Badges....it don't want no stinking badges

[UpirLichy]

So I got my badges in the other day and just have not had the time to get them on the truck. Its a rainy day today but its let up enough and I decide I'm tired of waiting to get these things on. I grab one and look for the ideal location on the new Tacoma. Looking for that location where it looks like it came from the factory with the badges.

The front fender area....no flat surfaces. The front of the bed near the cab.....no flat surfaces. Okay, Ill put one on the tailgate.....no flat surfaces.

Well shit, that leaves me with 3 options.
1. on the B pillar of the front doors (not ideal)
2. behind the TRD stickers on the rear of the bed (meh)
3. above the door handle on the rear doors (has promise)

The ol' lady didn't like the first two options and neither did I, so I went with option 3. And wouldn't you know, I dropped one on the pavement so it already has a bit of road rash before turning 1 mile. Now to make these badges legit and get this truck in the sand and dirt.

They turned out pretty good.

 

[NightCrawler]

So I got my badges in the other day and just have not had the time to get them on the truck. Its a rainy day today but its let up enough and I decide I'm tired of waiting to get these things on. I grab one and look for the ideal location on the new Tacoma. Looking for that location where it looks like it came from the factory with the badges.

The front fender area....no flat surfaces. The front of the bed near the cab.....no flat surfaces. Okay, Ill put one on the tailgate.....no flat surfaces.

Well shit, that leaves me with 3 options.
1. on the B pillar of the front doors (not ideal)
2. behind the TRD stickers on the rear of the bed (meh)
3. above the door handle on the rear doors (has promise)

The ol' lady didn't like the first two options and neither did I, so I went with option 3. And wouldn't you know, I dropped one on the pavement so it already has a bit of road rash before turning 1 mile. Now to make these badges legit and get this truck in the sand and dirt.

They turned out pretty good.

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Seems like a great place to put it...looks factory...since you are going for that look.

 

[Remington_PRO4X]

I like it! Looks factory yet grabs attention!

 

[Remington_PRO4X]

Pretty Excited to Get Home!!!!!

 

[Remington_PRO4X]

Awe man! I got my badge, but now can't decide where to put it!

 

[Jeff Graham]

OB badges look good anywhere you put them. The badge is also known to drastically improve any rigs off road ability.

 

[MA_Trooper]

OB badges look good anywhere you put them. The badge is also know to drastically improve any rigs off road ability.

Adds 10 horsepower and 1/2 inch of clearance.

 

[Remington_PRO4X]

OB badges look good anywhere you put them. The badge is also know to drastically improve any rigs off road ability.

Excellent. That is why I was so excited to get mine!

 

[Remington_PRO4X]

Adds 10 horsepower and 1/2 inch of clearance.

Only 10? I thought It was going to be closer to 15.

 

[MA_Trooper]

Only 10? I thought It was going to be closer to 15.

badge technology is still pretty new. I think the next run is rated at 20.

 

[Steve]

badge technology is still pretty new.

@Michael is working with Magnuson on the Overland Bound Supercharged Badge (intercooler not included.)

 

[Michael]

@Michael is working with Magnuson on the Overland Bound Supercharged Badge (intercooler not included.)

Yes! Increases CB and Ham range too. Doesn't work with FRS though...

 

[UpirLichy]

This all sounds like great news for my stock truck...

 

[John D.]

So I got my badges in the other day and just have not had the time to get them on the truck. Its a rainy day today but its let up enough and I decide I'm tired of waiting to get these things on. I grab one and look for the ideal location on the new Tacoma. Looking for that location where it looks like it came from the factory with the badges.

The front fender area....no flat surfaces. The front of the bed near the cab.....no flat surfaces. Okay, Ill put one on the tailgate.....no flat surfaces.

Well shit, that leaves me with 3 options.
1. on the B pillar of the front doors (not ideal)
2. behind the TRD stickers on the rear of the bed (meh)
3. above the door handle on the rear doors (has promise)

The ol' lady didn't like the first two options and neither did I, so I went with option 3. And wouldn't you know, I dropped one on the pavement so it already has a bit of road rash before turning 1 mile. Now to make these badges legit and get this truck in the sand and dirt.

They turned out pretty good.

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not bad, not bad.

 

[Remington_PRO4X]

I got my badge applied! I'm looking forward to those gains!

 

[Jeff Graham]

View attachment 36977 View attachment 36978 I got my badge applied! I'm looking forward to those gains!

Very cool!

 

[Remington_PRO4X]

Very cool!

Thank you sir!

 

[B Wild]

So I got my badges in the other day and just have not had the time to get them on the truck. Its a rainy day today but its let up enough and I decide I'm tired of waiting to get these things on. I grab one and look for the ideal location on the new Tacoma. Looking for that location where it looks like it came from the factory with the badges.

The front fender area....no flat surfaces. The front of the bed near the cab.....no flat surfaces. Okay, Ill put one on the tailgate.....no flat surfaces.

Well shit, that leaves me with 3 options.
1. on the B pillar of the front doors (not ideal)
2. behind the TRD stickers on the rear of the bed (meh)
3. above the door handle on the rear doors (has promise)

The ol' lady didn't like the first two options and neither did I, so I went with option 3. And wouldn't you know, I dropped one on the pavement so it already has a bit of road rash before turning 1 mile. Now to make these badges legit and get this truck in the sand and dirt.

They turned out pretty good.

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The Emblems look great. Good choice for sure!

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[pabloquiros]

this is where I placed mine. I see you have a 3rd gen.

 

[Nickel]

So I got my badges in the other day and just have not had the time to get them on the truck. Its a rainy day today but its let up enough and I decide I'm tired of waiting to get these things on. I grab one and look for the ideal location on the new Tacoma. Looking for that location where it looks like it came from the factory with the badges.

The front fender area....no flat surfaces. The front of the bed near the cab.....no flat surfaces. Okay, Ill put one on the tailgate.....no flat surfaces.

Well shit, that leaves me with 3 options.
1. on the B pillar of the front doors (not ideal)
2. behind the TRD stickers on the rear of the bed (meh)
3. above the door handle on the rear doors (has promise)

The ol' lady didn't like the first two options and neither did I, so I went with option 3. And wouldn't you know, I dropped one on the pavement so it already has a bit of road rash before turning 1 mile. Now to make these badges legit and get this truck in the sand and dirt.

They turned out pretty good.

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OP - you still happy with this location? I found your thread as I reached the same conclusion as you, not many smooth surfaces to put it on a 3rd Gen. I am leaning towards this spot.