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Old 02-08-2008 | 03:43 PM
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Mud flap and running board removal..... cut my knuckle during the process so I had to buy a box of bandaids: $1 spent
Old 02-08-2008 | 04:39 PM
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I'm planning on doing the LEDs in the cupholder mod and that's pretty cheap.
Old 02-08-2008 | 05:04 PM
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wow almost 2 years old, im impressed! my best was either the maglight, the herculiner, or the ventshades.

edit: forgot about painting the chrome grill black along with the mirrors and door handles. All of which are still holding up well after nearly 3 months of wear and tear.

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Old 02-08-2008 | 05:05 PM
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500W Power inverter mounted in the rear

Changing out dome lights and other inside lights to LEDs
Old 02-08-2008 | 05:12 PM
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Higher output bulbs, glass cleaner, and a newspaper. The best safety mod I've ever done!
Old 02-08-2008 | 05:31 PM
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Manual aisin hubs $40 shipped
1 gen roll bar $30 picked up
diff breather extentions $10 for both ends 3/4 fuel line from auto parts store
YOTATECH INFO PRICELESS
Old 02-08-2008 | 07:47 PM
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Rocklights! Hands down. $50 for each half (4 lights each half)

Old 02-09-2008 | 01:46 AM
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This mod is well worth it.




Polyurethane Steering Rack Bushing Kit for 96-02 4Runner: 16.95
Wheeler's Off-Road, Inc

http://www.wheelersoffroad.com/4runnerrackbushkit.htm
Old 02-09-2008 | 04:05 AM
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cupholder mod - one mouse pad...
Old 02-09-2008 | 05:58 AM
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1st gen roll bar into 2nd gen, move the air intake
Old 02-09-2008 | 06:27 AM
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Originally Posted by cox380

Polyurethane Steering Rack Bushing Kit for 96-02 4Runner: 16.95
Wheeler's Off-Road, Inc
Plus you can add-on the bushing kit for the sway bar too;I did both upgrades over last summer.

http://www.wheelersoffroad.com/4runswaykit.htm

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Old 02-09-2008 | 10:08 AM
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50 dollar mods

XACT Sirius receiver install on Sunglass holder on 99 runner - 50 bucks

large bath towels (matching color) wrapped and tucked on my front seats 20$

A harbor freight Creeper so I can slide around under the rig for inspections $25$

new wiper blades every year.........in AZ they bake and crack in no time.
15 bucks

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Old 02-09-2008 | 10:15 AM
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Scavenging an SR5 1st gen maplight and fitting it into a DLX 1st gen. Crappy little lights! Oh yeah!

One of my favorite mods that came with the truck is the worn-out ignition keyhole. When I'm wheeling I can just pull the keys out with the truck running.
Old 02-09-2008 | 12:01 PM
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Oh, yeah, silbalde silicone wiper blades. So far WELL worth the $.

This is a good thread, giving me lots of cheap ideas, which is what i need since i am broke! lol
Old 02-09-2008 | 12:53 PM
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95 4runner

RIDING LIGHTS ON MY BRUSHGARD $29.00
NEW SPEAKERS IN DASH $26.00
STEP ON BULL BAR FOR MY HITCH $35.00
WINTER WIPPER BLADES (All rubber coated) $10.00
PAINTED MY SKID PLATE $3.00
ALL NEW NUTS AND BULTS FOR MY BRUSHBUARD $5.00
TWIN ON BOARD FIRE EXT. $20.00

And alot more to come...................................
Old 02-09-2008 | 02:57 PM
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80/100 Watt Hella Headlight Bulbs "Aimed Correctly" and Amber bulbs for the parking lights so they do not look yellow...
Old 02-10-2008 | 11:40 AM
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Obviously deckplate and isr.

1. Ventshades

2. Connecting head unit to 100w PA speaker (hooked to CB radio PA). This cost me about $15 for a switch and wire and some taps. Now I just flick a switch and whatever is playing on my head unit plays through my 100w PA horn under the hood. Love this for tailgating, working outside, etc.

3. White LEDs in guages.

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Old 02-10-2008 | 11:49 AM
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the magical coffee cup holder mod that is in my computer

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Old 02-10-2008 | 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by 98SR54RUNNER
Obviously deckplate and isr.

1. Ventshades

2. Connecting head unit to 100w PA speaker (hooked to CB radio PA). This cost me about $15 for a switch and wire and some taps. Now I just flick a switch and whatever is playing on my head unit plays through my 100w PA horn under the hood. Love this for tailgating, working outside, etc.

3. White LEDs in guages.
I likw that PA idea. Do you have any pics? or more info?

Originally Posted by ozziesironmanoffroad
the magical coffee cup holder mod that is in my computer
LOL, that is based on a TRUE story from DELL support.
Old 02-10-2008 | 01:44 PM
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paint job



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