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What should I spend my money on for my truck?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by jaycub, Aug 29, 2016.

  1. Aug 29, 2016 at 8:32 PM
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    COMPLETELY STOCK except radio....
    i have a little over a grand starting october 2... i need to put a new front bumper and grille as my sister wrecked it... but what else should i do with the remainder of the money. i already have a light bar that i previously purchased as well. thanks. all feedback is welcomedIMG_0073.jpg
     
  2. Aug 29, 2016 at 8:36 PM
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    How many miles on it? Does it need any required maintenance done?...timing belt/water pump? Tune up? New brakes? Etc...
     
  3. Aug 29, 2016 at 8:36 PM
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    whats wrong with the grille?
     
  4. Aug 29, 2016 at 8:37 PM
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    2nd owner 128,000 original miles. only thing i could think of is a tune up and timing belt so far
     
  5. Aug 29, 2016 at 8:38 PM
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    you cant see it, but my sisters friend backed up to it and cracked the grille in 2 spots, and the bumper is currently held up by zipties otherwise it rubs the tires like a bitch.
     
  6. Aug 29, 2016 at 8:39 PM
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    How much is your remaining budget after the front end fix?
     
  7. Aug 29, 2016 at 8:41 PM
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    about 1,000
     
  8. Aug 29, 2016 at 8:43 PM
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    where are you located? I have one with one small crack in the bottom inside back
    corner where the marker light snaps in.

    from the outside it looks perfect but it cracked right where the marker light snaps onto it so the light sits a little loose unless you put a little silicone on it to hold the marker light in place

    I just bought an all chrome grille but if you want this one (from an 04) you can have it for free, just pay shipping or come get it, im in Louisiana 70068. but because of its size it will be costly to ship it
     
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  9. Aug 29, 2016 at 8:44 PM
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    im located in northwest atlanta... doubt id be able to pick up... ill check shipping tomorrow!
     
  10. Aug 29, 2016 at 8:45 PM
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    gimme your zip, this box is like 5ftx1ftx1ft

    UPDATE: its 57"x11"x11" and weights 10lbs, would be shipping from zip 70068
     
  11. Aug 29, 2016 at 8:46 PM
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    the zip is 30157
     
  12. Aug 29, 2016 at 8:48 PM
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    New tires and maybe wheels too if you can find a good deal. Or some new suspension. Window tint. Kinda depends on what direction you want to go with your truck. The mod list is endless :)
     
  13. Aug 29, 2016 at 8:52 PM
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    tires and wheels were just replaced a couple years ago and we've only drove on them i'd say about 15,000 miles. I would LOVE to get it lifted... however that would be super tight if even possible.
     
  14. Aug 29, 2016 at 8:55 PM
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    im seeing priority mail 2-day showing as $24 but its also saying 30157 is DALLAS GA ????????????

    Large Package, weight 10 lb 0 oz (4.536 kg), mailed on August 30 after 8:00 AM
    from LA PLACE LA 70068 to DALLAS GA 30157
     
  15. Aug 29, 2016 at 8:57 PM
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    100% possible to lift it with your budget. And not with no spacer junk either. Depending on what set-up your looking from $5-800 or so for a decent lift set-up.
     
  16. Aug 29, 2016 at 9:05 PM
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    yeah it is dallas ga. thats right. i just say northwest atlanta cause were metro. ill get back with you on that tomorrow. is there anyway you could possibly send a pic of it and a pic of the small crack tomorrow. thanks!
     
  17. Aug 29, 2016 at 9:06 PM
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    wouldn't that involve me buying new tires though to drive it? or what?
     
  18. Aug 29, 2016 at 9:11 PM
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    Why would you need new tires for...looks wise, you mean? For a mellow 2"-2.5" of lift no. What size are your current tires ?
     
  19. Aug 29, 2016 at 9:13 PM
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    im pretty sure they're one up from stock... im not too sure. i can confirm it forrsure tomorrow
     
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    ya I just sent those for you, you need to put your own Toyota emblem on it and its chrome around edges with black middle part
     
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