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If you had 1200 bucks you would...??

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Taco Todd, May 1, 2014.

  1. May 1, 2014 at 4:49 PM
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    Taco Todd

    Taco Todd [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I love this site and I am always day dreaming of things to do to my truck. But just for fun what would you buy if you had 1200 bucks to burn.

    1. 3" suspension lift
    2. Bull Bar
    3. HID and headlights
    4. Maybe a gas tank skid plate
    5. Rear Locker.


    That should do it!
     
  2. May 1, 2014 at 4:50 PM
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    dennisc

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    buy a sweet bumper!!
     
  3. May 1, 2014 at 4:51 PM
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    Madjik_Man

    Madjik_Man The Rembrandt of Rattle Can

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    All depends on what you use your truck for.

    For me it was suspension... easily.
     
  4. May 1, 2014 at 4:53 PM
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    Mudfinger

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    I'd add it to the piggy bank I'm using to save up for a Marlin setup.:D
     
  5. May 1, 2014 at 4:59 PM
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    EngRWW33

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    Now that I have my suspension (in the garage still) new rubber or armor would be my next $1200.
     
  6. May 1, 2014 at 5:02 PM
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    Mainmoe02

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    rear bumper with swing away tire carrier or possibly a spindle lift

    but If your truck is stock then I'd go for the lift.
     
  7. May 1, 2014 at 5:30 PM
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    TRD Auddie

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    Bumper for me for sure!
     
  8. May 1, 2014 at 5:31 PM
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    YotaOverAll

    YotaOverAll Backyard Performance

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    If I had 1200 bucks I would, almost have enough to get spindles
     
  9. May 1, 2014 at 5:32 PM
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    Monster Coma

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  10. May 1, 2014 at 5:34 PM
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    SoutheastTaco

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  11. May 1, 2014 at 5:46 PM
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    Scenekyd

    Scenekyd Not much of a member

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    Wouldn't even pay for the lift I just bought :eek:
     
  12. May 1, 2014 at 6:03 PM
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    NOLA ItsNotOva

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    Are we speaking as if our trucks are in good mechanical condition? Lol. Cause I would use mine to get my truck a GOOD tune up. If everything was good, I'd probably go for a slight lift, some headlights w/ LED DRLs, and a touch screen headunit :)
     
  13. May 1, 2014 at 6:08 PM
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    TCprerunner

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    UCA, spindles and progressive aal... Damnit can't even keep to a budget with fake money
     
  14. May 1, 2014 at 6:13 PM
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    CelsisTaco

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    For-sure armor :D
     
  15. May 1, 2014 at 6:28 PM
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    dispatch55126

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    I'll tell you in 2 weeks when I finally get her in the rocks and trails. $1200 would get the lift I want but if it handles well with the OEM setup I'd go for armor first.
     
  16. May 1, 2014 at 7:34 PM
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    toastyjosh

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  17. May 1, 2014 at 7:38 PM
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    adamh1977

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    any time fog,tinted windows to 5% ,plasti dipped gun metal gray,toytec 5100's eibach coils ,led map and dome lights
    if i had 1200 i would buy a 3'' lift with dreaker leaf springs
     
  18. May 1, 2014 at 8:00 PM
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    SacYota

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    lockers for me
     
  19. May 1, 2014 at 8:18 PM
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    TIPICOTACO

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    Some lift, some armor, some scratches..
    The ARB bumper and Superwinch9 that I bought off CL TODAY w/hundreds to spare:eek: .. :D

    But for you... What do you want to do with your truck?
     
  20. May 2, 2014 at 3:04 AM
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    tam

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    Icon Ext. Travel C/O, TC UCA, Spidertrax 1.25" spacers, CF hood, Glass bedsides, Doug Thorley cat-back, Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac 265/75/16
    Buy the expensive stuff first. It'll take a lot longer to save up another $1200 than say $5-600. If it were me, I'd buy a welder. What do you do with your truck? What do you need?
     

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