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What is the biggest purchase you regret buying for your truck?

Discussion in 'Product Reviews' started by ARCOVT16, Feb 10, 2017.

  1. Jan 6, 2018 at 11:12 AM
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    iwashmycar

    iwashmycar a lot

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    33's | 3" | skids | rails | dent | CB | lights | dingus
    1. Light bar. Ton of money spent only to spend a bunch to get rid of it.
    2. Using 5100s with stock springs. Stock springs suck.
    3. Cheap(er) air compressors. Buy once cry once.
    4. Sliders that don't stick out enough = door scars.
     
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  2. Jan 6, 2018 at 5:08 PM
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    aaen

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    Aren't CB radios dying off anyways? I really do not know anyone using them anymore. The guys I go out with just grab some cheap handhelds from Canadian tire and use them. They work fine for us, and to be honest we are getting some pretty respectable range out of them in the mountains in the PNW, upwards of 3km, which is baffling. I cannot even get that out of my $1,000.00 3 watt hand helds at work, we are lucky to get 1km.
     
  3. Jan 6, 2018 at 5:12 PM
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    aaen

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    Kings, ARB Summit Bumper, SMittybilt Winch, vagabond Drifter, Prinsu Cabrac, Crusinoffroad slidersand rear bumper

    I hear ya on the plate bumper, I mainly got one for the wildlife protection on the roads. To many times i have had deer run out of the woods while in he backcountry and your going down a forestry road only to just miss them. Have had a lot of friends get stuck due to hitting a deer and their rads being toast. For that reason alone, I will rock my ARB bumper with Roo bar.
     
  4. Jan 6, 2018 at 5:13 PM
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    yote

    yote Washington State University

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    Everything the dealer put into the package when buying the truck (floor mats, chrome exhaust tip, skid plate)

    I could've used that money and done:
    - Weather Techs
    - Exhaust chop after rear diff
    - Aftermarket skids


    I would've probably saved money on it too...


    Next would be installing the bed storage cubby cabinet locks
     
  5. Jan 6, 2018 at 5:15 PM
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    aaen

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    Kings, ARB Summit Bumper, SMittybilt Winch, vagabond Drifter, Prinsu Cabrac, Crusinoffroad slidersand rear bumper
    I'm actually a fan of the TRD Pro Skid plate. Mine has taken a beating and is still going strong.
     
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  6. Jan 6, 2018 at 5:21 PM
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    InfernoTonka

    InfernoTonka Infernal Order of Knights Templar of Inferno-ness

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    Are the 2nd gens that bad?
     
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  7. Jan 6, 2018 at 5:22 PM
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    aaen

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    I would have thought Titanic was much worse then Hangover Part 2.
     
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  8. Jan 6, 2018 at 5:40 PM
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    ImplicitlyAlberta

    ImplicitlyAlberta VA6DCO

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    Hmm wonder if they changed em. My "trd" skid plate lasted about 2 weeks. Definitely saved me though.

    Hmmmm prolly wouldve steered clear of the drop bracket lift.
    Wouldve NOT taken my truck to Mayfield Toyota for my trans issue.
    What else....been many years of working on this thing...be lying if i wasnt sick of it....
    After market stereo..... mostly cause it was time consuming.
    Putting the box back on after i took it off to do the suspension lol. Shoulda flat decked er while i was in there.
     
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  9. Jan 6, 2018 at 5:43 PM
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    Head waters cordura seat covers, tight fit, water repellent and good custom service. The owner is basically a one man operation. He used to work for the bigger cordura seat company and actually drew all there patterns but when he asked for time off for a hunting trip and got denied he said f it and started his own company. 100% happy with purchase. If you have a crazy pocket idea I’m sure he can customize and make it happen. I throw lose tools and drag a heavy tool box in and out of the back seat and they are holding up great. Owned them for about a year. Message me if you have any more questions.
     
  10. Jan 6, 2018 at 5:54 PM
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    Steves104x4

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    BUCKLE UP! It makes it harder for Aliens to pull you out of your Truck.
    Get him to sign up at TW. These guys will keep him busy
     
  11. Jan 6, 2018 at 5:57 PM
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    Probably, mine is about 1/4" thick aluminum, it s pretty dang beefy to be honest. The old Tacoma or second gen ones were pure junk from what i recall. was like 1/16 or 1/8 aluminum or something like that. Was not really skid plate.
     
  12. Jan 8, 2018 at 11:03 PM
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    VLEDS LED Low Beam Headlights, VLEDS High Beam LED Headlights, VLEDS LED Fog Lights, VLEDS LED Triton Turn Signals and Brake Lights, VLEDS LED Interior Lights, Reverse, Licence Plate Lights, Stainless Steel OEM Exhaust Tip, Leer XL Canopy, Bed Rug, Diablo Grill Logo, mattgecko Engine Compartment Lights and Bed Lights.
    Agree, mine sits in the shed...
     
  13. Jan 8, 2018 at 11:07 PM
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    TACORIDER

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    Relentless rear HC bumper. Fitment wasn’t great and luckily I was able to sell it.

    Going 35s and not going 37s off the bat. I’m a freaking idiot
     
  14. Jan 8, 2018 at 11:28 PM
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    Beef Nachos

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    Pics or it didn’t happen
     
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  15. Jan 8, 2018 at 11:31 PM
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    Beef Nachos

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    Stop spilling your coffee.
     
  16. Jan 8, 2018 at 11:39 PM
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    Jeez...... Good thing you didn’t end up with a blown motor.
     
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  17. Jan 9, 2018 at 2:01 AM
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    This was before the days of my owning large Yeti cups & their copies.....
     
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  18. Jan 9, 2018 at 7:38 AM
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  19. Jan 9, 2018 at 10:56 AM
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    :drool::drool::drool:
     
  20. Jan 9, 2018 at 11:30 AM
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    la0d0g Its 4 o’clock somewhere

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    For crawling not hauling
    Which part of the fit is off?
     
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