Tacoma Tough: Helping with Miller Cat Skid Plate Tomorrow

k2idle · 2025-10-02T16:50:31+00:00

Fang Light Buyers Guide for the 4th Gen Tacoma I’ve been digging into fang light options for the new Tacoma and figured I’d put a guide together. The factory setup leaves the “fang” slots blank, and while it’s not a must-have, adding fang lights really cleans up the front end. They bring in modern DRL accents, sequential turn signals, and in some cases even startup animations that make the truck feel a step above stock. Fog Lights vs Fang Lights Fang Lights Accent lighting that fills the “fang” slots near the lower grille Usually DRL, sequential turn, or amber/white accent modes More about the front end looks Fog Lights Fog light buyers guide here: https://4gtaco.com/threads/fog-lights-for-4th-gen-tacoma.1283/#post-4501 Wide, low beam pattern built for cutting through fog, snow, rain, or dust Mount in the factory fog pockets Pure function and visibility boost Baja Designs S1 Vent Kit Unique kit that mounts S1 pods in the lower bumper vents. Compact, powerful pods Fits factory vent openings Amber or clear options Check price online: https://www.bajadesigns.com/products/toyota-s1-vent-kit-2024-on-toyota-tacoma Aspire V2 Fang Lights One of the more popular fang light kits right now. DRL and sequential turn signal functions Fits into fang slots cleanly Bright accent lighting Check price online: https://www.aspireautoaccessories.com/products/aspire-v2-fang-lights-for-tacoma-2024-2025 Rave Offroad Smoked Fang Lights Smoked lens kit with DRL startup animation and sequential amber turn signals. Stealth look that blends into the grille Clean DRL startup effect Plug-and-play Check price online: https://raveoffroad.com/products/smoked-fang-lights-with-startup-drl-sequential-turn-for-2024-tacoma LED Factory Mart Fang Lights These replace the factory fogs with LEDs that double as white DRLs and amber sequential turn signals. A good mix of style and function in one kit. White DRL mode plus amber turn signals Plug-and-play Sealed housings for durability Check price online: https://www.ledfactorymart.com/products/2024-2025-toyota-tacoma-fog-lights-with-drl-sequential-turn-signals Final Thoughts I think fang lights are one of the best ways to add a more aggressive look to the 4th Gen Tacoma’s front end. They add that DRL signature, startup animation, and sequential turn function that makes the truck look a class above stock. The smoked or clear lens options let you pick between stealthy or bright, and the install is usually plug-and-play. If you care about style, clean lines, and standing out at night or in a parking lot, fang lights are an upgrade you’ll notice every time you walk up to the truck.

h4ngman tacoma

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Jul 27, 2025

Last year, I helped a friend put a Miller Cat skid plate on his Tacoma. It took us about 30 minutes to do it by ourselves, even though it was an easy one-man job. Probably because of the beer breaks we had in between, haha.

We started off by lifting the truck. We then took off the weak cardboard piece with a wrench, put the skid plate in place, and fixed it tightly. That was it. The steps are as straightforward as this, and we only used simple tools. Pictures below are from last year after his installation.

Tomorrow, I'm set to help another friend set one up on his Tacoma, the same easy way. I've done it before, and I'm eager to see his truck get that tough bottom cover. The Miller Cat's strong build is great for trail-ready Tacomas, and I know he's really excited to nail this install, because it'd be his first DIY mod too.