2023 Tacoma Build
- themarkherman
- May 27
- 10 min read
The Modified Crew took this 2023 Toyota Tacoma and created a budget beast. As per your request here is the complete parts list of the products used to build this Tacoma Beast.
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EMBLEMS & GRAPHICS
Boigoo 3-Color Grille Emblem Badge for 2016-2023 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro Grille
A simple way to add a little color to the front of your Tacoma, just peel and stick. What would make these even better is if there was a lighted option.
TACOMABEAST Bed Decal (Comes in Pairs)
I feel these graphics were one of the biggest mods that changed the look of the truck. I think the double cab looks proportional but the access cab looks short in the front and long in the back. To reduce the look of this I wanted to add some graphics. I didn't want to add something like "TRD Off Road" or "TRD Sport" because im not a fan of upbadging so this graphic fit the bill. I think it looks great and its 3m so it should last. They require a little effort to install correctly but with a little time and care its possible.
Grizzly Bear Badge Red Eye Matte Black on Black Emblem
Because the truck has the Tacoma Beast theme I wanted to add an emblem where the v6 emblem on the tailgate would be and I felt a Red Eye Bear was the ticket. It matched the color theme, was high quality and a mean bear is definitely a beast.
2PCS MATTE BLACK DOOR SIDE EMBLEM FOR TACOMA 2016-23 LEFT & RIGHT
So I didn't notice but the SR Tacoma doesn't have the door badges like the rest of the Tacoma's. The cool thing was I had the option to pick any color I wanted and gloss or matte. I personally went with Matte Black to match the rest of the truck.
Tailgate Insert Letters fits 2016-2023 Toyota Tacoma (Black Red)
The color theme of the truck was red, white, black & bronze. I know this mod is definitely played out but the tailgate just looks to plain without it. I went with the red and black option as it matches the theme and I feel the black looks to basic.
EXTERIOR PARTS
2016-2023 Tacoma Front Bumper Grill With Amber LED Lights & Garnish Sensor
This grill takes your lower trim stock grills and gives it the performance look of the TRD Pro grills with Raptor style led lighting for added effect.
Nilight Front Tow Hook Mounting Bracket with Shackle for 16-23 Toyota Tacoma
A lot of people like to add steel bumpers to their Tacoma's and I understand they have their purpose. However most people do not use them to the extent of what is required. In my case its not worth the added weight or expense for something that doesn't provide me any benefit. I still wanted to have shackles for towing and the red to add some color so when I found this modification I was very pleased to add just the mod I wanted affordably and weighing only about 10lbs.
1PC Grill Garnish Sensor Cover for 2018-2023 TOYOTA Tacoma TRD PRO 53141-35060
When you upgrade your Tacoma to the TRD Pro style grill and have a 2018-2023 this cover is made to protect your forward collision sensor. 2016 & 2017 models didn't have this feature so this wouldn't work for your grill.
Draw-Tite 75238 Class 4 Trailer Hitch, 2 Inch Receiver, Black, For 2016-2023 Toyota Tacoma
Nice hitch for a good price. Install was simple and well thought out and the tow rating of this hitch is higher than the tow rating of my truck. I would buy this hitch again.
TripleAliners Truck Bed Mat 2005-2023 Toyota Tacoma for 6FT bed
I like that the Tacoma's have composite beds more than metal. I use my bed on a daily basis and would like to keep it looking nice. This cover does the job for a good price. Please note it does arrive folded so you need to lay it out in the warm sun for it to relax into its designed shape.
CURT 56349 Vehicle 4-Pin Trailer Wiring Harness, Fits Toyota Tacoma
This harness allows you to install a 4 pin tow harness to your Tacoma. I personally want more than a 4 pin harness tucked under my front bumper so I adapted this unit to the 7/4 pin oem connector on Tacoma's
2016-2023 TOYOTA TACOMA TOW HITCH CONNECTOR
This is the tow harness connector that fits into your factory rear bumper. This connector has the 7 pin and 4 pin connection built in. Just pull out the old cover and click this connector in, please note this does not include the harness or wiring.
MECMO OEM Style Tow Connector Wiring Harness
This harness connects to the back of the 7/4 pin tow connector on your Tacoma. This does not include the actual connector or the harness that wires into the truck but is more of a adapter harness between the oem connector and the truck wiring harness.
INTERIOR
Gear Shift Knob For Tacoma 2016-2023 TRD Pro Style PTR57-35170
When sitting in my truck I wanted the interior to match the performance of the exterior. The small detail add up to a big result. This is one of those mods someone wouldn't notice right away but something feels more high end about the truck. Nice mod for a affordable price.
Tacoma 16-23, Center Console Carbon Fiber Gear Shift Trim
I didn't like how my truck didn't really have any silver in it except for these two locations. The other issue is the silver plastic trim feels cheap to me. I know carbon overlays are functionally useless but its a small change that really increases the overall feel and look of the truck.
Carbon Fiber Center Console A/C Knob Panel Trim Frame For Tacoma 2WD 2016-23
I didn't like how my truck didn't really have any silver in it except for these two locations. The other issue is the silver plastic trim feels cheap to me. I know carbon overlays are functionally useless but its a small change that really increases the overall feel and look of the truck.
JDMCAR Tacoma 16-23 Aluminum A/C Vent Ring Outer Trim (4 pcs Set, Red)
I needed to have some red on the interior to match the exterior. I didn't have the highest hopes on this mod but when it came in and I installed it the part quality was great, the fitment was perfect and the red really gave the interior that pop it really needed.
Huidasource Tacoma Front Seat Covers, Leather for Tacoma 2016-2023
I must say for the price these seat covers rock. They look great and bring up the interior in a big way. They take a little work to install but its worth the effort. Most people wouldn't even notice they are seat covers and im still rocking them without any issues.
LIFT & WHEELS
TORCH 2" Front 1" Rear Lift Kit for 05-23 Toyota Tacoma Models with 6 Bolt Pattern ONLY
I know a lot of people like to complain about level lifts but I do mostly street driving and with this lift it feels like stock. Even the TRD Lift kits are 2" in the front and 1" in the rear. If its good enough for Toyota its good enough for me. The best part is I was able to use my factory shocks and have the truck aligned within spec without any additional modifications. I was able to lift my truck for less money than the truck bed graphics.
DX4 Nitro 16x8 6x139.7 -10et 106.2 Frozen Bronze Blk Lip Wheel
For a budget set of wheels I really love the looks of these. To many people are running Method wheels. The other reason I went this route is weight. Due to the fact my truck is a 4 cylinder every bit of power matters. I was able to get oversized wheels and all terrian tires that were within .5 lbs of the stock set up saving me power and fuel economy.
MIKKUPPA 24pcs M12x1.5 Lug Nuts - Black Closed End Lug Nuts with Socket
When it comes to aftermarket wheels you typically cant use factory lug nuts as they require a different design. Also its a must to match your new lug nuts to the color option of your wheel upgrade.
LIGHTING
ANZO 111562 for 16-23 Toyota Tacoma SR/SR5 ONLY Full LED Headlights
This is a good set of headlights. I love the oem style look with upgrades. The light output is better than my stock halogen headlights however im sure there are higher output headlights out there. These headlights have white drls that turn into amber sequential turn signals when operated. The best part about these headlights is they have a start up animation when you unlock the truck that gives your truck that high quality touch. Install is a little more difficult than some other brands but still very manageable.
2016-2023 Toyota Tacoma SR SR5 4-Eyes DRL LED Fog lights Double Turn Signal
These fog lights have a different look from other fog lights. I was looking for led fog lights because the rest of the truck is all led so these were going to fit the bill. I know there are higher end lights out there but price was a primary concern as this is a budget build. The light output could be better but I like the look.
Fog Lights Clear Lens Lamp Kit For Toyota Tacoma 2016-2023
So I bought this kit actually for the fog light wiring harness and oem style switch. I didn't want the stock style fog lights so they went unused
4pcs Raptor Style Amber Grille Light LED DRL For Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro 2016-2023
If you already have the TRD style grill and just want the Raptor style lights for your Tacoma this is the set of 4 lights for your build.
Oracle Lighting Flush Style LED Tail Lights For 2016-2023 Gen 3 Toyota Tacoma
In my opinion I think these are the best looking tail lights on the market. They remind me of the higher trim ram tail light designs. These tail lights have super bright reverse lights, sequential turn signals and a close body mounting design. One drawback is they may not be compatible with some aftermarket lighting such as headlights or mirror lights.
Morimoto X3B05 Third Brake Light X3B LED Module For 05-23 Toyota Tacoma
Morimoto may be more expensive than other brand lighting but they have exceptional quality and design. I have owned a few of their products and they are easy to install, well thought out and have a 5 year warranty. The only issue is there warranty process can be a pain if you ever have any issues.
REPAIR / REPLACEMENT PARTS
Front Hood For 2016-2023 Toyota Tacoma Primed Steel with Scoop 5330104230
So I was provided my TRD Hood for free but if you are looking to upgrade the look of your truck with the TRD Sport or Pro hood then here is the Hood you need.
Textured Front Bumper Cover Fascia for 2016-2023 Toyota Tacoma
This is the front bumper cover for the front of the truck. Keep in mind the front bumper comes in two styles for the Tacoma. One comes with holes for Tacomas with fender flares and the other style comes with no holes for Tacomas without fender flares. This part is the front bumper without holes typically seen on SR and SR5 models.
Toyota 2016-2023 Tacoma Front Lower Bumper Valance Panel Skid Plate Black
This is the black piece on the bottom of the front bumper and from what I understand is the same for all the models.
Bumper Bracket For 2016-2023 Toyota Tacoma Front Passenger Side
This bracket goes on the side of the fender and holds the front bumper to the fender. So if your bumper isn't sitting flush on the fender area which happens quite often this part is most likely the issue.
Fender For 2016-2023 Toyota Tacoma Front Passenger Side Primed Steel 5381104110
This is the fender for the passenger side of the truck. Keep in mind the fender comes in two styles for the Tacoma. One comes with holes for Tacomas with fender flares and the other style comes with no holes for Tacomas without fender flares. This part is the passenger fender without holes typically seen on SR and SR5 models.
2016-2023 Toyota Tacoma Front Passenger Right RH Bumper Mounting ARM Bracket
This replacement part is what holds your headlight on the truck and provides support. Mine was damaged in the accident so it needed to be replaced.
2 Clips Headlight Mounting Bracket For Toyota Lexus Tacoma 4runner Prius Corolla
These clips mount on the Tacoma and allow you to click your headlights into place. These are the middle mounting points of your headlights towards the grill area.
10 Pcs Car Fender Flare Bumper Clip for Toyota , Durable Nylon Blue Retainer Fastener
This is a speciality clip that is needed for the bumper on the Tacoma
REPAIR TOOLS AND ACCESSORIES
GOOACC 101Pcs Push-Type Retainer Kit for Toyota with Fastener Remover
When ever I do a build it is always good to have a large amount of replacement clips of many different sizes and styles. Trust me you will always either be missing some or have broken ones. Nothing is worse than having your project stalled over something as cheap and simple as a clip.
280Pcs Metric Assorted Hex Bolts and Nuts Washers Kit Black Zinc Galvanized
Sometimes you just need bolts for builds. It sucks to be working on your truck and are missing the bolt you need. I have found it is way better to have a supply of bolts for your needs for your project, especially if the vehicle has been in a accident or modified.
Come Along Winch 2-Ton (4400 Lbs) Pulling Capacity 7.54Ft
I dont do frame work normally on my builds but a had a small bend on the core support that needed to be corrected. This tool was what I needed to do the job correctly at a affordable price.
6 TON Deep Hook Auto Body Frame Jumbo Hook Pulling Clamp Chassis Dent Puller Mighty PRO Tools
I dont do frame work normally on my builds but a had a small bend on the core support that needed to be corrected. This tool was what I needed to do the job correctly at a affordable price.
XtremepowerUS 5 Ton 2 Way Auto Body Clamp for Top & Straight Repair Tool Kit, Self-Tightening Frame Pull Clamp Grips
I dont do frame work normally on my builds but a had a small bend on the core support that needed to be corrected. This tool was what I needed to do the job correctly at a affordable price.
Custom Coat 1K High Build Direct to Metal Primer - 12 Ounce Spray Can - Grey - for Automotive and Industrial Use - Easy Sanding
I love this primer, it works with most systems, it bonds to most materials including metals and is high build for sanding. Because I do paint work for almost all of my builds I have come to use this primer every time with no issues.
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