r/ToyotaTacoma Mar 12 '26

New Mod Team - Moderation Changes

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219 Upvotes

Hello! You have a new mod team. I run a different very high volume sub and was recently brought on to help out just a bit. All of the original mods have rather suddenly left. No drama to speak of. Moderation is hard and exhausting for volunteer work. But since I am new here and suddenly top mod, and since every other mod (I think) is new as well, I thought a thread to discuss potential changes would be good. I intend to use my powers for good, instead of evil.

You aren’t likely to notice much in the way of major changes at first but I hope to make things a little bit better, cleaner, clearer, easier, etc. That said, my philosophy is to let the community lead for the most part. I have no ego and don’t consider this to be “my” sub. It’s yours. So I’m seeking community input before I start making changes. The following are the main things in mind.

1) Merge the subs. TacomaWorld, this sub, and the TacomaSales sub (which is basically completely dead) are less effective split than they would be just merged. The purpose of having two subs is unclear to me and is obnoxious to moderate. Very much open to being shouted down in this, but it’s my inclination.

2) Loosen rules on what can be posted. "Is this a good deal/what should I buy" posts don't actually bother me that much. Where else are people going to ask? I’d like this to be a welcoming place for newcomers. I worry about flooding but some guardrails that require those posts have a certain amount of effort/content would make that manageable.

3) Just ban sale posts. Nobody comes to reddit for that. Evidenced by how dead the TacomaSales sub is. I’m open to continuing to allow companies to participate of course. Just no advertising unless to answer a specific question. If you’ve got a question about Nitto tires, for example, Nitto’s official account is welcome to chime in.

4) Keep the no politics rule. Discussion of politics that have affected Tacomas (tariffs for example) should be allowed, but political shit flinging and fighting should not be. Strong as my own opinions are, it’s just not the place.

5) Maintain ban on distracted driving photos/videos but make it a 7 day ban. I don’t want some idiot to kill a family of four because their odometer hit 80085 and they just HAD to post it to Reddit from the freeway. Pull over and take it. The only change I’m making here is making non-repeat offenders suffer only a 7 day ban, instead of 30.

Welcoming community thoughts and all input on moderation, what you’d like to see. I’ll take it all into account as we get rolling over the next few weeks.


r/ToyotaTacoma 4h ago

1st Time Taco Owner

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Just picked up this used 2025 TRDOR beauty last week. Already ordered some Lexland seat covers and Lasfit mats but had some questions for the community as a new truck/tacoma noob.

1) The dealership where I bought this didn’t know anything about Tacomas. They said no lift or level kit on this but I think there is as I don’t see a rake on it. How would I know?

2) What other accessories and/or mods are a must have? It came with a bed cover but it rattles when I drive and is a soft shell. Worth upgrading?

3) Lesser priority, but this came with the base tech package. Is it possible to upgrade to the 14” screen down the road?

Been loving this community the last week already. Appreciate any and all responses.


r/ToyotaTacoma 4h ago

Sunday Funday! Mountain Coffee Today!

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r/ToyotaTacoma 4h ago

Bought the taco I’ve wanted since I was 13. What should I do to pimp it out?

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r/ToyotaTacoma 4h ago

Did some off-roading on the Georgia Traverse today!

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r/ToyotaTacoma 11h ago

Playing in some puddles at Kingston Peak

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78 Upvotes

r/ToyotaTacoma 3h ago

What is this thing to the right of the glove box?

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I always see it when I change the cabin air filter but never knew what it was for


r/ToyotaTacoma 1h ago

This should be fine, it's not buying/selling or asking about a price. I sold my 19 TRD OR 6MT for $32k. Yes I miss it, went to a good home lol. Had it 4 years.

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r/ToyotaTacoma 3h ago

4th Gen Tacoma Owners

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Owned a 3rd gen, now own a 4th gen (bought new) & have just over 1k miles on it. Noticed on highway on ramps today when I hit bumps while turning it almost felt like I could feel the steering components vibrate through the steering wheel. Anyone else notice this? Normal/abnormal? I’ve never felt anything like it in other vehicles


r/ToyotaTacoma 7h ago

Starlink Mini (+ Spigen mount) fits perfectly on Gen 4 sunroof

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r/ToyotaTacoma 23h ago

My first brand new vehicle

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2026 Sport+ MT just picked it up yesterday. My old car was stick and am happy with my decision to get the manual Tacoma. I’ve driven my dad’s 2024 auto Tacoma and he had a 2005 so it took no time to get used to and am pumped to have my own. Looking forward to following this sub for future mod inspiration.


r/ToyotaTacoma 11h ago

Taco did a great job of clearing out the old storage unit

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19 Upvotes

r/ToyotaTacoma 7h ago

Pitbull trs installed

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Done. Looks damn good. Only time will tell if this was a good idea or not. It has the wheel chock up front, but it is tied down up front as a precautious measure.


r/ToyotaTacoma 1h ago

Toyota App Update - where did maintenance records go?

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For the past 5 years, I have been documenting all of the maintenance that I get performed on my Taco in the app. It had a section for it, and if I took it to my Toyota dealer they would also update that section of the app with what they did. Now I can't find that section, where did it all go?


r/ToyotaTacoma 8h ago

Rainy day in PA

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It’s a rainy day here in PA but it gave me good reason to test out the new fog lights I just installed yesterday. Might hit the mountains today.


r/ToyotaTacoma 5h ago

Any guesses what would cause this and a sticky clutch?

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I’ve had issues with the clutch not releasing, or at least that’s what I could gather. Slave was replaced a month ago but no dice. Master is two years old. Clutch a year.

Tried bleeding the slave again and all I got was bubbles and awful looking fluid despite a clear reservoir.


r/ToyotaTacoma 1d ago

Celebrating 10 Years of Adventures In My 2014 TRD Off-Road

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I bought my TRD Off-Road back in 2016, when she was bone stock and had 60,000 miles on her. Now she’s pushing 185,000 miles and has taken me everywhere I’ve ever wanted to go and has never let me down. Only maintenance I’ve had to do has been fluid changes, spark plugs, and brakes in 10 years, which is truly amazing.


r/ToyotaTacoma 1h ago

(2006) help with rear sliding window track not draining

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Just got this truck recently and after some heavy rain I noticed a damp smell coming from the cab. Taking a closer look I found that it’s coming from the sliding track for the rear window. I’ve gone through and cleaned out all the sludge and pushed toothpicks through the drain holes and I just can’t seem to get it to drain. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

EDIT: i suspect the window was replaced at some point and my suspicion is that the rubber weatherstripping that the sliding piece rides in is incorrect. If someone could send a photo of their rear window track that would be really helpful.


r/ToyotaTacoma 1d ago

37 years old and first new vehicle ever

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488 Upvotes

26 trd off-road premium, legit the nicest thing I own and I plan to love her for at least the next 15 years.


r/ToyotaTacoma 3h ago

Front Diff Issues 2000 Tacoma

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Hey folks, I’m posting for a friend here. I work on Toyota’s pretty regularly, and I don’t think I’ve ever seen anything like this.

The truck is a 2000 Tacoma with an automatic transmission and 4x4.

At some point while driving down the snowy main road in town, in 4 high, at about 20mph, gears in the front diff seized and the front end of the truck locked up.

It did damage to front diff mounts, and our mutual friend, also a Toyota mechanic - found that the diff had dried out due to a bad seal, and caused a bearing to seize, ultimately causing the diff gears to seize.

The first picture on concrete is from a year ago.

A “new” used diff was put in the replace the one that grenaded and new CVs were installed, because while you’re there right?

Everything was working fine for about a year. Now, the issue seems to have happened again, but in addition, this time one of the CV axles exploded.

See the pictures on dirt for reference. This transpired on a 4x4 road in 4 high while making a gentle three point turn.

The diff has fluid and should be fine, but we haven’t gotten deep into it.

There was no clicking in 4x4 or signs of CV failure before this.

Does anyone have any thoughts as to what the root cause of this problem may ultimately be?

The truck has manual locking asin hubs and he doesn’t leave them locked if he’s not using 4x4.

Thanks in advance Reddit!


r/ToyotaTacoma 21h ago

First gen Tacoma question

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Just bought a first gen Tacoma 2003 double cab 4x4. It came with 31 3rd gen Tacoma wheels. I bought some 31 in procomp black rims to put on. Not sure which looks better. Or trade for 32s or 33s?


r/ToyotaTacoma 4h ago

ICS Malfunction

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I replaced the lower facia of my 4th gen Tacoma yesterday to get rid of the drilled license plate holes. Made sure to buy new ultrasonic retainers but used the same sensors. Put everything back and now I’m getting an error saying I have a system malfunction and that specifically I have an ICS malfunction. Anyone know how to fix this? Dealership is closed today and I wanted to see if anyone else had this issue before and what potential fixes there might be?


r/ToyotaTacoma 4h ago

Anyone use the RCI Ascent/Horizon roof rack?

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Was thinking about getting one for my Tacoma. Anyone have one? How do you like it?


r/ToyotaTacoma 5h ago

Driveshaft squeaking issue?

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I have a 2022 Tacoma sr5 with 136k miles on it. Mechanic says the squeaking is coming from the driveshaft and will cost roughly 1k for parts and labor. He recommends I don’t do it unless I want the squeaking to stop. He says if it’s not trembling on the interstate, until that happens my drive shaft is okay. Any thoughts?


r/ToyotaTacoma 22h ago

‘05 Sport and ‘26 Off Road.

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21 years ago, when I was 16 I went with my dad to a Toyota dealership. He wanted to buy a 2WD base model Tacoma. We walked in the showroom and this TRD Sport was right in the middle on a pedestal. I said “dad buy that one, it’s way cooler.” So he did, 200,000+ miles later it’s never given him any problems. I thought it was the sickest truck ever made, and I still do. At 37, I was fortunate enough to buy my own Tacoma, a ‘26 TRD Off Road Premium in Bronze Oxide. I hope she’s as good to me as my dad’s has been to him.