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What's the best mod I can do for $20? Ready...GO!

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Jerneyman, May 14, 2016.

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  1. May 14, 2016 at 11:37 AM
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    jandrews

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    The $10 I spent to put extra d-rings in the bed has probably been more valuable to me than the rest of the mods I've done to my truck combined.
     
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  2. May 14, 2016 at 11:57 AM
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    I mean… it’s a Ford, you don’t care
    Beer mod.
     
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  3. May 14, 2016 at 8:44 PM
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    Where you get D-rings for $10??
     
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  4. May 14, 2016 at 10:25 PM
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    jandrews

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    Army surplus rings.
     
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  5. May 16, 2016 at 11:38 AM
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    did you put them on the floor of the bed or the sides
     
    dirtnsmores, May 16, 2016
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  6. May 16, 2016 at 12:04 PM
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    Just keep throwin' money at it.
    Ordered a set last week myself. I went a little more expensive after the reviews, but I think this is a solid addition. When they left the factory they did not leave us with much as far as options for securing cargo to the floor. http://www.ebay.com/itm/201562334612 I am going to add four to the floor and two to the vertical panel next to the tail gate: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/installed-d-rings-in-the-bed-pics.28533/page-17#post-5014134

    As far as OPs question: organizer for the center console, LEDs for the interior, backup LEDs for the reverse lights, etc.
     
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  7. May 16, 2016 at 12:27 PM
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  8. May 16, 2016 at 12:59 PM
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    extra d rings and the bar caddy are must haves in that price range. Used the oem rings and mounted as in the instructions for a short bed, on the sides.
     
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  9. May 16, 2016 at 4:22 PM
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  10. May 18, 2016 at 2:45 PM
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    where did you get the rings? So they are the ones on the sides of the bed, correct?
     
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  11. May 18, 2016 at 9:12 PM
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    No. Bed bolt mount method. Got mine from army surplus.
     
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  12. May 18, 2016 at 11:44 PM
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    LED Bed Lights. You can buy a roll on Amazon for around $10...add a small switch and you be good to go. Handy with or without a shell.

    ledbed1.jpg
     
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    I'm intrigued...write up?:D
     
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  14. May 19, 2016 at 12:39 AM
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  15. May 19, 2016 at 5:23 AM
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    I don't have a write up, as I found it on here by someone else, but its simple.

    I used this USB charger http://smile.amazon.com/Foxnovo-Por...&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00

    Pulled the center console, drilled a hole, popped the charger in, and put on the locking nut.

    Ran a ground wire from the charger to one of the bolts under the center console where other grounds were (I used a quick disconnect on the wire, just in case I have to pull the center console, that I don't have to cut the wire)

    Ran another wire from the charger through the center console, under the dash to the fuse box. Connected an Add-a-fuse to the end of that wire, then plugged it into an existing fuse. I chose the cig lighter/accessory fuse, figuring if I blew it somehow, it wouldn't cripple the truck, and that it turns off when the key is removed.
     
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  16. May 25, 2016 at 11:11 AM
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    Sorry for the delay, wasnt getting updates. Bought them on Amazon, yes they are the ones on the side
     
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  17. Jun 4, 2016 at 6:35 PM
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    Didn't like the black plastic satellite antennae that came on my 2015, noticed the older pancake style antennae were color matched to the bodies of the trucks. Toyota was trying to save a few pennies obviously.

    Free for me mod as I already had the white epoxy appliance paint, painters tape, newspaper and sandpaper.

    Set your razor knife for minimum depth and apply painters tape and newspapers around the base of antennae and cut the tape in between the black gasket and the antennae. A non-windy day is best for this. Take some sandpaper and rough up the finish on the antennae, a fine to medium grit will do. Clean with rubbing alcohol and let dry a few minutes and apply a couple coats and your done.

    Thank goodness white is so easy to match. if you have an off color it may be hard to match it up.



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  18. Jun 4, 2016 at 7:04 PM
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    This.
     
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  19. Jun 17, 2016 at 6:43 PM
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    Tag in for some great info
     
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  20. Jun 17, 2016 at 6:45 PM
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    Sell jt and get A little over .25 tank gas. Or drive and get beer or liquor and chill at home.
     
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