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Post your favorite DIY mod??

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by jefferson, Jan 28, 2009.

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What is your favorite DIY Tacoma mod??

  1. Fog Lights On Anytime

    150 vote(s)
    20.0%

  2. Day Time Running Lamps

    43 vote(s)
    5.7%

  3. BHLM

    131 vote(s)
    17.5%

  4. Bed Lights

    53 vote(s)
    7.1%

  5. Map Lights On With Dome Light

    28 vote(s)
    3.7%

  6. Bed Storage Compartment Locks

    20 vote(s)
    2.7%

  7. Cigarette lighter plug always on

    31 vote(s)
    4.1%

  8. Engine Bay Light

    9 vote(s)
    1.2%

  9. Rear Differential Breather Relocation

    63 vote(s)
    8.4%

  10. Other

    221 vote(s)
    29.5%
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  1. Sep 27, 2012 at 8:24 PM
    #141
    Spoonman

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    Spoonman Granite Guru

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    Well since I do all my work myself...I really like it all :D

    [​IMG]
     
    Spoonman, Sep 27, 2012
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  2. Sep 27, 2012 at 8:46 PM
    #142
    DWreck

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    DWreck Famous Retrieval Vendor

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    Agreed!

    I like this mod...

    [​IMG]
     
    DWreck, Sep 27, 2012
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  3. Sep 28, 2012 at 9:50 AM
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    J Rod

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    J Rod, Sep 28, 2012
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  4. Nov 25, 2012 at 8:05 PM
    #144
    Turbo45

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    voted for fog lights
    but seat belt chime delete kit would prolly be #1
    after reading this I really need to get those extra D rings in too !
     
    Turbo45, Nov 25, 2012
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  5. Nov 25, 2012 at 8:17 PM
    #145
    92dlxman

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    92dlxman drinking whats on sale

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    5100s, ome884s, wheelers aal kit, and some rustoleum
    rustoleum mod. dont forget about the grille surround
     
    92dlxman, Nov 25, 2012
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  6. Nov 25, 2012 at 10:14 PM
    #146
    650H1

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    650H1 Well-Known Member

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    ftmfw if i may...
     
    650H1, Nov 25, 2012
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  7. Nov 26, 2012 at 6:23 PM
    #147
    Coupe

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    Lots baby!

    I like this. I am going to steal this idea.
     
    Coupe, Nov 26, 2012
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  8. Nov 26, 2012 at 6:35 PM
    #148
    Coupe

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    Lots baby!
    This is mine.

    Custom made 3 gauge pod in a Single Din.

    mods038_328fe328887e8fabfd5ae4687f1ec413d4d4b796.jpg
    mods040_8b811082a29154ae22da917a1cda7f3a4b5e8d2d.jpg
     
    Coupe, Nov 26, 2012
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  9. Nov 29, 2012 at 1:27 PM
    #149
    spiralout462

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    ^^ Awesome!!
     
    spiralout462, Nov 29, 2012
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  10. Nov 29, 2012 at 1:37 PM
    #150
    Benson X

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    Benson X My build thread sucks...

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    If you don't draw blood, you're doing it wrong!
    These are my favorite DIY mods (taken from my build thread). I have slightly changed a lot of existing mods to suit my taste, and make for a cleaner install.


    • Home-Built Sliders (write-up HERE)
    • Home-Built Hidden Winch Mount (write-up HERE)
    • Black Chrome TRD Emlem (mounting pics HERE)
    • Custom-Designed TRD Skull Decal (pics HERE, FS Thread HERE)
    • OEM Heated Side Mirrors Mod (write-up HERE)
    • Hidden CB Install (write-up HERE)
    • On-Demand Rear-view camera (I used this write-up, pics HERE)
    • Anytime ON Foglights (I used this write-up)
    • Disabled seatbelt chime
    • Silent Fob (Arm/Disarm)
    • Horn Relocate (write-up HERE)
    • Engine Bay / Winch area LEDs (write-up HERE)
    • Rear Diff. Breather relocate (I used this write-up)
     
    Benson X, Nov 29, 2012
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  11. Nov 29, 2012 at 5:19 PM
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    File IFR

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    It's not listed, but it's Benson's OEM heated mirror mod that does it for me.
     
    File IFR, Nov 29, 2012
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  12. Nov 29, 2012 at 5:36 PM
    #152
    Drinknmolson

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  13. Feb 24, 2013 at 11:51 PM
    #153
    Maximus

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    Definetly my led interior lights. Cheap and useful
     
    Maximus, Feb 24, 2013
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  14. Feb 24, 2013 at 11:57 PM
    #154
    spitfire501

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    My favorite by far would have to be the satoshi I made. It was cheap and flat out fun to do. I played around with numerous different takes on it until i found the ont that I liked the most.
     
    spitfire501, Feb 24, 2013
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  15. Feb 25, 2013 at 12:46 AM
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    Maximus

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    ^ Your GIF is hilarious. Go Niners!
     
    Maximus, Feb 25, 2013
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  16. Feb 26, 2013 at 6:19 PM
    #156
    killianeric

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    HID's and fogs
    [​IMG]
    Custom box ported through the center console
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    Custom tweeter pods
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    iPad in the dash(still not done)
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    Bucket seat swap
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    killianeric, Feb 26, 2013
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  17. Feb 26, 2013 at 6:28 PM
    #157
    NMW 4x4

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    NMW 4x4 Wheels With Moose.

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    Definitely the DIY aux mod. However, the door chime disable is a close second.
     
    NMW 4x4, Feb 26, 2013
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  18. Feb 26, 2013 at 6:30 PM
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    TuFerLife

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    TuFerLife 2 4 LIFE!!!

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    ^^ You win!!!! :drool:
     
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    TuFerLife, Feb 26, 2013
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  19. Feb 26, 2013 at 7:29 PM
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    killianeric

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    Hell yeah!:D What do I win!? haha
     
    killianeric, Feb 26, 2013
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  20. Feb 26, 2013 at 7:50 PM
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    TuFerLife

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    TuFerLife 2 4 LIFE!!!

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    My monies!!!! I need an iPad mini installed in my dash, and you appear to have the ability to make that happen!
     
    TuFerLife, Feb 26, 2013
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