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Bought base sr5 4x4 for modifying

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by Taofouajarodeve, May 5, 2019.

  1. May 5, 2019 at 10:26 AM
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    Taofouajarodeve

    Taofouajarodeve [OP] New Member

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    So I didn’t have the money so I got a sr5 double cab 4x4 for 36k. Mods so far:

    1. Tinted front windows $110.00

    2. Weathertech floors, bug guards, window air deflectors $400.00

    3. One set of Rock warrior wheels with BFG all terrain KO $600.00 grab WOW!!!

    4. Yakima Overhaul HD rack $800.00

    5. Oem 6.5’ rubber bed Mat $120.00

    Had to stop. Didn’t know I was getting over my head in $$. I have never been this addicted to truck toys!!! I’m still not done with what I want to do. Tell me guys, is this normal? This is my first truck but I love my truck.

    How much have you spent on your truck so far????
     
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  2. May 5, 2019 at 10:31 AM
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    Trooper2

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    Welcome fom Texas!

    The new Normal :spending:
     
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  3. May 5, 2019 at 10:31 AM
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    :wave: Hi and welcome from SoCal!!!
     
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  4. May 5, 2019 at 10:35 AM
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    Welcome to the empty my wallet club! Stay off here if you like your money! Good thing you missed the 40% off TRD parts sale or you would be broke!
     
  5. May 5, 2019 at 10:36 AM
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    Black Wolf

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    Nice SCORE on the RW rims. Welcome from Colorado.
     
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  6. May 5, 2019 at 10:37 AM
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  7. May 5, 2019 at 10:40 AM
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    Basskrazee

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    Time to lift
     
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  8. May 5, 2019 at 10:43 AM
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    Blueknights75

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  9. May 5, 2019 at 10:46 AM
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    TXMiamiFan

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    Welcome from Colorado.

    How much have I spent? Not a lot :anonymous:
     
  10. May 5, 2019 at 10:54 AM
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    saybng Just a member.

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    Method Nv's, falken wildpeak 275.65.20 Dirty deeds exhaust, 5100's all around...nothin fancy.
    Welcome from Ventura California
     
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  11. May 5, 2019 at 11:21 AM
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    TXTundra2722

    TXTundra2722 Pipe Hitters Union

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  12. May 5, 2019 at 11:41 AM
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    landphil

    landphil Fish are food, not friends!

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    It just pales in comparison to what you spent on your boat, right?



    Oh, and welcome Tao. Yeah, the struggle is real.
     
  13. May 5, 2019 at 11:48 AM
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    TXMiamiFan

    TXMiamiFan SSEM #3 and tractor extraordinaire

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    Yeah boat is a money pit. Right @Prostar 190 ?
     
  14. May 5, 2019 at 11:52 AM
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    markg

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    Welcome from NC.

    Yes, I think it is normal, I've been doing the same thing.
     
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  15. May 5, 2019 at 11:56 AM
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    Howdy and welcome from Central Louisiana - in the last 3 weeks since I picked up I am currently at $3,000.00 on mods and going strong :)
     
  16. May 5, 2019 at 11:59 AM
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    Tundra17Tom

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    Welcome and yes it appears VERY Normal!!
     
  17. May 5, 2019 at 12:07 PM
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    Welcome!

    B55A067E-C2E9-485F-96FC-696BB439C83E.jpg
     
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  18. May 5, 2019 at 12:08 PM
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    Pics or it never happened!

    Welcome from Tx.
     
  19. May 5, 2019 at 12:17 PM
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    When likely will the next one be, I want to go broke!
     
  20. May 5, 2019 at 12:20 PM
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    Prostar 190

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  21. May 5, 2019 at 12:29 PM
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    Midway

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    I can attest to the above post.

    My wife: "is your truck louder?" (After installing TRD exhaust)
    Me: um, it gets that way in tow/haul mode
    My wife: Oh..

    My wife: "is your truck higher?"
    Me: No, it's "Level"
    My wife: "Looks like a monster truck"
    Me: Shit, she noticed this time...

    Next Mod: Magnuson SC
    My wife: What's that whine?
    Me: Just you, honey...
     
  22. May 5, 2019 at 12:36 PM
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    TXMiamiFan

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    :rofl:
     
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  23. May 5, 2019 at 12:43 PM
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    I spent $3 yesterday. Welcome to the black hole where $ disappears and stuff shows up on yer truck
     
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  24. May 5, 2019 at 1:03 PM
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    Tzvia

    Tzvia Just an old woman in a pickup truck.

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    Welcome aboard the :spending:.
    Thankfully I have no desire to lift my truck (not yet anyway) and the low clearance at my work parking puts a damper on that anyway. So beyond the 3g spent on the cap, and around 3 hundred to update my emergency medical/tools/recovery stuff, I have only some new more suitable AT tires on the horizon (another G). I think the lifts, custom wheels and big tires are man-jewelry and maybe that's why I am not clamoring for it, but as you fall into into that category, watch your wallet... :rofl:
     
  25. May 5, 2019 at 1:07 PM
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    Welcome from Alberta!

    Fair warning. This site will cost you piles of money. :spending:
     
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  26. May 5, 2019 at 1:24 PM
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    jewsNbrews

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    Totally normal. Mods are addicting. Then you'll see something you want and it will drive you nuts saving for it.

    My advise is split between cheap and expensive mods. That way you have some cheap mods to get you through while saving for bigger ones.
     
  27. May 5, 2019 at 2:36 PM
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  28. May 5, 2019 at 4:18 PM
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    Taofouajarodeve

    Taofouajarodeve [OP] New Member

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    DD03830B-5DAC-4BD1-8DD6-4C56885774A8.jpgAll I need is lugs so I can replace my steel wheels.
     
  29. May 5, 2019 at 4:46 PM
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    Basskrazee

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    AFE mass air intake TRD rear anti sway bar Headwaters seat covers TRD Pro grill Bilstien 6112 coil overs Bilstien 5160 rear shocks Consol vault
     
  30. May 6, 2019 at 9:26 AM
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    TXRailRoadBandit73

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