Haha the mod was not about appearance or garbage disposal. It was a mod on how to prevent the wires of the radio in the truck u just bought from getting ripped out, That's so you can listen to tunes while you spend that 10 bucks on wiring so wife's passenger window can be rolled down. That's better use of my time during this stage It's all about triage, necessity and time. Also I don't have any fancy accessories to need a cool switch panel yet, hell I'm just trying to get the factory stuff working at this time. Besides getting a factory pocket would not be a mod wouldn't that be a replacement?

LOL talk All the smack you want your just mad cause my cheap mod was cheaper than yours... Haha hey you have 1/3 of the stuff you need for my mod sitting in floor of your truck. See your almost there. Anyway no offence taken by the hack job comment, if I had a hack saw maybe it would look better. At least it runs....Lolz

 

You're gonna get some crap for that one no matter what lol. Why not get the factory brackets and at least bolt your deck in there the right way? That will also make it much more difficult for someone to steal.

I have to agree, cutting up a 2x4 and stuffing it anywhere for anything is not worthy of the 'best cheap mods' thread.

 

Ive always wanted to use this image. Yea that was getto, but we got a picture of a nice switch panel.

 

You like my switch panel?

 

We love it, and we love you man. Now please leave that poor kid alone. We all know it was a dumb post and have all seen people do dumb things to trucks. Just be happy he didn't cut a bottle in half to make a funnel then post the step by step.

 

GOTTA agree with the man, id be embarrased to say i put an empty oil container i couldn't put in the trash into my hacked up dash.....

 

Ontime 1969.. I might have an extra radio bracket u can have... And these pop up too, I got this on my classified ad, completely uncut w/pocket (which I find very useful as a tray/pocket ....) >>



PS> I can see u don't have the same year, just an example.

S' ok to be razzed... Dont let it get to ya, just come back with somethin better each time, ya know?

 

I really like that bumper!!! Ok so spill the beans hoe did you get the steel house to GIVE you some steel??? you work for them??? And 5/16's plate??? whoa all the trees better look out!!! lol how heavy is it??

 

No I don't work for them. I wish I did. Anything under 8' is considered scrap. All ya gotta do is dig it out of the pile. They won't give ya all of it. They try to share it with everyone that needs it. I built my own rocksliders out of scrape tubing from them. They even gave me 90* elbows for my bends.

Back to the bumper. The total of this bumper may hit 100 pound but I highly doubt it. When I placed it on my truck I was able to lift it up and hold it there while my wife started fastening it.

Trees......... I love emm. I become the laughing stock anymore when were wheeling. If there's a tree in my way from the size of a pop can down I shove it over lol.

When u built my bumper it was built large and heavy enough for a winch to fit in behind. However I still have no winch.

The chain was only put on it for looks. My ole bumper was chrome and I liked it. So I put the chain on it to kinda bring back a little silver. I have used that chain alot tho. It's excellent for hooking to others to for pulling out buddy's.

 

Ahh I didn't know there was a section like that. Thanks I will be looking for stuff in that section now. Yes I belive in the "$h!7" factor if it wasn't for people like That guy and Citrus we would not figure out when we are making a dumb ass post. :-). I will build something for this location that is worthy of this thread, especially after seeing that guys switch panel and others. And then you will all fall by the wayside of the awesomeness of my truck, just kidding I can only hope to learn about this stuff as much as most of you.

@Toyota~boy. That's a sweet bumper.

 

These are my favorite DIY mods that I've put together. Granted they are all from my 2nd Gen Tacoma, but some of them could be tailored to suit a different model. And yes, I know some of these aren't cheap, but for comparison's sake, they are MUCH cheaper than buying some pre-fab'd/bolt-on solutions I've seen.

Hi-Lift / Tool Mounts: https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f166...tacoma-264615/



Engine Bay / Winch LEDs: https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f166...acomas-262563/



Hidden CB Install: https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f166...tacoma-262559/



Horn Relocate: https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f166...tacoma-262564/


OEM Heated Mirrors: https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f166...acomas-262547/


ABS Kill Switch: https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f166...tacoma-264174/



TRAC in 4LO (Yellow Wire Mod): https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f166...tacoma-264329/



...And some other cheap/useful mods I've done to my truck (I didn't do the write-ups for these though):
Fog Lights on anytime (useful w/ Hi Beams)
Interior LED Swap
886/894 Backup Lights (oem is 18w/297 lumens, 886 bulb is 50w/1257 lumens, 894 bulb is 38w/942 lumens)
Rear diff. breather
On-Demand Rear view camera (It's is useful on tight trails and kinda cool. I used this switch)

 

Thank you for the post! I've been meaning to put heated mirrors in my 'Coma for a while, but hadn't gotten to it yet. I am going to get parts and start now

 

NP man! It is a nice luxury to have.

Let me know if you have questions on it. I've installed them personally on 2 trucks, and have assisted a few other guys with their installs.

 

X2 Benson..... excellent ideas and nice looking work to boot! Been wanting to do my engine bay lighting for a while... want it in there for longer/OUT THERE trips. Like the CB Slot too. Sweet! Like it all, actually. Nice work

 

Thanks Chef, slowly getting to where I want it to be. I hope everyone knows those are links to the "Write-Ups" I did...if not, click the title above each picture to get there.

I wish I had more metalwork / welding skills & equipment so I could actually start fab'ing up some armor. I desperately need some skids and a new rear bumper. I wouldn't mind the extra clearance from a new front bumper either

 

Great write ups!! Awesome work Benson! I will be stealing some of those ideas

 

My friend, if you have the ability to figure out and install the mods you reference above, you can do the fab. The biggest issue is not the skills, but the equipment. With he right tools, things get a lot easier. Raid grocery stores, etc, for a bunch of cardboard, and cut templates. Tape them in place on the vehicle to check fitment. Then, find a buddy with cutting and welding equipment, and pay them in beer to help you put it together.

 

I just read your write up on the hidden hitch - your fab skillz are fine =P

 

Lol, thanks man. My Uncle in-law did all the welding for the winch mount and sliders, I just helped with the design and grunt work. He did an amazing job though, esp. since it's all 1/4" 6061-T6 aluminum.

I would have him help with skids and bumpers, but he works 50+ hours a week with 3 kids, and he lives about 3.5 hours away so he's a pretty busy guy. I wish I knew someone locally that has a shop/equipment.

Anyone in the Puget Sound, WA area want to help me build some armor???

 

Airhorn off a junk semi got the compressed to 50 bucks