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Fun but cheap mods for a first time Tacoma owner

Discussion in 'New Members' started by jboss00, Dec 8, 2017.

  1. Dec 8, 2017 at 10:15 PM
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    Hello everyone! I’m new to this page as well. This is my first Tacoma i have ever owned and hopefully not my last. It’s a 2005 PreRunner 4.0. Only modification that I have done so far is put a magnaflow muffler on it and the bull bar. Can’t afford to do much else as I’m still in school. Hoping one day to get a hold of a 4x4 Taco but for now this Baby performs amazingly. Anyone have any ideas for economical yet fun modifications? Glad to be apart of this page, thanks.

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  2. Dec 9, 2017 at 1:52 AM
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  4. Dec 9, 2017 at 4:54 AM
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    Mods (that were cheap) I did first and no Ragrets!

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    If I were you I would remove that bull bar ASAP. They are damage multipliers if you ever tap anything with them.
     
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  5. Dec 9, 2017 at 4:55 AM
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  6. Dec 9, 2017 at 5:14 AM
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  7. Dec 9, 2017 at 5:14 AM
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    Welcome!
    You will get a lot of good ideas for mods on here, for sure. But do think about how different items can increase the enjoyment / usefulness of your new truck.
    I don’t know if I could call them mods, but two things that shouldn’t break the bank:
    Bed mat- helps stuff stay where you want it.(and, it’s an awesome knee saver)
    Tonneau- several types and price ranges available. I opted for a roll up, as it gives me full access to my bed instantly without needing to be removed. With the access cab, you may appreciate the extra covered cargo area.
    At any rate, the truck looks sweet! I think white looks great on the 2nd gens!
     
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  8. Dec 9, 2017 at 5:22 AM
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    ARB Bumper, SOS sliders, SOS rear bumper, SOS skid plate. OME Lift. Some other stuff.
    Get some fake TRD stickers so you can make everyone think you have a real TRD. Wait... you have a real TRD already so nevermind.
    ;)
     
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    Yes but MORE stickers would mean it's a TRD squared!
     
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    I never really got that fad but every time I see them they make me laugh.
     
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    Deathray Are we there yet? ...Are we there yet?

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    Well, if he ends up getting them, it’s all on you! LOL
     
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    I would have to say that's on him, where all subject to peer pressure and I'm applying none lol
     
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