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Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Tacoma_alex, Feb 18, 2022.

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  1. Feb 18, 2022 at 10:26 PM
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    Tacoma_alex

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    Hello people of Tacoma world! I need your help I have a stock first gen pre runner and I am broke but I want to upgrade my Tacoma with head lights,tail lights, lifts, bumpers,etc… I’ve been looking for months for for anything I can do to make my ride stand out! I feel like this might be a good thread for broke 18 year olds like me ! Please feel free to show off your budget builds ! I also don’t want to end up on you get what you paid for
     
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  2. Feb 18, 2022 at 10:32 PM
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    Well...

    You get what you pay for...

    Your stock lights are already better than anything aftermarket.

    The rest of that stuff ain't going to be cheap.

    But I was 18 and knew everything once too.

    Good luck.

    :bananadead:
     
    Key-Rei, Feb 18, 2022
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  3. Feb 19, 2022 at 3:47 AM
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    This ^^^
     
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  4. Feb 19, 2022 at 3:54 AM
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  5. Feb 19, 2022 at 3:58 AM
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    Keep the truck so detailed people think it's practically new / has super low miles. Engine bay, door jambs, tailgate jambs, wheel wells all included. You'd be shocked at how many folks are drawn to a pristine looking stock-ish vehicle.

    Learn how to do basic maintenance / service yourself, spend your money on needed tools. Every time you have something taken apart, clean everything around it.

    Learn how to not worry about what others think in terms of 'standing out', especially with material items like a truck. Let the strength of your character be what makes you noticed.
     
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  6. Feb 19, 2022 at 4:52 AM
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    Remains to be seen I bought the tires and wheels the rest came along
    I venture you were 18 only a few years ago .Just much more sense then me.

    To the OP earn some money Haunt used auto parts vendors.
     
    Bivouac, Feb 19, 2022
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  7. Feb 19, 2022 at 4:57 AM
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    Well show us a photo of what you've got right now.
     
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  8. Feb 19, 2022 at 6:02 AM
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    Scratches and trail damage are cheap and unique!
     
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    Should be cheap enough if you buy the kit :burp:
     
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    I have so many scratches from when I take it to an amateur off road spot just from rocks hitting it can’t do much in a 4wd
     
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    I know it’s just the stock Tacoma only goes so far I want it to be so much more then stock ya know ?! Plus it’s a pre runner so it’s only 2wd and idk where I can go off-road near me that a 2wd can handle
     
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  13. Feb 19, 2022 at 1:05 PM
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    Look at my pfp
     
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  14. Feb 19, 2022 at 1:12 PM
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    Didn't know it was so hard to post a real full sized shot.
     
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    F5D0385E-1EFC-40C2-94A2-53627AA6D279.jpg
     
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    First thing that pops out to me is that your headlights are hazy. Not being a dick, you mentioned you wanted it to stand out. Clean up those headlights and it will make a world of difference. Clean headlights on an old car usually mean that the car is well taken care of You have a nice, clean slate to start with. Take your time, do quality modifications and you will love it more in the end!
     
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  17. Feb 19, 2022 at 1:32 PM
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    Meatier tires even on stock wheels make the appearance more aggressive all around!
     
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  18. Feb 19, 2022 at 1:34 PM
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    Ur not being a dick and yea that’s a kind of old pick of the truck from when I first got it I cleaned up the headlights and it’s all clear I am looking at a led conversation right now but I don’t know yet
    h
     
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  19. Feb 19, 2022 at 1:35 PM
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    Yea I I know I work at a tire shop and I am I get a pretty nice discount on tires so I am looking at falken wildpeaks right now then I’ll put new wheels on it eventually
     
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    You do you but I would look into better halogen bulbs, less money and improved performance with less headaches:thumbsup:
     
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