My 7 Favorite Tacoma Mods (Off-Road Edition)
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 3. 08. 2024
- In today's video, I show you my top 7 off road mods I have done to my Tacoma! Let me know if you have any of these mods or your favorite mods on your vehicles in the comments down below đ
- Baja Designs Video: âą Baja Designs Squadron ...
- PRP Seat Covers Video: âą New Toyota Tacoma SEAT...
- Rock Sliders Video: âą FabZone Rock Sliders I...
- Air Compressor Video: âą Tacoma Underseat ARB A...
- Why I'm Leveling My Truck Video: âą Why I'm Leveling my Ta...
- Fox Front Shocks Install Video: âą Tacoma Front Suspensio...
- Fox Rear Shocks Install Video: âą Tacoma Rear Shock Inst...
- Fox Test in the Desert: âą First Impressions: Tac...
- Scratch Removal Video: âą Fixing my SCRATCHED UP...
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My Instagram đ±: @chloekuotaco
đź MY TACOMA: 2019 TRD Off-Road, Silver Sky Metallic DCSB đź
- BFGoodrich KO2s (265/70/R17) : amzn.to/34GkYwkâ
- Baja Designs Squadron SAE Fog Lights (use code "ChloeK10" for 10% off): www.bajadesigns.com/products/...
- PRP Off-Road Seat Covers: www.prpseats.com/toyota-tacom...
- Fabzone Armor Rock Sliders: / â
- TRD Pro Wheels: amzn.to/2TIHcaEâ
- TRD Skid Plate: amzn.to/31XXTU5â
- Chrome Exhaust Tip: amzn.to/3kLslbpâ
DISCOUNT CODES đ” (these are brands I stand by!):
- Baja Designs: "ChloeK10" for 10% off
- TUFSKINZ: "ChloeKuo10" for 10% off
- Hawaii Off Road Yotas: "ChloeKuoTaco" for 10% off
- Desert Does It Seat Jackers: "ChloeKuoTaco" for 10% off (until May 31, 2021)
- DV8 Off-Road: "ChloeKuoTaco" for $25 off + free shipping (traction boards only)
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Nice video. The weather is beautiful there, enjoy your off roading. Looking forward to the next one
Just subâd to your channel, diggin the content. Itâs good to see a daily driven, practical set up especially here in SD. Iâm slowly building up my 4runner but keeping it in the aspect of a daily driver but with off-road capability like yours. Great walk thruđđœđđœ
love the seat covers and the ARB
Kool mods, enjoy all the information you give it makes it easy to surf the webs. Thanks for sharing.
Love the under seat compressor setup, that is so awesome!!
Thanks Spencer đ
Another awesome video... Like the ARB compressor đđ»
Doing my first off road experience with my new Tacoma TRD OR. Thanks for the recommendations as I might be getting some of these mods!
"Cool Chloe" love how enthusiastic she is and presents her videos so well. It's great she shares her experience with mods that she actually puts through the test herself...not just trying to sell something like some of the product advertisements from people who are being paid just to promote a product. Keep up the good work Chloe your the best !
Thank you! đ
Love the compressor idea!
Chloe, I had 03 Tacoma which had 106,000 miles which I have had for 18 years, after watching your videos I sold it and got a 2021 to do some off roading, great channel and thanks for helping me make that move to the TRD off road. !!!
Congrats on the new truck! And that 03 sounds like a beast!
Badass setup! Makes my want to mod my 2nd gen even more now!
Nice mods! You have chosen popular branded names and have done the installs without compromising on technique. I have an Army Green 2021 Tacoma TRD Sport and am looking forward to modding it with much of the same equipment that you have. Iâm going with the Toyota 2 inch lift kit for warranty issues on the Safety Sense options. I donât off road much and donât do the rock crawling. I need the lift and bigger tires due to deep snow here in Wyoming. Iâve followed your vids and enjoy your style and demeanor. Keep them coming.
That under seat compressor though!!! Gotta get me one!
Another great video Chloe! Really enjoyed your Fox 2.5 install series and I even gave you a shout out on the last vid I published about choosing 33 inch tires for Tacomas. Keep up the great content!
Thank you, I will check it out! You have a new sub đ
@@ChloeKuo đthank you! Curious - did you upgrade your upper control arms after you went to the Foxes? I'm putting together content for my next vid on suspension (serious props you to for the DIY install, i wouldn't know were to begin) and I'll be talking about UCAs, shocks and add-a-leaf packs. Any noticeable difference in your wheel articulation using your stock UCAs?
Great video, great information.
Great off-roading
Great video. You make it seem easy. Thanks.
Congratulations!! This was an excellent video. We have similar set ups. I have a white 2019 OR. Two inch level with 265 75 R16s which are the same diameter as your 17's. I have to look into that compressor set up. I'm less offroad, more camping, always worry about a flat off the beaten trail though.
I liked that air compressor mod. nice
Thanks for sharing! I just bought a 2021 Tacoma trd off-road and I really appreciate that all your mods are practical and sensible.
Congrats on the new truck! Welcome to the Tacoma Family!
@@ChloeKuo thank you!
@@officialyasir how do you like it so far, was thinking about buying one but I'm not quite 100% yet
@@loganvalliere9702 I like it so far. I took it on some easy to moderate trails, it did pretty well, still all stock. The low end torque and mpg isnât all that great but I knew that going in. If I do a lift and bigger tires, probably will need a regear.
@@officialyasir how are the seats? I've heard everyone complain about them in all the videos I've watched and I'm getting a little scared lol
I recently bought a new 2018 and I love it. I'm looking to get it lifted a bit and some good tires for logging roads up to the hotsprings in winter. So many trucks get stuck in the snow and I don't want to be one of them. Might get a winch as well. Thanks for the video, Cheers~!
Nice vid! Cody is a shade lover!đ Finally doing tires in the next week or so. On the fence still between KO2âs (my fav aesthetically, but heaviest and most expensive) and the Faulken Wildpeak AT3âs, which seem to be great all around but not as good looking. Also trying to decide to go up 1â (no lift) or stay stock size. Fog lights in stock location also on my short list, I think the Bajaâs are the way to go. Never considered seat covers, but these you have look really good! If the snow ever stops here in Colorado I will hit the build hard!
He is SUCH a shade lover! And how exciting! I've heard great things about the AT3s, although I've never tried them out myself.
@TXOverlandAdventure Yeah the mid tire is way too aggressive for what I will be doing. Iâve used KM2âs on prior Jeepâs and liked them, but a good all terrain is where Iâm at now
This is probably one of the nicest daily driver trucks on CZcams right now.
Right!! I look at mine and I'm and like "Damn, it's starting to look nice" and then I see Chloe's and I'm like, "Damn, never mind." haha
Right? She has an attention to detail that I absolutely respect.
@@TacoManD4X4 nonsense! Yours looks awesome and Iâm honestly a little jealous of your LED headlights đ
@@ChloeKuo is your truck lifted besides the Fox shocks?
Love your videos Chloe!
Great video as always! So far, my favorite mod on my Tacoma is the Mountain Hatch tailgate insert. I use that thing daily. I just ordered some rock sliders for my rig. And you're right. Order locally. Mine are CBI off road sliders. I went with them because I am three hours from their location and I can drive up there to pick them up for a tank of gas, much better than paying $250 in freight for RCI or Cali Raised.
Nice! The CBI ones are great too! I have been thinking of getting a mountain hatch
@@ChloeKuo Get it, you won't be disappointed. It's perfect for eating meals out on the trail. A black one would be a nice and subtle upgrade. May get a little hot, so perhaps a red one. Cheers!!!
Nice trails Chloe, one day I'll drive down to Otay. I'd like to upgrade my suspension as well, but I don't have the courage to do it myself. I'm sure it's expensive for a shop to install. Thanks for sharing.
Otay has all kinds of off-road levels, from 2wd cars can go on the fire roads and off-shoots that only Jeeps can do, but it's overall easy and fun. Highly recommend you go just to enjoy the sights and views. Call Trick Truck in El Cajon, they do good work and have very reasonable prices compared to say SoCal Suspension in San Diego.
Love your truck chloe.
Man, CA has some beautiful off road locations, I'm in BC and we got beautiful spots too but I'd like to get some open scenic desert action too.
I'll trade you Manitoba for BC any day of the week xD
On a serious note, I'm thinking of doing a cross country road trip to BC to visit some family this summer once/if COVID eases up a bit. Any overloading/offroading suggestions?
the grass is always greener. Id kill to get up north to see the beautiful areas and forest up there. I'm tired of the desert lol
The Baja Design ambers work great on a bed rack facing the rear when wheeling on a dusty road behind someone...they cut through the dust really good.
Looking good
that under seat compressor is real slick
Just good content
Itâs the time of year for off-roading, canât wait to get some time off.
another informative video!
Just discovered your channel and love it! Also, my dogâs name is Cody too!!!
Great video.
The ARB is awesome.
Gotta get those lights!!
All good mods đ
Love your videos Chloe. With your larger tires and wheel set up, do you need to do a speedometer recalibration?
I have the same tires that she's got. They are one inch taller and one inch wider. So the speedometer is only off a little bit. About 3 mph off at 70 mph.
Do you have a recommended brand that you use for the microfiber cloth at the end, along with the product number of the Scratch X, so i know I got the right one, as I got a slight scuff I need to take out, and I'm already paranoid about screwing it up as it is lol
Great Video. Big fan of yours. Have you had issues with your fuel pump?
Thanks! I have had no issues. I got it replaced sometime last year, and haven't had problems with the old or new one luckily!
This is a great video!!!
Great vid and mods, I have a 05 4Runner with bumpers, lift, sliders, etc. I have BFG KO2s in 255/75R17 and been very happy with them but tires are something I see people get very opinionated on, but for me, it works great as daily and off road. Sliders and skid plate are my second group of mods I'm happy with cause that extra body protection just gives such a peace of mind and actually saved my body panel when I pivoted into a ditch.
I made the mistake of adding ARB LED fog lights into the bumper as while they're SAE compliant, their output is almost negligible, and I may go with the same ones you got.
On board air compressor made my life so much easier as well, got the same single ARB compressor as you, they're great.
Off roading in the desert, have you faced any heat issue or needing to replace engine air filter more often? Ie. do you feel like you need snorkle or trans cooler?
I feel the same way about my BFGs! And yes, almost every 5k my engine air filter seems like it needs to be replaced. I actually was thinking about getting a snorkel the other day
do the seat covers effect the air bags that are in the srs seats?
Great video! Question at 9 minutes where was that place at if you don't mind me asking?
Daaaaaum. Good set up!
My Sunday just got better!
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Morrflate Quadflate would make you happy too. Love it for airing up and down
I have onboard air and made 4 short whips with quick connections for inflation and deflation. I found Kobalt one handed quick connect fittings at Loweâs
When are you installing a front locker?
Love your channel and your tacomas!
I actually think I'm gonna basically copy your builds for my dads truck scince he likes his vehicles to me as stock as possible but still add functionality and protection. Most builds are quite agressive with cutting, bending, chopping, and welding stuff in the truck, so I can bet he won't be comfortable cutting into his new truck. One question, how long you had the truck stock before you started modifying things like suspension, bumper, lights, the air compresor, bed storage, etc? Like, before you could say what you needed
Nice set up chloe, may i ask what specific rock slider did you installed thank you
Fabzone Armor sliders
One thing I respect about you. You know how to modify and customize with your own hands on. Huge thing. I was looking for something that has automatic and stick. Do you think you can make a mod like this?
Like great video â
love how you've set your truck up so far, what mod's do you have lined up for the future?
I have a couple more off-road safety mods, and possibly one mod that goes under the hood coming up soon đ
@@ChloeKuo awesome, canât wait to see it! Iâm nodding my 2019 TRD Offroad slowly as well, youâre a few steps ahead of me and it keeps me inspired to keep up!
Another awesome vid, Chloe! Would you say that the SAE BD Squadrons, are brighter than the rigid industries stock foglights that come on the pro? I want to switch up my foglight setup.
To be honest, I'm not completely sure since I've only seen the Rigid Industries on a pro once or twice before, but I think BDs are a little brighter. Since they are both SAE compliant lights, I'd imagine that their light output is pretty similar. Hope this helps!
@@ChloeKuo This does! Thanks for the input!
Any advice on step bars or did yours come stock?
Did you get the ov tune yet? If not, you should. You'll be very happy with it. I just got it and it's amazing. No more gear hunting, shifts very smooth, and can tell a better pedal response. Well worth the 150 I paid to have it done.
What are the size tire you have on them wheels??
My most viewed video is my tire upgrade. 265/75R16 BFG KO2s. Also the most often question asked, did they rub before my lift. I have my air compressor under the hood. Primarily for my Firestone ride right air bags but I have it set up to air up the bag in my Reese Goosebox and can use it for tires as well.
Iâll check it out!
Waiting for the Tacoma Prime lol
Hi, are you able to feel the seat heaters through those seat covers?
I don't have seat heaters, so I'm not sure if you would. Sorry!
I'm getting a 2018 Tacoma TRD Offroad next weekend.
I'm really excited.
I'll probably never go Offroad but what the hell. I want it and you only live once.
Get an brand new one you canât go work I got an brand new 2021 Tacoma trd off road I love it..
@@Maximus10092As much as I would love to get a new one it's a a little bit out of my budget.
And it doesn't seem like there were a lot of changes made from 2018 to 2021.
The one I'm getting was leased and only has about 40K miles on it and looks like it was taken care of.
I'm getting it from the same dealer who did the original lease.
I'm getting it from
Well thatâs great I am happy for you they last an really long time how much was the sticker price buddie have an very blessed day
Congrats on the new truck! No matter how you use your truck (off-road or not), I'm sure you'll enjoy your times in it đ
Was just about to ask where hat trial was but daaaamn!! I mapped OTAY. And itâs hella far 2-3 hrs away. Arenât you local from Orange County too? Iâm in Claremont and that shit a hell of a drive lol
I'm in SD, the trailhead is only 45 mins away from me
Are your tires 10 ply
Was thinking of getting PRP seat covers but they donât fit the powered seats...?
Unfortunately, I don't think they do đ you should reach out to PRP and maybe they could do something custom!
hello what is the size of the tires of your Tacoma
"My 7 favorite mods"...aka.....all the mods I've done. Just messing with you and your truck is very sweet with the setup you've done. Any plans on doing a RTT going overloading? I have a mod I think you would love, get some Rough Country molle panel bed inserts. They are a great mod and the price is good for what you get. I will say don't get them if you plan on getting a decked system though.
Haha! I don't plan on overlanding (at least in the near future), but I do have and am planning on mounting some recovery stuff in the bed (jack, traction boards, shovel).
come home from the winery on a sunday and see this downloaded!!!!!!!!!!!! Aesome!! Thx!
Nice
Saludos
Cody is back!!! đđ¶đ!!! Great video Chloe! Good looking taco đź with awesome upgrades. We appreciate the effort you put in to making these videos. I love â€ïž the drone shots of that truck blasting through the desert đ”đȘ đ.
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You should fluid film your truckđŻ
+1 on this, I do it regularly (did it on my old rav4 too and when I traded it at 8 yrs old in a salty northeast state, the underside still looked almost new)
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haha Cody was like "what???"
What tire size do you have? J/k. đ
Simple functional mods. My truck is identical đ€
I really love your trd wheels and tires. I want to put that same set up on my truck but I've been seeing a lot of replicas everywhere. A couple of my toyota dealership have told me that they are going with a different design so they aren't stocking those anymore.
Is it possible to make a video on replicas vs OEM wheels ? And how to spot a replica?
Thanks for sharing your taco build.
Those are great ideas, thank you! These TRD wheels are 4Runner TRD Pro wheels, not Tacoma TRD Pro wheels. They are changing the design soon and I believe will slow production of these
@@ChloeKuo I know what to look now for my taco build. Thank you for sharing and helping out the taco community.
I have falken AT3 instead of KO2. Same size and wheels. They do rub on turns when truck is not even ie, Drive way) . My rock sliders are from Cali raised. As she stated, shipping from Texas to Cali was $140, and they did arrived scratched đ€ŠđŒââïž... my next mod will be a nice 2 or 2.5 king lift.
Noob Alert: I bought a 2018 Tacoma and added the TRD PRO black wheels like yours. I guess I always misunderstood wheel diameter. You can get a 17 inch tire on a "16 inch" rim set?
Thanks or the great video as well. Costing me more money, but great video!
Do you notice any road noise with the KO2 tires?
A little bit, but it doesn't personally bother me. Definitely louder than stock, but not too bad IMO
My Sunday got better. I would also advice anyone to do all these mods and aftermarket break pads as well that last a bit longer. My favourite mods so far are the fox shocks, the seat covers and the fog lights but the compressor was a good one too.
What is the wheel size? did you purchase new?
17â wheels, and yes
How are those seat covers in the heat? Phoenix gets a lot hotter than SD! đ I have a set mocked up but concerned about summer.
Honestly, they get a little hot. I rarely wear shorts so I'm fine, but I'd suggest either tinting your windows or getting a lighter color than black if you expect to be in hot weather. Hope this helps!
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Where about upstate are you from?
Tacos are good for offroad since they are small.
Will you go bigger the next time you get tires?
I will likely stick with my current tire size (unless I buy another vehicle to daily drive--which I don't see myself doing in the near future). As for the specific tire, I'm not sure what I'll go with yet!
Oem led headlights yo! So much better throw
Iâve been taking a close look at them!
@@ChloeKuo yep i just slapped em on my 2016. I always felt the headlights made the whole truck look outdated.
Doggo â€ïž
@Chloe Kuo, how do you feel about your seat covers compared to the OEM leather seats?
I would prefer the leather but wondering if the seat covers are worth the compromise?
So I think it comes down to preference. The OEM leather is the better-fitting of the two if you really are picky, but PRP seats look pretty OEM as well (and are customizable). In terms of feel, if you want something a little squishier, PRP is the way to go because of that extra cushion--the OEM ones are much stiffer but some people like that better. The OEMs also come with heated seats I believe, so they are better than PRPs in that sense. Hope this helps!
Are high clearance bumper & winch on your radar Chloe?
Not at the moment since I daily drive this, but I won't count them out in the future đ
I've always been a fan of BFG's and their toughness. Is there an alternative that can handle rain and off road without compromise?
I've always wanted to try out Toyo open countries or Falken Wildpeaks. I think although BFGs have a flatter tire profile, their tread design is what makes them a little flawed in the rain.
@@ChloeKuo Perhaps a comparison test? Is it time to let another brand show what their made of?
@@tonymontana3742 perhaps not!
@@TNAWWE I'm still holding my breath
You can never go wrong with BFGs.
Beautiful đ
Yes Chloe is absolutely right you can buy your rock sliders local and save yourself a bunch of money I ordered my rock sliders from white knuckle in Apple Valley California. Now my rock sliders cost $775 that was powder coated and Dom steel. Theyâre full diamond top plates powder coated an additional $200 bringing my total to $975. In addition I paid $375 to have them shipped from California to Alberta Canada I also had to pay an additional customs charge of $176 . So that cost me an additional $551. Now I bought white knuckle rock sliders because the quality is unmatched by nobody I paid to have them shipped because it is an amazing product the best Iâve ever seen. Now of course if the border had been opened and not closed I wouldâve drove down there and pick them up and put them on how to turn it into a holiday/pick up my rock sliders the $551 wouldâve easily paid for all the gas money I know if I had a good Road trip to boot. So Chloeâs right consider local you could save yourself a lot of money however if you find that product you absolutely love . find out how much it is to ship and then find out how much it is for you to go collect it yourself you might end up getting yourself a road trip to another part of the country youâve never considered before and the money you wouldâve paid for shipping wouldâve paid for the road trip.
Sounds like a great deal and I agree, you shouldn't compromise if you find that perfect product! I've heard nothing but good things about white knuckle.
@@ChloeKuo yes it's a little family business and I have nothing but good things to say about them they really know their stuff which is always a good thing. They even offered the rock sliders in two different types of steel how many places do that .
I love those fog lights too bad I sold my tacoma before removing them.
Always the amber for that JDM LOOK
You also need a modded up four runnerâșïž