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9 2019 Toyota Tacoma Not to be outdone by Chevy’s innovations, Toyota is joining the extreme off-road-ready club with an upgraded TRDPromodel. Already a popular and pluckymodel known for successfully weathering the low tide of the midsize truck market, the base model Toyota Tacoma will see only a few convenience upgrades for 2019. (Just in time for its Ranger competition to re-enter the market, eh?) The special TRD Pro trim package kicks things up a notch with a redesigned suspension worthy of desert racing, standard 16” TRD Pro black alloy wheels with Goodyear Wrangler Kevlar all-terrain tires, new black-chrome tipped cat-back exhaust, and an optional Desert Air Intake designed to prevent excess dirt from getting into the engine. Motor Trend reported, “Anybody can Sawzall a hole in the fender and bolt a snorkel to the A-pillar,” but this TRD Pro Desert Air Intake is actually “stamped into the raw steel at the factory,” getting the “full anti-corrosion paint treatment.” The trim also adds Rigid Industries LED fog lamps and an OE quarter-inch-thick front skid plate that can double as a vehicle jack. Toyota has thrown in built-in roof-rack fastening points, a moonroof, JBL audio system, and navigation—all for a grand total price increase of only $940 on the manual and $1,645 on the automatic. As usual, the Toyota Tacoma maintains its reputation as a relatively affordable, ruggedly attractive midsize truck. (A reputation it will undoubtedly be drawing upon in order to stand up to a growing market of contenders.) Part No. Application 1110112 09-19 Ford F-150 1110114 05-19 Toyota Tacoma 1110109 15-19 Chevrolet Colorado 1110110 14-18 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 1110117 07-19 Toyota Tundra 1110115 05-19 Toyota Tundra,Std.Cab 1110111 10-18 RAM 1500/2500/2500 Switchback ® Headache Rack • All-aluminum construction to be strong, lightweight and rust-free • Knockdown assembly ships in three pieces for reduced shipping requirements (A1S) Part No. Description 50352 4 DR - Front Hoop,Spreader Bars, Rear Hoop / Mount Brackets 50342 2 DR Package 60260 Hinge Steps (Sold in Pairs) 60302 JK ROOF PAK Congo Sport JK Roof Rack • Quick disconnect design • Designed for both hard and soft top models • High load capacity • Durable black powder coat finish • Easy no drill installation (K47) (continued on page 10) Options Available for Midsize Trucks