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What mod do you regret?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by braik, Mar 10, 2014.

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  1. Mar 13, 2014 at 6:07 AM
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    braik

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    braik [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I'm glad I didn't jump on the 5100 wagon. When I first got on the site that's all I heard about was 5100 this and 5100 that... luckily I waited around long enough to realize there are better options.

    Can't you just take the plastidip off? And seat covers! How could I forget about those!

    Did you end up keeping the Smittybuilt steps? I'm confused. What about the sliders did you not like?
     
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  2. Mar 13, 2014 at 6:29 AM
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    rhowell

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    Pelfreybilt plate bumper because it's not here yet and the wait is killing me.
     
    rhowell, Mar 13, 2014
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  3. Mar 13, 2014 at 7:50 AM
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    13TRDsport

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    regretting my lift because the vibration from front diff.. didn't change much with the ecgs bushing either.
     
    13TRDsport, Mar 13, 2014
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  4. Mar 13, 2014 at 7:58 AM
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    Lindsey Walrod

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  5. Mar 13, 2014 at 10:21 AM
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    4runnercaged

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    it will be worth the wait
     
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  6. Mar 13, 2014 at 12:40 PM
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    hawkeye89

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    Tailgate Antitheft, Locking storage bins, sliders, caltrend seat covers, seat warmers, bike racks, tonneau cover
    sub'd...it will keep me from impulsive purchases.
     
    hawkeye89, Mar 13, 2014
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  7. Mar 13, 2014 at 12:52 PM
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    StealthTaco

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    StealthTaco www.ecgfabrication.com

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    Why don't you like them?
     
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  8. Mar 13, 2014 at 1:48 PM
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    HighVoltageTRD

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    ^^^^what he said. all the vibrations suck
     
    HighVoltageTRD, Mar 13, 2014
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  9. Mar 13, 2014 at 2:03 PM
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    MQQSE

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    MQQSE I take naps

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  10. Mar 13, 2014 at 2:15 PM
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    Seabass

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    Seabass Give it to me. I'll break it for you

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    Just a bunch of old crap
    My only regret was going with a shitty Revtek spacer lift for my first lift. Had it about a year and went a better route. Luckily it wasn't an expensive mistake, but I wish I would have done my homework instead of just looking for a budget lift so I could put tires on.

    Everyone said I was going to regret my All-Pro plate bumper, but I still love it. F all you AP haters.
     
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  11. Mar 13, 2014 at 2:20 PM
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    If I was to do it again, I wouldn't lift it. The ecgs took care of one vibration but I still have others and they aggravate the hell out of me
     
    BostonBilly, Mar 13, 2014
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  12. Mar 13, 2014 at 2:21 PM
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    I regret not going LT before MT.
     
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  13. Mar 13, 2014 at 2:46 PM
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    Co-signed. Ready to take mine off. The truck drove nice when I bought it. I've got many years of payments to go and I don't think I can deal with the lack of ride quality for the next 4 years :(.
     
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  14. Mar 13, 2014 at 4:50 PM
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    RearViewMirror

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    RearViewMirror Saw things so much clearer once you... were in my

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    Not doing all my mods sooner.
     
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  15. Mar 14, 2014 at 9:07 AM
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    same here bud
     
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  16. Mar 14, 2014 at 11:08 AM
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    rbishopp

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    So far I've added an Advance folding bed cover and since removed it. Gave it to my son in Maine, he has an 05 2wd. GT perfect fit seat covers. Weathertech floor mats and window vent visors. Waag center brush/grill guard. Hose clamp tailgate mod. Turned off the seat belt chime. Added Ultra-Gauge. Trailer hitch. Softopper. Replaced sun visors with slide out style. Toyota bed extender. Had Firestone Destinations and now Michelin LTX AT2 in stock size. More mods to come; Fog lights, locking storage in bed, intermittent wipers. Now looking for Radio/HU upgrade. and maybe a lift way down the road.
    Regret folding tonneau. Hinge seals failed in a couple years. Froze shut a few times. Leaked. Liking the Softopper now.
     
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  17. Mar 19, 2014 at 6:00 PM
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    CowboyTaco $20 is $20

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    Really? That sucks! I was thinking about getting it because I thought it would take care of the vibes. Do they still go away when you put it in 4hi? If not, you might have something else going on. Also, how much lift do you have?

    Also, did you install the ECGS bushing, or pay to? If you did, how involved was it?

    Did you do the ECGS bushing?

    I've noticed a lot of AP hate too. I bought their IFS skid to get some protection for the front diff. I haven't really had a chance to test is out, but it seems strong enough to me. I don't anticipate any problems when I do get to test it though.

    Can you elaborate? What vibe did it take care of? Do you get vibe still when you put it into 4hi?
     
    CowboyTaco, Mar 19, 2014
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  18. Mar 19, 2014 at 9:32 PM
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    TacoBrah

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    Why do people hate on AP bumpers? I got my rear in the paint shop right now.
     
    TacoBrah, Mar 19, 2014
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  19. Mar 19, 2014 at 10:01 PM
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    DolphinJohn

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    They are the Fudd of bumpers.

    .
     
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  20. Mar 19, 2014 at 10:13 PM
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    inesshell

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    inesshell blah blah blah

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    tube steps....instead of sliders
     
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