Cheap mods you are proud of

Just want to say, great choice in music! One of my favorites by them

 

My issue with the Tacoma's radio knobs isn't so much the knob size, but the depth. Instead of RAV4 knobs, I went with TACOMODS Knurled Aluminum, Backlit Knobs...they looks MUCH better IMO.



I also got tired of waiting for the non-TACO SAUCE ONLY LIFTd Fuel Cap Cradle to be in stock, so I ordered this

ISSYAUTO Gas Cap Holder Compatible with 2016-2023 Tacoma 3rd Gen Fuel Cap Holder, Black

Gas Cap Holder from Amazon.

 

I think the standard size backlit knobs from Tacomods are visually the most appropriate for the radio and vehicle's interior. VERY happy I did this mod.

 

Cheap badge de-chrome mod:

 

Gapshield

 

I also added a Screen ProTech screen protector to the instrument cluster screen, infotainment screen, and shifter. Hides/prevents scratches on the instrument cluster plaster (seriously, that things scratches if you look at it funny), and keeps most fingerprints off the infotainment screen.

 

How does this work? Do you have a shot of the screen?

 

Wow that's a very clean garage. Nice job on the debadging what did you do paint that?

 

Yep just painted with Rustoleum Universal Paint+Primer

 

Another cheap mod I accomplished and am happy with is (3 yrs now):

Some house window screen material, stapled to two 3/8" square dowels (one top, one bottom), and hung in front of the radiator and condenser (behind the grill).
Top dowel holds it in place; bottom dowel just lets gravity straighten it out (enough weight, but without too much stress on the screen).
No bugs to clean out of the radiator now! Yay!
When the screen does get too fouled up with carcasses, I just replace it with another sheet. (Bought the material in a roll from Lowes.) So far it washes very clean.

 

My free “restored” pelican case that I mounted to the prinsu.

 

Pelican box over the fuse panel and on-board air. See here

 

My next to nothing, "work in progress", diy pvc water tank. Will be done before spring for camping.

 

Looks a lot like this, only not as wide.
https://youtu.be/ZSGja_69elo
This new version is rolling out from Google in a metered way. I just got the update this past weekend.
The screen will look the same, regardless of if you use Wireless or Wired.

My dongle is really good. I use the

$53 Motorola MA1 , The Only Google Authorized Wireless Android Auto Car Adapter, Smartphone to Screen Wireless Bridge Car Accessories, USB Type-A

Motorola MA1 in my vehicle with an LG V60. So nice to just in the car and go.
Connections have been as good or better than my experience using wired AA.

If you really need one, I can take a photo of it up and running on my HeadUnit (8", non-JBL).

 

Oh man, put a sprinkler head on that - awesome for camping showers!

 

Painted my factory tow hook yellow to match the fogs and ditch lights, ~$5:

 

Removed grill and painted it matte black!

 

Said this in another thread, but stuffed a pool noodle in between the bed and the cab, noticeably reduced road noise. <$10!

 

they make great stuff i bought the lunar rock TRD coin holder, the TRD pin, and the glovebox letters all great matches

 

2nd full size tailgate key. Not cheap but I found a blank on line and had it cut to match the one and only full sized key supplied by cheapo Toyota. Couldn't stand the stupid tiny one in the fob and having to search to get it out. I use both fobs and needed the second key. Expensive but priceless for me. Took key guy 5 tries to get it cut right. Said not much demand for that type.