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Best Mod for $250 or less?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by TacomaGus, Apr 8, 2012.

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  1. Apr 8, 2012 at 8:57 PM
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    TacomaGus

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    Came into a very unexpected $250 bucks so whats the best mod for $250 or less? I'm up for anything, performance, suspension etc.
     
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  2. Apr 8, 2012 at 9:00 PM
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    TrdSurgie

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    Save it for full suspension.
     
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  3. Apr 8, 2012 at 9:08 PM
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    G scott04

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    Gas. 250$ in gas.
     
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  4. Apr 8, 2012 at 9:09 PM
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    Wheel Spacers. $100 a pair. but i say that because ive been eyeing them and want a set of four....
     
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  5. Apr 8, 2012 at 9:13 PM
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    i got a set of 4 2inch spacers for 140 with free shipping on ebay. ive had them for a few months and i love them
     
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  6. Apr 9, 2012 at 6:01 AM
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    Bed Mat, Hitch mounted bicycle carrier, weather tech floor mats, GPS, Overhead dvd player, need more???
     
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  7. Apr 9, 2012 at 6:04 AM
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    That's so general, the $250 can go to whatever YOU want
     
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  8. Apr 9, 2012 at 6:59 AM
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    if you like to venture off road

    TRD Sport- yellow wire mod- free :)

    recovery points front/rear

    OR front tow hook- $75 at the dealer ship, $30 used
    Warn receiver shackle- $40

    recovery strap 3"x30'- $75
    3/4" shackle - $15
    hi-lift jack- $60
     
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  9. Apr 9, 2012 at 8:57 AM
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    Under $250? Probably an aux. fuse block.:cool:
     
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  10. Apr 9, 2012 at 8:59 AM
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  11. Apr 9, 2012 at 9:02 AM
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  12. Apr 9, 2012 at 9:22 AM
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  13. Apr 9, 2012 at 9:32 AM
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  14. Apr 9, 2012 at 9:48 AM
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    well i got the weather techs already and ya gas is pricey but this $250 is just a bonus so other costs are essentially "sunk" if that makes sense haha. Don't off road much either. Prob either gonna use it to reroute to a dual exhaust exit (yes i know the disadvantages) or just save up for eibachs to pair with my front 5100's along w/ rear 5100's or OME shocks. Still unsure on aal cuz i want to avoid vibes and i'm just lookin to be level...
     
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  15. Apr 9, 2012 at 10:07 AM
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  16. Apr 9, 2012 at 10:09 AM
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    URD shortshifter $110, save the rest. Don't hesitate, do it.
     
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  17. Apr 9, 2012 at 10:11 AM
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    oil change...
    URD MAF cal is only 200 now.

    Window tint is a must.

    some sandpaper and wax to un-tint your tail lights.

    Eibach coils are only like 160 iirc.
     
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