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Have you ever done a mod and regretted it later?

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

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  1. Jan 11, 2015 at 3:23 PM
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    Shwaa

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    Shwaa [OP] Well-Known Member

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    If so, what was the mod and why did you regret it?
     
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  2. Jan 11, 2015 at 3:49 PM
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    kpla51

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    Not to my taco but I had a jeep I used monstaliner which is a great and beautiful product. I did the whole exterior. It looked awesome but something deep down inside told me I was dumb for doing it. Luckily enough it didn't hurt resale value.

    For the tacoma I think I will stick to just bolt ons till its paid off.
     
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  3. Jan 11, 2015 at 4:19 PM
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    Rustyshackelforde

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    Rcd 4.5 lift, bhlm, blacked out hood scoop, afe cold air, alternating blinker mod, 33inch tires, stealth custom series wheels, bushwacker flares, tjm front bumper
    Drop bracket lift. Enough said.
     
    Rustyshackelforde, Jan 11, 2015
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  4. Jan 11, 2015 at 4:22 PM
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    chris4x4

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    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Moderator

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    Most of us Mods are against being hit on.......
     
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  5. Jan 11, 2015 at 4:22 PM
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    File IFR

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    File IFR "... Intercepting The Localizer"

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    No. They're all good ones...

    ImMrYo mirror bracket

    Ostrichsak's Fog light anytime mod (the cleanest/quickest one to do.)

    OEM heated mirrors by BesnonX

    Redline Tuning Hood struts and tailgate dampener.

    Flyzeye console light
     
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  6. Jan 11, 2015 at 4:22 PM
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    OZ-T I hate my neighbour

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    ImMrYo
     
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  7. Jan 11, 2015 at 4:22 PM
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    Slinky

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    Slinky Whatchu talkin bout willis?

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    Flowmaster 40 series muffler, Doug Thorley Headerd, MTX RTS10-04 10" sub, Boss Audio R1100M amp, Viper 3305V Alarm, 22" Digi-Diodes LED bar mounted on custom bumper, Camburg Long Travel up front with Fox 8" coilovers and 600# Eibach Coils 07-14-16
    Yes and no. I bought the stubby antenna for mine and it got horrible reception but then again I never use my radio and I dont have to worry about it anymore.
     
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  8. Jan 11, 2015 at 4:23 PM
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    File IFR

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    File IFR "... Intercepting The Localizer"

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    LOL Thnx Pete... editing now. :eek:
     
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  9. Jan 11, 2015 at 4:29 PM
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    BHLM. put my stock ones back in!
     
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  10. Jan 11, 2015 at 4:29 PM
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    :rofl:
     
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  11. Jan 11, 2015 at 4:30 PM
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    Drilling holes in the multi-layer frame. Never had a problem but it's just another place for rust to start.
     
    tinker_troy, Jan 11, 2015
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  12. Jan 11, 2015 at 4:30 PM
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    Augie

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    I almost did. I started to tape off my engine cover to paint it but I stopped myself because it wouldn't improve my MPG.
     
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  13. Jan 11, 2015 at 5:03 PM
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    Brunes

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    Brunes abides.

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    You'll hafta ask my wife...
     
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  14. Jan 11, 2015 at 5:18 PM
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    Ravic

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    :rimshot:
     
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  15. Jan 11, 2015 at 5:23 PM
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    Shwaa

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    :rofl: typo fixed
     
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  16. Jan 11, 2015 at 5:24 PM
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    chris4x4

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    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Moderator

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    She said she regretted it.....
     
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  17. Jan 11, 2015 at 5:26 PM
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    lemons

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    lemons LOCO 4X4

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    I don't regret doing any Mods, I regret doing some mods half assed. Because now I know I will go back and redo them again.
     
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  18. Jan 11, 2015 at 5:28 PM
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    chris4x4

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    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Moderator

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    MJP2, or Jhodge?
     
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  19. Jan 11, 2015 at 7:23 PM
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    2.5 Fox coilovers shoxs remote reservoir with dsc. total chaos ucr. Rear deaver mini 3 pack aal with 2.5 adjustable fox shoxs.
    Installing a rear aal instead of a full leaf pack. Saving my pennies for a dever set or dakar!
     
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  20. Jan 11, 2015 at 7:30 PM
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    Ihatetacomas Because tacomas hate me

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    My drain tube mod... it drains my tonneau cover like a charm but its not exactly watertight so when water DOES get into the bed it just sits...
     
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