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What are the first 5 mods you’ve done?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by S-Type1, Aug 10, 2018.

  1. Aug 10, 2018 at 8:10 PM
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    S-Type1

    S-Type1 [OP] Active Member

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    Looking to see what your first mods/accessories were and what you plan to do next!

    I’ll go first
    Current:
    0) Rhino bed liner (came with truck)
    1) Window tint
    2) Head unit
    3) Speakers
    4) Back-up Camera
    5) Ratchet Straps

    Pending:
    6) Cargo Net Straps
    7) Bed rail and lift gate caps (need recommendations)
    8) Seat Covers
    9) All weather floor mats

    As you can see, I don’t have anything too exciting going on
     
  2. Aug 10, 2018 at 9:00 PM
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    BartMaster1234

    BartMaster1234 American Auto Horns

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    Flux Capacitor
    Interesting thread idea. Mine would be:
    1. Kenwood DDX373BT Head Unit
    2. Rockford-Fosgate P16 Speakers
    3. Backup Camera
    4. Redline LED 4th Brake Light
    5. Grille Guard
    And then it escalated to the point of where it got more and more expensive and involved. One my last mods was converting it to 4x4 from a RWD PreRunner.
     
  3. Aug 10, 2018 at 9:08 PM
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    Sperrunner

    Sperrunner Respect the International Dibs Law

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    Wd40, zipties, duck tape, and my hopes and dreams
    Lets see what did i do

    1.kenwood stereo
    2.fabtech lift
    3.lights
    4. Fronr rear bumpers
    5.metal fence between slide window and camper shell window
     
  4. Aug 10, 2018 at 9:11 PM
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    49erfan

    49erfan Well-Known Member

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    Ill play:
    Remove factory side steps
    Debadge
    Suspension
    Wheels/Tires
    Sliders
     
  5. Aug 10, 2018 at 9:13 PM
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    Sperrunner

    Sperrunner Respect the International Dibs Law

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    Wd40, zipties, duck tape, and my hopes and dreams
    I Love the drawing in your signature lol
     
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  6. Aug 10, 2018 at 9:20 PM
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    49erfan

    49erfan Well-Known Member

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    Go niners!
     
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  7. Aug 10, 2018 at 9:22 PM
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    ThunderOne

    ThunderOne Well-Known Member

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    1ST GEN OR GTFO
    Toyota NERD
    Wheels, lift, tires, cheap HID kit, then projector headlights
     
  8. Aug 10, 2018 at 9:24 PM
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    zero4

    zero4 Metal Cutter

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    01' DCab 3.4L TRD
    Donahoe CO, Donahoe Rear Resi, Deaver J59, 16" Pro Comp, 33" BFG AT, Hayden Trans Oil Cooler, Oil Filter Relocator, FM 40, ES Bushings, Beefed CB Drop, Deckplate, K&N Drop-In, DO Bed Bar, Cobra 75 WXST, Firestik Firefly, Philips D1R, Clarion Remote Start, Husky Liners
    Hmm, that was like 14 yrs ago so hard to say but I think I still remember.....

    1. Husky liners
    2. Generic HIDs that we sold at the shop
    3. Alpine head unit
    4. Donahoe coilovers, Deaver J59, Bilstein 5100s, Procomp wheels (don't remember what model #), 265/75r16 BFG MTs, & Goodridge ext rear brake line (yeah multiple things but was done all on the same day).
    5. Chop tail pipe off.

    My truck came with an oil filter relocator, K&N FIPK, & a Flowmaster muffler. Actually my first 2 "mods" was an oem "skid plate" & side steps. Took both off in less than a week & sold them. The only things I still have from that list is the head unit, the Husky liners, & the Deavers.
     
  9. Aug 11, 2018 at 1:24 AM
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    Tacomaman63

    Tacomaman63 Well-Known Member

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    2004 tacoma TRD 4x4
    step bars grille guard
    1. Grille guard
    2. Step bars
    3. 2” leveling kit
    4. Bilstein’s all around
    5. Window Visors
     
  10. Aug 11, 2018 at 5:05 AM
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    1997tacomav6

    1997tacomav6 V6 5sp,RegCab,TRD Supercharger,Haltech,meth, 750k

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    97 reg cab, v6 5sp 300hp supercharged, Methonal Injection, 750,001 plus miles, Original Owner
    V6 5sp,RegCab,TRD Supercharger, 1.9” pulley, methanol injected Haltech ECU, AC TRD supercharger,(MUST DO) TRD supercharger ported, every 125,000- 150,000 needs rebuild Projector headlights HID 5 speed manual Amsoil for all drive train Smaller 2” pulley, (MUST DO) 2004 DESNO fuel injectors, zero ping ping, 2004 side door mirrors Dick Cepek Rims, Michelin tires LTX, ( that last 100,000 miles) Now running Dynopro ATM mud and snow tires KN cold air intake Cat back exhaust with ss exhaust tip, Raised exhaust tail pipe to 2" below body line Optima*dry cell battery,red top Alpine sirius radio, 200 watt amp, focal is165 split door pod speakers Focal door speakers Subwoffer behind seat Viper alarm, Electric Locks Dark tinted windows, bucket seats corbeau lg1 Tacoma Rubber floor mats TRD fender extenders, Bilstien shocks, King shocks nerf bars, add a leaf for rear springs trailer iv hitch, electric brake control, Drilled slotted brakes, High carbon steel (MUST DO) EBS green stuff 7000 series pads(MUST DO) TRD engine oil cap TRD stick shift, Marlin crawl shift kit. Rear sliding window 2002 4Runner functional hood scoop cut into Tacoma hood, 4Runner dual overhead map light Gentex Auto dim + Compass + Temp, garage,rearview mirror Snow Methonal kit stage 2 Custom 3 core aluminum radiator Linex bed liner Haltech stand alone ECU, Intake supercharger gauge. Stainless steel brake lines, Custom leather wrapped steering wheel,
    That was 21 years ago Mmm
    1) TRD supercharger
    2) Alpine Head and amp, speaker,
    3) GPS when they first came out
    4) KN Airfilter
    5 push par and nerf bars

    My next new parts coming are
    Getting a new rear driveshaft made this week
    Getting new diff bushing installed this week
    Getting new bumper stops installed this week
     
  11. Aug 11, 2018 at 6:12 AM
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    Brokebrute

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    Grey wire mod and 2 low mod
    1. Seat mod
    2. Grey wire
    3. 2 low
    4. 5100's set at 2.5 inch lift Front diff lowering kit 2 inch add a leaf
    5. Door chime delete
     
  12. Aug 11, 2018 at 6:21 AM
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    JKO1998

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    I think mine went like:
    1. Plasti dip badges (gonzo)
    2. Kings (Off now)
    3. Alcans
    4. Trail Gear Front Bumper (Sold)
    5. Monstaline all the things

    I don’t know how accurate this is, been awhile.
     
  13. Aug 11, 2018 at 6:28 AM
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    austinsdad99

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    Let’s see
    Removed side steps
    New tires painted wheels
    Nerf bars
    Herculiner bed
    Jvc headunit
    Jvc speakers
    Install scan gauge
     
  14. Aug 11, 2018 at 9:50 AM
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    devinzz1

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    cxr turbo, fic6, methanol injection, king coilovers, jba uca, skyjacker leafs, rear 12" 5125s, no-slip rear locker, 35" grabber x3, magnaflow muffler, retrofit headlights, trans cooler, bed lined exterior, etc...
    sound system
    intake/exhaust
    wheels/tires
    lift (5100/eibach)
    diff lock
     
  15. Aug 11, 2018 at 9:51 AM
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    JKO1998

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    And down hill from there
     
  16. Aug 11, 2018 at 11:54 AM
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    devinzz1

    devinzz1 Well-Known Member

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    cxr turbo, fic6, methanol injection, king coilovers, jba uca, skyjacker leafs, rear 12" 5125s, no-slip rear locker, 35" grabber x3, magnaflow muffler, retrofit headlights, trans cooler, bed lined exterior, etc...
    bank account wise yea
     
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  17. Aug 11, 2018 at 11:56 AM
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    JKO1998

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    There was a bunch of sarcasm in that, like almost all of it.

    I’d have my truck on 35’s and turbo’d if I could.
     
  18. Aug 11, 2018 at 12:50 PM
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    shawnster88

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    OME 881 coil springs, OME nitrocharger sport shocks front and rear. Nitro 4:56 gears. ARB rear locker. Shrockworks front bumper with Warn M8000S winch.
    1 OME lift and shocks
    2 tires
    3 regear
    4 bed lights
    5 cbi ditch light mounts and lights
    7 speedo gear to put my speedo back correct
    8 Arb compressor
    9 Arb rear locker (recently)

    Shrockworks bumber ordered, then winch/ Baja bumper lights. Arb front locker in a few months.
     
  19. Aug 11, 2018 at 9:47 PM
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    Area51Runner

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    Hmmmm... Let's see, first 5 mods would be something along the lines of:

    1. Toyota OE Class IV tow hitch & TRD (3rd gen4runner) skid plate
    2. Leer 100r cap & Yakima loadwarrior w/extension
    3. 2nd gen OR wheels with FJ TRD center pieces (removed - good riddance)
    4. Debadged except door badges (blacked out)
    5. Devil Horns emblem + T logo for tow hitch receiver

    On the To-Do list
    1. Tires *soon* - as much as i'd like to go 33's, not interested in trimming, hammering, grinding or anything else along those lines. Thought about changing wheel size but decided to stick with stock 16's. Still deciding on which tires, as soon as I do its time to order.
    Since the lift, all I see is too much wheel well space :annoyed:

    2. DIY Fishing rod pods for the side of the Loadwarrior
    3. Aftermarket skid plate. My stock plate is tired and its time.
    4. Redo my LED lighting in the cap and secure some of the liner in the cap which is loose
    5. Blackout remaining chrome.
     
  20. Aug 13, 2018 at 4:44 PM
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    BarnBoy

    BarnBoy Well-Known Member

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    1. Hella E-codes
    2. CB radio
    3. Installed factory clock
    4. 2" receiver hitch (don't have it yet but it's next)
    5. Build a new rear bumper and or headache rack (haven't done but it's 2nd next on the list)
     

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