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What would you do with 400-800 bucks?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by TreyStewart, Nov 6, 2015.

  1. Nov 6, 2015 at 5:04 PM
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    TreyStewart

    TreyStewart [OP] Well-Known Member

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    URD everything, nfab front bumper with 2 LED bars, maxtrax spindle lift, Baja rack
    Just looking for some ideas for my truck. I've thought about a lift or armor bumpers. Just wanted some other opinions. Thanks guys!
     
  2. Nov 6, 2015 at 5:08 PM
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    Thomas Jefferson

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    One can never have too many light bars.
  3. Nov 6, 2015 at 5:10 PM
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    put it under the mattress and keep saving, you don't have enough money yet
     
  4. Nov 6, 2015 at 5:11 PM
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    Cmurder

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  5. Nov 6, 2015 at 5:12 PM
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    Bennett707

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    hookers and blow.
     
  6. Nov 6, 2015 at 5:20 PM
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    TreyStewart

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    URD everything, nfab front bumper with 2 LED bars, maxtrax spindle lift, Baja rack
    If it was mine I would but it's a gift for me and I have a range
     
  7. Nov 6, 2015 at 5:22 PM
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    mahaloTaco

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  8. Nov 6, 2015 at 5:32 PM
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    twalchlii1

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    Depending on what you want to do to your truck..... I would pick and upgrade ( for which $800 is prolly not enough) like suspension, and but a component ( like UCA's) , and them and stick em in the garage while I save up for the lift, etc.... You get the idea. Or, for $800, you could get pretty much a whole set of bottom skids, or a good set of sliders.
     
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  9. Nov 6, 2015 at 5:36 PM
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    TACOtrd1106

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    Definitely get sliders
     
  10. Nov 6, 2015 at 5:36 PM
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    Man, $400 doesn't seem to do much these days.

    Maybe sliders.... But then you want to get a roof rack, and hood deflector, some kc lights on a light bar, a tonneau cover, a lift, skid plates, etc. etc......

    And soon you're in debt..... Ah the American way
     
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  11. Nov 6, 2015 at 6:12 PM
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  12. Nov 6, 2015 at 6:17 PM
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    If I had 4-800 to spend I'd buy a small boat for my pond, or some aggressive tires.
    And buy some cheap LED's from Amazon for lighting.
    You can get pods for ~$20 a pair and a 30" bar for ~$30.
     
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  13. Nov 6, 2015 at 8:23 PM
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    Tell them that you would like a Cash Gift!
     
  14. Nov 6, 2015 at 8:31 PM
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    URD everything, nfab front bumper with 2 LED bars, maxtrax spindle lift, Baja rack
    So I take it sliders will be a good option for me
     
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  15. Nov 6, 2015 at 8:33 PM
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    Sliders is what I would do with the money. If you plan on rock crawling or doing any moderate+ off-roading, sliders are a good option. If you want looks, throw a front bumper on or lift your truck a couple of inches. A nice front bumper will run you more than $800, so maybe a lift would be the better option.
     
  16. Nov 6, 2015 at 8:43 PM
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    URD everything, nfab front bumper with 2 LED bars, maxtrax spindle lift, Baja rack
    The only off roading I would do would be some prerunning (I have a 2wd)
     
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  18. Nov 6, 2015 at 8:51 PM
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    Buy tickets to the UF-SC game. Chomp Chomp :)
     
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    Nobody likes reasonable decisions, Oz.
     
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