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best 200 dollar mod

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by smokedtaco007, May 17, 2010.

  1. May 17, 2010 at 10:25 PM
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    smokedtaco007

    smokedtaco007 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    18 in. rockstars smoke taillights and murdered grille
    what do u guys think is your best mod under 200?
     
  2. May 17, 2010 at 10:31 PM
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    SoCalBlack08

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    the "put it in the bank mod"







    who the hell am i kidding i cant save a buck if it would save my life....
    exhaust maybe?
     
  3. May 17, 2010 at 10:35 PM
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    eschonle

    eschonle Well-Known Member

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    TRD Cat back Exhaust, Leer Shell, BHLM, Satoshi Grill
    black headlight mod. cost about 15 bucks for spray paint and the silicone i used to seal it back up
     
  4. May 17, 2010 at 10:40 PM
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    blackwatertaco

    blackwatertaco If you ain't stuck, You ain't tryin hard enough.

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    One fucked up diff. breather mod, 265/75/16 Destiny Dakota M/T Black gulf states rims BHLM Magnaflow 14" muffler with cut off tail pipe. 10" pioneer slim truck sub with JBL 600W amp. PROJECT BLACK OUT
    BLHM, Paint wheels, Grille, Ummmm Get a muffler, I did all that for about $200
     
  5. May 17, 2010 at 11:35 PM
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    Leadgolem

    Leadgolem Well-Known Member

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    Herculiner bed liner, White LED instrument lights, Custom painted hood, Homemade leather steering wheel wrap, Avic u310bt gps stereo, 1.5" bushwacker fender flares, 1.25" bilstein lift front, 1" shackle lift rear, rear bilstein 5100 shocks, ridiculous helper spring lift rear, wet okole seat covers, mutilated exhaust, boom mat under hood
    I can't remember if the deckplate mod works for 2nd gens or not. If it does, I would do that. :)
     
  6. May 17, 2010 at 11:40 PM
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    Kyouto42

    Kyouto42 Iron Beard

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    See build thread in signature
    BHLM, iPod Adapter, LED dome light (white), factory bed mat. All that for 2 bills or less.
     
  7. May 17, 2010 at 11:42 PM
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    ColtsTRD

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    are you lifted? If not I'd get Bilstein 5100s for the front to get rid of the rake :)

    Other than that... BHLM, New Muffler, Grille Craft
     
  8. May 17, 2010 at 11:45 PM
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    acmair

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    The hood scoop mod, if you have an off road and want to paint it yourself
     
  9. May 17, 2010 at 11:46 PM
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    ColtsTRD

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    I got lucky enough to get someone to swap with me :cool:
     
  10. May 18, 2010 at 12:24 AM
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    SoCalBlack08

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  11. May 18, 2010 at 12:26 AM
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    blackwatertaco

    blackwatertaco If you ain't stuck, You ain't tryin hard enough.

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    One fucked up diff. breather mod, 265/75/16 Destiny Dakota M/T Black gulf states rims BHLM Magnaflow 14" muffler with cut off tail pipe. 10" pioneer slim truck sub with JBL 600W amp. PROJECT BLACK OUT
    Damn dude, That only last a few mins to an Hr.;)
     
  12. May 18, 2010 at 1:28 AM
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    tmbrwlf730

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    added oem skid plate, oem tow hook, avid offroad side steps
    dead hookers
     
  13. May 18, 2010 at 1:41 AM
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    only_K

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    My tint.
     
  14. May 18, 2010 at 1:42 AM
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    Capita

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    Mine is under $20. The d-ring mod is the best.
     
  15. May 18, 2010 at 1:45 AM
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    numbah57

    numbah57 GIVE THE MALL A BREAK...WHEEL THAT SHIT

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    URD ARB G2 PELFREY BAMF LCE AFE
    For me it was my URD short throw.
     
  16. May 18, 2010 at 5:41 AM
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    JimKellyfan

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    any power increase, either fresh air being rammed within or assistance with the exhaust flow, aka Cherry Bomb Vortec. Here is the flow chart link for the Vortec:
    I guess it's a Vortex, not Vortec:
    http://www.cherrybomb.com/products/

    Anyway, that's the flow chart on it, pretty cool it's almost as flow friendly as straight 3" pipe. It has increased my hp in my Caprice, so much so, that I had a friend of mine in the car ( he builds and races in the limited late model series, and used to work with an old winston cup team ) and he thought I had better than stock 2.93 gears in it. I haven't dyno'd it, but I am certain I got at least 15 - 20 hp more out of my LT1 in my Caprice wagon. I was thinking of doubling up and putting 2 back to back on my 4 banger Taco ( doubled up to squelch volume and take up space of the monster circular muffler that comes stock.
     
  17. May 18, 2010 at 9:05 PM
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    375taco

    375taco controlled pair?

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    find a sale on taco parts
     
  18. May 18, 2010 at 10:01 PM
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    under1630

    under1630 Retired UPS driver

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    Full cab Dynamat, Bilstein 5100's, aFe cat back exhaust, aFe stage 2 CAI, aFe throttle body spacer, 16x8 MotoMetal 951's, Hankook DynaPro MT 295/75 16
    Gotta agree that Bilstein 5100's set at 2.5" for the front. I did mine in only 45 minutes.
     
  19. May 18, 2010 at 10:03 PM
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    AvsFanTRD

    AvsFanTRD Oh gravity, thou art a heartless bitch!

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    rear suspension TSB, sockmonkey bed decals, weathertech floor liners, TRD seat covers, tailgate pop n lock, rear diff breather relocation, center console lock, Viper Alarm, extra D-rings in bed, 5100's on all 4 corners
    security alarm
     
  20. May 18, 2010 at 10:04 PM
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    mreimann

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    best mod for under 200....my skid plate and bed basket combined cost less than that....and i still have 70$ left over :D
     

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