1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site

Let's see your frugal DIY mods!

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by LUSETACO, Nov 24, 2013.

  1. Jan 2, 2016 at 9:10 PM
    #2001
    Parrothead1809

    Parrothead1809 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 18, 2013
    Member:
    #104414
    Messages:
    61
    Gender:
    Male
    Thanks for the clarification. I think this mod will require a mod. I'm thinking of either a dash mounted on/off or maybe one in the bed. Probably shouldn't be that hard to put it on the wires leading to the hitch plug.
     
  2. Jan 3, 2016 at 5:28 AM
    #2002
    Parrothead1809

    Parrothead1809 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 18, 2013
    Member:
    #104414
    Messages:
    61
    Gender:
    Male
    Agreed! Thanks!
     
    Blackout14 likes this.
  3. Jan 4, 2016 at 3:25 PM
    #2003
    5 Lug Fury

    5 Lug Fury Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 21, 2014
    Member:
    #142831
    Messages:
    3,076
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Kenny
    Knoxville, TN
    Vehicle:
    V8 Solid axle swapped 5 lug
    Got a lot of stuff lol
    Well got mine done

    20160103_174412.jpg
     
    billybob50 likes this.
  4. Jan 5, 2016 at 2:21 PM
    #2004
    BeePee

    BeePee Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 28, 2011
    Member:
    #53904
    Messages:
    177
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Cody
    CA
    Vehicle:
    09 DCSB TRD Sport Pyrite Mica
    6" ProComp. Icon Coilovers. Alcan Leafs. Bronze BFDs. TRD Caps. BORA Spacers. Toyo. Magnaflow. Debadge. Viper. WeatherTech.
    $40 bed mat

     
  5. Jan 6, 2016 at 11:25 AM
    #2005
    Buyashotgun

    Buyashotgun Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 6, 2014
    Member:
    #133415
    Messages:
    527
    Gender:
    Male
    Charlotte, NC
    I used black duct tape to shape my 2010 headlights into 2012-2015 headlights today.
    Edit: I might use plastidip instead of duct tape. Duct tape doesn't look good up close and is too shiny.

    image.jpg
     
    Last edited: Jan 6, 2016
    Mr.PowerTrays likes this.
  6. Jan 6, 2016 at 11:32 AM
    #2006
    frizbal

    frizbal Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 29, 2014
    Member:
    #130850
    Messages:
    1,366
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Sean
    Tulsa, Oklahoma
    Vehicle:
    2012 TRD Off-Road
    ^^^ definitely frugal!!
     
    4x4Banger likes this.
  7. Jan 6, 2016 at 11:49 AM
    #2007
    hogeyphenogey

    hogeyphenogey Back in a Tacoma

    Joined:
    Jan 18, 2008
    Member:
    #4318
    Messages:
    1,983
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Dave
    Agawam, MA
    Vehicle:
    Lunar Rock 2023 TRD Sport 6spd
    ^^^^^ way to save $30,000!!!
     
    TegoTaco, 5 Lug Fury and nazlax10 like this.
  8. Jan 8, 2016 at 3:54 PM
    #2008
    TucsonDirt

    TucsonDirt Active Member

    Joined:
    Oct 17, 2015
    Member:
    #166911
    Messages:
    40
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2015 DCSB TRD Sport MGM
    Made a console net thingy with spare paracord and some mini bungies laying around.
    (Also learned how to make a paracord net):bananadance:
    photo201_zpsh3r8t3hn_d7100db0de53d5804ec77bb0e1b8422b948f7ee3.jpg

    And installed:

    photo202_zpsyr4r8afg_438999aeb3cd2111cd8c031199f8f7e76c97abaa.jpg
     
  9. Jan 8, 2016 at 5:55 PM
    #2009
    5 Lug Fury

    5 Lug Fury Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 21, 2014
    Member:
    #142831
    Messages:
    3,076
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Kenny
    Knoxville, TN
    Vehicle:
    V8 Solid axle swapped 5 lug
    Got a lot of stuff lol
    Here is what I'm currently working on
    20160108_204141.jpg
     
  10. Jan 8, 2016 at 6:20 PM
    #2010
    hogeyphenogey

    hogeyphenogey Back in a Tacoma

    Joined:
    Jan 18, 2008
    Member:
    #4318
    Messages:
    1,983
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Dave
    Agawam, MA
    Vehicle:
    Lunar Rock 2023 TRD Sport 6spd
    What mod is this?
     
    billybob50 likes this.
  11. Jan 8, 2016 at 7:10 PM
    #2011
    5 Lug Fury

    5 Lug Fury Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 21, 2014
    Member:
    #142831
    Messages:
    3,076
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Kenny
    Knoxville, TN
    Vehicle:
    V8 Solid axle swapped 5 lug
    Got a lot of stuff lol
    Well the tent may be the same size as our long beds :D
     
  12. Jan 9, 2016 at 4:22 AM
    #2012
    Ex-MA Hole

    Ex-MA Hole Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 13, 2015
    Member:
    #166559
    Messages:
    99
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Mark
    Concord, NH
    Vehicle:
    17 4Runner, Previously a 15 Sport
    Please report back if it is- I'm looking to do this- get into a truck tent for short(er) money to see if I like it.
     
  13. Jan 9, 2016 at 6:20 AM
    #2013
    Old School

    Old School You are ignoring covfefe by this member.

    Joined:
    Jan 21, 2015
    Member:
    #146896
    Messages:
    8,223
    Gender:
    Male
    Stock foglights adapted to plate bumper. V

    20160108_114648.jpg
    20160108_114716.jpg
    20160108_160051.jpg
    20160108_163751.jpg
     
  14. Jan 9, 2016 at 9:57 AM
    #2014
    Samjo

    Samjo Member

    Joined:
    Feb 25, 2015
    Member:
    #149595
    Messages:
    18
    Gender:
    Male
    Covington, Georgia
    Vehicle:
    15 DCSB TRD 4x4
    Thanks for this.
    I been tryin' to decide whether to go this route, or spend $100 on factory made. I think you just made up my mind.
     
    Justintheegreat and ERMB like this.
  15. Jan 9, 2016 at 5:40 PM
    #2015
    romafern

    romafern Hug diz nuts

    Joined:
    Mar 15, 2010
    Member:
    #33279
    Messages:
    827
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Rob
    80918 Let's meet!
    Vehicle:
    Paid for and saving a shit ton of $$$$$
    Thinking of adding a second battery...
    What in hell are these?
     
  16. Jan 9, 2016 at 5:44 PM
    #2016
    stbear

    stbear Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Dec 2, 2014
    Member:
    #143541
    Messages:
    2,180
    Gender:
    Male
    SE PA
    Vehicle:
    2015 DCSB TRD Sport MGM
    Look like the mini flaps in front of the front tires.
     
  17. Jan 9, 2016 at 5:52 PM
    #2017
    Bagman

    Bagman Dental Floss Tycoon

    Joined:
    Jan 28, 2013
    Member:
    #96359
    Messages:
    2,096
    Gender:
    Male
    Area 51
    Vehicle:
    2023 4Runner SR5 Premium
    I bought the rubber matting from Tractor Supply. They have a few different thicknesses to choose from. Mine came to $32 for my short-bed. Works great. No more sliding...
     
  18. Jan 10, 2016 at 3:47 AM
    #2018
    LUSETACO

    LUSETACO [OP] Here for the Taco Pron

    Joined:
    Jun 27, 2009
    Member:
    #18991
    Messages:
    11,315
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Dennis
    South Central Pee A
    Vehicle:
    2005 PIMP MOBILE
    Yes
    Yes. Took a total of about 5 minutes with a hack saw.
     
  19. Jan 10, 2016 at 4:58 PM
    #2019
    NosiBaLasi

    NosiBaLasi RESULTS, not excuses

    Joined:
    Aug 9, 2014
    Member:
    #135734
    Messages:
    936
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Jones
    Home of 1st Marine Expeditionary Force
    Vehicle:
    IG: overlandhd & tacoma_2gen_hq
    All in "My Build" page
    2 more lights $140

    image.jpg
     
    Zac of all trades and R0dzilla75 like this.
  20. Jan 10, 2016 at 5:27 PM
    #2020
    nd4spdbh

    nd4spdbh Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 7, 2013
    Member:
    #114055
    Messages:
    14,542
    Gender:
    Male
    SoCal
    Vehicle:
    13 DCSB TRD OR v6 Auto

    FYI hit up @gunny1005 and see what he can do as far as price on an OEM bed mat, id bet you be surprised.
     

Products Discussed in

To Top