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I have 1000 bucks, what should i do with my stock rugged trail

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by REVHARD25, Mar 21, 2009.

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  1. Mar 21, 2009 at 7:07 PM
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    REVHARD25

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    Tint on front windows. Dnx7120 kenwood. Rear tsb springs. Wet okoles seat covers UWS truck box Weathertech floor mats TSB floor mat hook grommets Satoshi grill AFE drop in filter Fumoto drain valve Bed mat
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    REVHARD25, Mar 21, 2009
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  2. Mar 21, 2009 at 7:10 PM
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    your truck looks nice enough. go get a couple of hookers :rolleyes:
    exhaust, cai, a lift?
     
    rick, Mar 21, 2009
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  3. Mar 21, 2009 at 7:14 PM
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    HerNameIsLucy I miss Lucy. :-(

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    She's gone but not forgotten.
    Mudder tires on some wheels bought from a boneyard - for those "I gotta get her dirty" urges.
     
    HerNameIsLucy, Mar 21, 2009
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  4. Mar 21, 2009 at 7:15 PM
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    I would like to lift the truck, but do you think it would look stupid with the stock rims and tires?
     
    REVHARD25, Mar 21, 2009
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  5. Mar 21, 2009 at 7:28 PM
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    maybe leveling kit or 2" lift would look good!
    or CAI, Exhaust, Headers.......oh, and toss those front flaps!:)
     
    ETaco23, Mar 21, 2009
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  6. Mar 21, 2009 at 7:29 PM
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    Lost track many, many mods ago.
    No man, you should for sure lift it. Just do a simple 2.5" coil spacer lift for the front and 3" AAL in the rear. Takes care of everything and it will look SICK!!! Just my $.02.
     
    01GREENTACO, Mar 21, 2009
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  7. Mar 21, 2009 at 7:29 PM
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    I think you should get a white grille surround. That would make the front end look much better.

    Otherwise...lift it! Or do a nice CBE...yea CBE FTW! :D
     
    tacoholic, Mar 21, 2009
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  8. Mar 21, 2009 at 7:43 PM
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    Lift and buy some tires. A toyotec lift and some Hankooks would be under a grand
     
    Killer Red Taco, Mar 21, 2009
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  9. Mar 21, 2009 at 7:45 PM
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    should i just paint the chrome grill or get a white grillraft, or somthin like that. Yah lift or spacer would be cool.. where would anyone go to have this done by the pros?:D
     
    REVHARD25, Mar 21, 2009
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  10. Mar 21, 2009 at 7:47 PM
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    bank it..cash is king man. thats what I did.
     
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  12. Mar 21, 2009 at 7:55 PM
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    Hit up a junk yard and find an unscathed TRD Sport grille in white to put on yours.
     
    tacoholic, Mar 21, 2009
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  13. Mar 21, 2009 at 8:03 PM
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    You throw it in the bank until you see something that makes you say "I MUST HAVE THAT". Then spend it!
     
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  14. Mar 21, 2009 at 8:07 PM
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    Very true buddy!! i just sold my acura integra, so being on this fourm im kinda getting ready to do somthing to my truck. I know the econ sucks but we still have to spend money at some point or everyone will be in the shit
     
    REVHARD25, Mar 21, 2009
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  15. Mar 21, 2009 at 8:10 PM
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    I did that with a new samsung tv 52 inch ..circuit shity was going out of bizz and i said you know what i MUST HAVE THIS TV AT THIS PRICE... but i have yet to see something for my tacoma that says I MUST have it;)
     
    REVHARD25, Mar 21, 2009
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  16. Mar 21, 2009 at 9:56 PM
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    I know, but do some research at least, and find something that your absolutely have to have to make your truck YOUR truck! Don't do anything everyone else tells you. Get some ideas from it but don't do what the majority wants to YOUR truck. There is a lot you can do with 1K so just pick something and run with it!
     
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  17. Mar 21, 2009 at 10:01 PM
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    X1:thumbsup:
     
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  18. Mar 21, 2009 at 10:07 PM
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    get a nicer stereo.. or blow most of it on coil overs and an AAL for the rear, spacers are junk imo.
    but most important, enjoy the truck :)
     
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  20. Mar 22, 2009 at 12:18 AM
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    Throw the money in a CD or something and then you'll have MORE if you still want to spend it....

    but if you have your heart set:
    OME coils
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