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I have $450. What mod or mods should I get?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by NumNutz, Jul 16, 2008.

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  1. Jul 16, 2008 at 10:10 PM
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    NumNutz

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  2. Jul 16, 2008 at 10:13 PM
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    missileman125fw

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    I did simple things. Start with In Channel Vent Visors. Get a Bug Deflector. Upgrade to Floorliners.
     
    missileman125fw, Jul 16, 2008
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  3. Jul 16, 2008 at 10:15 PM
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    SocalMan22

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    What Mods!
    new coilovers, stereo, rims?
    or give me the money and i will show you what to get lol good luck with your choices its endless man.
     
    SocalMan22, Jul 16, 2008
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  4. Jul 16, 2008 at 10:17 PM
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    genxer36

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    Tow package, XM Satellite radio, K & N Air filter, & Channel Vent Visors
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    genxer36, Jul 16, 2008
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  5. Jul 16, 2008 at 10:23 PM
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    OEM All Weather Mats, wheel locks, Toyota Silver Tube steps.....
    eordonez, Jul 16, 2008
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  6. Jul 16, 2008 at 10:23 PM
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    OEM All Weather Mats, wheel locks, Toyota Silver Tube steps.....
    some step bars or sliders would be nice....
     
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  7. Jul 17, 2008 at 10:29 AM
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    derekabraham

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    I'd go with rims. :D
     
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  8. Jul 17, 2008 at 10:30 AM
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  9. Jul 17, 2008 at 10:49 AM
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    probably a 3 inch toytec lift, or a nice stereo upgrade.
     
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  10. Jul 17, 2008 at 10:51 AM
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    I think the first, if you haven't done a single thing, is to buy good seat cover and good floor mat. And then....the Vegas hookers. Priority guys...priority.
     
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  11. Jul 17, 2008 at 10:51 AM
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  12. Jul 17, 2008 at 11:03 AM
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    The first thing I did on my truck was... changed the floor mats to "all weather" mats from Costco, then loaded the bed with Corona. :D

    Few months after, I added the Westin Brush guard and a pair of lights.

    Modify your truck anyway you want. Let your personality shine. ;)
     
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  13. Jul 17, 2008 at 4:58 PM
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  14. Jul 17, 2008 at 5:11 PM
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    missileman125fw

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    I want to change my answer to this one also, please!
     
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  15. Jul 17, 2008 at 5:20 PM
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    deadbolt do w3rk!

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    Seat covers, floor mats, running board of some sort, Grill, skid plate, HIDs?

    Just suggestions.
     
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  16. Jul 17, 2008 at 5:39 PM
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  17. Jul 17, 2008 at 5:49 PM
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    AFE Pro Dry Filter for $50-$60 or so depending where you find it. Save some money on gas and by not throwing away old filters each change interval.

    Other than that I would do sliders over step bars if you plan on offroading AT ALL! I went with step bars, now they're bent, and I wish I'd gotten sliders instead.

    Or check out the link in my sig and you could probably do most if not ALL the mods listed for $450. :D
     
    piercedtiger, Jul 17, 2008
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  18. Jul 17, 2008 at 6:21 PM
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    Your truck is perfect now. All it needs is a nice performance one inlet-2 outlet muffler and two nice pipes showing out the back with chrome tips:D
     
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  19. Jul 17, 2008 at 6:23 PM
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    deadbolt do w3rk!

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    I agree with the AFE dry filter. Ill probably be getting one when i reach 5k or so.
     
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  20. Jul 17, 2008 at 6:23 PM
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    Best mod would be seat covers.
     
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