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Bought vs. Built

Discussion in 'Toyota Trucks & SUVs' started by Kens04Taco, Jan 20, 2017.

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  1. Jan 20, 2017 at 1:35 PM
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    Kens04Taco

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  2. Jan 20, 2017 at 1:36 PM
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    I built an overland 2012, bought a LT 2005, who gives af, it's your money
     
    Large, Jan 20, 2017
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  4. Jan 20, 2017 at 1:40 PM
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    I say built over bought...except for fab work (my welding skills are nothing to brag about :bananadead:)!
     
    NiteTaco, Jan 20, 2017
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  5. Jan 20, 2017 at 1:41 PM
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    ...too much shit to list.
    What?
    My 2nd gen build title is a joke. I've already thrown in my own part of "build" aspects too. Buy, build, sell your body; to paraphrase @Large...who gives a fuck.
     
    jberry813, Jan 20, 2017
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  6. Jan 20, 2017 at 1:41 PM
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    What makes you lean towards built? Any specific reasons ?
     
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  7. Jan 20, 2017 at 1:42 PM
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    ...too much shit to list.
    It's cheaper

    Whoops. Misread. It's more expensive. But self pride in your own work has no price.
     
    jberry813, Jan 20, 2017
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  8. Jan 20, 2017 at 1:43 PM
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    Some people need to go outside more.
     
    T4RFTMFW, Jan 20, 2017
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  9. Jan 20, 2017 at 1:43 PM
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    I assume the OP does since he asked for opinions :thumbsup:
     
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  10. Jan 20, 2017 at 1:45 PM
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    buying a built vehicle saves money and time over building it yourself.

    the bad thing is that its hard to find a vehicle the way you want it, you end up having to settle.

    also, you dont know if the work was done right, unless you give it a 1,000 point inspection.
     
    ramonortiz55, Jan 20, 2017
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  11. Jan 20, 2017 at 1:46 PM
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    I know...trying to learn from others experience.....weird right? :goingcrazy:
     
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    Personal preference...Puts some skin in the game (from knuckles mostly).
     
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  13. Jan 20, 2017 at 1:49 PM
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    Let's be honest, though. "Built" means that you simply bolt on components that are designed and built for your specific truck. And for many on here, "built" means having someone else bolt on those components.

    Now when "built" means that you engineered and designed the component, constructed the component, and installed the component, then that's impressive. Personally, I love to see those bumpers, sliders, light bars, etc. There are a lot of members on this forum that have some skills. My hat's off to them.
     
    BKill, Jan 20, 2017
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  14. Jan 20, 2017 at 1:49 PM
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    IMG_1259.jpg
     
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  15. Jan 20, 2017 at 2:02 PM
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    ...too much shit to list.
    So what do you call someone who buys parts and pays someone to install them?

    By your definition I fit into the hats off category. But IMO anyone who invest their own time, effort, and mechanical prowess is far higher on the totem pole than those that drop their rig off at 4wp to install their shiny new coilovers.
     
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  16. Jan 20, 2017 at 2:05 PM
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    I built my 4Runner and my chest is still hairless. Sup with that?
     
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    Anything can be done with time and lots of patience and um beer... gotta have beer mmmm :drunk:

    more satisfaction comes out of working on your truck it might be a pain in the ass and take more time but you know its done right and dont have some jackass trying to complete as fast as possible.

    Definitely bought my bumpers and sliders though! but my front bumper was my design i had someone make!
    also did not do my headlights cause my wife wont let me bake the housing in the oven :der: but seems easy enough to do.

    youtube plus beer and you can do anything!
     
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    Pretty much stock, just a light bar and a avid off road bumper guard
    imo depends the situation I guess but to each his own
     
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  19. Jan 20, 2017 at 2:08 PM
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    That's a fucked up set up let me tell you :rofl:
     
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