Let's see your frugal DIY mods!

Oh wow i didnt realize it was that small. I have a 2013 with touch screen but no nav. The button on there isnt that small.

 

Definitely much smaller than a 12 gauge, but maybe very slightly bigger than a 410. Not totally sure. I know it's smaller than a dime. It's small. Ha too small. I'll try to grab a comparison pic.

 

Snatched up this grill holder thingy from the side of the road this morning. Modified it for a camp stove holder / prep area.

 

Yeah the auto MAX AC cancel mod is awesome. I did it a few months back. Crank the dial full cold now and the AC doesn't come on, much less the Max AC recycle function. If you want them, you press the buttons. Just the way I like it.

 

I think that comes with later year models. But then again PO may have done something because I know I don't have a seat belt chime.

 

$2 and change electrical clamp bolted to drivers seat.

 

Is that so you can see the pedals at night?

 

How do you get the flash light out of the mount?

 

Just pull forward. It's fairly loose.

 

You could spray it with plastidip. That wouldn't make it much bigger, but would make it tackier. Fully removable if you do it right.

 

Well I got tired of the silver and chrome on my Moto Metal 951's so I derped the center caps and the "bead locks". Also derped the lower part of the front bumper while I was at it. I really like the new look of the wheels.

Before and after

 

That looks SO much better. I've personally never been a huge fan of the alternating chrome and black lip, but i understand its appeal.

 

Thanks! I didn't like the wheels that much because of the silver/chrome when I got them but I got a deal on them. I wanted a solid black wheel originally. I've wanted to do this for a while but was afraid of the derp or even paint would get scratched off when rotating, balancing, or even wheeling which I don't really do.

 

How long does the derp lasts before it peels off on it's own?

 

Made these shovel mounts out of left-over alum bar stock, hit them with left-over truck bed liner, bolted on Quick Fists, and bolted onto rack. Works great!


I really wanted a camp shower. Compared to ready-made versions, I think this qualifies as frugal. Made a cradle up on the rack where it sits during the day. To use I just stand it up in the cradle and attach the hose.

 

Love my water jug spigot setup also.


My camp stove table worked out great this weekend.

 

Idk but I did my Toyota emblem on the grille about 4 yrs ago and still looks good. I just got done doing the rest of my emblems btw.

 

Looks lots better, IMHO

 

Made a new GPS mount so it's off my windshield

 

Made a dog restraint system (aka seat belt) for my dogs. Just a rope and carabiner tied around the headrests. Their double lead leash connects to the carabiner.

Hopefully this will protect them a bit of we wreck and it keeps them from jumping in the front seat.