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Help me spend my money

Discussion in '5 Lug' started by 5lugturtle, Nov 3, 2016.

  1. Nov 3, 2016 at 10:51 AM
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    5lugturtle

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    Looking to do more work on the 5 lug to improve it. My budget is 2k max! Now I have some things that I really want, regear, and new shocks. Don't really have any other ideas so give me some! :kona:. Help me spend moneys. I can do most work in mechanic shop if it doesn't require to much skill/knowledge.

    2k budget:pccoffee: make me poor
     
  2. Nov 3, 2016 at 11:00 AM
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    LuckyToy

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    Make a Reg cab x-runner, get x runner wheels and body kit, drop it a little. Why lift a 2wd unless you want a LT prerunner.
     
  3. Nov 3, 2016 at 11:03 AM
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    trekker

    trekker I like tacos

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    2K as down payment and trade in your 5 lug for 6 :spy:

    But seriously... what about a topper?
     
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  4. Nov 3, 2016 at 11:04 AM
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    5lugturtle

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    already lifted ;(, but I love the hieght and drive.
     
  5. Nov 3, 2016 at 11:06 AM
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    Ok, you have fog lights or aftermarket bumpers? That would sweeten it up quite a bit.
     
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  6. Nov 3, 2016 at 11:07 AM
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    I think a topper would be pretty cool. I bought the truck last year for like 17k after taxes around 19 fk cali tax. I love the truck and its payed off. I will get a 6 lug when I have 30k in the bank and give the truck to my kids, or something. I love this little 5 lug she isa trooper.
     
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  7. Nov 3, 2016 at 11:08 AM
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    I was thinking maybe locker and shocks? maybe a topper any actually links would be cool :hattip:. Tow winch since ill get stuck alot off road to mabye.
     
  8. Nov 3, 2016 at 11:09 AM
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    Fog lights be cool , what bumpers any links on the lights?
     
  9. Nov 3, 2016 at 11:09 AM
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    emelianenkov Santa/Alex Emeliahoweveryouspellhislastname

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    Buy me a new gas tank for my daily driver. It's only $650!!

    :pout: :rant:
     
  10. Nov 3, 2016 at 11:10 AM
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    I worked my ass off you can to lol.
     
  11. Nov 3, 2016 at 11:13 AM
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  12. Nov 3, 2016 at 11:33 AM
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    emelianenkov Santa/Alex Emeliahoweveryouspellhislastname

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    Salary bruh... It sucks.

    You should definitely get some of that 3.5" long travel action going on!
     
  13. Nov 3, 2016 at 11:34 AM
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    Cut the roof off and make it a speedster
     
  14. Nov 3, 2016 at 11:35 AM
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    I likenthe readylift not into hard core off roading. I just like trailing and camping.
     
  15. Nov 3, 2016 at 12:16 PM
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    I would do a 4.10 regear with either a LSD or a locker first to make full use of our RWD. Then maybe some shocks to make the ride more comfortable....also fogs are pretty cheap and so are adding leds to other useful locations as well.
     
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  16. Nov 3, 2016 at 12:41 PM
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    what fox shocks you have in the rear?
     
  17. Nov 3, 2016 at 12:44 PM
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    Clearwater Bill Never answer an anonymous letter

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    Your budget is done already. No need for more ideas. :)
     
  18. Nov 3, 2016 at 12:45 PM
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    :bananadead: sqeeze every penny
     
  19. Nov 3, 2016 at 12:46 PM
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    Yep
     
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  20. Nov 3, 2016 at 12:47 PM
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    no lol :ballchain: can I fit locker in there lol.
     

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