Favorite Mod/Part under $500

so...came across $500 and am looking at putting it into the truck. I have a 2011 DCLB PreRunner.

I've put new tires on it and bought some weathertech floor mats and a toolbox.

My next thought was step-bars or slidders...

Could anyone else throw some ideas my way?

 

+1 for sliders

 

wet okole

the seat covers

 

Guess that depends on which direction your wanting to go.
If it was mine I would go for a decent tube bumper. Doubt if you could find a plate bumper for under $500.
Sliders or steps are nice.
Bed tool box is always handy for tools and such.

 

Sliders

 

will sliders look stupid on a 2wd truck? could i still use them as a step? which ones should i look into?

 

Some are tucked in, others come out kinda far.
Check the vendors section on the left.

 

sliders for sure. 2wd or not.

 

If you haven't seen it -check out the Cheap Tacoma mods under 'tutorials' at the top of the page. theres enough to keep you busy for months.... you could stretch $500 a long way.

That being said... interior, exterior protection should be at the top of the list.IMO. and then suspension. I got weathertechs right away, but with kids, a dog, and outdoor activities i wish i would have gotten WO seat covers a LOT sooner (mine should be coming in the mail one of these days...)
I do want sliders and an upgraded skidplate (search metalmiller for skids and relentless fab and/or beefedtaco for sliders) Those guys make some niiiice shtuff.

 

I recently bought WeatherTech DigitalFit FloorLiner matts (front and rear) for a 2011 Double Cab. They are easy to install and clean. I highly recommend this product! Total cost with tax and shipping -- $201.92

I also bought front and rear seat covers from GT Covers. They fit great! Total cost with S&H -- $346.51

 

Add another vote for sliders

 

apparently I'm in the minority, but my tonneau cover is by far the most useful mod I've done for under 500