Budget mods - $50 or less

[Schwanm]

2nd lighter socket with constant 12V power and on/off switch.

Cost: $25 (approx)
Time: 2hrs

How did you wire this up? I want to do this one

[kyle300exc]

Replace interior roof light bulb with an led about 5 bucks. Much better light

[Barny]

Extended diff breathers..

- Couple meters of soda stream/post mix tubing
- brass male thread to hose nipple. (Screws into diff in place of stock breather)
- cheapie fuel filter from super cheap.
- hose clam and a few cable ties.

I ran mine up between tray head board and cab. Make sure you put a loop in the tube to catch any water that makes it past the filter.

[Skog07]

Stubby holder pushed into storage compartment under vents in centre of dash. Great place to store UHF handset as it doesn't get bashed around and easy access to get in and out when using the radio. Also easy access when you pull up and get a coldie out of the fridge.

[dossy92]

Stubby holder pushed into storage compartment under vents in centre of dash. Great place to store UHF handset as it doesn't get bashed around and easy access to get in and out when using the radio. Also easy access when you pull up and get a foodie out of the fridge.

but where does the beer go??

[Skog07]

but where does the beer go??

In your mouth.

[dossy92]

but where does the beer go??

In your mouth.

[dossy92]

cheap upgrades
beer
air horns for the idiots
hilux forum stickers
all beeper removals
flares( or any cheep parts from the selling part of forum)
better speakers
run you're fingers over my lux i run my lux over you're fingers sticker
lights in the tray/tub
2nd beer
12v plug in the tub
fridge slide from ply (well was $51 because i broke 5 drill bits)
roof console if you are good with the hands on stuff
another beer

[andy666]

2nd lighter socket with constant 12V power and on/off switch.

Cost: $25 (approx)
Time: 2hrs

How did you wire this up? I want to do this one

Wire off the battery, to an aftermarket fuse holder, through the firewall, to the switch, to the lighter socket. Simple.

[Skog07]

Probably overlooked a bit but with a bit of scrounging around you can put together a reasonable First Aid Kit.

[Rocket55]

Some excellent ideas there keep them coming guys.

What about painting your rear hubs and brake drums black, look heaps neater
Silicon in the plugs in the floor to stop them drifting around under your carpet and letting in wet road spray from the tyres, don't forget the 2 in the rear wall of the dual cab directly in front of the back tyres.

[06lux]

Plasti dipping or powder coating all the chrome bits on the outside. Roll bar mirrors etc.

[strangenuts]

Replace interior roof light bulb with an led about 5 bucks. Much better light

Can any one point me in the direction of purchasing one of these LED's.

[10 luxxxx]

Replace interior roof light bulb with an led about 5 bucks. Much better light

Can any one point me in the direction of purchasing one of these LED's.

Repco. Mate

[ScubaDooba]

Super Cheap Auto, EBay, etc.

I got this one that just pushes straight in ... No sticky stuff required !

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/HILUX-2005-2013-LED-LIGHT-PANEL-BRIGHT-PRESS-IN-FIT-TOYOTA-HILUX-/111283847763?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item19e908c253&_uhb=1_

This is sold by Newpro-Tech who I believe are a forum sponsor too.

[Rocket55]

Those Newpro-Tech ones are awesome.

[SandJunkie]

Those Newpro-Tech ones are awesome.

X2 Mine is as bright as hell.
The Stebel Nautilus and 5ltrs of 2-stroke oil are also good for under fiddy bones.

[Ryanostrd]

Ok I have to ask, what is great about 5lt of 2 stroke oil?
That air horn look sweet tho.

[andy666]

Ok I have to ask, what is great about 5lt of 2 stroke oil?

Add it to the fuel to quieten the death rattles.

[Richolux150]

Pull off those horrible ally side steps......costs about 2 goldies on yer own rig......6 pack of JB on others...