I can't be the only one frustrated with the aftermarket...
The Titan was out about 2 months and there was a freakin' 6 inch kit for it, I would think by now there would be more serious off roading parts like lifts, trail armor, winch bumpers etc. on the horizon for the new Taco.
Dash kits? Sub enclosures? Winch bumpers? REAL lift kits? Front lockers? Rear bumpers? Real skid plates and belly armor?
Sure, there are plenty of "bling" items at the stealership and on ebay but WHATS UP with Fabtech, ARB, ProComp, Downey, NWOR and all the other 'Yota parts makers I havent mentioned??? WTF
We all know you usually have lag time between the intro of a new design and aftermarket support but why is it when any manufacturer comes out with a new fullsize truck (Titan, Superdookie) the aftermarket falls all over themselves to beat each other to market with products for it within a month or two at most...
So, what's the deal? Does anybody have intel or contacts with aftermarket companies who have projects in the "Skunkworks" for the new Taco?
I'd like to be able to outfit my truck to hit 5 rated trails w/o damage (I know, yeah right) Is anyone else planning to make their 05 trail ready?
TIA
__________________ ProudAmericanVeteran
"You need to look at everybody here as if they're trying to kill you, but you can't treat them that way. Be polite, be professional, but have a plan to kill everyone you meet." - Major General J. Mattis, 1st Marine Division
I can't be the only one frustrated with the aftermarket...
The Titan was out about 2 months and there was a freakin' 6 inch kit for it, I would think by now there would be more serious off roading parts like lifts, trail armor, winch bumpers etc. on the horizon for the new Taco.
Dash kits? Sub enclosures? Winch bumpers? REAL lift kits? Front lockers? Rear bumpers? Real skid plates and belly armor?
Sure, there are plenty of "bling" items at the stealership and on ebay but WHATS UP with Fabtech, ARB, ProComp, Downey, NWOR and all the other 'Yota parts makers I havent mentioned??? WTF
We all know you usually have lag time between the intro of a new design and aftermarket support but why is it when any manufacturer comes out with a new fullsize truck (Titan, Superdookie) the aftermarket falls all over themselves to beat each other to market with products for it within a month or two at most...
So, what's the deal? Does anybody have intel or contacts with aftermarket companies who have projects in the "Skunkworks" for the new Taco?
I'd like to be able to outfit my truck to hit 5 rated trails w/o damage (I know, yeah right) Is anyone else planning to make their 05 trail ready?
TIA
Patients my friend. Most of the companies you listed have stuff in the works, and I've seen lots of aftermarket stuff for our trucks. I have a real lift, no it's not 6 inches but I don't want that. I have Donahoe coilovers, with Deaver leafs for the rear on the way. (race proven, which to me makes it a real lift) A front locker, and Bull Bar is on the way from ARB just talked to them this week, they are going to contact me when the front locker is ready, I already asked for one. It'll fit Tacoma, Tundra, and Hi-Lux 8 inch ring gear. It took them a few years with the last model for this stuff. Don't worry the new Tacoma is selling like hot cakes so the aftermarket won't sit around long before there is a ton of stuff for them.
Yea its the same way around here...I think i see like one other new taco maybe once a month. I get excited when i see it to. As for part.
JBA Makes headers and exhaust for the 4.0 tacoma, you can do donahoe lift, or Toytec spacer lift, There is a K&N Fpik intake..but there is also a Nice polished intake that a guy now has on ebay for the 4.0 and its the SAME thing as the K&N just cost way less...Ummm tehre is a Short shifter thats going to be released very soon here and some other stuff
__________________
2005 Speedway Blue XRunner
Custom True Dual Exhaust Custom Intake URD Short Shifter
there is also a Nice polished intake that a guy now has on ebay for the 4.0 and its the SAME thing as the K&N just cost way less..
do you have a link or a pic of this? I'm on ebay every few days and have never seen it.
__________________ Jason
TRUCK IS SOLD 7/20/09
Your name/logo on almost anything.
Embroidery-Screen Printing-Engraving-Banners-Etc. www.myspace.com/creativeadvertising
I already talked to him..he has a ton of them, it has the proper hole fore the maf sensor and he told me it comes with a heat shield also
thanks. I'll let you know how well it fits/works
__________________ Jason
TRUCK IS SOLD 7/20/09
Your name/logo on almost anything.
Embroidery-Screen Printing-Engraving-Banners-Etc. www.myspace.com/creativeadvertising
that why I say I'll post how well it fits. if it doesn't fit good, I'll just resell it. I can also use the K&N filter I already have instead of the one it comes with if it's a cheap one.
__________________ Jason
TRUCK IS SOLD 7/20/09
Your name/logo on almost anything.
Embroidery-Screen Printing-Engraving-Banners-Etc. www.myspace.com/creativeadvertising
Patients my friend. Most of the companies you listed have stuff in the works, and I've seen lots of aftermarket stuff for our trucks. I have a real lift, no it's not 6 inches but I don't want that. I have Donahoe coilovers, with Deaver leafs for the rear on the way. (race proven, which to me makes it a real lift) A front locker, and Bull Bar is on the way from ARB just talked to them this week, they are going to contact me when the front locker is ready, I already asked for one. It'll fit Tacoma, Tundra, and Hi-Lux 8 inch ring gear. It took them a few years with the last model for this stuff. Don't worry the new Tacoma is selling like hot cakes so the aftermarket won't sit around long before there is a ton of stuff for them.
Thanks for the info on the front locker
You`ll love the Deavers
05DOC I`ve found it`s best to contact the manufacturers directly on whatever you want for your truck
Nice to see you`re using it to do what it was made for
Stuff is coming but they need a swift kick in the butt
Where Are The Aftermarket 05 Parts???
if it doesn't fit good, I'll just resell it. 
I can also use the K&N filter I already have instead of the one it comes with if it's a cheap one.
Linear Mode
