Product Description
Toyota Tacoma 2024-2026 Tailgate Accent, 2.37-Inch Polished Stainless (RT74172)
RT74172 is a one-piece polished stainless tailgate accent for the Toyota Tacoma, 4-door pickup, model years 2024 through 2026. The record lists a width of 2.37 inches.
For the latest Tacoma only
The fitment begins at 2024. Earlier Tacomas aren't on this listing, so if yours is older, call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 and we'll help find the right part. The door-jamb label confirms the model year.
Two letter sets at the rear
Two linked letter sets also go on the tailgate area: SGR74172, six-piece "TACOMA" tailgate letter inserts, and SGR74173, six-piece "TOYOTA" tailgate handle letter inserts. Both are named with stainless letters. This accent has no placement or cutout note, so the record doesn't explain how it sits relative to the lettering. Compare the photos of all three before ordering together, or call.
The piece
The Tacoma accent is 26-gauge 304 stainless steel with a mirror polish, made in the USA, and it sticks with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape to the current tailgate. According to QAA, the tape lasts a lifetime without surface damage.
Just over two and a third inches
That's a medium accent. Cut painter's tape to roughly that width and lay it where the photos show the trim. Seen from behind the truck, it tells you whether the proportion suits your Tacoma. We can give you the length by phone.
Crew cab trim linked
For the crew cab, the record lists PP74172 and PP74173 pillar kits, MI74172 body molding inserts, WS74172 window sill face trim, and DH74172 door handle accents. Check each listing for its finish and cab tag.
Prep a new finish
Fresh paint is usually sound, but dealer-applied sealants and quick detailers leave a film that blocks tape. Wash and dry, then go over the footprint with a residue-free cleaner several times, using clean cloths, until nothing comes off. If your truck carries a ceramic coating, ask the installer how to prep for adhesive.
Laying it down
Measure from both tailgate edges to center the strip, and run a painter's tape guide along its top. With the liner still on, dry-fit to check the line. Peel from one end, anchor, and press across, then rub both edges firmly. Work on a dry, mild day. More in the Installation tab.
Install order
If you're fitting the letter sets, dry-fit all of them with the accent before peeling any liner, so spacing is settled first. Hold each in place with small pieces of painter's tape, step back to look at the whole tailgate, and adjust until the gaps look even to you.
Why stainless
Solid polished 304 doesn't have a plating to wear through. A scratch from a cargo strap or a tool shows the same steel underneath, and a light metal polish on a soft cloth brings the mirror finish back if road film ever dulls it.
Care
Hold off washing the Tacoma a few days; mild soap and a soft cloth after.
Decorative
No part is replaced, and the Tacoma tailgate works as it always has.
Tacoma tailgate accent RT74172, UPC 840251604417: Quality Automotive Trims, 877-752-3811.
RT74172 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | RT74172 |
| UPC | 840251604417 |
| Part type | Tailgate Accent Trim |
| Pieces in kit | 1 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Width | 2.37" |
| Mounting | 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape; installs directly over the existing surface |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Fits | 2024-2026 Toyota Tacoma |
Fitment: RT74172
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota Tacoma | 2024-2026 | 4-door, Pickup Truck |
Check your vehicle against every column here: year range, model, and body style all have to match. Questions? Call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 with your year, make, model, and body style.
Other QAA trim cataloged for the 2024-2026 Toyota Tacoma
- PP74172: 4-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP74173: 6-piece Pillar Post Trim
- SGR74172: 6-piece Graphic/Logo/Emblem
- SGR74173: 6-piece "TOYOTA" Tailgate Handle Letter Inserts
- MI74172: 4-piece Body Molding Insert Trim Kit
- WS74172: 4-piece Window Sill Face Accent
- DH74172: 4-piece Door Handle Accent Trim
Check the body style on each listing; some kits are specific to one body style.
Installation tips: Tailgate Accent Trim
- Unpack the piece and hold it in position to confirm the fit before mounting it.
- Each piece mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape, so clean and dry the mounting surface first; the tape needs paint or trim free of dirt and wax.
- Align the piece and press it firmly into place directly over the existing surface, working along its full length so the tape bonds evenly.
- Step back and check alignment before pressing along the full length of the piece.
These are general tips. Follow any instructions packed with your kit if they differ.
FAQ: RT74172 Tailgate Accent Trim
Does RT74172 fit an earlier Tacoma?
No. The fitment is 2024 through 2026, 4-door. Call 877-752-3811 for older trucks.
How wide is it?
2.37 inches, per the record.
Can I use it with the TACOMA letters?
The data doesn't describe how they sit together. Compare photos of SGR74172 and this accent, or call.
How does it attach?
It bonds to the existing Tacoma surface with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape.
