Budget mods - $50 or less

[ScubaDooba]

II have been wanting a rear demister on my canopy for a while, just havnt found the right kit.

Yeah, I had the same issue ... trying to find something suitable that looked good too. Finally stumbled on these ones. The one I purchased works a treat.

1209-4567-PIC Truck Rear Window Defroster - Complete
http://www.frostfighter.com/pickup-truck-rear-window-defrosters.htm

[Rocket55]

Wow, that looks like an awesome piece of kit

[ScubaDooba]

Yeah, for the price, you really cant go wrong. Looks just like an OEM when installed ... nice and neat. Works really well with Canberra's cold mornings too!

Combine it wih a rear wiper and I have very few issues seeing out the back even on frosty mornings.

[GeeBung]

Trouble lights: $20


Hi-lift locking system $8 + $32 for a good padlock

[James84]

II have been wanting a rear demister on my canopy for a while, just havnt found the right kit.

Yeah, I had the same issue ... trying to find something suitable that looked good too. Finally stumbled on these ones. The one I purchased works a treat.

1209-4567-PIC Truck Rear Window Defroster - Complete
http://www.frostfighter.com/pickup-truck-rear-window-defrosters.htm

Awesome!
Is it possible to piggyback the wiring off the rear cabin demister?

[angusjones8]

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.

There is a large constant power wire going to the fuse bux near the drivers left knee, I just soldered a fuse holder to this and that way you don't need to go through fire wall and ya only need 2ft of 3mm twin.

[ScubaDooba]

Awesome!
Is it possible to piggyback the wiring off the rear cabin demister?

I thought about doing that myself originally and cant see why it cant be done, however as this one comes with its own controller, switch, etc, I just figured I'd leave the two mutually exclusive. This way, as the canopy window would need the demister more than the "covered" rear cab window, I only need to turn whichever one on I need at the time so I'm not wearing one out unnecessarily and also not putting additional load on a circuit not designed for it.

[alexisdmtr]

Any one of you guys has put a gas strut for his tailgate??? Any pics or sites that you can order such small gas struts?

[boxhead55]

One diode and you can have your fog light come on with high beam. As well as work s per normal

[Richiesupercharged]

Any one of you guys has put a gas strut for his tailgate??? Any pics or sites that you can order such small gas struts?

Sold here.
http://www.wolf4x4.com.au/categories/ezdown.html

[alexisdmtr]

Any one of you guys has put a gas strut for his tailgate??? Any pics or sites that you can order such small gas struts?

Sold here.
http://www.wolf4x4.com.au/categories/ezdown.html

Thanks alot.Do you have it or you just searched for it?

[GeeBung]

One diode and you can have your fog light come on with high beam. As well as work s per normal

I am assuming this is only for those who had factory fogs not aftermarket jobbies?? Can you share how to do this please boxhead.

[Richiesupercharged]

Any one of you guys has put a gas strut for his tailgate??? Any pics or sites that you can order such small gas struts?

Sold here.
http://www.wolf4x4.com.au/categories/ezdown.html

Thanks alot.Do you have it or you just searched for it?

I don't have it . They a forum sponsors viewtopic.php?f=106&t=17868
i know someone who does have the kit and it works well and good quality.

[UltraLuxe]

$8 Dot it light from Bunnings. Bright as no need to run any wires, push operation and you can remove it from the backing piece to use as a light.



Cheers Ultra

[lippa88]

One diode and you can have your fog light come on with high beam. As well as work s per normal

Please do share. I want this!!

[davo94]

One diode and you can have your fog light come on with high beam. As well as work s per normal

Dont hold out on us boxy. Please show.

[boxhead55]

Ok will take a pic and post a new thread

[Bourbydol]

Any one of you guys has put a gas strut for his tailgate??? Any pics or sites that you can order such small gas struts?

I've seen one that has.a spring to help lift the tailgate aswell. Don't know where he got it....

[boxhead55]

Ok will take a pic and post a new thread

Ok posted a new topic

[Beacon Hill Ben]

Yep, bought a new truck: no money left. So trawling through this forum for the cheap mods The list so far:

Stebel electro horns for $54! My GF was making fun of me, that my Lux sounded like Roadrunner: Beep-beep!