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04-08-2010, 07:31 AM
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I hooked up a set of Hella 500's to the back of my roof rack that are a life saver. Backing up a trailer, backing down a dark trail, using them as spotters while camping. They are directional so I can move them where ever I need them. The lights are awesome for the price ($40 on Ebay).
I also did a cheapo axe and shovel mount mod. $5 at Home depot, just used some conduit fasteners, cariage bolts and wing nuts.
I also did a cheapo axe and shovel mount mod. $5 at Home depot, just used some conduit fasteners, cariage bolts and wing nuts.
04-11-2010, 04:48 PM
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I did the same. But I used Peel and seal roofing material from Lowe's. And then I used anti fatigue matting over it. Cost less then $100 for everything.
Behind the panel around the gas filler...
and with the foam over it.
REALLY helps with road noise. I can't believe I didn't do it earlier.
Behind the panel around the gas filler...
and with the foam over it.
REALLY helps with road noise. I can't believe I didn't do it earlier.
04-11-2010, 05:59 PM
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04-11-2010, 07:58 PM
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sorry guys, i just got back into this post and am following up with the blackout stuff i did. the covers were 20 bucks on ebay shipped brand new (GTS brand). best deal i've ever made!
the bumper lights i did with one moderate coat of vht niteshades spraypaint from o'reileys and another swipe or two over the top of that. same thing with the red lights under the arm rests.
the bumper lights i did with one moderate coat of vht niteshades spraypaint from o'reileys and another swipe or two over the top of that. same thing with the red lights under the arm rests.
04-12-2010, 08:20 AM
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they keep the lights clean for when i really need them. also deflect rocks and such. i do most of my driving during the day and at night im mostly in town where the streets are well lit. if i drive on the highway i can just pop the hood and unclip them.
04-12-2010, 06:36 PM
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While not the cheapest mod, well worth the $$. Bought a gallon of RustOleum diy roll in bed liner, ripped out every last stitch of carpet and did the floors, sills, rockers and pedals. Sand and mud in the carpet gets a bit swampy after a bit. Now I just pull the rubber grommets and hose it out!
My truck has a 22r, and I wired up an add on electric fuel pump to a switch and relay as a backup (ever been in the woods a bazillion miles from nowhere and your fuel pump goes out? I have. Never again!)
BTW, you guys running your air intakes into the cab need to put marine flame arrestor air cleaners on. I learned this the hard (and expensive) way. It is called a BACKFIRE for a reason!
Eliminating the antenna all together and running a windshield stick on saves on aerials.
Electric fan (on engine originally equipped with engine driven fan) with an extra switch so that it can be turned off for deep water crossings. You guy with trucks that came with electric fans could sneak a switch in the t-stat control wire.
I wired an inline cutout onto my winch + wire (the kind with the removable plastic key). So as not to lose the key, I zip tied it to the winch remote cable. I placed the cutout next to the solenoid box in the grill.
Tons more, just gotta remember them all. 84 HiLux I bought new in South Africa and now drive here in the states, its had a few cheap fixes over it's nearly 1.3 million miles!
My truck has a 22r, and I wired up an add on electric fuel pump to a switch and relay as a backup (ever been in the woods a bazillion miles from nowhere and your fuel pump goes out? I have. Never again!)
BTW, you guys running your air intakes into the cab need to put marine flame arrestor air cleaners on. I learned this the hard (and expensive) way. It is called a BACKFIRE for a reason!
Eliminating the antenna all together and running a windshield stick on saves on aerials.
Electric fan (on engine originally equipped with engine driven fan) with an extra switch so that it can be turned off for deep water crossings. You guy with trucks that came with electric fans could sneak a switch in the t-stat control wire.
I wired an inline cutout onto my winch + wire (the kind with the removable plastic key). So as not to lose the key, I zip tied it to the winch remote cable. I placed the cutout next to the solenoid box in the grill.
Tons more, just gotta remember them all. 84 HiLux I bought new in South Africa and now drive here in the states, its had a few cheap fixes over it's nearly 1.3 million miles!
04-13-2010, 09:08 AM
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I dont have pictures, but the fender well skirts in my 1980 pickup were gone, and ii was getting a lot of mud in the engine compartment when i was wheeling. Went to OSH and got some thin neoprene, then cut it to clear the brake lines and shocks and such and used those plastic push fastners to secure it to the inner fender well. out like 10 bucks, and much less crap in the engine compartment.
04-13-2010, 05:13 PM
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Thanks!
Yep, a no BS 1,287,000 miles on the ticker. Nothing original left. I'll probably write up an article on the swapping of the cab and detail the particulars.
