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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.

  1. May 14, 2016 at 7:50 AM
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    Jerneyman

    Jerneyman [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I've got a $20 Amazon gift card and just want to see what you guys think. Looking for a small project or just something handy to have in the cab. I know, I know... I can always do more if I save. In this case, I'm just looking to burn 20 bucks and do something cool to my truck.

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  2. May 14, 2016 at 7:52 AM
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    Iamraiderpower

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    Hula girl for the dash:D
     
  3. May 14, 2016 at 7:53 AM
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    DrFunker

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  4. May 14, 2016 at 7:54 AM
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    taco06

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    120 v outlet mod in cab. Comes in handy in road trips. I spent about $15. Installed the outlet with the USB ports.
     
  5. May 14, 2016 at 7:54 AM
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    ChemDawg

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    Plastidip badges...Led interior lights and/or 5m 5050 led strip for bed lighting and footwell.. just to name a few.
     
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  6. May 14, 2016 at 7:55 AM
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    koditten

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    Should be able to get both for under $20.
     
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  7. May 14, 2016 at 8:10 AM
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    Jerneyman

    Jerneyman [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I like that idea :cool:

    I've looked at these before. How do you attach them to the bottom of the lid? They look very handy.

    Where did you mount yours? Definitely looking to do that mod at some point.

    Already have the cab lights replaced with LED lights. One of the best things to do IMO. Bed cargo lights are in the future as well.

    I bought one of those. Works very well for the money. I personally use the Dash Command App.
     
  8. May 14, 2016 at 8:11 AM
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    DrFunker

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    I just used double sided sticky tape. The super strength stuff.
     
  9. May 14, 2016 at 8:13 AM
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    Jerneyman

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    Good stuff. My center console is a mess right now. Have way too much in it and zero way to organize it. This may be just what I need.
     
  10. May 14, 2016 at 8:16 AM
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    May have used super strong velcro....trying to remember.
    It is pretty great. Keeps all the little stuff at the top under straps.
     
  11. May 14, 2016 at 8:35 AM
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    kgarrett11

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    Debadge and add a led light strip in the bed. Bedlights are only about 20 bucks if you DYI
     
  12. May 14, 2016 at 8:38 AM
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    jwctaco

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  13. May 14, 2016 at 9:31 AM
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    dirtnsmores

    dirtnsmores A camping truck

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    which led lights did you use
     
  14. May 14, 2016 at 9:35 AM
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  15. May 14, 2016 at 9:47 AM
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    Jerneyman

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    The LED lights I'm talking about are just direct replacements for the standard dome lights. Cost me 5 bucks for the light I bought.
     
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  16. May 14, 2016 at 9:54 AM
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    dirtnsmores

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    yep that's what I'm looking for. Amazon?
     
  17. May 14, 2016 at 9:56 AM
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    Jerneyman

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    I bought mine at walmart of all places. A buddy of mine threw it in my basket and I went ahead and bought it anyway. Turns out, he was right and I do like it. I have seen the Amazon kits though. Should be just as good, probably better and cheaper.
     
  18. May 14, 2016 at 10:24 AM
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  19. May 14, 2016 at 11:28 AM
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  20. May 14, 2016 at 11:35 AM
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    USB outlet, add-a-fuse, and a few feet of wire. Gets you a USB charging port for backseat passengers.
     

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