Cheap/Free Mods

So I did the cheap version of dtrl lighting by splicing into the little ones like piercedtiger showed... My lights are only half lit if that makes sense. They're not full brightness like when they blink. Is this supposed to happen or should they be as bright as running lights as they are when blinking?

 

They're suppose to be like that. I did the same mod also a year ago and they utilize the lower portion of the bulb rather than the high. I couldn't figure out a way to utilize the high portion without having the inside recognize that the blinkers were on.

 

Okay. I just wanted to make sure mine were working correctly. Great to know and I appreciate it

 

Alright I tried the fog light anytime mod... and it isn't working. I followed the instructions to the letter and my fog lights won't turn on at all unless the tab is bent down properly. What is going wrong?

 

Show a pic of what you did. Should be pretty simple to help you out. Does it look like this?

 

I did it just like piercedtiger said. Fixed my problem.. The wire I was using was too thick of a rubber coating and my splice wasn't piercing it. Used a different wire and now it all works perfect.

 

OK cool. Glad you got it sorted out.

 

That was simple. Thanks for the great write up.
This was my first attempt with anything electrical in the truck. Glad I did this one first.
Just to add my 2/100:
- Used a 14 ga. wire from an autoparts shop.
- 1/8" drill bit worked perfectly to put the hole in that "wall".

On to the next mod.

 

Great stuff!!!

 

This was my take on it..... I heated up the lock housing on the stove, pushed it through with pliers. Kind of melted it in. Worked great, and quick. The rest was pretty much the same as the others. I didn't use a dremel or cut off the tab.

 

simple yet cool, the idea really keeps the tips from getting broken. I use an even less "high tech" device I just use the foam pipe insulation with the slit down the side,done it for years no broken poles yet.

 

Thule sells one...Thule is Swedish for "expensive"...I know, I have a Thule rack system.

I put my kayaks on top of my rig and can use an extra step.

Note: I have 17" wheels...adjust as necessary.

Ingredients:
26" of 2x4
just shy of 8' good rope. should not have much stretch.

Drill two holes approximatly 3" in from each end, thread rope and tie a knot.

Put over wheel and feel tall...

 

Nice Idea, I just step on top of the tire, but for those that can't reach so high due to disability or age, that is a great cheap idea that works just right !!

 

Same - I climb all over my tires, bed, tailgate and bumper setting up our RTT.

 

Question?? Do I need to disconnect the battery to install intermitted wipers? Thanks

 

Wouldn't be a bad idea. Keeps you from accidentally touching any wires and blowing a fuse. (And then swearing at the truck later when you can't figure out why it's not working. )

 

No. It's a simple "unplug the old, plug in the new" operation. You won't even have the chance to crack open a beer.

 

Thanks guys!!! I did it yesterday (Thanks Roland) I didn't disconnect, it went very well.
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Genius idea! I will be doing this for sure. Thanks for the tip!

 

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