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Found the deal of the year earlier today!

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by wmflyfisher, Nov 9, 2009.

  1. Nov 9, 2009 at 4:08 PM
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    wmflyfisher

    wmflyfisher [OP] Well-Known Member

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    This probably should have went in the suspension or off topic section but I just couldn't help it! I'm super pumped if this deal follows through!

    Long story short I've been looking for a good set of used coilovers for about a week now. Didn't really want to pay over $300-$400 on a set. So I'm browsing around when I come across a set on Ebay made by Light Racing that recently sold for $590 shipped which are supposed to be Icon's re-branded. I found out who the seller was and sent a message to see if they had any other sets. A woman replies stating they have one used set left that they planned to list today. She sends me some pics and says she doesn't know the history and guess how much she wants?? $150 shipped for the set!!! :eek:

    Whats even better is that their actually a set of older Donahoe coilovers and look to be in GREAT shape!! I sent the money and she sent me a tracking number a few hours later. God I hope this goes through!

    I called Icon earlier and they want $60 per spring to rebuild them. I'm going to go for it just for that piece of mind. So basically I SHOULD be getting a close to new set of Donahoe/Icon 2.5 coilovers for under $300! Hells yeah!

    I'll post pics when they arrive and yes, my near new 5100's with Eibach springs will be for sale soon. :cool:
     
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  2. Nov 9, 2009 at 4:10 PM
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    chris4x4

    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Moderator

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    Great deal!!!! :)
     
  3. Nov 9, 2009 at 4:11 PM
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    wmflyfisher

    wmflyfisher [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Thanks Chris! We will see. Keeping my fingers crossed.
     
  4. Nov 9, 2009 at 4:13 PM
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    Congrats
     
  5. Nov 9, 2009 at 4:21 PM
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    badguybuster

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    YOU SUCK!! Lucky dog.
     
  6. Nov 9, 2009 at 4:24 PM
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    RelentlessFab

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    DAMN! Lucky bastard. I would have jumped on those too! Thats a smokin deal.
     
  7. Nov 9, 2009 at 4:28 PM
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    wmflyfisher

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    Yeah, when she sent me the pic I was like OMG are you freakin kidding me?! I tried to act nonchalant about it and all but boy was it hard!!
     
  8. Nov 9, 2009 at 6:03 PM
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    sprinja

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    Sweet deal man, hope it works out.

    PM sent
     
  9. Nov 9, 2009 at 7:27 PM
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    rb11701

    rb11701 Oh yeah!

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    Love seeing good people get good deals.
     
  10. Nov 9, 2009 at 7:32 PM
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    awesome man...good work. definitely keep us updated w/ pics and such!

    almost as good as my OEM oil cooler score for $35, including the water inlet piece...now that was a good deal!!
     
  11. Nov 9, 2009 at 7:34 PM
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    Stillfly199

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    Congrats man, I wish I found smokin deals like that
     
  12. Nov 12, 2009 at 4:07 PM
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    How are the Eibach & 5100 combo in terms of ride & handling? Which setting was it on, 1.6" or 2.5 lift?
     
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    The Eibach's are new and not even installed yet. I will assemble them for whoever buys. Look what I received today :)

    IMG00093_f71808d416b1dc3344a459d3afd14ab6264fd6f7.jpg
     
  15. Nov 12, 2009 at 5:24 PM
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    Zombie Runner

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    nice buy man!
     
  16. Nov 12, 2009 at 5:27 PM
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    That my friend is butterful!!!:drool::goingcrazy:
     
  18. Nov 12, 2009 at 7:06 PM
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    Dawayne409 Master Airman of the Navy

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    Yeah thats definitely the deal of the year. Those things look nice, good find.
     

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