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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by ReBeLToY0, Feb 6, 2014.

  1. Feb 6, 2014 at 3:34 PM
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    ReBeLToY0

    ReBeLToY0 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    So I have a budget near 2500 possible a tad more and I have some ideas of what I'd like to, just looking for some input or what everyone's ideas are. The wife wants lift and tires I kinda do myself but the truck being new and less then 9k buying new tires kind of bothers me.


    So the options go as follows

    1)Alpine 8in nav screen w perfect fit dash kit 1700 installed w Sirius

    2)Viper LCD 2 way remote start n security 600 installed w smart start

    3)Sirius added to non jbl 250

    3)Tinted windows 300

    4) rigid grill w 20 inch light bar 1200

    5) do the lift which includes tires UCA n new wheels wproper back spacing and installed around 3500 stick w stock rims and add spacers about 500 less3200

    6) 30 inch RI light bar in lower bumper

    7) DIY satashi grill and hella black magic lights behind grill. BAMF brackets 500

    8) wet okole seat covers front and rear around 500

    9) buy an iPod since I hate using the aux input for my android to use for tunes Nd it'll also have the side benefit of when inthe gym I won't have to answer texts etc

    10) ultra gauge $70

    11) ambiguous or self retro around 700

    Any other ideas? I can mix and match any combo around my budget
    Keep in mind this is my daily driver I do some hauling and haven't taken her off road yet but if lift goes on then that will def change. I already have in channel rain guards from weather tech nfab step bars weather teach liners anda flowmaster 40.. Thank you TW!!!!!
     
  2. Feb 6, 2014 at 7:20 PM
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    ReBeLToY0

    ReBeLToY0 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Am I to believe no one has any input her on TW?!?!!?! I call BS
     
  3. Feb 6, 2014 at 7:22 PM
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    Casey05Taco

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    trd seat covers, bed mat, tinted windows, debadged, mud flaps removed, tinted tails, blacked out center console, Black Rims, 6000k HID in highs and fogs, blacked out front emblem, Pioneer AVH-4300DVD, Gauge Cluster, lower valence, retrofitted, audio system, Maxtrac Spindles, Billies
    All i can say is its your truck, so do what you want to it first. All looks good. If i were to choose i would do the lift, tires, tint, retro's
     
  4. Feb 6, 2014 at 7:32 PM
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    12TRDTacoma

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    First things first, is this your daily driver, or weekend getaway? Also, do you wheel much if at all?

    What year is your rig
     
  5. Feb 6, 2014 at 7:35 PM
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    kriskross

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    I have the Viper two way remote. Love it. Also got the UltraGauge, also love it.
     
  6. Feb 6, 2014 at 7:36 PM
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    kriskross

    kriskross Shits & Giggles

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    Do you have a rear locker? Depending on how much offroading you do you might consider the locker anytime mod.
     
  7. Feb 6, 2014 at 7:56 PM
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    He has a sport. Look at his info. Since he does have a sport he might want to consider doing the awesome yellow wire mod.
     
  8. Feb 6, 2014 at 8:16 PM
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    degu2000

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    If it were my truck on $2500 this is what I would do.. But to each their own. Yeah, I'm a little over, but who doesn't go over when modding?


    I've always been a fan of functional/creature comfort mods before appearance mods.. But then again if it is more of an offroad rig that's irrelevant. To those of you who say tinted windows are only aesthetic, I will argue with you on that till death.
     
  9. Feb 6, 2014 at 8:17 PM
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    ReBeLToY0

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    Lol at the yellow wirer mod, no locker it's my dd as stated in first post I don't off road now cuz it's stock w the dun flops . If lift goes on off roading begins
     
  10. Feb 6, 2014 at 11:16 PM
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    Umm... no. I got EVERYWHERE with my Dunflops. Any excuse to not off road because of the crap tastic yet capable stock tires is just excuses. Lol

    One thing you forgot to add to the mods. Make sure you do EGR in channel window guards. They are awesome!
     
  11. Feb 6, 2014 at 11:21 PM
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    OZ-T

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    Don't get much snow eh ?
     
  12. Feb 7, 2014 at 10:12 AM
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    degu2000

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    +1
     
  13. Feb 7, 2014 at 10:31 AM
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    ReBeLToY0

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    I know it's my truck and in the end I'll do with it as I please, just curious what you guys would do, some know these trucks much better then I and what more function n comfort over show. We're on our last leg of winter n next winter I'll prob do the lift w with netirs n lift I want to at least get some mileage out of the tires cuz they aren't gonna get better but in the summer they fine.
     
  14. Feb 7, 2014 at 10:38 PM
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    I did get in snow actually. Quite a few times while I had the crap tactic stockers.

    I meant regular offroading too, dirt, mud, sand. Not ice and crap. Lol.
     
  15. Feb 8, 2014 at 4:42 AM
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    Wattapunk

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    It's your truck but the 3 things I would do from the start is alarm/tint/stereo. Those 3 things I would need the most: 1) cool interior w/privacy 2) stereo to enjoy the drive 3) remote start during cold mornings and to deter punks from stealing #2..All 3 can be done by one shop during 1 install.
    Unless you work/play in a dirty environment, seat covers not really needed. Same goes for the LED's, will you really need them?
    If you want to keep the wheel/tires stock for now, go with Billie's 5100 to level it out until a true lift down the road. AVOID spacers/blocks for lift but go with true coilovers and an aal(or leaf pack). If you leave it conservatively set around 2.5", UCA's may not be needed for alignment and the ride is smooth.
    Search this site, there's a lot of good info and ideas on lifts/tires combo, cheap MODS, etc...
     
    Last edited: Feb 8, 2014
  16. Feb 8, 2014 at 9:14 PM
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    StuckinOhio

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    First) Weather tech floormats
    Second) Seat covers
    Third) Performance shocks. Better ride = more comfort. I use my truck everyday so if get to enjoy a smoother ride every day that's money well spent.
     

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