Your unique mod on the 1st Gens

For me it's the paint job and the tailgate sticker.

 

Mounted a diesel tank in the bed for filling up our tractors...gonna have to grab some pics tomorrow

 

Dual USB w/ voltmeter and used a right angle 1 ft microUSB to connect to the motorized wireless charger.

 

What phone holder is that?

 

VANMASS Wireless Car Charger,... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GKY5LSP?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

It failed after 2 months so they sent me a replacement. But it's really cool every time I use it so take that how you will.

 

Do you have a pic with your bikes mounted up? Are those the Thule Insta-gator bike racks? The way it shows on their website is the Insta-gator hooks up to the tailgate area and you put the bike in facing backwards. This would not work for me with my 5' bed.

 

They are the Insta-gator racks, but you have to take the arms and switch their sides so that they are not against the derailleur. The original is held to the tailgate just like a zip tie and has nothing to keep the bike and the rack from being stolen if a thief has a good pair of loppers, but welding the rack onto the angle iron allows it to be bolted through a hole in the frame with a locknut. (The hole was already there.) This gives a solid anchor point for a chain if you want and it keeps the rack still. I believe there is enough space for the 5' bed but you would have to turn the wheel, which is not a problem for me as I have the full length bed. You could have the tailgate open if you have a longer bike like a downhill bike.

 

Ok. I understand. You have to reverse it since you are putting it backwards from what they suggest. And yes, since I have the 5' bed, I'll just have to turn the wheel. No biggie. This is great info. I can weld the rack to the bed and for further security get a super heavy chain to go through the frame/wheel. Please keep an eye on this thread. I'm going to go with this setup and I may have a question later.... Thanks!

 

If I wasn't clear there, I also planned on using a bed extender so I wouldn't have to turn the wheel. But since you mentioned, I may not have to get a bed extender and just turn the wheel instead.

 

no but thats smart as hell!

 

me too, only a tiny bit of rub in the front at 3/4 turn! Even with wider rims than stock! But of course my taco needed more room to stretch so I lifted it a bit for now.

 

How well does the suction cup actually hold to the dash?

 

I’ve got a super unique mod! More build out photos on my profile!

 

Started a 6 switch panel for the headliner.




Replaced both lower chargers with volt meter/USB chargers



Made my Prerunner a 4wd with twin sticks

 

Hasn't fallen once.

 

Not to be weird, but do you work for JB Hunt? see the business card on the floor board in your twin stick picture.
I only ask because I work there and recognized it.

 

@Billy23

 

Awesome. Gonna snag it for my dd

 

No, I'm a home builder. That card is one of my contacts to call when I have a problem with appliance deliveries.

 

That dark stain (birds eye view photo in your album) looks so good. Shit. Making me consider a flat bed