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$700 for my taco

Discussion in '5 Lug' started by Poot Klopp, Feb 15, 2011.

  1. Feb 15, 2011 at 8:01 AM
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    Poot Klopp

    Poot Klopp [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Tax return season and spring means I want to spend some tax return money on my taco. I am willing to spend up to $700 of my return. What should I get? I did tires, wheels, and short shifter for xmas. And have a grille for satoshiing (sp). What do people think?


    Bought:
    - lots of stickers (only this one really - link- )
    - Husky floor liners from partsgeek.com for $82 (listed at $89 + shipping on huskyliners.com haha)
    - aFe Pro-Dry S Air Filter $40.75

    Thinking about:
    Seats
    - Wet okoles group buy (front seats $188, full piping $32, shipping $20 = $240)
    Lights
    - slimcubby HID group buy (when the next one starts) Telescopic (hi/low beam) Bixenon: H4 - $124.95 + Flat Rate Shipping
    or
    - Retrofit Bi-xenon FX-R Stage III Kit ($315)
    Lift
    - Fat Bobs Toyota Tacoma 2WD 5 Lug Suspension Lift Kit 2005-2009 - $229.95 + shipping
     
  2. Feb 15, 2011 at 9:06 AM
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    Trifenix

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    wheels and a grill would be cool, not sure if you can do all 3 with 700.
     
  3. Feb 15, 2011 at 10:32 AM
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    comiesutra

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    i would go with a lift. although the fat bob's is great i am already saving up for this. http://www.chaosfab.com/88500.html

    i know it will be close to blowing the whole budget but you can look around some forums for parts...
     
  4. Feb 15, 2011 at 10:34 AM
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    97yota4wd

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    wet okoles :notsure:
     
  6. Feb 15, 2011 at 10:38 AM
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  7. Feb 15, 2011 at 11:11 AM
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    Poot Klopp

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    I was thinking lift and seat covers since my driver seat has cigarette burns from the previous owner. Maybe go with fat bob and okels. How does it ride after getting fat bob on it? I really don't want added body sway. And would my okels be 40/20/40 bench or is it bucket seats?
     
  8. Feb 15, 2011 at 11:15 AM
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    Do you have the center console?
    If you have two seperate front seats with the center console then you would go with the bucket seats.
    If you have a solid seat bottom all the way across then you would have to go with a bench seat.
    If you have two seperate seats with a small third seat in the center then you would go with a 40/20/40 bench.
     
  9. Feb 15, 2011 at 11:30 AM
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    comiesutra

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    it's much firmer than stock. almost shocking, but after it settles it's not that bad. honestly if you can't wait get the spacer lift. it's not horrible and makes the 5-lug a truck. if ride is important to you then save for the mid-travel or skip lifting it all together. i knew i would go with a lift no matter what. i'm 6'4" and it didn't "feel" right having to sit down into a truck, however i can now slide in and out.
     
  10. Feb 15, 2011 at 12:12 PM
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    MrJKC

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    I Just bought some N-Fab bars for my truck. that's a good buy for you :)
     
  11. Feb 15, 2011 at 12:23 PM
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    I would go with the fat bobs kit and a new deck.
     
  12. Feb 15, 2011 at 12:28 PM
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    i would do the fat bobs and okoles and maybe weathertech floor mats, but thats because i do a lot of stuff where i get dirty and dont wont to get the inside too dirty
     
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  15. Feb 15, 2011 at 2:51 PM
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    I have the buckets in that case thank you.
    I'm ok with firmer and not in any rush
    I have my droid in bracketron set up and it is amazing -link-
    This is what I am leaning towards at the moment but I'm not sure how I feel about the okoles yet.
     
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  17. Feb 15, 2011 at 2:56 PM
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    Am I missing something I don't see Tacoma as an option on the website?
     
  18. Feb 15, 2011 at 3:01 PM
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    yeah, they're expensive, but depending on how often you might get in your truck wet/dirty would probably help to determine on if they would be worth it. they also look pretty cool too and can make ever truck different
     
  19. Feb 15, 2011 at 3:04 PM
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    Poot Klopp

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    I don't know if I could do a retrofit mostly because I have no idea how and don't think I have the ability. But that does remind me slimcubby HID group buy will be a definite upgrade.
     
  20. Feb 15, 2011 at 3:36 PM
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