What would you do with 400-800 bucks?

I'm in a similar situation. I've narrowed it down to lots of little mods first then the bigger more noticeable stuff. Weathertech mats, tailgait lock, tailgait keeper, diff breather, urethane bushings, transmission cooler (unless you already have one), bed acessories, battery terminals, LEDs, mudflaps, wiring radio to my satellite radio antenna, wiring wheel controls to my aftermarket receiver, receiver hitch shackle/d-rink, spare fuel and water tank holders. If I had more money I would do bumper to T-case, fuel tank and rear diff skids. Then sliders and then bumpers and winch. Then again if you had a tall enough lift, you might need all this armor. The skids don't add much weight but sliders and bumpers do, so then a suspension becomes necessary, maybe not a lift but stiffer coils and more leafs. So it seems like a suspension would be better to get first.

 

Another vote for saving. If you're fishing for things to buy, then that means there isn't a necessary thing that sticks out in your own mind that your truck needs. Save the money for when you NEED another capability on your truck, vice just making something up.

 

Stereo

 

I'll add in my vote for sliders. Fabulous against door dings and rogue shopping carts.


Oh and...wheeling...that too.

 

Buy about 1200 does.

 

You guys are in direct violation of TW's prime directive.

 

Guilty as charged! I'll take that hit. But you'll never catch me alive, coppers!

 

avid bumper guard and satoshi grill.

 

Go grocery shopping?

 

Use it to bribe a mod to make this a sticky. @Jimsc

 

If you're planning on upgrading your stereo or adding lights, cb, winch, sat nav, etc, then you should also consider the electrical upgrade and dual battery setup.

 

How do you plan to use your truck and where? That should drive the shopping list.

 

MILD off road use. Nothing crazy. Most likely some trails and stuff like that

 

Adequate tires first, always.

 

Wine, women, and song.

 

If you're going to wheel a set of tires will take you further than 99% of the items listed here.

 

Good set of all terrain tires is the best thing to do with the $$$

 

You can go out and find a $1000 winch bumper and a $1200 winch, all for $500, put it on your truck and go, OR, take my advice.

Then wait 30 years and see which one puts the biggest smile on your face. Just sayin'........