Cheap/free mods

nd · 01-02-2008, 12:00 PM

nice thread tiger, i'll have to look over it more carefully wheni have alot of free time!

piercedtiger · 01-02-2008, 01:47 PM

Some links to locks for the cargo compartments in the bed.

Combi-Cam Locks for Bed Storage Doors - Toyota Forums :: Toyota Nation

Locks for the '05 bed storage doors - CustomTacos.com Forum

dsds · 01-02-2008, 08:08 PM

This is probably as good as the "washer fluid reservoir - drilling a hole in the top" pseudo mod mentioned a while back.

For the little cargo compartment doors in the box, I just drilled holes in the knobs and put in screws to keep them from being turned. With the heads painted black you don't even see em and that should slow down any thief (and myself) from getting inside them.

TuRDTACO · 01-02-2008, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by piercedtiger

Do you have a write up somewhere? With parts and supplies needed? Like prep work, paint type used, etc? If you do feel free to post it all up, and I'll add it to the table of contents in the first post. I've heard of people doing it, and they used something to strip the factory paint off. And some other steps I'm not familiar with.

other dood beat me to it, but there it is lol...that actually came from all of my friends doing it to their fancy little import go-karts, and it just took off from there...it's something that is cheap and easy but it completely changes the look of the taco

piercedtiger · 01-03-2008, 07:37 PM

Thanks to dbbd1 for this. It uses 1 wire instead of a relay. Looks like you could ground this one wire permanently to just use the locker button to engage it, or wire in a safety switch like dbbd1 did.

He can answer more questions about it.

Locker Mod- An Alternative - Toyota Forums :: Toyota Nation

EDIT:
FYI - This from Fortech on TN after doing this mod:

Quote:

Did this mod today, and just finished testing. Here are some observations with my 2005 TRD Off Road 4x4 Access Cab:

1. Truck threw a check engine light. Shutting off the truck and restarting doesn't clear the light, even with our new "safety switch" in the off position.

2. Locker will only engage at 5mph and below. Above 5mph the locker light will blink, ABS doesn't illuminate.

3. If you have the rear end locked in 2wd and switch to 4H, the orange "4Lo" light blinks. Returning the dial to 2wd does nothing. To switch back to 2wd you have to unlock, then return the "safety switch" to off, then the truck will return to 2wd.

4. If you are driving in 4H and lock the rear end, everything works great - until you try and switch back to 2wd while still locked. Same result as #3 above.

I didn't try to switch to 4lo. I'm not sold on this method of the locker mod just yet.

TuRDTACO · 01-03-2008, 07:39 PM

yo tiger, you should add another one about spray-tinting the taillights and 3rd brake light, i don't have any instructions anywhere that i know of tho but if you want me to, i can type them up

piercedtiger · 01-03-2008, 07:46 PM

If you wanna type it up here, I'll edit the TOC to include it. Never done it, so I'm not gonna write it up!

TuRDTACO · 01-03-2008, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by piercedtiger

If you wanna type it up here, I'll edit the TOC to include it. Never done it, so I'm not gonna write it up!

i'll write it up as soon as i get a few minutes and PM it to you, and if u could, put "brought to you by TuRDTACO" next to the wheel painting link

even tho the other dood wrote it up, i was the first one to do it and i told him how to lol...my instructions included more beer

piercedtiger · 01-03-2008, 07:54 PM

done.

lsocoee · 01-03-2008, 07:55 PM

Someone's a glory hog...jeez

TuRDTACO · 01-03-2008, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by lsocoee

Someone's a glory hog...jeez

thats the ONE AND ONLY good thing that i did in 2007, let me have my moment lol

TuRDTACO · 01-03-2008, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by piercedtiger

done.

haha awesome, thanks bro. if u make it down to the NC meet, i'll have a case of beer with your name on it! or just cartoon tiger stickers plastered all over it, i can't read or write

dbbd1 · 01-04-2008, 08:38 PM

For less than 30.00, this mod really needs to be on this list.

http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/sh...d.php?t=198266

TuRDTACO · 01-04-2008, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dbbd1

For less than 30.00, this mod really needs to be on this list.

http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/sh...d.php?t=198266

toyotanation sucks

i'll stick with teedubya

piercedtiger · 01-05-2008, 06:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dbbd1

For less than 30.00, this mod really needs to be on this list.

http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/sh...d.php?t=198266

I didn't think about adding that since people with lifts don't need it, and the TSB does the same thing for free from what I could tell. Has anyone with the rear leaf TSB still needed those?

piercedtiger · 01-05-2008, 07:19 AM

So you can't get the rear leaf TSB done because you're out of warranty? Pick up a set up helper springs from an auto parts store for around $30 and mount them backwards.

Like this:

This helps prevent wheel hop, axle wrap, and body roll by stiffening the suspension if you're out of warranty for the TSB, or don't want to lift the truck. If you have an AAL or leaf pack lift (or TSB) you probably don't need. it. I had those problems before my AAL, and they went away afterwards.

Like db said, the link with more info and reviews from people doing it is here:
Sharing the Wealth- Traction Mod - Toyota Forums :: Toyota Nation

piercedtiger · 01-05-2008, 07:24 AM

Thanks to PB for this mod.

Add 110v outlets in the cab if you have the stock inverter, or want a more powerful one and more outlets than just the bed one.

This can be as cheap or as expensive as you want depending on the inverter you get.

In-cab 110 AC outlets - Toyota Forums :: Toyota Nation

dan_o_89_rs · 01-05-2008, 08:18 AM

-FYI Only. PM's between piercedtiger and myself.

Originally posted by dan_o_89_rs:
...Am I wrong to think that this mod will keep my fogs on when I go from low beams to high? What about w/ no headlights at all? With this mod, do the fogs go off with the ignition or manually only?...

Reply by piercedtiger:
...the fogs work manually with the switch. So as long as the switch is on they will come on when the key is turned on, and go off when the key is turned off. So if the switch is on and the truck is on, they will be on if headlights are off, low beam or high beam. Headlight setting has no affect on them anymore...

Originally Posted by dan_o_89_rs:
...You didn't have trouble getting the relay back in with one of the legs sticking out the side?...

Reply by piercedtiger:
Nope! It pushed right in.

dan_o_89_rs · 01-05-2008, 09:21 AM

I'm kinda waiting for a hoodstrut write up in here. I guess I could look for previous ones elsewhere.

EDIT: okay I lose, its already there (#10).

piercedtiger · 01-05-2008, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dan_o_89_rs

I'm kinda waiting for a hoodstrut write up in here. I guess I could look for previous ones elsewhere.

EDIT: okay I lose, its already there (#10).

Yup!

That's a great one too! Makes the truck hood easier to open than my car hood.

01-02-2008, 12:00 PM	#81
nd CA Founder: I'm back bitches!!! Joined: Mar 2007, #1047 Location: Greenville, SC Age: 26 Posts: 5,755 07 TRD Off-Road 4x4 debadged 2007 Double Cab Automatic V6 De badged, 5100's, Black Toyota Baja wheels	nice thread tiger, i'll have to look over it more carefully wheni have alot of free time! __________________ To stupid to figure out how to use this here robot box

01-02-2008, 01:47 PM	#82
piercedtiger Northern Alliance: Mod Guru Joined: Oct 2007, #3284 Location: Newark Valley, NY Age: 28 Posts: 2,988 06 TRD OR DC SB 6SPD 2006 Double Cab Manual 4.0 V6 Bestop canopy, hood struts, relocated 7-pin, 3" Toytec spacer/AAL, 285/75 16 Kumho Roadventure ATs, Hi-Lift mounted in bed, BHLM, fog light mod, turn signal mod, locker mod, driver seat mag light mount, step bars, reinforced tailgate, ABS kill switch, black grill surround, bed lights, rock lights...	Bed Compartment Locks Some links to locks for the cargo compartments in the bed. Combi-Cam Locks for Bed Storage Doors - Toyota Forums :: Toyota Nation Locks for the '05 bed storage doors - CustomTacos.com Forum __________________ Like when daddy plays with mommy on her "woman week", I've caught you red handed. Cheap/free mods - Tacoma World Forums

01-02-2008, 08:08 PM	#83
dsds Member Joined: Nov 2007, #3433 Location: Calgary AB Posts: 99 2008 DC TRD Sport - Black Sand Pearl 2008 Double Cab Automatic TacomaWorld sticker, DRL mod, running boards, roof rack, remote start / security alarm, marker/turn signal mod, map light with dome light mod, TRD seat covers, rear spring TSB	ultraa cheap This is probably as good as the "washer fluid reservoir - drilling a hole in the top" pseudo mod mentioned a while back. For the little cargo compartment doors in the box, I just drilled holes in the knobs and put in screws to keep them from being turned. With the heads painted black you don't even see em and that should slow down any thief (and myself) from getting inside them.

01-03-2008, 07:39 PM	#86
TuRDTACO Carolina Alliance: Midwest Firearms Division Joined: Oct 2007, #3216 Location: joliet, il Age: 22 Posts: 1,467 HAD 07 TRD OFFROAD PRERUNNER 2007 Access Cab Automatic 4.0l V6 small dent on the hood, new foglight bulb, roughed up bedliner, been smoked in, suspicious stains on the passenger seat, boogers on the drivers seat, dirty floor mats, girl doodles on the dirty windows, loose wiring	yo tiger, you should add another one about spray-tinting the taillights and 3rd brake light, i don't have any instructions anywhere that i know of tho but if you want me to, i can type them up __________________ Now Driving: 1997 Jeep Wrangler T.R.D. OFF-ROAD (Tacoma Rescue Device) 4" Skyjacker lift, 33x12.5 BFG MT's on 15" American Racing Whizzeels

01-03-2008, 07:46 PM	#87
piercedtiger Northern Alliance: Mod Guru Joined: Oct 2007, #3284 Location: Newark Valley, NY Age: 28 Posts: 2,988 06 TRD OR DC SB 6SPD 2006 Double Cab Manual 4.0 V6 Bestop canopy, hood struts, relocated 7-pin, 3" Toytec spacer/AAL, 285/75 16 Kumho Roadventure ATs, Hi-Lift mounted in bed, BHLM, fog light mod, turn signal mod, locker mod, driver seat mag light mount, step bars, reinforced tailgate, ABS kill switch, black grill surround, bed lights, rock lights...	If you wanna type it up here, I'll edit the TOC to include it. Never done it, so I'm not gonna write it up! __________________ Like when daddy plays with mommy on her "woman week", I've caught you red handed. Cheap/free mods - Tacoma World Forums

01-03-2008, 07:54 PM	#89
piercedtiger Northern Alliance: Mod Guru Joined: Oct 2007, #3284 Location: Newark Valley, NY Age: 28 Posts: 2,988 06 TRD OR DC SB 6SPD 2006 Double Cab Manual 4.0 V6 Bestop canopy, hood struts, relocated 7-pin, 3" Toytec spacer/AAL, 285/75 16 Kumho Roadventure ATs, Hi-Lift mounted in bed, BHLM, fog light mod, turn signal mod, locker mod, driver seat mag light mount, step bars, reinforced tailgate, ABS kill switch, black grill surround, bed lights, rock lights...	done. __________________ Like when daddy plays with mommy on her "woman week", I've caught you red handed. Cheap/free mods - Tacoma World Forums

01-03-2008, 07:55 PM	#90
lsocoee refuses to eat awesomesauce Joined: Feb 2007, #872 Location: Metairie, LA Age: 27 Posts: 4,102 2007 PreRunner SR5 Double Cab Long B 2007 Double Cab Automatic V-6 Bed mat, URD CAI, URD MAF Calibrator, C2C Hood Struts, Wet Okole Seat Covers, Pop-n-Lok, Wet Okole Underwear	Someone's a glory hog...jeez

01-04-2008, 08:38 PM	#93
dbbd1 Senior Member Joined: Oct 2007, #3088 Posts: 172	For less than 30.00, this mod really needs to be on this list. http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/sh...d.php?t=198266

01-05-2008, 07:19 AM	#96
piercedtiger Northern Alliance: Mod Guru Joined: Oct 2007, #3284 Location: Newark Valley, NY Age: 28 Posts: 2,988 06 TRD OR DC SB 6SPD 2006 Double Cab Manual 4.0 V6 Bestop canopy, hood struts, relocated 7-pin, 3" Toytec spacer/AAL, 285/75 16 Kumho Roadventure ATs, Hi-Lift mounted in bed, BHLM, fog light mod, turn signal mod, locker mod, driver seat mag light mount, step bars, reinforced tailgate, ABS kill switch, black grill surround, bed lights, rock lights...	Cheap traction bars So you can't get the rear leaf TSB done because you're out of warranty? Pick up a set up helper springs from an auto parts store for around $30 and mount them backwards. Like this: This helps prevent wheel hop, axle wrap, and body roll by stiffening the suspension if you're out of warranty for the TSB, or don't want to lift the truck. If you have an AAL or leaf pack lift (or TSB) you probably don't need. it. I had those problems before my AAL, and they went away afterwards. Like db said, the link with more info and reviews from people doing it is here: Sharing the Wealth- Traction Mod - Toyota Forums :: Toyota Nation __________________ Like when daddy plays with mommy on her "woman week", I've caught you red handed. Cheap/free mods - Tacoma World Forums

01-05-2008, 07:24 AM	#97
piercedtiger Northern Alliance: Mod Guru Joined: Oct 2007, #3284 Location: Newark Valley, NY Age: 28 Posts: 2,988 06 TRD OR DC SB 6SPD 2006 Double Cab Manual 4.0 V6 Bestop canopy, hood struts, relocated 7-pin, 3" Toytec spacer/AAL, 285/75 16 Kumho Roadventure ATs, Hi-Lift mounted in bed, BHLM, fog light mod, turn signal mod, locker mod, driver seat mag light mount, step bars, reinforced tailgate, ABS kill switch, black grill surround, bed lights, rock lights...	In cab 110v Outlets Thanks to PB for this mod. Add 110v outlets in the cab if you have the stock inverter, or want a more powerful one and more outlets than just the bed one. This can be as cheap or as expensive as you want depending on the inverter you get. In-cab 110 AC outlets - Toyota Forums :: Toyota Nation __________________ Like when daddy plays with mommy on her "woman week", I've caught you red handed. Cheap/free mods - Tacoma World Forums

01-05-2008, 08:18 AM	#98
dan_o_89_rs Junior Member Joined: Dec 2007, #3750 Posts: 11 White 2x4 2008 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L STOCK	Foglight Mod Q&A. *-FYI Only. PM's between piercedtiger* and myself. Originally posted by dan_o_89_rs: ...Am I wrong to think that this mod will keep my fogs on when I go from low beams to high? What about w/ no headlights at all? With this mod, do the fogs go off with the ignition or manually only?... Reply by piercedtiger: ...the fogs work manually with the switch. So as long as the switch is on they will come on when the key is turned on, and go off when the key is turned off. So if the switch is on and the truck is on, they will be on if headlights are off, low beam or high beam. Headlight setting has no affect on them anymore... Originally Posted by dan_o_89_rs: ...You didn't have trouble getting the relay back in with one of the legs sticking out the side?... Reply by piercedtiger:** Nope! It pushed right in.

01-05-2008, 09:21 AM	#99
dan_o_89_rs Junior Member Joined: Dec 2007, #3750 Posts: 11 White 2x4 2008 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L STOCK	I'm kinda waiting for a hoodstrut write up in here. I guess I could look for previous ones elsewhere. EDIT: okay I lose, its already there (#10).