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"Weed stash" pocket mod?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by peppinoss, Jan 1, 2016.

  1. Jan 1, 2016 at 8:40 AM
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    peppinoss

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    So, the little pocket on the left side of the steering wheel which people seem to have named "the weed stash".... I would love to see someone make some sort of mod to make that space larger. Seems like someone could make a new part with a much larger pocket in it that could easily replace the existing one. That tiny pocket is too small to be useful. I think it would be much more useful if the pocket in there was larger. From seeing pictures on here of the back of the pocket it looks like this can easily be done. What do you guys think? If someone sold a replacement part with a bigger pocket in it would you buy it?

    Like this

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  2. Jan 1, 2016 at 8:58 AM
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    How much weed do you need in your truck? Jeez!

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    Sense of humor aside, what would you use this pocket for? A small flashlight? A knife? Pen holder? The issue with it being deeper is you won't be able to reach small objects at the back of the pocket. If there is a purpose and assuming there is nothing behind the dash, the pocket could probably be removed, copied and 3D printed in a larger/deeper format.
     
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  6. Jan 1, 2016 at 9:07 AM
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    Hahhah. I knew that was coming. Not a weed guy, just want to make that area more useful
     
  7. Jan 1, 2016 at 9:09 AM
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    I want it wider. Can hold my phone, wallet, maybe sunglasses, all kinds of stuff. There is room to make it wider. Not sure why they put such a tiny pocket in a panel that's like 6x3" or something
     
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    I see what you're saying. I don't know if the dash structure behind would allow a wider pocket or not. Anything is possible these days.
     
  9. Jan 1, 2016 at 9:23 AM
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    I think its possible, i will try to find the picture I saw on these forums somewhere of the back of it
     
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  10. Jan 1, 2016 at 9:25 AM
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    Here it is. That box looking thing near the bottom left looks like it
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  11. Jan 1, 2016 at 9:34 AM
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    I updated the first post with a pic of what I want
     
  12. Jan 1, 2016 at 12:03 PM
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    I can print that.. I plan on designing a collection of mods that can be printed.
     
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    Just because there is room on the panel doesn't mean there to make it bigger. Behind that sits the fuse box and ECU I believe. I haven't apart a 3rd gen yet, but pretty sure it's basically the same layout as the 2nd gens. They usually are pretty good about making the most out of the space available. Especially now a days. So I'm sure if they could of they would of
     
  15. Jan 1, 2016 at 12:46 PM
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    Does the OP have a pic of dash with the panel removed?
     
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    Is that Mr. Buzz Killington?
     
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    I was thinking it would be an ideal spot for a trailer brake controller.
     
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  18. Jan 1, 2016 at 5:42 PM
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    I'm thinking a coin holder too
     
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    How about a trailer brake controller, with a removable face plate, that you can stash your weed in.
     
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    No i dont, I have not removed anything yet
     

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