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What mod do you regret?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by braik, Mar 10, 2014.

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  1. Apr 9, 2014 at 3:57 PM
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    CDSurfPhotography

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    Truth. Just don't have all the funds to drop on LT.
     
    CDSurfPhotography, Apr 9, 2014
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  2. Apr 9, 2014 at 4:00 PM
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    taco terror

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    taco terror 1st gen = best gen

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    When I tried to install an AAL from toytec and my rear axle almost fell off of the jack and onto the floor....scared the shit out of me.

    Then found out hours later after bolting one side of the axle back that the pack wasn't made for my year model even though it was supposed to be.
     
    taco terror, Apr 9, 2014
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  3. Apr 9, 2014 at 5:51 PM
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    TaKoToy

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    TRD exhaust. I wish I would have gotten the magnaflow offroad. Cheaper and more functional.

    Wife bought me a trd bug deflecter. $180 could have been better spend

    Weld on sliders. Should have paid jerry lee to powder coat them

    Toytec ultimate lift kit. Really wish I would have just spent a little more on full ICON/dakars. Off road ride is great but it will beat ya up on the highway.

    Ventvisors. Dont need them now that I quit smoking and they freaking squeek when its cold and sun hits them.
     
    TaKoToy, Apr 9, 2014
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  4. Apr 9, 2014 at 6:01 PM
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    Mainmoe02

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    3" lift EIBACH coils w/ 5100's front, OME/ Dakar leaf springs w/ toytec adjustable shackles at 1.5" and 5125's out back. 33x10.5x15 KM2's Relentless DIY steel bumper.
    I have some minor mods I regret Doing and Not Doing...

    1. Not putting the D6XL aal on my new leaf pack before install. Now I gotta go back and uninstall then reinstall.

    2. Very Minor mod was wasting $50 on the bug/ rock guard. I had more rock chips with it than I ever had without it. So Its for sale if anyone wants it...

    3. I regret not buying a 4x4 when looking for a Tacoma. At first I had no thoughts of creating an offroad capable vehicle. After finding TW that's all I want to do when I have free time! A Locked Prerunner is still very capable but having the 4wheel D would have been nice and would have saved me from having to convert eventually

    That's all for now... Im sure there will be more, but the regrets are half the fun of making a truck my own :)
     
    Mainmoe02, Apr 9, 2014
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  5. Apr 10, 2014 at 8:17 AM
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    JC0352

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    This thread reinforces my decision to stay stock!
     
    JC0352, Apr 10, 2014
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  6. Apr 10, 2014 at 9:55 AM
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    BillyFargon

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    ^^ this... I am more content now to stay stock for a while :)
     
    BillyFargon, Apr 10, 2014
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  7. Apr 17, 2014 at 5:26 PM
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    Carrionman

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    That's why I regret buying the Tacoma, because I cant afford the icon 3inch, set of 285 bfg km2's, the hybrid winch bumper, the winch, the rear tube bumper, the string of led bars and singles, the supercharger etc etc etc.
     
    Carrionman, Apr 17, 2014
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  8. Apr 17, 2014 at 5:48 PM
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    cheeseit

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    x2 on this :(
     
    cheeseit, Apr 17, 2014
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  9. Apr 17, 2014 at 6:00 PM
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    Icepuck72

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  10. Apr 17, 2014 at 6:10 PM
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    Mops, Apr 17, 2014
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  11. Apr 17, 2014 at 9:09 PM
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    username

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    username Fluffer

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    Me too. I wasted a lot of money to get where I'm at.
     
    username, Apr 17, 2014
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  12. Apr 17, 2014 at 9:39 PM
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    why do you regret that? too loud? waste of money. almost pulled the trigger on magna flow went with TRD i love it. not too loud just enough
     
    Corndawg, Apr 17, 2014
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  13. Apr 17, 2014 at 9:51 PM
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    bullaculla

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    bullaculla IKA fabrications

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    Da big big island!
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    I love everything I have done to my truck except installing bushwackers and selling the stock flares. They rattle bad on washboard roads. The fronts are off and I'm trying to work out a solution.
     
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  14. Apr 17, 2014 at 10:00 PM
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    bullaculla

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    bullaculla IKA fabrications

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    I was trying to get the fake bolt holes to line up with the holes in the fender. The first 4 in the front line up pretty well if I lower it 3/8". I would have to gut the flare and leave the inside open. The rear holes don't line up very well. I made some Teflon spacers with self centering/aligning washer already.

    I might try the double sided tape first tho. Much easier :D
     
    bullaculla, Apr 17, 2014
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  15. Apr 17, 2014 at 11:47 PM
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    kasnerd

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    kasnerd candied bacon

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    Mods? Yes, oh yes..
    Firstly...tw.com Biggest mistake ever!

    No...this site is awesome and just reminds me everyday how much I want to do and how little time and money to do it with...including this:

    ...finding these guys:
    http://dieseltoys.com/tacoma-diesel-conversions

    Step 1: Buy a new taco (woooo!!! yeaaaa!!!!)
    Step 2: ????
    Step 3: Lust for another 26K for what I REALLY want.

    Also, anyone want to buy a kidney? Left nut?
     
    kasnerd, Apr 17, 2014
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  16. Apr 20, 2014 at 6:24 AM
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    Pistol Pete Go Pokes!

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    x2 on finding TW

    Biggest regret was not getting a 4x4

    I also regret plasti-dipping my sport wheels. Too many touch ups were needed around the valve stem, wheel weights, and any time I had to remove them. Plus they just made me want black wheels even more. Could have saved a lot of time and money if I just left the stockers alone. On the other hand the emblems have worked out great, no touch ups and still look great.
     
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  17. Apr 20, 2014 at 6:27 AM
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    2" lift AAL and Bilstiens-front-rear,front diff drop. main drive drop
    Not GETTING a TACOMA SOONER!!!!!
     
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  18. Apr 20, 2014 at 12:02 PM
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  19. Apr 20, 2014 at 12:24 PM
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    Why didn't you like the Grillcraft?

    Thinking about getting one, I snapped off a tab (the big one on the bottom) on my grill when installing fog lights. I figure I can paint it and throw in the Grillcraft and it it doesn't work out it was a boned project from the start!
     
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  20. Apr 20, 2014 at 2:29 PM
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    RearViewMirror Saw things so much clearer once you... were in my

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    Not putting LED headlights in sooner.
     
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