2008 Taco Looking for First Mod Ideas

Casebone · 10-28-2009, 12:46 PM

So I have had my truck about a year now. Just enough time for the two of us to bond and connect (not to say that there wasn't an immediate connection, just that with a little age it gets better like a wine or cheese --tangent). Anyways I am thinking of what should be the first step in customizing my truck. What were some of your first steps in modifying your truck? How long has it taken you to get it to where you want it? How much "green" did you sink into all of the mods?
Just curious.

jdkeller · 10-28-2009, 12:50 PM

I have almost had it a year. Still not done but close. including tires I have spen about 2k. Good first mods are HID's, Paint your badges, New grill, upgraded shocks, Fog Light mod.

thestrangebrew · 10-28-2009, 12:50 PM

This thread should help you get started on some cheap, easy mods:
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/tec...free-mods.html

I've done a few of these and plan on doing a couple more before sinking some serious cheese on suspension, wheels etc. Have fun and post some pics!

Oh and Welcome to TW!

Casebone · 10-28-2009, 12:55 PM

I am planning on just easing into it. I have the mentality of "don't fix it if it isn't broken," and am a little hesitant seeing that I don't want to end up costing myself more in fixing my mistakes than the initial mod costs. But it is good to know that you have done for relatively cheep, 2k isn't bad! Oh, and thanks for the welcome!!! I am somewhat of a TW addict since I came across the site.

Jason'sLawnCare · 10-28-2009, 01:05 PM

Welcome. A good place to start would be the fog light mod as previously mentioned. It's easy(takes like 5 minutes) and cheap. Then debadging looks nice in my opinion and it's free.

Definatly check out the cheap free mods thread. It's one of the best/most helpful threads on here.

Casebone · 10-28-2009, 01:08 PM

Sweet....Lovin the feedback so far!

jdkeller · 10-28-2009, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Casebone

I am planning on just easing into it. I have the mentality of "don't fix it if it isn't broken," and am a little hesitant seeing that I don't want to end up costing myself more in fixing my mistakes than the initial mod costs. But it is good to know that you have done for relatively cheep, 2k isn't bad! Oh, and thanks for the welcome!!! I am somewhat of a TW addict since I came across the site.

So what kind of mods are you into?

Casebone · 10-29-2009, 07:39 AM

Well...the first few I would like to do are just simple tweaks, like the fog lights, head lights, and possibly an iPod hook up. From there I would like to add nerf bars, a 2" lift and some tires. I added an add-a-leaf in the back which got me started.

10-28-2009, 12:46 PM	#1
Casebone Junior Member Joined: Aug 2009, #21121 Location: Utah Gender: Male Posts: 5 '08 Blk Dbl Cab SR5 TRD 2008 Double Cab Manual None yet!	2008 Taco Looking for First Mod Ideas So I have had my truck about a year now. Just enough time for the two of us to bond and connect (not to say that there wasn't an immediate connection, just that with a little age it gets better like a wine or cheese --tangent). Anyways I am thinking of what should be the first step in customizing my truck. What were some of your first steps in modifying your truck? How long has it taken you to get it to where you want it? How much "green" did you sink into all of the mods? Just curious.

10-28-2009, 12:50 PM	#2
jdkeller How many words can be fit in this s Joined: Nov 2008, #11040 Location: Inland Empire, Ca Age: 21 Gender: Male Posts: 4,625 2008 Tacoma Prerunner TRD Offroad 2008 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 Rear TSB, Dome light LED, Devil Horns, Debadged, 6000k HID Headlights and fogs, reverse light LED's, Grillcraft black mesh, rear OME n182's, Total Chaos UCA's, 285/75/16 BFG KM2's, Spidertrax spacers, Blacked out emblems, cb, All Pro 3" leaf pack, Fox 2.0 coilovers, Revenge Fab Sliders, u bolt flip kit and Timbrens, iPod/iPhone stereo adapter.	I have almost had it a year. Still not done but close. including tires I have spen about 2k. Good first mods are HID's, Paint your badges, New grill, upgraded shocks, Fog Light mod. __________________

10-28-2009, 01:05 PM	#5
Jason'sLawnCare Senior Member Name: Jason Joined: Apr 2009, #15878 Location: Jacksonville Florida Gender: Male Posts: 1,393 08 4x4 Double Cab TRD Rugged Trail 2008 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 Fog light mod, Locker mod, Rear leaf tsb, Debadged, Uws Tool Box, Electric Exhaust Cutout.	Welcome. A good place to start would be the fog light mod as previously mentioned. It's easy(takes like 5 minutes) and cheap. Then debadging looks nice in my opinion and it's free. Definatly check out the cheap free mods thread. It's one of the best/most helpful threads on here. __________________

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thestrangebrew Senior Member Name: Brian Joined: Aug 2009, #21878 Location: Dos Palos CA Gender: Male Posts: 368 TRD 4x4 Rugged Trail Edition 2008 Double Cab Automatic V6 4.0L Black Badges, Black Center Console	This thread should help you get started on some cheap, easy mods: http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/tec...free-mods.html I've done a few of these and plan on doing a couple more before sinking some serious cheese on suspension, wheels etc. Have fun and post some pics! Oh and Welcome to TW!

10-28-2009, 12:55 PM	#4
Casebone Junior Member Joined: Aug 2009, #21121 Location: Utah Gender: Male Posts: 5 '08 Blk Dbl Cab SR5 TRD 2008 Double Cab Manual None yet!	I am planning on just easing into it. I have the mentality of "don't fix it if it isn't broken," and am a little hesitant seeing that I don't want to end up costing myself more in fixing my mistakes than the initial mod costs. But it is good to know that you have done for relatively cheep, 2k isn't bad! Oh, and thanks for the welcome!!! I am somewhat of a TW addict since I came across the site.

10-28-2009, 01:08 PM	#6
Casebone Junior Member Joined: Aug 2009, #21121 Location: Utah Gender: Male Posts: 5 '08 Blk Dbl Cab SR5 TRD 2008 Double Cab Manual None yet!	Sweet....Lovin the feedback so far!

10-29-2009, 07:39 AM	#8
Casebone Junior Member Joined: Aug 2009, #21121 Location: Utah Gender: Male Posts: 5 '08 Blk Dbl Cab SR5 TRD 2008 Double Cab Manual None yet!	Well...the first few I would like to do are just simple tweaks, like the fog lights, head lights, and possibly an iPod hook up. From there I would like to add nerf bars, a 2" lift and some tires. I added an add-a-leaf in the back which got me started.