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How should I blow my $500

Discussion in 'Technical Chat' started by CementTacos, Dec 28, 2020.

  1. Dec 28, 2020 at 5:32 PM
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    CementTacos

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    My father in law was nice enough to give me $500 for Christmas and I wanna blow it! What should I get?

    Things I have:
    • Prinsu roof rack.
    • TRD pro grille.
    • All weather floor mats.
    • Center console storage tray.
    • Nonslip bed mat.
    • LED interior and license plate lights (they suck and are WAY too bright I also hate how they don’t match the color of the cargo light. Help maybe?)
    • Black badge overlays.
     
  2. Dec 28, 2020 at 5:38 PM
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    Sterling_vH111

    Sterling_vH111 Go do something real instead.

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    If you can get the last 5 bullets for $500 I’d do that. All things that youd appreciate every time in the truck.

    Or maybe a new radio, or a subwoofer if you want to upgrade audio.

    edit: misread that you already have all the bullet points...
    I’d go for sound system upgrades or put the $$$ towards wheels/ tires.
     
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  3. Dec 28, 2020 at 7:22 PM
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    Greg.Brakes.Tacos

    Greg.Brakes.Tacos Don't Feed the Animals

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    ••1/3 toward suspension purchase, fine tuning and alignment.
    ••1/3 recovery gear or bumper upgrade?
    ••1/3 toward a set of Archive Hammer Hangers and rear abs skids

    Or all towards one of them...
     
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  4. Dec 28, 2020 at 8:49 PM
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    6 gearT444E

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    I would get some stocks and double up my money, then blow the first $500 on the truck
     
  5. Dec 28, 2020 at 9:05 PM
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    RyanDCLB

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    It all adds up quick! Suggestion list over here :thumbsup:
     
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  6. Dec 28, 2020 at 9:08 PM
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    99ranged

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    Diode dynamics fog lights. They recently released their brightest model SS3 MAX.
     
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  7. Dec 28, 2020 at 9:10 PM
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    DavesTaco68

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    I’d vote for better tires. If you have already then I say camping gear and recovery gear.
     
  8. Dec 28, 2020 at 9:11 PM
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    BalutTaco

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    $500 on black.
     
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  9. Dec 28, 2020 at 9:12 PM
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    medic2230

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    Hookers and blow.
     
  10. Dec 28, 2020 at 9:23 PM
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    sled dog

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    Stick with the classics. It won't go far but it'll be a fun ride. :thumbsup:
     
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  11. Dec 28, 2020 at 9:35 PM
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    TnShooter

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    I was going to say spend some of it on your FIL’s daughter.
    But this comment kind of ruined it :rofl:
     
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  12. Dec 28, 2020 at 9:36 PM
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    Rakso

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  13. Dec 28, 2020 at 9:38 PM
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    Meh, when the wife leaves you and takes everything, at least you’ll have the memories that $500 bought you. I say, GO FOR IT.

    :bananadance:
     
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  14. Dec 28, 2020 at 9:42 PM
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  15. Dec 28, 2020 at 9:43 PM
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  16. Dec 28, 2020 at 9:54 PM
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  17. Dec 28, 2020 at 9:59 PM
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    ABA180 It burns when I pee....

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    What's the focus of your truck? Just daily driver, looking to offroad, something else?

    Guessing you have some but if not I'd get some ratchet straps and maybe ramps for hauling heavy stuffs.
     
  18. Dec 29, 2020 at 5:25 AM
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    six5crèéd Be the light

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