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Noob. First mods?

Discussion in 'New Members' started by MarcomaN, Jan 7, 2013.

  1. Jan 7, 2013 at 6:49 PM
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    MarcomaN

    MarcomaN [OP] Well-Known Member

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    What's going on everybody? I'm a new member to TW but I've been using it for a little bit now to check out all of the rad things we can do with our Tacos. So I was wondering, what would be some first mods to look in to that don't cost an arm and a leg? I just got an authentic pair of Trail Team wheels last weekend, and I'm stoked on them! End Game: I want to turn my truck in to a Baja Surf Machine!

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  2. Jan 7, 2013 at 6:56 PM
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    SpruceTaco

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    Welcome from FL. :wave: Check out the mods & tutorials section at the top of the page. The wheels look good btw.
     
  3. Jan 7, 2013 at 6:57 PM
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    Boerseun

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    welcome!
     
  4. Jan 7, 2013 at 7:03 PM
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  5. Jan 7, 2013 at 7:05 PM
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    MarcomaN

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  6. Jan 7, 2013 at 7:07 PM
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    MarcomaN

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    Thanks Mike and Ferdie! I'm going to post some more pics when I get them up.
     
  7. Jan 7, 2013 at 7:12 PM
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    BakerTaco

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    Definitely the weathertechs. First mod on my truck, and the most useful
     
  8. Jan 7, 2013 at 9:00 PM
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    Athlaos

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    An after-market shift knob is always nice.
     
  9. Jan 7, 2013 at 9:03 PM
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    AlphaEcho2k5

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    That's a great looking truck, welcome.
     
  10. Jan 8, 2013 at 7:52 AM
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    mattgecko

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    Welcome to the forum!!

    Cheap mods:
    Remove badges or plastic dip them black.
     
  11. Jan 8, 2013 at 9:37 AM
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    MarcomaN

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    Ah yes. I do like the Plasti-Dip Look. Perhaps that shall be my next lil Saturday morning project.
     
  12. Jan 8, 2013 at 9:43 AM
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    Bilstien 5100s up front set to the second notch and wider/bigger tires. Oh and get that grill surround painted right away.
     
  13. Jan 8, 2013 at 9:45 AM
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    brite ass led headlights and fogs, fuel hostage wheels, mellow tone dual exhaust, black westin bull bar, go rhino nerf bars, toyota neoprene black and blue seat covers, image dynamics door speakers all around, Bilsteins 5100s all around set at 0 with maxtrac spindles and eibach coils and total chaos UCAs with OCtaco brakelines all around and all pro expo leafs in the rear running 295/70/17 cooper ST Maxx, cobra cb radio w/ 3ft fire stik, bed lights, jvc double din head unit, AC in cab mod, AFE CAI...more mods to come
    how good are you with wires? i would do bed lights. you can get 20 dollar off road lights from wal mart that fit into our cubby holes in the bed. i just did mine a few weeks ago and they have already came in use when i go surfing. ill be in the bed of my truck waxing my board and its still dark out in the morning and i flip my lights on and i love it!
     
  15. Jan 8, 2013 at 9:56 AM
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    smurf taco

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  16. Jan 8, 2013 at 1:13 PM
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    MarcomaN

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    I just started reading up on the 5100's. Seem popular. They're adjustable shocks that add some ride height? What's the scoop on these?
     
  17. Jan 8, 2013 at 1:18 PM
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    MarcomaN

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    Killer idea. I'm not quite there yet. But it would definitely make a nice finishing touch.
     
  18. Jan 8, 2013 at 1:21 PM
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    MarcomaN

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  19. Jan 8, 2013 at 2:10 PM
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    Brad Lord

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    Welcome and the rims look good .
     

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