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Does anyone regret modding?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by slow TURD I4, Apr 21, 2020.

  1. Apr 21, 2020 at 4:11 PM
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    Jlp468

    Jlp468 Well-Known Member

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    Oh yeah I love Bilsteins, but now I’m looking at new upper a arms, coil overs, rear suspension etc etc. Sure I could piece it together over time, but I wish I would have just gotten a whole kit from the beginning
     
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  2. Apr 21, 2020 at 4:12 PM
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    Malvolio

    Malvolio free zip ties for Stun

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    Seems like there should be different nomenclature for what people do. We used to differentiate between mods v. adds on the forum for the little shitbox hatch I used to have.

    Anything OEM, bolt-on, proportional, or basic (tint, wheels, seat covers, etc.) was an add.

    Anything requiring minor to major fabrication or bespoke re-engineering (repurposing a lift kit meant for something else and installing an air system, rewiring stuff to include a kill switch, etc.) was a mod.

    There are gray areas of course...
     
  3. Apr 21, 2020 at 4:12 PM
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    Rockefelluh

    Rockefelluh Well-Known Member

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    Ah, didn’t get that from your post. Makes sense now.
     
  4. Apr 21, 2020 at 4:13 PM
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    svermilyea

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    3in leveling lift (Coilovers and AAL) 285/65R18 tires 18" Fuel wheel/tire package Pro Grill, Morimoto XB LED Headlights, DD SS3 Pro Fogs Body Armor Front and Rear Bumpers Pioneer WC6600 head unit w/ OEM Audio + Reference 500 System with dedicated sub amp Meso signal lights, gas hole, led interior lights, ECT relocate, Chrome delete kits Meso Overhead Molle Rack, Seat Risers, Katzkin Leather seats (self installed...it was a fucking bitch) VFTuned .....KDMax Pro!
    My only regret is reading this forum every day.......every time I finish the mod, there are 5 more added to my list.
     
  5. Apr 21, 2020 at 4:14 PM
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    Steves104x4

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    BUCKLE UP! It makes it harder for Aliens to pull you out of your Truck.
    Dude FBEB2631-0842-4132-860E-11BFE23C0353.jpgNot for 1 second
     
  6. Apr 21, 2020 at 4:21 PM
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    10ptXtreme

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    In all honesty I think it truly depends on the mods you do. For me, I plan on doing minor helpful mods like remote start, in cab outlet, maybe fog light anytime mod, and bumper LED light bar. I don't go off roading in the least bit so adding a lift and monster tires wouldn't help me in the least bit. Don't get me wrong, if you like it, go for it. For my tastes that's not money well spent. But to each their own.

    David
     
  7. Apr 21, 2020 at 4:31 PM
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    ToyotaDriver

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    The 1st Gen: All pro 3” lift (650 lbs coils, expedition rears with bilstiens),Timbren rear bumpstops, ubolt flip, diff drop, carrier bearing drop, 33’s on beadlocks ,ARB Bumper, winch, hand throttle, ARE canopy, roof bars, poly bushings all around minus the body mounts. The 2nd Gen: Leveling kit, roll up tonneau cover. 265/75/16’s
    I don’t regret modding my trucks. I’ve done zero for looks and all for usability. It is nice to have a vehicle that’s mostly mechanically stock in addition to something you can heavily mod.
     
  8. Apr 21, 2020 at 4:59 PM
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    jmauvais

    jmauvais Received 2 votes in a poll one time.

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    ...stuff
    No regrets
     

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