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What is the single best mod you can do to a truck?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Shwaa, Dec 23, 2015.

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  1. Dec 23, 2015 at 4:06 PM
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    Shwaa

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    If you had to pick only one thing to do to your Tacoma, what would you pick?

    I'd say adding a shell/camper, but many would disagree with that.

    What would your choice be?
     
    Shwaa, Dec 23, 2015
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  2. Dec 23, 2015 at 4:09 PM
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  3. Dec 23, 2015 at 4:09 PM
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    3UR swap

    EDIT: with supercharger on top if you can call that a single mod
     
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  4. Dec 23, 2015 at 4:09 PM
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    Yep, money is no object but it would have to be a single modification
     
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  5. Dec 23, 2015 at 4:10 PM
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    nextfriday

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    For an oem truck? Suspension upgrade, then a cap. But I did them in reverse order:)
     
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  6. Dec 23, 2015 at 4:10 PM
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    estrada_e234

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    Damn. Was going to say lift and suspension. I guess a lift.
     
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  7. Dec 23, 2015 at 4:11 PM
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    F350 mod.
     
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  8. Dec 23, 2015 at 4:12 PM
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    Firestone Riderite airbags for anything heavier than s paper clip in the bed! :thumbsup:
     
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  9. Dec 23, 2015 at 4:15 PM
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    Suspension or a supercharger
     
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  10. Dec 23, 2015 at 4:17 PM
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    If better-than-stock tires count as a mod, that'd be my choice.
     
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  12. Dec 23, 2015 at 4:19 PM
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    Tires probably
     
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  13. Dec 23, 2015 at 4:21 PM
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    Tires come first but IMO that isn't a modification so will go with suspension upgrade. Not a leveling kit or spacerz. Actual component upgrade to improve suspension performance.
     
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  15. Dec 23, 2015 at 4:38 PM
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    TashcomerTexas My truck is a whiner

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    Meh. I sold my F-250 Powerstroke in order to get my Tacoma. I do miss the power though...
     
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  17. Dec 23, 2015 at 4:58 PM
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    Just the essentials and no extra fluff.
    tires
     
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  18. Dec 23, 2015 at 5:06 PM
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    tires and a high quality light bar. I know that's 2, but how can you do only 1?
     
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