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    Mark's 2016 Toyota Tacoma Build

    I went skinny for several reasons... It allowed me to get the tallest tire I could on a stock suspension (until I can afford an upgrade), there are no interference issues with UCA and other mechanicals, a narrower tire increases ground pressure at the contact patch and in many conditions can...
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    Mark's 2016 Toyota Tacoma Build

    I made a couple brackets that mount to the front rail on the bed of the truck. The Maxtrax mount pins are then bolted to these brackets. I can get some pics this afternoon if you need.
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    Mark's 2016 Toyota Tacoma Build

    Thanks. Yes, that is where the Maxtrax live full time. They take up very little bed space there and are pretty secure locked up in the canopy so I can leave them in there and know I always 'just have them' if I or someone else needs them. If/when I get the rear bumper and/or a rack on top...
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    Mark's 2016 Toyota Tacoma Build

    Yeah, I found the Qi charger to be more of a gimmick too... Tried to use it for a while when I first got the truck, just wasn't as useful as I thought it might be so I have no problem using it for something more useful. Good idea using Qi switch as radio power, I like it. I think someone...
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    Mark's 2016 Toyota Tacoma Build

    That radio has a removable face plate, so what you see in the dash is very shallow. The large main body of the radio is mounted under the passenger seat. The custom mount/dash panel I made from black acrylic sheet with mounting 'lugs' laminated on back to hold radio faceplate flush. The Qi...
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    Mark's 2016 Toyota Tacoma Build

    I like it a lot. Had a minor window alignment issue when it was first installed, but the dealer corrected it no problem and I have had zero issues with it since. The Windoors makes it the most useful/accessible canopy I've ever had.
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    Mark's 2016 Toyota Tacoma Build

    Starting with and Access Cab TRD Off-Road Tacoma, So far I have bought/built/added.. TRD Pro wheels in gunmetal gray, Goodyear Duratrac tires (255-75R17), Leer 100XR canopy with windoors and removable front slider and Pop-n-Lock systems installed on both tailgate & canopy for some convenient...
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    Hello! New Member #6550 from Oregon

    Been lurking for a while; thought I'd finally join. Currently running a 2016 Toyota Tacoma Access Cab TRD Off-Road. Many Mods already done - many more to come I'm sure... Look forward to what the forum has to offer as well as maybe actually meeting some people in person.