r/2ndGenTacoma

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I just bought a 2008 Tacoma and I’m looking for a used canopy so my wife and I can sleep in the bed of the truck. I live in a very small town and there’s none available unless I drive 6+ hours one way and they aren’t cheap. There is a canopy that is currently on a 1999 Tacoma for sale an hour away and it’s only $150. Researching it seems it will fit with some weather sealing. My thought is a buy it for the summer so we can go camping then save up and get one that actually fits for next summer. The closest one actually made for a 2nd gen Tacoma is 6 hrs away and it’s $1500 but also isn’t exactly what I want so it’s hard to justify spending the $1500. Any advice is greatly appreciated.

Looking for advice for a friend. Original owner of a 2008 Tacoma that has 160k KM's. He was sent the frame recall notices 3 separate times, back when that was happening, and each time the dealership said "well, there aren't any holes" and denied the frame replacement. The rust was starting to get bad on the lower side of the "C" channel and now it is very bad. Should they not have just done the replacement? Is there any recourse for them denying him a new frame even though he was asking for one and could see the rust? It's really a shame because otherwise the truck is in amazing shape. He's been on top of all maintenance over the years.

If that's a dead end, what's likely the cost to repair the frame? Are there repair kits/parts available? It still seems structurally pretty good, but the bottom of the frame rails from about the front cab mounts (the mounts themselves are toast, but I know that's a simpler fix) all the way to the rear are flaking badly and separating between those ridiculous layers on the open channel. The rust is starting to creep up the sides of the frame inside and out.
Is it saveable?

Recently bought a 2015 tacoma. There’s not really a flat surface for a suction mount on the dash, so the consensus seems to be the Offroam phone mount. $80 feels like overkill for a phone mount. The alternative would be a head unit upgrade with carplay. There are some on amazon in the $150-200 range that get solid reviews. It’s more expensive but could just be a cleaner look with similar or better functionality. Anyone have experience or feelings either way?

I recently got a 2008 Tacoma with 150,000 miles and was wondering what other owners with higher mileage would recommend

I recently put some ko3 265/75r16’s on my 2005 SR5 6 cylinder Standard transmission Tacoma a Month ago and love them. I am still riding them on the stock aluminum 16x7 rims.
Next Month I will be upgrading to nicer aftermarket rims and I have it narrowed down to 2:

1: Method 703 16x8 0 offset Matte Black

2: Black Rhino Stadium’s 16x8 -10 offset Matte Black

I really like the look of the extra wheel poke of the Black Rhinos and both rims look great.

My truck is not lifted.

I have searched and with the mudflaps removed (already took all off) both should work especially the Method 703’s

I may have to do some minor trimming/heatgun for the Black Rhino’s.

Is it worth it for the Black Rhino’s? I really prefer the look of the wider stance of the tires with these.

Any thoughts greatly appreciated. :)>

have a 06’ tacoma and wonder if anyone have recs for some good Head units? Checked crutch field but i’ve been looking for a good size like around 9’ screen that flushed with the stereo instead of floating. I’ve also seen a brand called Daisita (if i’m sure that’s how it’s spelled) and saw it’s good so does anyone have like a opinion or review on it?

mainly looking for the ability to mirror my phone onto the screen or something in that aspect?

just looking for peoples opinion on head units that’s lasted and perform well.