Modifications you regret

[Shadytype]

New to the forum 2018 owner.

Before I jump in on the mod wagon (been there with many other cars and trucks)......

What have you done to your truck that you regretted? And why do you regret it?

So far for me;
Baby seats in the rear.....
Why? Dimpling the leather.

But in all seriousness, what jave you done that you regretted or dont think it was worth the money or time.

 

[shrub1]

I want to say that there is already a thread on this.

But anyway.... for me I regret buying the 2 inch Toytec spacer lift. Not because the ride was that bad, but because fine tuning of ride height and lean correction was only realized once I went with a coil over set up.

 

[Daikon]

I want to say that there is already a thread on this.

But anyway.... for me I regret buying the 2 inch Toytec spacer lift. Not because the ride was that bad, but because fine tuning of ride height and lean correction was only realized once I went with a coil over set up.

I had toytec's 3" spacer on my tacoma then soon swapped it out for 5100's and set it at the highest setting. Rides rough.

I've always wanted King's since the MDR event days so even before I got a 5th gen, I ordered Kings! Haven't installed them yet but can't wait!

 

[sn_85]

The roof top tent. Although that's off now so not a big deal. The other one is going with Icons over Kings/Fox.

 

[Mudballz]

Disco ball in the mirror :cheer2:
Mike

 

[Charlievee]

Kind of second guessing the whole 4runner purchase. Thinking I should have built not bought.

 

[osugsxr]

regret : the wife purchasing it for herself :Cry: as for the mods I'm happy with what I did.
17 SR5 premium, 3rd row We don't do any major off roading, its more of a baby hauler and small trailer hauler. Solid price the wife got what she wanted. :cheer2:

Mods:
painted the roof rails black to match the wheels
Trd pro wheels ($150 after selling stock sr5 wheels)...5th wheel 40% off sale
Trd pro skid plate , painted black $215 40% off sale
Trd pro suspension at $450 or so clearance deal
Window tint front windows

 

[bigair96]

The roof top tent. Although that's off now so not a big deal. The other one is going with Icons over Kings/Fox.

Why do you regret the RTT?

 

[mrblah]

Drawers

 

[Shadytype]

Why do you regret the RTT?

I second this question. I have beem thi king about one.

 

[shrub1]

I had toytec's 3" spacer on my tacoma then soon swapped it out for 5100's and set it at the highest setting. Rides rough.

I've always wanted King's since the MDR event days so even before I got a 5th gen, I ordered Kings! Haven't installed them yet but can't wait!

You are going to love them.
Just don't go crazy with the preload.

 

[shrub1]

The roof top tent. Although that's off now so not a big deal. The other one is going with Icons over Kings/Fox.

Same.
Next time around will be Kings vs Icon.

 

[Volke]

You are going to love them.
Just don't go crazy with the preload.

You should really read this, particularly the section titled "reduce preload"

Coilover Spring Rates for Toyota Tacoma & 4Runner | AccuTune Off-Road

The misinformation on this forum is astounding. Adding more preload to coilovers just changes the ride height. It doesn't make the ride harsh unless you lift too high and run out of down travel to soak up dips, or the spring hits solid length before the shock bottoms out on bumps, neither of which will happen on a 4Runner, even with a plate bumper.

 

[KingTaco]

Drawers

This is my answer too. So much money, weight, effort, and commitment. As nice as they were, the benefits just weren't worth it for me in a daily driver when I have 2 kids and a dog. Now I built a cargo plate and I can take/leave what I need. Thrilled with it.

 

[shrub1]

You should really read this, particularly the section titled "reduce preload"

Coilover Spring Rates for Toyota Tacoma & 4Runner | AccuTune Off-Road

The misinformation on this forum is astounding. Adding more preload to coilovers just changes the ride height. It doesn't make the ride harsh unless you lift too high and run out of down travel to soak up dips, or the spring hits solid length before the shock bottoms out on bumps, neither of which will happen on a 4Runner, even with a plate bumper.

No Pete.
I don't need to read that.
I know what coil overs do, and yes, I was referring to too much preload ruining the ride hence the word "crazy".

 

[Volke]

No Pete.
I don't need to read that.
I know what coil overs do, and yes, I was referring to too much preload ruining the ride hence the word "crazy".

Some people on here refer to anything above 2.5" lift without higher rate(650, 700) springs as crazy because the coils are "cranked down too far" and "it makes the ride harsh." If that's not what you meant, then I'm sorry, for assuming. "Crazy" is a very subjective term.

 

[sn_85]

Why do you regret the RTT?

I second this question. I have beem thi king about one.

They take up your roof rack space. The weight and air drag penalty resulting in decreased MPG and driveability. You have to be careful about what parking garages you can and can't go into. The soft shell ones can be a PITA to close back up. You can probably get your ground tent setup and put away in not much more time. If you want to break camp or drive off you have to start the process all over again.

If you get a RTT definitely get a hardshell. More aerodynamic and easy to setup and put away. However you're still going to deal with something taking up your roof space and garage parking. Also if you have a dog it's harder to get them up and down.

It's not for everyone and I'd suggest thinking really hard it before shelling out $$$ for one. There's pro's and con's with everything and it's a personal choice.

 

[jthoms1]

This is my answer too. So much money, weight, effort, and commitment. As nice as they were, the benefits just weren't worth it for me in a daily driver when I have 2 kids and a dog. Now I built a cargo plate and I can take/leave what I need. Thrilled with it.

What is this cargo plate you speak of? Pics?

 

[KingTaco]

What is this cargo plate you speak of? Pics?

But of course...
Cargo area "flat plate" mod bolt holes

 

[Daikon]

You are going to love them.
Just don't go crazy with the preload.

You should really read this, particularly the section titled "reduce preload"

Coilover Spring Rates for Toyota Tacoma & 4Runner | AccuTune Off-Road

The misinformation on this forum is astounding. Adding more preload to coilovers just changes the ride height. It doesn't make the ride harsh unless you lift too high and run out of down travel to soak up dips, or the spring hits solid length before the shock bottoms out on bumps, neither of which will happen on a 4Runner, even with a plate bumper.

I understand this. I am just aiming for 1.5-2” front paired with the Eibach 1” rear spring I purchased.