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If you had $5,000, what mods would you do?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by TacoTuesday94, Apr 3, 2018.

  1. Apr 3, 2018 at 10:55 AM
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    SnowroxKT

    SnowroxKT Well-Known Member

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    3 link + panhard the front, triangulated 4 link the rear if any money left over.
     
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  2. Apr 3, 2018 at 11:00 AM
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    ChiefBrody

    ChiefBrody Well-Known Member

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    Bumpers, sliders, budget lift.
     
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  3. Apr 3, 2018 at 11:08 AM
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    Bluegrass Taco

    Bluegrass Taco Politically incorrect low tech redneck

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    20180319_131521.jpg

    Already lifted, ires and wheels, geared, armoured, and ready. All that's left on the list is window tint, swing out spare tire carrier (have matching spare) a Prisnu Cabrac, and maybe the sport hood sitting in my garage.


    Then a topper....black...A.R.E.
     
  4. Apr 3, 2018 at 11:18 AM
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    TACOVRD

    TACOVRD I Identify As A Prius

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    Workin' on it....
    Also a good option
     
  5. Apr 3, 2018 at 11:18 AM
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    Tacoaric

    Tacoaric Well-Known Member

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    5k can get you pretty far

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  6. Apr 3, 2018 at 11:22 AM
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    Mitch76

    Mitch76 Well-Known Member

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    275/65-20 Cooper Discoverer XLT. Borla XR1.
    5100s and AAL.
    Hidden winch bumper.
    Header (yes just one).
    Double up on payments with the rest.
     
  7. Apr 3, 2018 at 11:26 AM
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    Tocamo

    Tocamo .

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    Heated Steering wheel mod. I'm not kidding!

    As much as I'd like lifts, bumpers & skids, I don't do enough Off-Roading to justify it. But man, our winters can really suck...
     
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  8. Apr 3, 2018 at 11:30 AM
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    Dirtboy2009

    Dirtboy2009 Well-Known Member

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    Wheels, tires, lift, bully bar, and flip cover. Give the 2wd a bit of 4x4 look.
     
  9. Apr 3, 2018 at 11:33 AM
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    blu92in99

    blu92in99 Hates everyone, equally

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    Another vote for supercharger.
     
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  10. Apr 3, 2018 at 11:38 AM
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    lynyrd3

    lynyrd3 STRENGTH DETERMINATION MERCILESS FOREVER

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    Bilstein 6112s top setting ,Total Chaos UCAs ,1/4" top plate spacer driver side ,SS extended brake lines ,Old Man Emu Medium Duty Dakar leaf springs with AAL,OME carrier bearing shim , Bilstein 5125s for 2-3” of lift in rear ,Timbren SES bump stops , SS extended brake lines rear , Toytec dif drop , Hayden high performance transmission fluid cooler,aFe pro dry air filter .Baja amber driving combo ditch lights , Devil horns by Andres ,Weathertecs floor protector, American Racing wheels Baja 17x8,4.5 BS , 285/70 Falken Wildpeaks AT/3W .Body Armor rear bumper . Extra D rings in bed ,Blue sea fuse block and 100amp breaker ,HomerTaco custom grill in Super White , TRD radiator cap ,Birddawg Industries rear view mirror riser bracket ,Coverking NeoSupreme Mossy Oak seat covers , Paranoid Fabrications fuse /relay holder Painted pinch weld.Shorty antenna ,HVAC knob mod ,LED dome and map lights , Tri Fold bed cover ,UltraGauge ,Morimoto XB LED fog lights ,Energy Suspension poly body bushings and sway bar bushings ! Geartech Customs splash guards ,Salex center console organizer . Mobtown tailgate cap ,tailgate anti theft mod .X-Mat sound deadening/insulation cab floor . Mobtown weld on rock sliders 0* with kickout Raptor lined . ,NEW frame courtesy of Toyota !
    Full skids ,sliders ,new leaf pack.
     
  11. Apr 3, 2018 at 11:43 AM
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    Aw9d

    Aw9d That one guy

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    Ok forum Police.
     
  12. Apr 3, 2018 at 11:57 AM
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    Shwaa

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    I'd toss $4950 in my 401k and then get tossed with the remaining $50
     
  13. Apr 3, 2018 at 11:58 AM
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    chiefcrunchy

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    5100s, 885s, deaver AAL, Waiting impatiently to install Demello front bumper, Mobtown sliders & skids, and safari snorkel.
    Supercharger!
    Why- because Supercharger!
     
  14. Apr 3, 2018 at 12:02 PM
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    PapaBear

    PapaBear Never test how deep the water is with both feet.

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    Soft Suspension Hard Rubber ®
    2JZ swap with a MT and finance the rest, simply because $5k is what I’m looking at for repairs at the moment...
    Headgaskets, water pump, timing chain and timing chain cover seal, power steering pump, pretty much the whole upper block.
    Might be worth it to swap, but it has to be done fast, she’s a DD.
     
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  15. Apr 3, 2018 at 12:04 PM
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    TegoTaco

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    Regear, 35” tires....
     
  16. Apr 3, 2018 at 12:04 PM
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    Bluegrass Taco

    Bluegrass Taco Politically incorrect low tech redneck

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    Chrome naked lady mud flaps . Curb feelers. Maybe bull horns on the hood...?
     
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  17. Apr 3, 2018 at 12:05 PM
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    PapaBear

    PapaBear Never test how deep the water is with both feet.

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    ,Snap some axles... :rofl:
     
  18. Apr 3, 2018 at 12:57 PM
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    White lightning boosted

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    Supercharger. Hands down.
     
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  19. Apr 3, 2018 at 1:04 PM
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    LaRue Shooter

    LaRue Shooter "Keep your dick in a vise."

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  20. Apr 3, 2018 at 1:04 PM
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    CO_0321er

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    I would buy a cheap beater daily driver. 4.88 gears. And use the rest for gas money to go see cool things
     
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