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What should I buy?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by skidooman, Apr 9, 2013.

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What should I get next? Plase read post before choosing.

Poll closed May 9, 2013.
  1. SCS F5 gunmetal wheels

    12 vote(s)
    18.2%
  2. FJ TRD wheels-try for TT black or anthracite

    13 vote(s)
    19.7%
  3. Winch

    4 vote(s)
    6.1%
  4. Sliders

    28 vote(s)
    42.4%
  5. Full set of skids

    6 vote(s)
    9.1%
  6. Rear spring setup

    2 vote(s)
    3.0%
  7. Small misc.-OBA/Aux fuseblock

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  8. Other-specify

    1 vote(s)
    1.5%
  1. Apr 9, 2013 at 12:20 PM
    #1
    skidooman

    skidooman [OP] I'm your huckleberry

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    Got some cash for my birthday, about $700ish. Going to put it toward the truck. Been thinking about a few different things. I'll list them, and do a poll. Or if you have another idea, let me know.
    Please, if you're going to say put it in savings or pay down the truck, spare me. This money is for mods.
    I'm buying for sure the ECGS front diff bushing.

    Wheels-I've narrowed it to either FJ TRD wheels, or SCS F5s in Gunmetal grey(the wait doesnt bother me on the F5s)
    Winch-I'm liking what I have read about the TJM Stealth
    Sliders-not exactly sure on brand yet.
    Full set of skids-again, not sure on brand.
    Dakars/longer travel shocks/ATO shackle flip. I havent priced this out, might put me over budget, but I could at least do Dakars.
    Ive thought about doing a few smaller things, like OBA, aux fuse block, a Homer made Satoshi, my only hang up with doing these, is it's kind of rare for me to have a chunk of money this big specifically for mods, and I can do little stuff here and there as I get some spare cash.

    What I'm working with.
    http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-builds/235091-skidoomans-super-lame-slow-build.html

    [​IMG]
     
  2. Apr 9, 2013 at 12:22 PM
    #2
    Pope953

    Pope953 That's a fact Jack!

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  3. Apr 9, 2013 at 12:31 PM
    #3
    DSully72

    DSully72 2WD Problems

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    sliders all the way. Need some to compliment that sick bumper!
     
  4. Apr 9, 2013 at 12:35 PM
    #4
    Drinknmolson

    Drinknmolson Well-Known Member

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    based on what I see of your truck and your list I recommend sliders and winch!!!

    don't know how much the TJM stealth winch would set you back but there are other winches out there that you could get and probably be able to fit sliders in the budget.

    Truck looks good and if you need I can spend your money on modding my truck i'd get sliders and a new stereo.
     
  5. Apr 9, 2013 at 12:48 PM
    #5
    Traction120

    Traction120 "Not all those who wander are lost"

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    SEE BUILD.
    You can do sliders from relentless and some of the misc. stuff you mentioned with $700!
     
  6. Apr 9, 2013 at 2:44 PM
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    Large

    Large Red

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    Skids are the best investment I've made on the taco...
     
  7. Apr 9, 2013 at 4:59 PM
    #7
    dtmccray

    dtmccray Well-Known Member

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    d60 3link sas, bumpers, sliders, arb twin on board air comp w/11gal air tank,38.5/14.5r15 tsl sx swampers, rock 8 beadlocks, detroit rear, trutrac front.
    I got an 8000# mile marker shipped to my house for $274 sec8000 was the model. Me and one of my friends are using the same winch with 0 problems so far. You have to be careful though they make two different 8000's one has a smaller motor you don't want that one.
     
  8. Apr 9, 2013 at 6:58 PM
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    Jux

    Jux :D

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    Sliders
     
  9. Apr 9, 2013 at 7:12 PM
    #9
    skidooman

    skidooman [OP] I'm your huckleberry

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    I sure didn't think sliders were going to lead the polls. Thanks everyone for the input. I'm still up in the air about it.
     
  10. Apr 9, 2013 at 7:38 PM
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    rtn1911

    rtn1911 Well-Known Member

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    Armor; or put the money toward a locker.
     
  11. Apr 9, 2013 at 7:57 PM
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    stmcelroy

    stmcelroy Active Member

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    You've got a winch bumper without a winch, that's the direction I would go.
     
  12. Apr 9, 2013 at 8:05 PM
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    kmok

    kmok Plastidipped ma Hootus!

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    Sliders for sure
     
  13. Apr 9, 2013 at 8:09 PM
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    Gimmick

    Gimmick Well-Known Member

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    I say skids. I know I need em
     
  14. Apr 9, 2013 at 8:16 PM
    #14
    ouyin2000

    ouyin2000 Well-Known Member

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    I'm thinking of putting my tax return towards some FJ TRD wheels. But the actual gunmetal grey ones are extremely rare (especially up here in Canadia) so it's probably cheaper to buy the silver ones and just have them painted.

    my $0.02 CAD
     
  15. Apr 10, 2013 at 11:25 PM
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    Fidel775

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    Sliders!
     
  16. Apr 10, 2013 at 11:48 PM
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    tacomatrdod

    tacomatrdod Well-Known Member

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    AWESOME RIG MAN!!!!!! :D:D:D:eek::eek::eek:
    I love that front bumper and have to get one myself now. Reading your build thread has made me decide to make one for myself! BTW GET THE SLIDERS, protection first.:p
     
  17. Apr 11, 2013 at 1:59 AM
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    Hardscrabble

    Hardscrabble Well-Known Member

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    A little of this and a little of that.
    Wheels. Nice truck!
     

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