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Oct 8, 2012 | 12:47 PM
#861
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Joined: May 2012
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From: tacoma WA
i dont use the ac either but ive been toying with using the compressor for air for a while...anyone done this? i work as a diesel mechanic for big rigs so tons of extra air tanks lying around
tool box lights are my favorite mod. cut out slots in the latch housing on the lid and wired lights through the bed. got a cut switch in the cab but gonna use the pressure switch that came with the security system that the last guy has on it...
guess no one informed him that the only person that would EVER consider wanting that truck would be toyota owners that have more self respect than that.
tool box lights are my favorite mod. cut out slots in the latch housing on the lid and wired lights through the bed. got a cut switch in the cab but gonna use the pressure switch that came with the security system that the last guy has on it...
guess no one informed him that the only person that would EVER consider wanting that truck would be toyota owners that have more self respect than that.
Oct 8, 2012 | 06:23 PM
#862
Outside temperature gauge. Cheap = $4 on ebay (did have to get a voltage reducer to drop down to 5v, extra $5 but still under $10).
http://www.flickr.com/photos/72188695@N05/8048640704/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/72188695@N05/8048640704/
Last edited by stanz; Oct 8, 2012 at 06:27 PM.
Oct 15, 2012 | 10:40 PM
#864
Wasn't sure if I'd posted this...... But for 30$ or so for all 5 LED's up front(Dome, both doors, 2 SR5 Maplights and a cargo light)...... it was a VERY AWESOME cheap mod that I've already found come in handy a number of times.......
I will be changing to these in the back in new panels with a built-in, turning my panel and inner panel into a sub enclosure, etc., etc. >>>
They hold 36mm festoons which have WAY more options, and they also have the "On/Off/Door" feature in a 3 wire set up(as they don't ground to the roof)... They're the 2nd Gen Rear Dome lights that I'll be using in the panels.
I've already mounted this light in the dome(2nd Gen Dome light)... About to wire it in to the rear gate latch mechanism, so it and the 2nd Gen dome Cargo Domes in the panels will light up when the gate is opened(thanks to Bryan89 of iH8mud and here as well
).......
All three of those new lights were Pick-Your-Part .... and cheap on 50% off day. Maybe 2.99$?
I will be changing to these in the back in new panels with a built-in, turning my panel and inner panel into a sub enclosure, etc., etc. >>>
They hold 36mm festoons which have WAY more options, and they also have the "On/Off/Door" feature in a 3 wire set up(as they don't ground to the roof)... They're the 2nd Gen Rear Dome lights that I'll be using in the panels.
I've already mounted this light in the dome(2nd Gen Dome light)... About to wire it in to the rear gate latch mechanism, so it and the 2nd Gen dome Cargo Domes in the panels will light up when the gate is opened(thanks to Bryan89 of iH8mud and here as well
).......All three of those new lights were Pick-Your-Part .... and cheap on 50% off day. Maybe 2.99$?
Last edited by ChefYota4x4; Oct 15, 2012 at 10:45 PM.
Oct 16, 2012 | 01:42 PM
#865
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Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 169
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10to 20 dollar dollar cup holder mod
here is the link on the write up
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f123.../#post51986795
here is the link on the write up
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f123.../#post51986795
Oct 16, 2012 | 01:45 PM
#866
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Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 169
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Nov 5, 2012 | 08:21 PM
#868
24$ worth of LED light you see right here(gotta say, superbrightleds.com is fantastic to deal with.... and NOTHING has failed to work out of 8 lights that they've sent so far)..........
This is JUST ONE LIGHT overhead in the rear, right here... The most recent one I put in was this(this is just ONE 3022W?? 31mm festoon LED from s.b.leds.com and was 4.99$, I believe, with my 5% off for return customers and another 10% off coupon they sent me by email. ........
This is JUST ONE LIGHT overhead in the rear, right here... The most recent one I put in was this(this is just ONE 3022W?? 31mm festoon LED from s.b.leds.com and was 4.99$, I believe, with my 5% off for return customers and another 10% off coupon they sent me by email.
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Nov 12, 2012 | 01:22 PM
#869
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Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 709
Likes: 1
From: San Jose, CA
Here is my friend Tony helping me modify the pinch welds trailside yesterday. Sleight rub with a 1" body lift solved. $0.00
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Last edited by Buck87; Nov 26, 2012 at 12:20 AM.
Nov 12, 2012 | 05:38 PM
#870
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Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 1,947
Likes: 1
From: Monkton, MD
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Nov 15, 2012 | 06:38 AM
#873
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Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 209
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From: louisiana
110v outlet in ashtray pocket ran from my inverter in the side P/S rear cubby: $3.29 outlet, $1.99 metal plate, bout $15.00 in wire and plugs=$20 or so..
Front ash tray mod, sheetmatal was leftovers, switches $2.49ea @ O'Reilly, LEDs $1.99 @ Radio Shack, bolts $.35 ea=$14-15 bucks...
Corolla seat mod from an early 90's 4 door. Hug you alot better. Track width was perfect, mounting brackets needed to be cut and welded further apart (front to back) on the track..10ea/seat=$20....
And last but not least, (my favorite) "Get off my arse" tail-gater deterent. Pulled a rear window squirter and plumbed it to my rear washer tank, and filled it with some very light oil. When somebody decides to ride in my backseat on the highway I hit the pump and "oops I'm leaking oil". I get some on my inner bumper, but way worth it. Squirter- $5=priceless...
Front ash tray mod, sheetmatal was leftovers, switches $2.49ea @ O'Reilly, LEDs $1.99 @ Radio Shack, bolts $.35 ea=$14-15 bucks...
Corolla seat mod from an early 90's 4 door. Hug you alot better. Track width was perfect, mounting brackets needed to be cut and welded further apart (front to back) on the track..10ea/seat=$20....
And last but not least, (my favorite) "Get off my arse" tail-gater deterent. Pulled a rear window squirter and plumbed it to my rear washer tank, and filled it with some very light oil. When somebody decides to ride in my backseat on the highway I hit the pump and "oops I'm leaking oil". I get some on my inner bumper, but way worth it. Squirter- $5=priceless...
Nov 25, 2012 | 03:28 PM
#874
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Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 21
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Can of rust control spray paint. black grille black underbody black stock fender flares black windshield trim black license plate holder where the reverse lights are black side mirror fronts. And a can of VHT niteshades to black out my turn signals my 3rd light and corner lights. steerin wheel cover. and a girl in my passenger seat.
Nov 25, 2012 | 04:16 PM
#876
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From: 46 50' 36.82'' N 122 19' 41.01'' W
Can of rust control spray paint. black grille black underbody black stock fender flares black windshield trim black license plate holder where the reverse lights are black side mirror fronts. And a can of VHT niteshades to black out my turn signals my 3rd light and corner lights. steerin wheel cover. and a girl in my passenger seat.
Nov 28, 2012 | 05:02 AM
#877
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Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 10
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From: The Great State of Texas
Im a total newbie here but Ive read 18 pages of these mods, just got my yota two months ago, and im getting a ˟˟˟˟ ton of Ideas, thought Id throw one out there, havnt put em in Geronimo yet, but in my Pathfinder I connected 30 ft of speaker wire to some of those waterproof yard speakers that look like rocks and ran them off of the rear speakers, they worked great for camping, cookouts, and the lake.
Nov 28, 2012 | 05:55 AM
#878
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Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 709
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From: San Jose, CA
Welcome Geronimo,
Here are some cheap tricks for newbies: include the year, make, model,engine, trans, where you are from into your signature or avatar so that we can get to know you and help you better when you post.
I like to post in the newbie tech section with many issues because less is expected of me there and I don't get flamed for asking basic questions or for not searching. When searching try using Goggle I have found it more effective than this sites search function. Have fun and don't take anything here personally. We are simple folk and really like pictures.
Here are some cheap tricks for newbies: include the year, make, model,engine, trans, where you are from into your signature or avatar so that we can get to know you and help you better when you post.
I like to post in the newbie tech section with many issues because less is expected of me there and I don't get flamed for asking basic questions or for not searching. When searching try using Goggle I have found it more effective than this sites search function. Have fun and don't take anything here personally. We are simple folk and really like pictures.
Last edited by Buck87; Nov 28, 2012 at 06:00 AM.
Nov 28, 2012 | 05:58 AM
#879
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Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 709
Likes: 1
From: San Jose, CA
Im a total newbie here but Ive read 18 pages of these mods, just got my yota two months ago, and im getting a ˟˟˟˟ ton of Ideas, thought Id throw one out there, havnt put em in Geronimo yet, but in my Pathfinder I connected 30 ft of speaker wire to some of those waterproof yard speakers that look like rocks and ran them off of the rear speakers, they worked great for camping, cookouts, and the lake.
Nov 29, 2012 | 05:48 AM
#880
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Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 10
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From: The Great State of Texas
Hell yes, I appreciate the welcome, and as soon as I figure out how to do all of that, I will get right on it lol.. In the meantime, Another Mod: My Soon to be father-in-law used to have a 78 bronco with 3 3/8 steel pipe bumpers, he said that he just drilled a hole in the side, added some grommets and a valve stem to where he could fill it with air, and then a quick release air hose.. came in handy for flat tires and air mattresses.
