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Best Dollar You've Spent On Your Truck?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by IrishPilot, Oct 6, 2009.

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  1. Oct 6, 2009 at 6:25 AM
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    IrishPilot

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    IrishPilot [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Just curious what change/purchase you have found most satisfying in regards to your rig...
     
    IrishPilot, Oct 6, 2009
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  2. Oct 6, 2009 at 6:30 AM
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    JDMcQ

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    The Mushroom Capital of the World
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  3. Oct 6, 2009 at 6:30 AM
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    Janster

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    Janster Old & Forgetful

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    If I have to list only one thing...it'd definately be:

    The Ipod integration (ipod2car) - I love not having to carry CD's and have all my music at my fingertips.
     
    Janster, Oct 6, 2009
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  4. Oct 6, 2009 at 6:32 AM
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    BSP4x4

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    UWS Low Profile Black Diamond Plated Tool Box! Mad Bug Out Gear Storage!
     
    BSP4x4, Oct 6, 2009
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  5. Oct 6, 2009 at 6:36 AM
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    Johnny72381

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    AMS oil and filter every change, K/N air filter, XM radio, Cb radio, and alot more to come.
    XM radio by far then tow package.
     
    Johnny72381, Oct 6, 2009
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  6. Oct 6, 2009 at 6:45 AM
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    moto932

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    moto932 What's the matter, Colonel Sandurz? CHICKEN?

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    Deck plate mod ftw!
     
    moto932, Oct 6, 2009
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  7. Oct 6, 2009 at 6:47 AM
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    IrishPilot

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    WTF lol...I started this thread as a poll (10 option) and changed my mind mid post and just X'd out of the forum...and somehow it decided to post lol. Apologies for a redundant thread...much more fun as a poll!
     
    IrishPilot, Oct 6, 2009
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  8. Oct 6, 2009 at 7:03 AM
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    T0LLPHR33

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    S1N C1TY...(from Hilo, HI)...
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    APR X-1 | TRD CAI w/Clear Cover | TRD Short Shifter w/ TRD "RED" Shift Knob | SGII w/Blendmount| Snugtop SL w/KeyLess Entry | 5% Tint | Pop-n-Lock | Bosch Icon WB | S2K Antenna | HRM | LS 8K Projectors w/BSP HLM & 8K Fogs w/FLM | Debadged |Tinted Tails | Black Weathertechs | MX RGM & RBM | Optima Red Top 35 | Gatorback Belt |
    APR X-1 ftmfw!!!
     
    T0LLPHR33, Oct 6, 2009
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  9. Oct 6, 2009 at 7:03 AM
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    2009Silver

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  10. Oct 6, 2009 at 7:04 AM
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    95SLE Starting to get cold outside

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    Intermittant Wipers.
     
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  11. Oct 6, 2009 at 7:05 AM
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    Hmmm....I would have to say the Bilstein 5100's in all four corners.
     
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  12. Oct 6, 2009 at 7:05 AM
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  13. Oct 6, 2009 at 7:07 AM
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    HID (ACA)/ Web cams/ Header/Full Custom exhaust/ K&N FIPK II/SuperCharger
    most satisfying was the S/C but maybe not the best bang for the buck. I guess the best bang for the buck was the subwoofer. $100 10 inch boxed sub with 200w amp.
     
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  14. Oct 6, 2009 at 7:26 AM
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    Toyota all weather floor mats. Mag light that clunks around in the jack compartment. Dog hair. Dog drool on the windows.
    oil change... most important.
     
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  15. Oct 6, 2009 at 7:30 AM
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    testedone Speak English..it's America

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    New Head Unit, speakers, Satellite Radio and Blue Tooth
     
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  16. Oct 6, 2009 at 7:30 AM
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    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Moderator

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    4.10 gears, sliders, and lots of buttons.
    Wet Okoles.
     
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  17. Oct 6, 2009 at 7:35 AM
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    5100's, or just the good ole BF All-Terrains.
     
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    secret stuff.
    Weathertechs or bed mat.
    Just got a little l.e.d. light from a random CVS trip that plugs into the cigarette port and lights up the cup area! Nice!
     
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