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What would you do to your stock 3 Gen with $3,000?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by SlappingKittens, Sep 22, 2022.

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  1. Sep 22, 2022 at 7:54 PM
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    ThaiChillyTaco

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    ThaiChillyTaco David aka Chilly aka Booty Freak

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    Rough Country 3.5 inch lift $1250
    Wildpeaks 285/70/17's $1250
    SCS rims $1000

    Total $3500 :spending:
     
    ThaiChillyTaco, Sep 22, 2022
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  2. Sep 22, 2022 at 7:56 PM
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    Only aesthetic mods so far Leer 180 cap & Clazzio covers on order.
    I'm totally happy with my Taco.
    I'd use it to cover some other real need or want.
     
    CT Yankee, Sep 22, 2022
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  3. Sep 22, 2022 at 8:00 PM
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    halogen to HID retrofit headlights, bed mat, ceramic tint, tonneau cover.
     
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  4. Sep 22, 2022 at 8:02 PM
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    SlappingKittens

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    isn't someone gonna charge me $1000 to install a lift? I'm mechanically retarded and don't have a great place to do serious car work.
     
    SlappingKittens, Sep 22, 2022
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  5. Sep 22, 2022 at 8:02 PM
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    WT2017Taco

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    KDMax Pro tune, Trd intake,exhaust,skid plates. ARE cap. 265/75/16 BFG KO2, Eibach lift, CaliRaised Sliders.
    Start out with a tune. KDMax Pro or another. Then you can figure how big of tires you want/need and how much extra weight/mods you want to mount on your taco.
     
    WT2017Taco, Sep 22, 2022
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  6. Sep 22, 2022 at 8:04 PM
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    AmateurTaco1313

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    AmateurTaco1313 Long travel, she calls to me….

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    Too many
    I mean I did last year…. Bilstein 6112/5160 baby!
     
    AmateurTaco1313, Sep 22, 2022
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  7. Sep 22, 2022 at 8:10 PM
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    Can you give me a brief review of your lift compared to stock?
     
    SlappingKittens, Sep 22, 2022
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  8. Sep 22, 2022 at 8:21 PM
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    AmateurTaco1313

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    AmateurTaco1313 Long travel, she calls to me….

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    new 6112 coil overs up front on the 6 setting on the driver side (compensates for taco lean) and five setting on the passenger for 2in of lift. Noticeable improvement in ride quality.

    5160 reservoir rear shock for 2in of lift and an Icon AAL. Stiffer rear ride but can handle extra weight easily.

    parts and labor was about $3200
     
    AmateurTaco1313, Sep 22, 2022
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  9. Sep 22, 2022 at 8:28 PM
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    AKBorealis

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    Ditto: Right off the lot, ordered a Leer 180...ok, it was a bit more than $3k though.

    Then added Compustar remote start/alarm and a few other minor mods.

    Now I need a Cat Shield!

    Leer 180.jpg
     
    AKBorealis, Sep 22, 2022
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  10. Sep 22, 2022 at 8:31 PM
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    Work in progress...
    BakFlip tonneau cover, and done. Honestly if I was to start over again from stock. So about 2,000 left and honestly I wouldn't worry about it. I mean the house always needs hot water heaters, water softeners, washing machines, etc. Yep I would keep my next Tacoma stock. I put the lift the lights the winch the bumpers the etc the etc the etc. Still haven't gone anywhere a stock Off Road couldn't easily go. Save your money, if you are asking me.
     
    CaptainBart45, Sep 22, 2022
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  11. Sep 22, 2022 at 8:52 PM
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    + 1 for Cat shield
     
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  12. Sep 23, 2022 at 4:58 AM
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    i would get another set of factory wheels with sensors and install dedicated snow tires. with the leftover money i may look into LED headlights. the factory halogen low beam suck.
     
    22Coma6MT, Sep 23, 2022
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  13. Sep 23, 2022 at 7:09 AM
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    I'd probably invest it rather that blow it on something that depreciates.
     
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  14. Sep 23, 2022 at 7:24 AM
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    It's sarcasm, no more slapingkittens for you!
     
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  15. Sep 23, 2022 at 9:45 AM
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    Upgrade the audio...Speakers, amp,head unit... the whole shebang.

    Get some seat covers

    Mebbe have some cash left over for some 5.56x45 ammunition.
     
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  16. Sep 23, 2022 at 10:05 AM
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    Let me see what I spent ...
    1) Front Window Tint - $80
    2) BakFlip G2 - $720
    3) OEM Bed Mat - $85
    4) OEM Bed Lights - $50
    5) OEM Exhaust Tip - $45
    6) OEM Tailgate Inserts - $50
    7) Debadge (doors/tailgate)- $0
    Total - $1,030
    I'm done. I'm cool with the 'stock' look.

    NOTE: The truck came with port installed Mud Guards, Side Steps, and Floor Mats.
     
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  17. Sep 23, 2022 at 11:45 AM
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    Fill it with petrol & hit the road
     
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  18. Sep 23, 2022 at 11:58 AM
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    Itz JDM tyte, yo!
    That's what I would do as well. Gram Lights 57DR-X and better 1" up tires
     
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  19. Sep 23, 2022 at 11:58 AM
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    Icon Billet UCAs Icon Ext Travel CDCV Shocks Icon Omega dual bypass ext travel rears Icon RXT Leaf Pack Icon hydraulic rear bumps Wheelers superbumps Hankook Dynapro XT 295/70r17 Fuel Variant 17" Flow Form Tech wheels - 24.5lbs CBI sliders DV8 Skidplate CMC S&B cold air intake AFE Turndown exhaust
    find a baller used suspension kit
     
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  20. Sep 23, 2022 at 1:07 PM
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    Like, so many.
    Bed mat.
    New front bumper.
    Tires.
     
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