I’ll probably get hate for it but: truck tents. they’re awesome don’t get me wrong but you need a mortgage for them, they make the use of covers impossible, limit bed space. only good if used frequently imho.
Cheap stick-on body mods with no function but to make the truck look cheezy. There is a fine line between useful modifications and pointless additions.
i just picked up a 2017 TRD Access cab, i just swapped out the annoying ass chrome TRD grill because it looks like it belongs on a semi. next thing to go will be the chrome bumper. Chrome belongs on 57 Chevys
I just updated my 2012 with a newer grill and lights. Light are nice 3 lights for a raptor and 4 on a Tacoma. I also have the bull bar and agree about the functionality but works nice for just mounting an extra light.
I have an aftermarket grill for my truck. Weirdly it was cheaper to buy with the raptor lights then without. But it was matte black, that was the biggest point, to get rid of the Chrome stock grill
a lot of people have been thinking the Trd pro grille with raptor lights is a cringe mod for a long time. Because of that you don’t see it as often as you used to… making it kind of unique again 😂 I’m keeping mine!
The heritage grille should’ve been the stock grille and given the pro something cooler because the stock grilles are kinda sad compared to the cool grilles in the past
Meso allowed me to black out all the chrome inside my Tacoma... Also let me replace those hideous chrome mirror turn signals with blacked out ones... And I got his interior red lights... I think he makes an awesome product!... Also thank you for the new Tacoma video 👍
How is anything someone else does to their own truck annoying? I love seeing peoples mods no matter what they are. You know what is annoying? Gatekeeping who or what should be on a Tacoma. One of the best pleasures of owning a second gen has been the fact that it is so modifiable. Love my truck and love every mod you mentioned.
LED headlights that aren’t adjusted, failing/peeling plastidip, tow hitch “balls” ornament, and heavily tinted brake lights are the most annoying to me.
What do you mean by LED headlights that aren't adjusted? Just curious because I replaced my normal halogen headlights with LED bulbs, curious if maybe If there's something more to do besides just bulb replacement now
@@SlambeastyKIng It's a good idea when modifying your lights or changing the suspension to make sure your lights are still aimed in the right direction, both for the best visibility for you and to avoid blinding oncoming traffic. You can look up specific instructions for your vehicle and mods. There are lots of videos, forums and websites out there. That's a great question because a lot of people are unaware that headlights are adjustable.
@@SlambeastyKIng there is no need to adjust them, unless you are lifting your truck to the sky (maybe). The only negative that occurs when adding Leds/Hids is if you put them in a non projector headlight.
The worse mud in a Tacoma is the Carolina squat , can we all agree on that ? Other than that I think that’s it . Much love tacomaholic and rest of my tacoma brothers !!
On my 2nd gen taco, ive got a winch bumper and plan to add 255 80 r17, what is your suggestion on lift kit to account for the drop from the bumper and to clear the tires. Thank you for any recommendations and for the content.
What someone does to the vehicle they own does not bother me. Some make me shake my head though. Don't understand the gas hole, they have the cap you can hook the retainer on. I had a Raptor, when I would see a Tacoma with Raptor lights always chuckled. The 20+" wheels with rubber band tires, big chuckle... Black out, I have to admit I am guilty, don't understand the sudden dislike for anything chrome.
I have an almost complete interior done over by meso customs. I got rid of all the chrome, did white accents everywhere except the shifter (I have an MT, and no one makes the chrome delete for that part). It certainly adds a nice touch to the interior!!
I swapped out my grill and added lights on a 2019 limited. But I’ve also color matched or blacked out all of the chrome. I was hesitant on the Raptor lights but then decided to send it.
If you actually offroad or are ever on dusty trails, it's mandatory. With 35's I now need something to keep dirt, dust, water, snow out of the intake without any fender liner
my trd off road came with the trd pro grill with light. my most hated mod is the tent that people ride around with all the time, you go camping twice a year so ride around with a tent on your truck, otherwise how would you let people know you are outdoorsy
I surprisingly have none of these. I do have a Westin brush guard but it does seem to work pretty well for minor protect for working on heavy growth areas of my property. Wonder how many people will be triggered lol?
The “raptor lights” are on several different types of vehicles It’s not like ford created and owns grill lights. Plus, the pro grill just looks the best in my opinion I haven’t found a single grill besides that, that i actually like that doesn’t cost around $800!…
Probably one of the few people who haven't done any of these mods. I saved $20 by using a small "Command Hook"!on my gas door, instead of buying the "Gashole" (great name). My 2016 TRD Sport is pretty much 100% stock.
The Westin bull bar was my very first Tacoma mod. I thought it was totally rad, but I didn't yet know about other more cool bumper mods, like my current Body Armor 4x4 Hiline winch bumper. Anyone looking for a slightly used Westin bull bar? j/k :)
I'm struggling with a choice. I've got a 19 trd off road that's more than a daily driver. I work out of it. I've got a fiberglass campershell and carry another 150 -200 lbs and got the rear end squatting like crazy. Planning on icon rtx springs but undecided on 5100 or 5160. Any advice? I live in western North Carolina. Mostly highway, gravel roads. Thanks for any input and love the videos.
Yeah, the Raptor lights make me scratch my head. Why would you want your truck to look like a Ford? Let’s see…KO2’s on Method wheels, leveling kits, snorkels, Morimoto or Alpha Rex headlights, any blackout mods, exterior mounted recovery boards…don’t get me wrong, I like some of these, but it seems like in the spirit of being individually unique, everyone is kinda the same. Love your videos!
I don't think it's trying to look like a raptor, I just think people like the way they look. They are also great for making your truck more visible at night since most people can't even drive safely during the day lol. I personally like and have the raptor lights, but to each their own
@@grayghost1423 nothing wrong with them at all. The point of the video was the “annoying” aftermarket mods. I listed the ones that seem so common while other good products are overlooked. I love Method wheels myself. They offer bead lock wheels that hold the tire to the rim for those who air down for extreme off roading. Since I won’t be doing that with my truck, I wouldn’t spend the money to get that feature, but they offer a wide variety of nice looking rims.
@@Thorzaan I agree, they look cool, but the name of them implies where they originated from. I also love the look of trucks decked out with the rooftop storage boxes, rooftop tents and recovery boards, but here in Las Vegas, a little impractical to keep that stuff baking out in the sun. It’s fine if you’re going out on trails a lot, but I see so many daily drivers that have that stuff on and I’m pretty sure just for good looks. I had a bull bar style bumper installed with a winch, light bar, and fog lights. They look cool, but not sure when I’ll actually get use out of any of them, though. Ha ha!
I didn’t care for the Raptor lights until I put mine on. I got the grille on sale and the lights came with it, they’re not terrible. The bull bars are pretty useless for any actual protection, but I once saw a Crosstrek that had every bumper and side skirt with some kind of bull bar looking thing on it, it made me laugh. I have the Me-So dome and map light and they’re amazing. My truck has chrome trim pieces and I definitely will be changing the air vent rings out in the future.
Yeah raptor lights are a big no. The raptor and TRX have them because they have a wheel base over 80” wide. Unless your tacoma has +3” long travel it doesn’t even come close to fitting into clearance light territory.
I only really spend time on the Long Travel side of TW which is not very big. These are mostly dress up mods so might as well do the ones that fit your taste. Make the truck your own no matter how horrid other think it is.
I have the Meso map white/red map lights. Overall they are pretty good, I use the red light more than the white but at $60 it was pricey. Bull bars to me are more of a cosmetic mod. Raptor lights are played out now. Seems like they are every where now even on cars. Surprised no mention of the AJT design key fob housing. Was surprised they cost $40 for just 2 pieces of plastic. But then again I got mine for $10 😅 Oh don't forget Plasti dipped badges
Not Toyota specific but loud droning exhaust. There are 4, 5, and 6 cylinder motors that sound good with an aftermarket exhaust, but in my opinion the Tacoma is not one of them. Maybe it is Toyota specific.
I'm not into any mod that has a company name or logo on it (Toyota logos, okay). If it has another company's name or logo; I think I should be able to get it at well below cost, or they should provide a significant cash incentive for otherwise free advertising. I just can't get into it.
I just got the 400,000 mile mod last weekend. So if ANY of my other mods annoy anyone, it's on them. Is it really stealing from Ford when Ford was mandated by the government to put those lights on? You're really being a wanna be Big Rig if you have the "Raptor" lights. The Bull bar, it's popular because it's cheap. And if all you're doing is mounting some lights to it, who cares. Meso Customs has some good stuff, and some trendy stuff. I have a 6 light switch "console" thingy from him. It's frikkin awesome. I want to get the dome lights but everytime I get the extra cash for it, it's outtastock. The one mod that I hate more than any other... The Arrogant Owner mod. You know the one, "I spent X $$$ building my truck. Yours is still pretty much stock. You're a mall crawler. Don't talk to me, don't even look at me."
In your opinion what is the most annoying popular Tacoma mod?
Bull bar
I’ll probably get hate for it but: truck tents. they’re awesome don’t get me wrong but you need a mortgage for them, they make the use of covers impossible, limit bed space. only good if used frequently imho.
Not enough sidewall on a lifted Tacoma… or any truck for that matter.
Raptor lights
The hood mounted bug catcher just collects leaves and holds them until they turn to dirt. Gotta be good for the paint.
For me it's oversized wheels with low profile all-terrain tires but that's not specific to tacomas
I was going to say the same thing
With a squat
Yep that's straight ghetto
Definitely a Midwest/East coast thing...
@@socaloutdoors7355 also popular in Hawaii.
Thanks for your video
I got raptor lights on mine and I love them
The Pro grill reminds me of the Toyota grill on old school Toyota trucks.
Cheap stick-on body mods with no function but to make the truck look cheezy.
There is a fine line between useful modifications and pointless additions.
i just picked up a 2017 TRD Access cab, i just swapped out the annoying ass chrome TRD grill because it looks like it belongs on a semi. next thing to go will be the chrome bumper. Chrome belongs on 57 Chevys
I'm with you on the chrome.
I just updated my 2012 with a newer grill and lights. Light are nice 3 lights for a raptor and 4 on a Tacoma. I also have the bull bar and agree about the functionality but works nice for just mounting an extra light.
I have an aftermarket grill for my truck. Weirdly it was cheaper to buy with the raptor lights then without. But it was matte black, that was the biggest point, to get rid of the Chrome stock grill
I do hate the chrome grill.
Same. No raptor lights but black mesh grill. Stock chrome grille was fugly.
Definitely got me with the first two. Got the Pro grill on my SR5 along with raptor lights XD
Lol same
I did the same thing to my trd sport lol.
Cause they look nice. Why wouldn't you want the TRD PRO grill. Looks so much better
a lot of people have been thinking the Trd pro grille with raptor lights is a cringe mod for a long time. Because of that you don’t see it as often as you used to… making it kind of unique again 😂
I’m keeping mine!
The most annoying mod of all time on trucks is the punisher logo sticker
No raptor lights for me
Those oversized roof rack baskets annoy me. Especially when there's lights all over it
The heritage grille should’ve been the stock grille and given the pro something cooler because the stock grilles are kinda sad compared to the cool grilles in the past
"Raptor" lights...bcuz I really want my ride to look like a ford...lol...NOT!
5 year wrap I think it’s going to damage your paint when peeling off the wrap
Meso allowed me to black out all the chrome inside my Tacoma... Also let me replace those hideous chrome mirror turn signals with blacked out ones... And I got his interior red lights... I think he makes an awesome product!... Also thank you for the new Tacoma video 👍
How is anything someone else does to their own truck annoying?
I love seeing peoples mods no matter what they are.
You know what is annoying? Gatekeeping who or what should be on a Tacoma. One of the best pleasures of owning a second gen has been the fact that it is so modifiable. Love my truck and love every mod you mentioned.
Tacomaworld is the most annoying. They ban you for any difference of opinion.
Snorkels
The TRD grill is useful lowering the sensor if you're buying a bumper with a bar that is going to block the sensor
I agree raptor lights are so annoying...even on the raptor.
Basically a ridiculous amount of mods on a truck that looks like it's never been off hardball...super cringy
I like how professional you make your vids! Keep up the great work.
I guess I’m annoying then with the raptor lights but I won’t get the bull bar ok? Geez!
LED headlights that aren’t adjusted, failing/peeling plastidip, tow hitch “balls” ornament, and heavily tinted brake lights are the most annoying to me.
What do you mean by LED headlights that aren't adjusted? Just curious because I replaced my normal halogen headlights with LED bulbs, curious if maybe If there's something more to do besides just bulb replacement now
The "balls" one 🤣
@@SlambeastyKIng It's a good idea when modifying your lights or changing the suspension to make sure your lights are still aimed in the right direction, both for the best visibility for you and to avoid blinding oncoming traffic. You can look up specific instructions for your vehicle and mods. There are lots of videos, forums and websites out there. That's a great question because a lot of people are unaware that headlights are adjustable.
I love my tinted taillights, gives it a more blackout look.
@@SlambeastyKIng there is no need to adjust them, unless you are lifting your truck to the sky (maybe). The only negative that occurs when adding Leds/Hids is if you put them in a non projector headlight.
Where did you get your grill?
It's a factory grill but with a customcargrills.com insert
@@Tacomaholic thank you!
@@HoldFastAndStoic Sure thing! They've got plenty of wicked designs to choose from.
Not necessarily a Tacoma mod, I can’t stand when people lift their truck and don’t adjust their headlights.
Oooo good call, did not adjust mine after recent lift. Thank you
The bull bar is definitely the worst, my friend has one on his Silverado I can’t help but laugh at it
The worse mud in a Tacoma is the Carolina squat , can we all agree on that ? Other than that I think that’s it . Much love tacomaholic and rest of my tacoma brothers !!
On my 2nd gen taco, ive got a winch bumper and plan to add 255 80 r17, what is your suggestion on lift kit to account for the drop from the bumper and to clear the tires. Thank you for any recommendations and for the content.
Tire clearance is more of what you are willing to trim and cut ... but I've heard the 255s are more forgiving than thicker 285s
Good thing I don’t care what others think.. 😂
I wear my own kinda hat 🤠
I love my trd pro grille on my off road. The factory grille looks like a cheese grater. No personality whatsoever
What someone does to the vehicle they own does not bother me. Some make me shake my head though. Don't understand the gas hole, they have the cap you can hook the retainer on.
I had a Raptor, when I would see a Tacoma with Raptor lights always chuckled. The 20+" wheels with rubber band tires, big chuckle...
Black out, I have to admit I am guilty, don't understand the sudden dislike for anything chrome.
I have an almost complete interior done over by meso customs. I got rid of all the chrome, did white accents everywhere except the shifter (I have an MT, and no one makes the chrome delete for that part). It certainly adds a nice touch to the interior!!
The Westin bull bar looks cool and protects the badge/sensor from the parking posts at Walmart.
Nah fam
I swapped out my grill and added lights on a 2019 limited. But I’ve also color matched or blacked out all of the chrome. I was hesitant on the Raptor lights but then decided to send it.
I just bought the meso gasshole and I love it 👊
not sure about most annoying mod, but the LAMEST mod is definitely that SNORKEL!!!
Especially on a mall crawler 🤣
Guess imma cancel my order 😂😂
I was in Paraguay earlier this year and I bet half the trucks have snorkels not just Toyota’s all brands
If you actually offroad or are ever on dusty trails, it's mandatory. With 35's I now need something to keep dirt, dust, water, snow out of the intake without any fender liner
Was this thread in the 3rd gen section?
Ha ha yep!
HAHAHA you mean the mods we spend our money on and enjoy annoy people? easiest trolling ever!
my trd off road came with the trd pro grill with light.
my most hated mod is the tent that people ride around with all the time,
you go camping twice a year so ride around with a tent on your truck,
otherwise how would you let people know you are outdoorsy
At the end of the day, everyone making mods looks like a tryhard. But it's fun, so do what you like and share what you love!
Agree raptor lights, bull bar. I have the gas cap holder but not by Meso.
I've done the gas cap holder as well, dont think it was MESO either. But its better than just having it dangle
I got the pro grill for the 2nd gen with white raptor lights and color matched the grill
I love my gas hole and my Meso dome and map lights.
Haha! I'm about to do the grill!! 🤣
I surprisingly have none of these. I do have a Westin brush guard but it does seem to work pretty well for minor protect for working on heavy growth areas of my property. Wonder how many people will be triggered lol?
The “raptor lights” are on several different types of vehicles
It’s not like ford created and owns grill lights.
Plus, the pro grill just looks the best in my opinion
I haven’t found a single grill besides that, that i actually like that doesn’t cost around $800!…
Not a mod, but what's annoying is when companies call the pre-22 Tundra a 3rd gen 🙄
Probably one of the few people who haven't done any of these mods. I saved $20 by using a small "Command Hook"!on my gas door, instead of buying the "Gashole" (great name). My 2016 TRD Sport is pretty much 100% stock.
Haha, I have the aftermarket TRD grille and the raptor lights. 2 out of 5 aint bad...
The Westin bull bar was my very first Tacoma mod. I thought it was totally rad, but I didn't yet know about other more cool bumper mods, like my current Body Armor 4x4 Hiline winch bumper. Anyone looking for a slightly used Westin bull bar? j/k :)
That's exactly how/why I got my Westin bull bar way back when.
I got the Gasshole from one of your videos but have since replaced the gas cap with a locking one and it doesn't fit anymore.
Hard to beat the “Gas Hole!” Brilliant.🤣
Wheels that have too much backspacing and then think wheel spacers is another need, and then blowup the forums about tire rub!
I have a '98 with 60/40 seats, and the annoying dash-mount hand brake. How hard is it to put in bucket seats, and a floor-mounted hand brake lever?
I have done the interior mods
You get the TRD grill if you opt for the TRD suspension upgrade. That's how I got it on my Off Road
I'm talking about the aftermarket knock-offs.
Ditch lights pointless.
Never wheeled at night?
@@Tacomaholic yes , they are just something to get torn off. The pines in Montana are unforgiving.
I passed a Honda Accord last month with "raptor" lights.
I'm struggling with a choice. I've got a 19 trd off road that's more than a daily driver. I work out of it. I've got a fiberglass campershell and carry another 150 -200 lbs and got the rear end squatting like crazy. Planning on icon rtx springs but undecided on 5100 or 5160. Any advice? I live in western North Carolina. Mostly highway, gravel roads. Thanks for any input and love the videos.
I'm not sure about the 5160s but the extended travel 5100s are nice if you want a few more inches of travel for offroad purposes.
The heritage grill comes with the Toyota lift kit and serves a specific purpose, but I get it 😁
An over abundance of lights...lol...hilarious...put a wing on the back and your set!
Yeah, the Raptor lights make me scratch my head. Why would you want your truck to look like a Ford? Let’s see…KO2’s on Method wheels, leveling kits, snorkels, Morimoto or Alpha Rex headlights, any blackout mods, exterior mounted recovery boards…don’t get me wrong, I like some of these, but it seems like in the spirit of being individually unique, everyone is kinda the same. Love your videos!
I don't think it's trying to look like a raptor, I just think people like the way they look. They are also great for making your truck more visible at night since most people can't even drive safely during the day lol. I personally like and have the raptor lights, but to each their own
Is there something wrong with Methods, the ones for trucks?
@@grayghost1423 nothing wrong with them at all. The point of the video was the “annoying” aftermarket mods. I listed the ones that seem so common while other good products are overlooked. I love Method wheels myself. They offer bead lock wheels that hold the tire to the rim for those who air down for extreme off roading. Since I won’t be doing that with my truck, I wouldn’t spend the money to get that feature, but they offer a wide variety of nice looking rims.
@@Thorzaan I agree, they look cool, but the name of them implies where they originated from. I also love the look of trucks decked out with the rooftop storage boxes, rooftop tents and recovery boards, but here in Las Vegas, a little impractical to keep that stuff baking out in the sun. It’s fine if you’re going out on trails a lot, but I see so many daily drivers that have that stuff on and I’m pretty sure just for good looks. I had a bull bar style bumper installed with a winch, light bar, and fog lights. They look cool, but not sure when I’ll actually get use out of any of them, though. Ha ha!
When someone states they have a Rough Country lift, all credibility flies out the window.
I didn’t care for the Raptor lights until I put mine on. I got the grille on sale and the lights came with it, they’re not terrible. The bull bars are pretty useless for any actual protection, but I once saw a Crosstrek that had every bumper and side skirt with some kind of bull bar looking thing on it, it made me laugh. I have the Me-So dome and map light and they’re amazing. My truck has chrome trim pieces and I definitely will be changing the air vent rings out in the future.
I definitely have the pro grill and raptor lights. Whoops
Yeah raptor lights are a big no. The raptor and TRX have them because they have a wheel base over 80” wide. Unless your tacoma has +3” long travel it doesn’t even come close to fitting into clearance light territory.
I considered a bull bar long ago, until I realized that it would be only good for ramming people head on (which I have no intention of doing)
I only really spend time on the Long Travel side of TW which is not very big. These are mostly dress up mods so might as well do the ones that fit your taste. Make the truck your own no matter how horrid other think it is.
I have the Meso map white/red map lights. Overall they are pretty good, I use the red light more than the white but at $60 it was pricey.
Bull bars to me are more of a cosmetic mod. Raptor lights are played out now. Seems like they are every where now even on cars.
Surprised no mention of the AJT design key fob housing. Was surprised they cost $40 for just 2 pieces of plastic. But then again I got mine for $10 😅
Oh don't forget Plasti dipped badges
Yikes the price on the AJT key fob sure shot up since I got mine a few years ago.
But according to rToyotaTacoma the TRD Pro style grill gives you 50+hp and 10+mpg lol
Sounds about right.
These were all truly annoying mods. Gotta get myself a gasshole though.
Not Toyota specific but loud droning exhaust. There are 4, 5, and 6 cylinder motors that sound good with an aftermarket exhaust, but in my opinion the Tacoma is not one of them. Maybe it is Toyota specific.
I'm not into any mod that has a company name or logo on it (Toyota logos, okay). If it has another company's name or logo; I think I should be able to get it at well below cost, or they should provide a significant cash incentive for otherwise free advertising. I just can't get into it.
So I'm guessing no large Tacomabeast beside decal on your Truck? 😀
@@Tacomaholic oh man, don't get me wrong. Your logo decal isn't a modification to my precious. Your call content is awesome, and I'm thankful for it.
@@troy3456789 Lol no I meant the one Tacomabeast sells
I agree and also feel that way about clothing...some giant company logo to essentially let everyone know you spent $85 on a t-shirt.
I just got the 400,000 mile mod last weekend. So if ANY of my other mods annoy anyone, it's on them.
Is it really stealing from Ford when Ford was mandated by the government to put those lights on? You're really being a wanna be Big Rig if you have the "Raptor" lights.
The Bull bar, it's popular because it's cheap. And if all you're doing is mounting some lights to it, who cares.
Meso Customs has some good stuff, and some trendy stuff. I have a 6 light switch "console" thingy from him. It's frikkin awesome. I want to get the dome lights but everytime I get the extra cash for it, it's outtastock.
The one mod that I hate more than any other... The Arrogant Owner mod. You know the one,
"I spent X $$$ building my truck. Yours is still pretty much stock. You're a mall crawler. Don't talk to me, don't even look at me."
I’m pretty certain I’ve done all of these 😂 it’s your truck, do whatever you want
seriously!! you are giving the camera shit for autofocusing on the important part of the video?!
🙌 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘮
Trd Pro grill is being fake/insecure, custom replacement grill is 🔥
🤣