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I have $200 to spend on Amazon. What should I buy?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by brianMTB, Feb 6, 2022.

  1. Feb 6, 2022 at 9:37 AM
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    brianMTB

    brianMTB [OP] Well-Known Member

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    As the title says, I got a $200 Amazon giftcard for my bday. It’s all going towards my taco.

    I’m looking for suggestions on what to get. With the exception of a shell and tires, my truck is a completely stock TRD sport 4x4. I’m big on camping and exploration, and I enjoy some light off roading here and there, but my truck is going to stay primarily stock because it’s my daily driver. I have almost all of the camping gear I need, so I’m looking more for stuff specifically for my truck.

    Bed stiffeners are on the top of my list. I’m hoping to hear of other suggestions on what to get for my truck.

    thanks!
     
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  2. Feb 6, 2022 at 11:02 AM
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    6 gearT444E

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    Buy some Amazon stock and let the money tree grow.
     
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  3. Feb 6, 2022 at 11:09 AM
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    Just ideas some may cost more than 200

    Do you have a good recovery strap or rope? Soft shackle or D ring?
    Seat covers?
    Pretty sure you can buy oil and filters.
    Fumoto Valve for oil change?
    New head unit?
    A good map of the areas you like to visit?
    Some cheap stadium bench cushions for the tailgate.
    Remote start?
    Fiskkars tools?
    Solo Stove or fire pit for camping?
    Gloves
     
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  4. Feb 6, 2022 at 11:16 AM
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    spitdog

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    I would by a jump starter or a viair 88p compressor.
     
  5. Feb 6, 2022 at 11:20 AM
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    I like vair 88p idea.

    if you go camping and you have to do some fire roads or some light off roading, airing down helps a lot. Need something to pump those tires back up.

    maybe the arb deflator as well.
     
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  6. Feb 6, 2022 at 11:22 AM
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    Wulf

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    Compressor and deflator are a great idea :thumbsup:

    Airing down is the best low cost performance "mod" for the majority of people hitting the dirt
     
  7. Feb 6, 2022 at 12:08 PM
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    Remote start and fire pit are good calls!
     
  8. Feb 6, 2022 at 12:10 PM
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    I like that idea a lot. I’m not a big off roader (yet) but maybe that mod could take me to the next level. The biggest obstacle for off roading is convincing my friends with 4x4 trucks to actually start using their 4x4 :mad:
     
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  9. Feb 6, 2022 at 12:19 PM
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    Donate it to a good cause, TegoTaco’s Regearing or rear C4 bumper fund. :D
     
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    If you have Makita 18-volt power tools, consider the DMP180ZX air compressor that uses the same batteries. I have a Chinese Vair wannabe compressor that works good, but I find myself always reaching for the Makita. More convenient and has a built-in gauge that stops pumping air at the selected psi setting. I may even get a second one to pump the tires a little quicker.

    Other things to consider: traction boards, recovery equipment, Baofeng ham radio, Jerry cans,
     
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  11. Feb 6, 2022 at 4:45 PM
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    All good stuf
     
  12. Feb 7, 2022 at 4:31 PM
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    Hood struts. Still have a few bucks to play around with too!
     
  13. Feb 8, 2022 at 7:39 AM
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    On board air for sure. I added a tank to get a faster tire fill time but not required.

    Other ideas:
    Kinetic recovery rope
    X bull traction boards
    1st aid kit
    A dash camera

    IMG_20211230_171304097.jpg
     
  14. Feb 8, 2022 at 7:42 AM
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    Good idea, but one share of Amazon stock is currently more than $3100. For one share. Yikes.
     
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    I will second some already made suggestions.

    If you like camping and exploration, floor mats. Nothing like not having to worry about whats on your feet. You will be caught in rain and may not have camp setup. Going further, window ventshades. i like AVS in channel, being able to get some ventilation in the rain. Something about the Taco that allows Niagara falls to show itself through an open window, more than any car ive had. And, being aboe to vent the truck on sunny days without worry of a passing shower.

    Air compressor is good. I dont use mine much, but when you need it, you need it. Throw some tire plugs in there too even if you have a spare.

    I always recommend a jumpstarter for campers. You will be using power from your truck at times and forget its on.
     
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  18. Feb 8, 2022 at 9:28 AM
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    If you don't have one a bed mat is so nice. It makes things not move around so much in the bed. Add those and some D-rings at all the bed bolts and it really helps.
     
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