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$500 to spend. What should I do?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Cykososhull, Oct 12, 2013.

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  1. Oct 12, 2013 at 7:33 PM
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    Ok men. I've the $500 saved up and a stock 03 taco. What would you guys suggest I do? Suspension? Line-X the bed? Tint windows? Give me some suggestions for a new owner. It will see dirt,mud and elk blood

    20130929_153512[2].jpg
     
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  2. Oct 12, 2013 at 7:46 PM
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    BUCKLE UP! It makes it harder for Aliens to pull you out of your Truck.
    Buy a nice stereo.
     
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  3. Oct 12, 2013 at 8:01 PM
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  4. Oct 12, 2013 at 8:10 PM
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    Spent a grand on my last truck in 2005. I will but not immediately.

    My life coach says I should lay off or I'll end up in the sixth dimension of hell.
     
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  5. Oct 12, 2013 at 8:13 PM
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    I'd probably Line-X just to get rid of the drop in bed liner. Seems like the Line-X would be the most beneficial mod if you plan on hauling a lot of stuff.
     
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  6. Oct 12, 2013 at 8:18 PM
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    5100's up front and a set of AAL for the rear. you might even be able to squeeze in some shocks for 500
     
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  7. Oct 12, 2013 at 8:30 PM
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    What is the AAL? I'm a taco newb, and not at my computer. What shocks would you recommend ?
     
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  8. Oct 12, 2013 at 8:37 PM
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    Add A Leaf (for your rear leaf springs) I don't have experience in them, but most people go with 'Dakar Add A Leaf'. As far as shocks go, majority go with Bilstein 5100s, or 5125s (more sizes/longer).


    My vote is for Line-X especially if you plan on keeping the truck a while. That was my 1st mod & there are no regrets in that department!

    The day after I Line-X'd it
    IMG_0533_zps1df29777_25b7e70a6c0b9d71af1ed068aa0a0b0d1316853e.jpg

    I wish I had a before/after pic, but that was before I got obsessed with mods
     
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  9. Oct 12, 2013 at 8:38 PM
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    blistein 5100's up front, they are adjustable from 0"-2.5" lift
    Depending how high you want the back you could go with matching blistein 5100 rear shocks.
    AAL= Add A Leaf
     
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  10. Oct 12, 2013 at 8:47 PM
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    Oh chit I didn't know you're from The Scow, aka Russia to those of us who travel 8 miles across the border, mainly for Winco.. but a few thrift stores as well... maybe Tri State to dick around :anonymous:
     
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  11. Oct 12, 2013 at 9:15 PM
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    How much did that run you off the top of your head?

    Damn, I totally forgot about you living here. I'll shoot you a pm. My girl is leaving to Coeur d' Alene so I should have some time tomorrow. If not later in the week is cool. I'd really like to check out your taco.

    Haha. The Scow. Did you go to WSU?
     
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  12. Oct 12, 2013 at 9:27 PM
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    I think it was $400-500 for the bed and $100 more if you wanted whatever they call it where the liner doesn't fade. Yeah, I went to WSU
     
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  13. Oct 12, 2013 at 9:33 PM
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    A lift, some wheels, some tires, some performance, some cosmetic and then audio.
    Retrofit
     
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  14. Oct 12, 2013 at 10:34 PM
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    Save it for a bigger better mod. Full lift kit for instance.
     
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  15. Oct 12, 2013 at 10:35 PM
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    x2 i agree
     
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    Oh that's not fair, we all know what comes with that.... the inevitable new rubber & wheels
     
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  17. Oct 12, 2013 at 10:54 PM
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    Exactly.

    So don't get new rubber now.
     
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  18. Oct 12, 2013 at 10:59 PM
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    well,,,, save enought to get everything unless theres a hole burning in your pocket...:cool:
     
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