Cheap interior mod idea's...inclinometers, compass, fire extenguisher,
Just like Tom (Mertztr), I got my inclinometers from Mike (xtreme-off-road). However, I installed my side-to-side inclinometer in the location shown. I believe Tom installed his to the left of the steering wheel. Check it out:
http://pics.montypics.com/cdaviesaz/...inometer_2.jpg And the front-to-back (same location as Tom) http://pics.montypics.com/cdaviesaz/...inometer_1.jpg Cost: $15 Next I picked up a compass from REI. It comes on a landyard, but I took that off. I think it looks cool right by the brake. http://pics.montypics.com/cdaviesaz/...68_Compass.jpg Cost: $12 And last but not least, my fire extinguisher. If you do not have a cargo cover, there is a great mounting spot as shown. The holes drilled do not ruin anything, so you can always add the cargo cover later. http://pics.montypics.com/cdaviesaz/...nquisher_3.jpg Cost: $15 at Costco for the extinguisher TOTAL: $42 Nothing special, just a few mod idea's for you frugal enthusiasts out there. Mike from xtreme off-road will take care of you if you want the inclinometers. I am going to safely test the front to back inclinometer and my bumper scrape angles, then make small marks on the inclinometer, sometime in the future. |
Nice job Christian! Can you still move the lever all the way to the defrost spot? Looks sort of close in that pic, but I figured it was just the angle.
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Yeah, its just the picture. The inclinometer is not even close to the heating/cooling controls. Its pretty far forward. I liked your spot, but the passengers seem to like to watch the inclinometer when I take 90 degree turns at 60MPH. :D
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This is Arizona...what's the defrost for???
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Originally posted by pfdaxe This is Arizona...what's the defrost for??? :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: 90 degree turns @ 60MPH?? Yeah, I'd watch that too! :laugh: |
How the compass working, I get within 2 feet of any spot on my Taco and my hand compass misreads. I only checked it once, but it was off about 20* sitting on the tailgate.
All your mods look good, I like mounting stuff (like your FE) can be removed without holes showing. I need to add the back-to-front inclinometers, just to help level my rig up when I sleep in the back at night, plus I'd like to know how steep a few hills are. :-) ZR2Steve |
Originally posted by SteveS How the compass working, I get within 2 feet of any spot on my Taco and my hand compass misreads. I only checked it once, but it was off about 20* sitting on the tailgate. |
Originally posted by <96 Runner> Must be from some type of magnetic interference somewhere. Kinda handy to have around though. You have a smart plan buy using that type compass. I have one like you, but mine is packed with my map stuff, But I NEEDED* to spent $70 for a elec. digital dash compass :-( and it may be easier to check on the fly, but not $70 worth. *need: not a word that has the same meaning with my 4X4 or workshop as in real life. |
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