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What do you do with functional parts after you upgrade?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by trailzombie01, Jan 26, 2017.

  1. Jan 26, 2017 at 10:57 PM
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    trailzombie01

    trailzombie01 [OP] New Member

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    Got a brand new 2017 Tacoma off road sitting in my garage waiting for my to come home from my Army deployment. Will be looking at upgrading the suspension/lift, larger tires but wondering what everyone does with the parts they replace that are still functional? Hate to just toss them.
     
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  2. Jan 26, 2017 at 11:17 PM
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    0210

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    Sell anything I don't plan on ever using again. Sell it dirt cheap if there are many identical items already for sale.
     
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  3. Jan 26, 2017 at 11:19 PM
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    02YotaGuy

    02YotaGuy Guy With A Red 80 Series

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    Bumper, Winch, 315s, Sliders, OME HD lift, Custom rear swingout, roof rack, drawers, way too much to list.
    Keep them for if you decide to go back to stock before you sell/trade the truck or if something happens to the truck you can pull the expensive upgrades off before insurance auctions it off.
     
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  4. Jan 26, 2017 at 11:19 PM
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    JohnLin15

    JohnLin15 The Slower DC

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    If you have room just hoard it :rofl:
     
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  5. Jan 26, 2017 at 11:21 PM
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    MGMTacolover55

    MGMTacolover55 Well-Known Member

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    Build another Tacoma from the spare parts.... or throw them at people who call my Tacoma a car.
     
  6. Jan 27, 2017 at 1:34 AM
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    Storman

    Storman Fukitol abuser

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    Whole bunch of shit! $$$
    Sell them back to the dealer, at dealer prices...;)
     
  7. Jan 27, 2017 at 4:28 AM
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    Kennedyusmc

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    This.
    You never get your money back on upgrades that are on the truck.
    But you can often get resale on aftermarket parts.
     
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  8. Jan 27, 2017 at 4:34 AM
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    jmaack

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    I always keep. Easier to part out and recoup alot of my $$
     
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  9. Jan 27, 2017 at 4:38 AM
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    OverIt

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    As others have stated, I always keep the OEM parts whenever modifying a vehicle so that I can return it to stock (warranty work, selling, etc.).
     
  10. Jan 27, 2017 at 4:39 AM
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    JoeCOVA

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    I usually put them in a box and store them in the garage.
     
  11. Jan 27, 2017 at 4:46 AM
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    Jeff1795

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    Keep them incase something aftermarket breaks and I can't get a replacement in enough time.
     
  12. Jan 27, 2017 at 7:57 AM
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    brich999

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    suspension stuff is an easy sell since everything from uca shocks springs and mounts all bolt right in previous gen trucks and depending on the model can even provide some lift. mine didnt last a day on CL
     
  13. Jan 27, 2017 at 8:12 AM
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    aero90

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    I have my original, stock catback standing in the living room of my 600 sq.ft 1 bedroom apartment. Not even a TV, you walk in and boom. Beer fridge, and a spare catback.


    I'm obviously single.
     
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  14. Jan 27, 2017 at 8:14 AM
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    Used my stock skid plate to go sledding. Other than that.. yes I hoard.
     
  15. Jan 27, 2017 at 10:46 PM
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    trailzombie01

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    Thanks everyone..I guess Im about to become a hoarder!!
     
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