I get out enough and find myself wanting more ground clearance (if any of the trails here pose such a requirement) then I might do it.

New wheels arrived this week, though! Just need some tire suggestions now. KO2's? General Grabbers? Geolanders?

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