How to Customize a 2005 Toyota Tacoma
- 1). Modify the exterior. There are a few upgrades that can be performed on the Tacoma's exterior that can make it look far more stylish. At the front, a Bull Bar from Westin gives the Tacoma a much more aggressive look, with its combination of sturdy round tubing and a metal skid plate designed to protect the front underside of the your truck. After that, install upgraded lighting from a company like PIAA to give your Tacoma a more purposeful appearance. N-fab makes nice side steps for the Tacoma that aid ingress and egress for the occupants.
- 2). Upgrade the wheels. Replace the stock and relatively small alloys that the Tacoma comes with in stock form with a larger set of wheels and tires. Not only will it look better but you will also increase the handling ability of your truck. Check out the selection of wheels from an online company like the Tire Rack, where there is a wide selection of aftermarket alloys to suit most tastes and budgets.
- 3). Modify the engine for more power. Start by installing a cold air intake, which will deliver colder, denser air to the motor, resulting in more horsepower. On the exhaust side of things, installing a set of headers and a free-flow exhaust is another smart upgrade that will add even more power to the engine. Magnaflow makes a very high quality stainless steel muffler that replaces the Tacoma's stock muffler. TRD (Toyota Racing Development) have developed a supercharger kit for the Tacoma that makes big power and that can be fitted to an example that is not already supercharged.
- 4). Improve the stopping power of your Tacoma with cross-drilled rotors and performance brake pads. After that you can install a set of braided steel brake lines that will improve brake pedal feel and make it easier to modulate your braking.
- 5). Customize the interior. Another aspect of the Tacoma that takes well to improvements is the interior. Replace the floor mats with custom mats, cover the original seats with more stylish looking seat covers and install a set of drilled alloy pedals. Round out the cosmetic changes with an aftermarket steering wheel from a company like MOMO and an alloy shift knob from Sparco. Here, install an aftermarket sound system to make your Tacoma a better place to spend your time.
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