9 Toyota Tacoma Hidden Features You’ll Actually Use
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- Опубликовано: 3 июн 2024
- If you have a Toyota Tacoma and have thought that you knew everything there was to know about your Tacoma, well think again! Here are 9 Toyota Tacoma hidden features and tips that will DEFINITELY improve your Tacoma ownership experience.
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0:00 Intro
0:26 Folding Headrests
1:01 Alternate Headrest Holder
2:31 Rear Seatbelt Buckle Holder
4:17 Bed Light Delayed Shutoff Timer
5:40 Anti-Rattle Seatbelt Clips
6:25 Gas Cap Holder
7:12 Removable Cup Divider
7:57 Activate Siri
8:36 Dashboard Brightness
9:25 Outro
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ARE THERE ANY OTHER COOL HIDDEN FEATURES I DIDN’T SHOW YOU?
I would love to see how you display the dog hammock when you lay down the back seats.
Cool hidden gems 💎 question where did you get that color what’s it called ? I looked on the 2023 they don’t have it ?😭😭😭
All the “hidden” features you described and more can be found in the little red books given at close called the “owners manual.” They are only “hidden” because nobody reads them. Cheers.
I've got a new Tacoma coming in about three weeks. Your video was very informative. Thanks.
Here’s one that I learned about by accident… and love it! The lever under the steering wheel to adjust the steering wheel height, at the same time you can push/pull the steering wheel towards or further from you.
Here’s one I really like. While holding down on the 🔒 button part of your key fob, press the unlock button on the key fob twice. You’ll notice the red light on the fob blink 4 times. This shuts off the fob and save its battery life. And when the fob is on, it’s constantly (24-7) searching for a connection to the truck it’s set up for. So best of all since it is now turned off. car thieves can’t use a device that reads the fobs transmission from over 300ft away and download that info into a blank aftermarket fob and steal your truck.
Uuuunless you have a manual, which comes with a normal key :)
@@gabrielreyes8476 That's a good one! I didn't know that. So do you just hit the lock button to turn the key back on? Do you have a push to start Tacoma?
@@jacobhenrytacoma yes just push any button to turn it back on. This is good to do to your second key. It’s only for the Smart Key push button models.
@@RoccoReviews cool! That’s a great tip!
@@jacobhenrytacoma No, it's a "normal" key. Manuals do not have a push to start unless you opt for that package at the stealership. Rarely do I use the keyless part of the key, I just lock the doors old school style.
I don't live under a rock BUT when I noticed the prices of new trucks 3 yrs. ago just before I bought my 06 Tacoma.....I was blown away. You literally have to fore go your 401K contributions just to afford a new truck. My 06 has 200,000 miles with hardly any noticeable wear and I wrote a check for it and never looked back. i'd like to thank all you guys who need new truck for helping us middle class working stiffs out with the used ones .........
Well...I own an 06 as well that I bougth new and I am on 500 k miles and stiil drives like new.
I had been considering upgrading my 2015 4 cyl access cab, but you are right about the prices being crazy. I am not going to forego my retirement contributions to have a new truck. I decided that I'd rather put 5-10k into this truck to get a few more years out of it (only 70k miles). I repainted all black trim, installed new bumpers, new carplay head unit, new wheels and bigger tires. Moving onto the interior next. Already feels like a new truck, and there is no payment to be made.
Used ones don't feel much better in price. Still 20k for an 8 year old truck with over 150k miles. Yes, I know they can go 500k, but you don't know the history of the previous owners maintenance. Used truck prices may get worse if they have trouble selling new trucks at the rate they used to.
@@livingsimpleandfun9812 Payed 30 for an 8 year old tacoma 4×4 v6 6' bed but it only had 53,000 miles and it was dealer maintained so I saw the records. Still way to much for an 8 year old truck, at least it has low milage.
@@PHUCKyoutube689 yeah, my budget is under 20k but still hoping for a 2016+ next year. I hope things don't get too crazy. There are where I want them right now but work they would get a little lower. 16k would be a dream because I expect to sell my old truck for 16-18k and with a down payment it will lower my monthly, as well as my gas usage.
I just accidently found out my 2020 Taco TRD Sport stock radio plays videos... I downloaded a movie, MP4 to my USB, and in the menu, browse and videos and it automatically found the videos.
Although you cant play them while driving.
But now I can watch a movie while the wife is inside the store shopping.
Finally after 5 years. I now know what to do with those back seat head rest. Thank you 👍🏻👍🏻
I’ve had my Tacoma for about 2 weeks now. Read my manual but now I feel like I skimmed through it after watching this. Super helpful to know this stuff!
Best of the Unknown features. I use Cruise control all the time but hate that when you get behind a slower car it automatically decreases your speed and then speeds up once you get around the slower car. So if you hold the cruise control button down a few seconds it puts you into regular CC and no longer slowing down and then speeding up.
If it didn’t slow down when you got behind a slower car you would have to turn it off or hit the car in front of you. Dumb comment 😂🤣😂🤣
I wish it was a little faster but that’s first world problems for sure lol. My radar caught a car that merged into a turn lane and decided it was gonna basically stop me as well before it noticed it left the lane.
man that’s the most annoying feature on the cruise control. my truck has slammed on the brakes before because it saw a car merging into the lane 50ft in front of me
The adaptive cc isn't perfect. It's brake slammed a few times. But I'd still rather have it on. I'm always in traffic and I just set it to 65 and I just let it ride
yeah, the radar is not great. even the collision prevention has issues. I've had it flash brake at me when someone was halfway into a turn and I was well far enough away that i had plenty of time they would not be in the lane anymore when i passed. it's jarring to say the least
The coffee one is my favorite and will most use. Drove me nuts being able to use my regular mug and you save it!!!
Glad I can help out!
I didn't think I could love my Tacoma anymore than I already did but now I do thank you for all the information
Thank you for all these hidden features. I have a 2017 off road and didn’t know not even one of what you mentioned lol. Can’t wait to get home and try them all. Thank you
Just bought our 2023 Tacoma Limited two days ago. This is very helpful . So much easier to “see it “than to “read it”. Hope you do a video on the navigation system and gages . Thanks so much!
That back seat folding feature helped me a ton. I got the 2023 and I was so disappointed the seats didn't lay flat when folded, now I'm rushing out to my truck to try this out 😂
Will this work for the 2019?
@@P3x774 every single 3rd gen tacoma
So many activities
No power tools
Me too! Me too😅
Holy cow. I watched a million videos of the Tacoma and never saw these. My 2022 Tacoma Rocks !!! Thanks. 😀
Thanks man! Glad to help!
We love our 2022!😊
Hidden feature #10: the engine doesn't break down like the ford and g.m. garbage.
HAHA I couldn't agree more to that statement 🤣🤣
Or the RAM....LOL
And yet you have to have a trailer to pick up some basic lumber ha ha
I didn’t notice anyone else say anything about it but in relation to the holding the squares on screen for Siri. If you press and hold the voice icon thing on the steering wheel instead of pressing it. This also activates Siri and keeps hands on the wheel. Love this.
Same for Google. I try to keep my hands off the screen as much as possible while driving.
I think that maybe you need the technology package to have that feature button in the steering wheel, therefore, basic model folks w/out technology package will use that Car Play feature. I definitely would, if I didnt have that button on my steering wheel
Does the odometer stem brighten the touch screen too? I have a 2023 that was bright enough to see during day, and suddenly I can’t read it. I’ve only had truck for a week and don’t know if I did something that dimmed the screen.
Wow... glad I stumbled on to your video ....I have owned two Tacomas since 2016 and have never known this ... I bought a 2023 last month so I am excited to put these features to use.
THANK YOU for sharing !!!!
If you leave the bed light switch in the middle so it activates with the doors, instead of leaving it on and letting the rundown prevention turn it off, you can change the delay for the lights in the infotainment system. It does keep the cab lights on also but you can change it from a few seconds to several minutes if I remember.
This is an incredibly useful video! Especially the headrest and seatbelts. Up till now I’ve had to leave the rear headrests at home if I needed to fold the seats. Or not frustrate rear passengers trying to find the seatbelt buckles. Toyota, rock solid reliability and coffee-drinker friendly to boot.
I was wondering why the rear headrests folded down, now I know. So I can see out the back more clearly. Thanks for the tip about the rear headrests fitting into the seat when it is folded forward. The manual said that they would do that but I could not get them to fit. After watching you insert them into the seat I pushed them right in. Marvelous.
🤯 The lay down back seats and the seatbelt buckles are what blown my mind. I use the compartments so much and get tired of fixing the buckles. I have a tactical hard shell camper on my bed for all my dogs. So the lay down seat you showed will definitely help me observe them on trips. Thanks 🙏🏻
Love the Tacoma I want to get One 😎👍🏼 Long bed w/ Crew cab
Brother this was Awesome. I just bought a 2023 Tacoma TRD 4X4 literally 2 days ago and the salesman didn't show me any of this. All the stuff with the back seats i didn't know and Not knowing how to brighten my instrument panel was driving me nuts. I saved this video so i can remember all this. Thanks for sharing
Thanks my man. I've had my Taco for a few months now and you taught me something new. I did not know the head rest back seat hack. I will definitely be flipping them all the way down now and putting hunting gear there instead of on the leather seat. Thanks.
you can also press and hold the talk button on your steering wheel to access Siri. A quick press activates the Toyota infotainment system but a long press and hold will access Siri...
This is true I should have said that
Thank you for all of this. Just bought a 2022 Tacoma. You explained more about hidden gems then they did buying the truck. Thank you.
Just bought my 2021 Tacoma, love that rear seat pull down for more room AND the seatbelt tricks. Good stuff.
I did not know about the removable cup holder divider.. Thanks! I learn something new everyday about my Tacoma
Gas cap holder and the dash brightness. Thank you!!
Thanks a million for all these hidden features, I owned my Taco TRD Pro since January 2021 and didn’t know about some of these tips. Thanks for sharing
Wow. Great job. Just signed the papers today on a new Taco to arrive in 10 days. Can’t wait to see your recommendations applied. Thank you so much
Got my 23 Tacoma 3 months ago and these were great tips man! I've been going NUTS over how to stop the back seatbelts from rattling all the time! Thanks!
Literally me too I love my car
Don’t worry, give it time, and the many sounds of your squeaking, rattling dash will drown out your rear seatbelts anyway. I’m a Toyota guy, but my 2016 has the noisiest dash I’ve ever heard, starting from 20,000 kms, and twice as bad when it’s cold in winter. If you’re bothered by sounds, get ready to go insane, or leave the stereo up. Lol
I just found your page. You obviously have that uncanny perception for the obvious. lol After putting almost 300,000 miles on my 2004 Tundra Double Cab 4.7 L, LTD, TRD with All Weather package, the frame rot is forcing me to trade for a Tacoma SR, Access Cab, 2.7L 4 cylinder, 6' bed 4×4. I'm surfing YT pages for info on this model to convince myself that I'm on the right "no bells & whistles" track. At 73, I'm just looking for economical transportation in a truck. You have a new subscriber.
I knew about all these features. I have a 2017 off-road but still glad other people are pointing them out!!
Excellent video👋 Thank you so much for sharing many of the features I wasn’t aware. Just purchased 2023 Tacoma and didn’t even know about the back seats features you demonstrated. Awesome video👍
Excellent video, I just subscribed to your videos. I only wish the Toyota salesman who sold me my truck knew and explained all this.
Thank you!! Can’t wait to go look for these hidden features on my Taco!
I bought a 2023 Tacoma crew cab three weeks ago and I'm finding new stuff on a regular basis. This is a great video!
I've had my 09 tacoma for about 8 years and had no idea the back seat could do that. I've always operated them on at a time, thank you so much
Ya the back seat feature is a big game changer!
This is good to know. I put in an order for a 2023 Tacoma last week. It'll be 6-12 months before it's built but once it's here I'll be making use of this info for sure.
Oh wow thats a long time to wait but I am happy to show you some tips so you can be fully equipped for when it comes
6to12 months! OMFreakinG!
Thank you so much! I just bought a Trd off-road last night, and this video made a world of difference
I never knew about the seatbelt buckle pockets. Awesome!
Great video. I did know about the anti-rattle seatbelt clips as I have them on my 2021 Tundra. I am thinking about downsizing to the Tacoma as I am not towing boats or other things as much as I used to.
I appreciate this. I just bought a '23 Tacoma and am waiting for it to be delivered.
Oh I am so jealous! You need to tell me how you like it when it comes in
Thanks for this. I really enjoy my Tacoma I bought a month ago. It's a year old with 17K miles and got a good deal - these tips make it even better
Nice video Jacob !! I have owned a 2nd GenTacoma (12 years) and a moved to a new 3rd Gen Tacoma (2017). I started to watch this video and paused the video to check out the back cab features as you presented them. Funny after owning the 2017, now 6 years old, I have NOT noticed ANY these features, but so happy to have learned from this video. My guess is you have the 2021 afer the implementation of Apple CarPlay / Android Auto. In any event---- Thanks !!!
Omg that seat belt pocket thing is a life saver! Thx for sharing. 😊
Of course! I hope you liked the video? So is there a hidden feature you know that I didn't cover?
I sure don’t.
I knew about some of them but not all. Thanks for posting this.
Thank you so much! I hope you enjoyed it? Do you know any hidden features that I didn't cover?
Been driving a Tacoma for over a year and I never would have known these! Thanks
I spent 4 hours at a dealership today looking specifically at the TRD Sport and NONE of this was mentioned, including Siri . Thanks man
Thanks for the video. I'm in the process of selling my full size diesel and have been contemplating getting a Tacoma. Seeing this just may have sealed my choice. Thank you very much. Have a blessed day.
Glad I could help! That’s awesome Andrew!! Do you know what kind of Tacoma you are going to get?
4 years with my Tacoma sport, one recall and regular oil changes. Hasn’t let me down yet.
I just bought my first tacoma it's a 2017 sport 4x4. Thank you for the information
Awesome 👍 my first Tacoma still learning 😁
Hope I can help! Subscribe because I am coming out with a lot more cool videos about Tacomas.
Dude, awesome video!!!!!! Just got my 2023 Tacoma, and knew none of these things. Subscribed, and Thank you !
Really great tips. 4 of them I didn't know. Especially the back seat fold down. Now I know. Thanks a bunch.
Nice job Jacob! Making life easier for us Tacoma folks
Thanks Larry, I like to help people out and hope I helped you out!
@@jacobhenrytacoma Great job Jacob - curious, what model year is the Tacoma in the video ?
I haven't seen anyone else bring it up, so I'll throw it out there. I was dicking around with the key fob and the truck started! WE HAVE REMOTE START FROM THE KEYFOB!! They don't tell you this because they're trying to get app subscribers. You press lock 2x then long hold lock, and the truck will start. At least mine does. I have a 2021 DCSB w/auto trans.
Tried it on a 2018 TRD SPORT and didn't work
maybe try it again... 2 quick clicks and then hold on the third one until it starts.@@araldf
2023 did nt work @@araldf
tried this with 2020 off road. it didn't work
Worked for my 2022 Tacoma
I just bought a lightly used 2023 Tacoma TRD Offroad. Pick it up tomorrow! Love the inside tips!
This is a great clip, at least 1/2 of these I didn’t know about. Bravo sir!
Best of all is the hidden plug on the back side of the rear view mirror... easy to get power for a dash cam
You just taught me something
Went looking on my 2022 can't find it. Do you know if it was just certain years?
@@joemegivern4392 I think it has to have the home link; maybe not on some models.
2nd Gen has the headrest tilt, but different mechanism. Has the holder in the seat bottom, clip on the pillar, and the pockets for the seatbelt--I use both of the last two all the time because I use the storage bins on the regular. BUT, they screwed us on the bed light... we don't have one.
Oh my gosh these are amazing! I've had my Tacoma for a year and didn't know any of these things !!!! THANK YOU !
Wow! I've owned my 22 Taco for exactly one year and thanks to you I can enjoy it more! Thank you for great vid! will sub to ur channel!
Wow now I know where to put those head rests!! I didn't know what the holes were for thanks!
You’re welcome!! Glad I could help!
I loved seeing the gas cap hidden feature. Thank you!
Haha ya it’s a good one that people don’t know.
There is a better way to secure your gas cap. There are slots in the cap that can slide into the inside gas door
Thanks for posting. Have had my Tacoma since 2017 and didn't know about these features. Especially appreciate the rear seats folding flat.
Thank you! Just had my first 23Tacoma! Very helpful!
Number 9 is definitely my favorite, and made driving at night so much more enjoyable! Great video 😎🔥
Thank you so much! I hope you enjoyed it? Do you know any hidden features that I didn't cover?
@@jacobhenrytacoma how do you turn it back to the odometer reading after adjusting dash lights?
@@kevinwilkey4687 all you have to do is push the dial in. You might need to push it a couple times depending what is display your on right now. Hope this helps.
👍 ❤️MY🌮 Good deal, didn't even think about #7
Thanks MPGunther! Glad I could show you something new! Hope you hit that like button and subscribed because I have more videos coming out that will teach you more cool stuff about Tacomas.
I have had a Tacoma for 11 years and learned a lot about my truck by watching this video Thank you Jacob.
This video was very educational. I appreciate all the tips. 👍👍👍
Just picked up my 2023 SR5 long bed this past Tuesday and immediately felt the lack of interior storage that my 2008 Tundra had. You just made my day and upcoming trip to NC so much better with Tip #1!! Even my sales guy didn't know to show me that feature, and he also has a Tacoma.
These are little things that you find out about after owning a vehicle for several years, and then suddenly it hits you "Wow, I never knew it could do that!" 😎
Just bought a 2023 trd sport yesterday you have some good information, I didn't even think about any of this just learning the new truck. I love the Tacoma, had an older one and put a lot of miles on it with no problems at all,very dependable trucks that hold their value very well.good video.
Right on Doug that’s awesome man! They seriously are the most reliable Trucks out there! I wish I got the sport but it was either get the sport in black or my voodoo blue sr5. I had to go with the limited edition because it’s just an awesome color.
Just bought one today, and his was beyond helpful. Thanks man.
Great video, keep em coming! And I knew nothing till now, thanks!
Very nice the dealer should be showing us this
They didn't do that at all
Several of your tips apply to my Tundra. The rear seat belt clip is on my Tundra. The cup holder clip is also on my Tundra. The thing about Toyota is they have economy of scale. I bet if you took apart a lot of Toyota's they would all have the same door light switches and things like that. So Toyota makes somethings pretty universal. One difference is my Tundra rear seats only the bottom folds up. The top part of the seat does not fold down like the Tacoma. I have a factory box that sits under the seats that was optional. That is handy to keep things under the seats from sliding around.
Wait they fold up? Now that is pretty cool
Take the seat belt one step further, and tuck the buckle part in the clip and it does not dangle.
The rear seat belt clips keep the seat belt away from the seat backs being raised and lowered.
Just traded in my 2014 Tacoma (Was a bit sad) for a 2023 Tacoma (Happy) and these were good to see, some of them I did not know especially that rear seat one so thanks.
Thank you. So many people comment on the gas cap hold. They say Tacoma doesn’t have one. You proved them wrong. Thanks
Dang right I did hahaha
Holding down the “voice control” button on the left side of the steering wheel brings up siri as well.
I know I forgot about that
@@jacobhenrytacomahey Jacob I know you I was watching your directions on your truck anything is I didn't see anything I know you was doing the back seats and everything but I have a question I have a hard time yeah Jacob
I like the feature where you squeeze the left side of the driver’s door handle to lock the doors, and make it beep twice to deactivate the key fob. I think that is what happens. Until you return and pull the handle and it unlocks the driver door.
Should be able to just touch the wave areas top or bottom to activate. No pinching only light touch
Thanks! Awesome information, big help.😊
Back seat and gas cap holder is cool...I've had my TRD for 4 days now and this helped alot!!!
One I have that is nice. It has been so annoying to drive in the snow and not be able to actually turn off the traction control. If you push the button is diminishes it but it’s still activated. I found if you hold the traction control button while in park, another light on the dash appears and fully disengages traction control
Good tip, I will have to add that to another video!
Jacob what year tacoma do you have?
I looking to see if anyone else knew about this one! 2020
Damn it! Ive had a taco for 2 years and this has always bothered me. lmao! Thank you!
it does this in drive, neutral, reverse, and S. does not need to be in park. just hold the button.
On the 3G, press and hold cruise control to disable radar (adaptive) cruise control.
Ya I was going to add that one to the video but I am thinking about making a video about all the ways to optimize your driving experience and have that one in that video. What do you think? You think people would watch that one?
@@jacobhenrytacoma yeah man. Just put the content out there!
@@esd99will do!!
you can adjust the distance as well so you don't get cycled back all the time .
Excellent video, Thank you. lots of features I will start using.
Excellent video, thanks for the tips. I just bought a 2022 TRD Off-Road and am trying to familiarize myself with all of it's amenities.
Making me want to buy a Tacoma more and more. Dope video! Thank you for the information 🙌🏼🔥
Thank you for the love Mehmet! Tacoma's are really amazing trucks so if you are considering getting one, I would go ahead and get one!
I was on the same situation I always have had f-150’s they are good trucks but want it something easier move around mor of mid size level and I end up buying a Tacoma and I couldn’t be happier it’s perfect and feels very comfortable my liking and I know it’s very reliable 👍
@@Jr01atlTech I understand that, I drove a Silverado for work and it was completely different. Tacomas are just such a comfortable dive and overall the best in my opinion.
@@jacobhenrytacoma I had a Tacoma for >21 years and >320,000 miles. Was still going strong but I hit a deer on the highway and it was totalled. Sadness, but then went right out and got another Tacoma, no question about it. Looking forward to the next 21+ years.
@@wildthing3112 Oh dang, that sucks. But glad to hear you are ok and got back in another Tacoma. Hopefully it was a newer one than the year you use to have haha
On most Toyota vehicle's, the metal door latches inside the door frames can be used as a bottle opener. However, I noticed they changed the design on the 3rd gen Tundra so I wouldn't be surprised if they got rid of it on the new Tacoma also.
Picked up a new Tacoma yesterday and I’ll be using each one of these tips!
Thanks
Awesome glad I could help.
I just got my 18 Tacoma trd sport and saw video and found out more about this truck. Thanks for sharing
How dare you suggest that I get groceries in my Tacoma 😂😂😂
Liked your video and presentation, very informative, but it’s all in the manual if people would take the time to look.
Thanks for the compliment, you know people like watching videos instead of reading these days.
@Kelly Harbeson Good point, the manuals have become increasingly more difficult to navigate and understand with all the new technology in cars today. I still wouldn’t say the manual is totally useless, just frustrating to use.
Excellent video. I only knew a couple of the hidden features you shared so I learned a lot!
Thank You! I have one for you…look next to the drivers seat on the floor you’ll find a perfect spot for a steering wheel lock. I don’t think they designed it for that, but the key locking mechanism fits in the little half circle before the seatbelt on the floor. It fits perfectly and is stored out of the way.
The 2nd gen also has a lot of these features on the interior, in fact the entire rear seat of the Tacoma is exactly the same between the 2nd and 3rd gen. Nice having the fold-down seats with the hard plastic backing for larger items. The removable cup holders and the dimmable gauge cluster were also on the 2nd gen too, just in a more basic way. Toyota really thought through the interior design even way back in 2004 when the 2nd gen Tacomas debuted.
Do you still have to remove the headrest just to fold down the rear seat ? Still has old fashioned twist off gas cap?
@@tommyboy0379 Yes, since the rear seat is identical in both the 2nd and 3rd gen Tacomas, you still have to remove the rear headrests. Not too difficult but I can see it still being an inconvenience. Gas cap still twists off. The fuel-door is pretty much the same on the 2nd and 3rd gen. Thinking of buying a locking cap or something. Would’ve thought that the 3rd gen would have a fuel door that locks by now.
What is an old fashion twist off gas cap?
@@TJFT1234 to be honest not really sure what he meant by “old fashioned” but I just assumed he was asking if it’s just as basic as the 3rd gen is, which it is. Not really any changes that I can think of to make a gas cap more high-end. Still think it would be nice if the fuel-door locked. I’m assuming the 2024 model will have it all changed.
I was today years old when I learned about those seat belt pockets
Haha definitely a game changer, right?!? Seriously so genius of Toyota.
Great video! I just traded in my '08 for a '19 and found these hidden features very cool. I'm heading out to my truck now to use 4 of them! Specifically, the back headrest (fold or store), rear seat belt pockets, gas cap holder and dash light dimmer. Thanks!
Just bought a 23 Tacoma and I didn’t know any of the hidden tips you mentioned! Thank you!!!
I have my dash lights turned down. I will check on the back seat fold down tomorrow morning thanks. But I am concerned as I keep my seat pretty far back being 6'2" and 270lbs. Big guy needs room! But I will check it out, thanks. Maybe just the pass side.
Ya man, try it out! Let me know if you can do both sides and what you think about it.
@@jacobhenrytacoma I had to only sacrifice a small amount of room in the drivers seat but they both folded down giving me plenty of room in the back. But there was no way the headrests posts would fit into the holes. Alignment was perfect but the posts were just too thick in diameter to go into the holes. So they just sit in the cubby space behind the seats. Pretty neat though giving me a lot of room for groceries or boxes. Thanks.
Mine is a 2022 sr5.
@@markrossnagel4680 awesome to hear that you can make it work. But that’s odd that the bars where too thick, I have a ‘21 SR5 and when I first tried to do this it took a bit of force to put it in but after the first time it went in easy. Maybe try it again. Let me know if it worked
Really appreciate the info on the folding lay-flat method to the back seats - especially the stowing of the headrest. I carry safety and camera gear back there all the time - this will give me so much more room. Thank you so much!!!!!!! :)
JUST BOUGHT A NEW 2023 TACOMA. REALLY APPRECIATED THE TIPS OF HIDDEN FEATURES. KEEP IT UP.