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How to spend my money thoughts

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by EvilEyes, Jan 23, 2017.

  1. Jan 23, 2017 at 11:29 AM
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    EvilEyes

    EvilEyes [OP] Active Member

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    Was rear ended and received an insurance check for $2,500 (very little damage to rear bumper) how should
    I spend this bad boy.

    Thoughts on suspension set ups
    Front/rear bumper set ups
     
  2. Jan 23, 2017 at 11:42 AM
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    gpb

    gpb Well-Known Member

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    Pay down the principle.

    If the money is really burning a hole in your pocket: Figure out what your truck is incapable of doing today that you need it to do. Address those limitations.
     
  3. Jan 23, 2017 at 11:51 AM
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    over60

    over60 Over70 & still a "Grumpy Old Guy"

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    PICS,,,!!
    :worthless:
     
  4. Jan 23, 2017 at 11:54 AM
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    potmilkz

    potmilkz Well-Known Member

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    i would just dump it on the car principle payment if you are financing.. but if you are leasing.. upgrade that shit.
     
  5. Jan 23, 2017 at 11:56 AM
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    Blahma

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    I agree, I don't plan on doing anything big until I have a free and clear title in hand.
     
  6. Jan 23, 2017 at 11:56 AM
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    BUCKLE UP! It makes it harder for Aliens to pull you out of your Truck.
    Get some nice wheels and tires
     
  7. Jan 23, 2017 at 12:26 PM
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    EvilEyes

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    Truck is fully paid off
     
  8. Jan 23, 2017 at 12:29 PM
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    EvilEyes [OP] Active Member

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    This truck is stock and I will be spending September 2017-February 2018 living in it and traveling the western US and Canada. So what do I NEED to make that the most enjoyable experience. Much more money will be spent on the build before then just looking for a good place to start.
     
  9. Jan 23, 2017 at 12:41 PM
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    over60

    over60 Over70 & still a "Grumpy Old Guy"

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    Well... 1st thing is SNOW tires if you are coming up here in Feb..
    2nd...a heating system in the new cap you just put on it... (assuming you will sleep/live in the back)..some insulation...?
    3rd....Not sure...I've never lived in a truck in a Canadian winter... Survival gear..???

    Where are you going..??
     
  10. Jan 23, 2017 at 12:49 PM
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    Outlier

    Outlier I get around...

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    No BRO-ness to speak of... Well, except Kbro2's
    SKEWP maybe?? Exhaust tip? Fender vents? Some of those fancy little bottles of fragrance that attach to the vents? Dashboard mounted Buddy Christ?

    ALL necessities if you ask me.

    PAY DOWN THE LOAN IF YOU'VE FINANCED
     
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  11. Jan 23, 2017 at 12:54 PM
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    JoeCOVA

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    I vote for recovery first. Bumper and winch to get you in and out of places.
     
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  12. Jan 23, 2017 at 12:54 PM
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    over60

    over60 Over70 & still a "Grumpy Old Guy"

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    That will help him survive in the truck in Canada for the winter....!! hehehe

    to the OP...Good luck my friend... if in the neighbourhood, I'll put you up for a few days....:thumbsup::canada:
     
  13. Jan 23, 2017 at 1:01 PM
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    BUCKLE UP! It makes it harder for Aliens to pull you out of your Truck.
    or a long ranger fuel tank
     
  14. Jan 23, 2017 at 2:35 PM
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    I plan on spending the milder fall months in BC and the PNW then when it gets too cold to camp I'll start heading down the California coast. I will be adding a cap but more for dry gear storage. Planning some sort of rooftop tent set up for sleeping
     
  15. Jan 23, 2017 at 2:43 PM
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    you'll probably be lucky if you can get a good suspension setup and front and rear aftermarket bumpers for $2500 but hopefully I'm wrong.
     
  16. Jan 23, 2017 at 2:47 PM
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    Oh no it would be either or.
     
  17. Jan 23, 2017 at 2:48 PM
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    At this point I've decided to go with suspension and tires.
    So best set up for the money?
     
  18. Jan 23, 2017 at 3:41 PM
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    I recommend using the search function on the forum if you are shopping suspension and tires. Lots of information available
     
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  19. Jan 23, 2017 at 3:51 PM
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    Storman

    Storman Fukitol abuser

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    Whole bunch of shit! $$$
    Cocaine and hookers?
     
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    smitty99

    smitty99 I also bought a 4Runner

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