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Old 02-08-2008, 02:43 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
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I'm planning on doing the LEDs in the cupholder mod and that's pretty cheap.
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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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500W Power inverter mounted in the rear

Changing out dome lights and other inside lights to LEDs
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Higher output bulbs, glass cleaner, and a newspaper. The best safety mod I've ever done!
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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
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Rocklights! Hands down. $50 for each half (4 lights each half)

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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
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cupholder mod - one mouse pad...
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1st gen roll bar into 2nd gen, move the air intake
Old 02-09-2008, 05:27 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, 09:08 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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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.
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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
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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...................................
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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...
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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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the magical coffee cup holder mod that is in my computer

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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?

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the magical coffee cup holder mod that is in my computer
LOL, that is based on a TRUE story from DELL support.
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paint job


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