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Where do you guys put your garage door opener??

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by J Rowl07, Dec 28, 2010.

  1. Dec 28, 2010 at 3:12 PM
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    J Rowl07

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    dr suspension sound system nitto tires eagle alloy rims Nothing too fancy white
    A problem that iv had since i bought my truck....cant figure out where to put the garage opener. it wont fit in the spot thats made to put them in and wont clip on the visor...its in the cup holder right now but kind of annoying. any Suggestions??
     
  2. Dec 28, 2010 at 3:13 PM
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    ilg

    ilg VanCity Taco.

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    How big is the remote? Pic?
     
  3. Dec 28, 2010 at 3:13 PM
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    Jason'sLawnCare

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    So it won't fit in the little drop down thing by the fuses? How about the cubby to the right of the wheel? Surely it can't be that big.
     
  4. Dec 28, 2010 at 3:13 PM
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    The1youluv2hate

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    I put In the Trey under the air vent By the ignition
     
  5. Dec 28, 2010 at 3:15 PM
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    The1youluv2hate

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    Or buy one that goes on ur keychain ... Must be on big ass remote
     
  6. Dec 28, 2010 at 3:16 PM
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    ThisGuy

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    i took the clip off mine and velcroed it on top of the passenger side visor. works great
     
  7. Dec 28, 2010 at 3:17 PM
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    velcroed into the sunglass holder in the overhead console. I never put sunglasses in there so I figured I should use it for something.
     
  8. Dec 28, 2010 at 3:20 PM
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    mwells32

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    I used double sided tape and stuck it to the outside of the sunglass holder. I put my sunglasses in that holder, so I stuck it to the outside.
     
  9. Dec 28, 2010 at 3:21 PM
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    TiMe

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    I dont park in the garage so theres no need for me to have one in my truck! HAHA :p
     
  10. Dec 28, 2010 at 3:31 PM
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    Clipped it to the mini net on the inside of the glove box.
     
  11. Dec 28, 2010 at 3:33 PM
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    J Rowl07

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    dr suspension sound system nitto tires eagle alloy rims Nothing too fancy white
    ya the remote is not that big,just regular size, its just i dont want it in the way of anything....ha yes i know sounds kinda gay. The velcroing sounds like a prety good idea...but WHERE?? cant decide
     
  12. Dec 28, 2010 at 3:34 PM
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    The options are endless. If you like the location of the coin tray(as I heard it being mentioned as earlier) velcro it to the outside of that.
     
  13. Dec 28, 2010 at 3:37 PM
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    velcroed to the under side of the center console lid
     
  14. Dec 28, 2010 at 3:39 PM
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    X1
     
  15. Dec 28, 2010 at 3:52 PM
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    OP- do your friends say your indecisive? :)
     
  16. Dec 28, 2010 at 4:44 PM
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    I put mine in the shitty little overhead compartment with the clunky plastic button that pushes in on the remote. works great.
     
  17. Dec 28, 2010 at 4:48 PM
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  18. Dec 28, 2010 at 5:00 PM
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    Taco John

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    Mine fits perfectly in the little tray next to the shifter (auto).
     
  19. Dec 28, 2010 at 5:10 PM
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    I installed a Homelink in mine, then there is no remote to worry about.
     
  20. Dec 28, 2010 at 5:11 PM
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