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Let's see your frugal DIY mods!

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

  1. Jan 18, 2016 at 2:50 AM
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    airrage

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    Very nice! Did you just fold over the sides? curious how it is attached to the unit when you say hook and loop tabs.
     
  2. Jan 18, 2016 at 6:00 AM
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  3. Jan 18, 2016 at 6:17 AM
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    Installed a sweet first aid kit.....
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  4. Jan 18, 2016 at 6:20 AM
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    Here is a little mod I did to organise the loose small stuff in my shell. I found out it is great to hold grocery bags too! I did not know if it belonged in the frugal mod thread, but here we go:

    It's basically cargo net baskets accessible from the side opening windows.




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  5. Jan 18, 2016 at 6:21 AM
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    It's quite simple to do. All you need is half inch electrical conduit and some snow or gardening fence and some tarp rings (sold in hardware store for 4$ including crimping tool). I wanted to use cargo net but could not find any to my taste (thanks Des for the help). The conduits snaps in place in the cleats on the ceiling of the shell:


    It can also be removed in a snap.
    As for the bottom part, I used a couple of angles lying around the garage and painted them black. The fence is slit where they go through.
    The conduit just rest there and is maintained in place by gravity.




    And the whole thing folds for storage.

     
  6. Jan 18, 2016 at 6:29 AM
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    I purchased one, make sure it's the correct inside diameter! Other than the adhesive didn't hold up, used some clear bath tub adhesive to hold it in place. For the price you can't beat it!
     
  7. Jan 18, 2016 at 6:34 AM
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    Great idea! Looks professional, only issue looks like stuff to steal on display!
     
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  8. Jan 18, 2016 at 7:11 AM
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    There is a lock on that window.
     
  9. Jan 18, 2016 at 7:29 AM
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    Yea, here is the universal key!

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  10. Jan 18, 2016 at 8:47 AM
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    I purchased and install a used plastic tool box. I guess the only issue was getting keys for it since the owner lost them. This is the guy I got the keys from online, highly recommend him. Terry Vincent 806-759-2553

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  11. Jan 18, 2016 at 11:14 AM
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    :D LOL. Very frugal.
     
  12. Jan 18, 2016 at 11:37 AM
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    There are two "loop" side spots at the bottom corners of the radio screen - on the outside. There are two "hook" side spots on the hood "legs". The "hooks" grip the cloth on the visor when the hood is in storage (hardly ever).
     
  13. Jan 18, 2016 at 12:53 PM
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    I shaved down the corners with a Dremel. It's a tight fit still, but this way I can get it out.
     
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  14. Jan 18, 2016 at 1:34 PM
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    Don't be a girlie!

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  15. Jan 18, 2016 at 9:21 PM
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    Don't skimp on your first aid kit...

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  16. Jan 18, 2016 at 10:49 PM
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    :facepalm:Now you've really :threadjacked: this thing.
     
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  17. Jan 18, 2016 at 10:57 PM
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  18. Jan 19, 2016 at 4:03 PM
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    Does it work? How did the install go?
     
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  19. Jan 19, 2016 at 4:28 PM
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    YES!!!!!!!!!!!!! Fuck yeah, that's an awesome idea!
     
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  20. Jan 19, 2016 at 4:31 PM
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    Not saying I agree or disagree, but I'm gonna be madder than hell if you get this, the best topic on the forum, closed. ;)
     
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