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$50 Mods?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by R490, Feb 26, 2018.

  1. Feb 26, 2018 at 9:23 PM
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    R490

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    I've had a $50 Amazon giftcard laying around for a while and decided that I'm going to spend it on my truck, while I wait to get it lifted and new rims/tires.

    Any solid mods under $50? I already have a Pop and lock, nice AC knob and a couple other small things in the same range. I'm just wondering if anybody has any ideas as to what I can do.
     
  2. Feb 26, 2018 at 9:24 PM
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    jackkpecoraa18

    jackkpecoraa18 I like to party.

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  3. Feb 26, 2018 at 9:25 PM
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    jackkpecoraa18

    jackkpecoraa18 I like to party.

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    shit, did not read to see that you have pop and lock, my bad. Still, good mod haha.
     
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  4. Feb 26, 2018 at 9:27 PM
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    jackkpecoraa18 I like to party.

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    maybe led interior dome lights, etc? they are amazing. also, stubby antenna or a funny decal is a good, solid choice to me
     
  5. Feb 26, 2018 at 9:28 PM
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    I already did interior LED lights and had licence plate lights as well. Which unfortunately just went out after 6 months because I drive at night way more than I do during the day.
     
  6. Feb 26, 2018 at 9:31 PM
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    jackkpecoraa18

    jackkpecoraa18 I like to party.

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    hmmm, what about... https://www.amazon.com/2-Row-Truck-...709460&sr=1-10&keywords=tailgate+light+bar+48 I will be doing one shortly, plugs into trailer pin hookup.
     
  7. Feb 26, 2018 at 9:32 PM
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    I got a couple of the screw type hose clamps for about $5 for the pair at an auto parts store. Came with a specific “key” not a screwdriver or socket type fastener. May not be as rugged as this one, but will probably go almost as far for protection.
     
  8. Feb 26, 2018 at 9:32 PM
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    That doesn't sound right, my lights are on whenever my truck is on and I haven't burned out a bulb in 3-4 years, I drive 500-700 miles/week.
     
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  9. Feb 26, 2018 at 9:32 PM
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  11. Feb 26, 2018 at 9:33 PM
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    They were cheap-o LED lights from Amazon. I contacted their warranty people and they never got back to me, so I just switched back to the stock ones till I can sort something else out.
     
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  12. Feb 26, 2018 at 9:33 PM
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    do it! they look slick, and are really rare on tacomas I have come to find.
     
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  13. Feb 26, 2018 at 9:34 PM
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    I've got a ton of tools and a couple tow straps. I don't overland or do very serious offroading, mainly just dirt roads to be honest.
     
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    I've got to check the codes, but once I do that I might do it.
     
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    Ram mount pilller mod..super easy an convient love mine.ya
     
  16. Feb 27, 2018 at 5:26 AM
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    Do you have a decent set of jumper cables, or recovery straps/ tow straps. If you dont have those , then skip the mods till you have the above.
     
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    Buy a good head lamp. You can’t see at night without a light.
     
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