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New Truck - $1,000 to spend

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Freedom, Jan 11, 2014.

  1. Jan 11, 2014 at 6:51 PM
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    Freedom

    Freedom [OP] Member

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    New to this Forum - glad I found it. I had a 2001 DC and just got a 2013 DCSB 4X4. Truck is SR5 (16inch steel rims) and looks new. More street/highway than off road.
    This could be fun - if you had this truck and could drop $1000......what would you do? I'm thinking front 5100 (set at??) and some cooper LT265/75 or LT255/85/R16. but might need to save a little more for all that. Thanks in advance for the help
     
  2. Jan 11, 2014 at 8:49 PM
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    03f5sp

    03f5sp Well-Known Member

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    Put it towards the loan. Did you pay cash or finance the truck?
     
  3. Jan 11, 2014 at 8:53 PM
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    ziggynagy

    ziggynagy All Glory To The Hypnotoad

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    hitmans.army

    hitmans.army Just a guy.

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    Agreed^
    Wait, when did TW become sensible?
     
  5. Jan 11, 2014 at 8:57 PM
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    ziggynagy

    ziggynagy All Glory To The Hypnotoad

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    For the 2 min that OZ was banned, normal insensibility has since returned.
     
  6. Jan 11, 2014 at 9:16 PM
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    HolyHandGrenade

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    I tend to lean towards practical mods. I've done a seat covers to protect my cloth grey seats, bed mat, toolbox, headache rack, work light, Ride rite airbags with on board air, and I just ordered a roof rack and extended basket.

    If you're going for looks, wheels and tires will change the look of any vehicle in a hurry. I can't wait to make my Dunlops bald so I can get some more aggressive tires.

    Whatever you decide, have fun!

    Oh, and post pics!
     
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  7. Jan 11, 2014 at 10:05 PM
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    TR90125

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    Bone stock for now....
    Who invited Buzz Killington?
     
  8. Jan 12, 2014 at 4:15 AM
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    Freedom

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    Great ideas so far. Seat covers and mats are smart ideas. As for the loan idea, I wanted to put 7K down and I did that....this is gonna be the play $$. And pics once I get it.
     
  9. Jan 12, 2014 at 4:17 AM
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    Delmarva

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    It's the wife's T4R so it's stock
    x2... good advice
     
  10. Jan 12, 2014 at 4:17 AM
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    Justus fucks not given

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    Weathertech floor liners, bed mat, glovebox and center console organizer...
     
  11. Jan 12, 2014 at 4:36 AM
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    Sub'd for having a similar budget :)
     
  12. Jan 12, 2014 at 4:41 AM
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  13. Jan 12, 2014 at 5:28 AM
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  14. Jan 12, 2014 at 7:02 AM
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    Freedom

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    Dang this is good info - thanks
     
  15. Jan 12, 2014 at 7:19 AM
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    why did he get banned??
     
  16. Jan 12, 2014 at 8:51 AM
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    OZ-T I hate my neighbour

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    Die
     

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