Best modifications under $50
10-18-2012, 04:18 PM
#301
Senior Member
I just installed a tailgate "lock". I know its not 100%, but it will deter any tailgate thief long enough so that they (hopefully) just leave. And yes, I still lock my tailgate with my regular key. This is if they bust through the handle lock and want to try and take my tailgate.
1.25" hose clamp = $0.99 + 15 minutes
The first picture is looking from the top (top of gate to the right). Gate open looking down at the bed.
The second picture is looking up underneath the bumper with the gate shut (rear of truck to the left).
I installed the clamp using a wrench to tighten the clamp from underneath while the gate was shut (not an easy task by the way). There is no access to the nut on the clamp with the gate open.
1.25" hose clamp = $0.99 + 15 minutes
The first picture is looking from the top (top of gate to the right). Gate open looking down at the bed.
The second picture is looking up underneath the bumper with the gate shut (rear of truck to the left).
I installed the clamp using a wrench to tighten the clamp from underneath while the gate was shut (not an easy task by the way). There is no access to the nut on the clamp with the gate open.
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10-18-2012, 05:58 PM
#302
Installed a "wannabe" interior light kit. It's not oem so it costs far cheaper. Around $25-30.00 to do. Added them in the door handles, front foot area and back facing under the front seats. They come on with the interior lights when a door opens and fade with the interior lights after closing the door. They're also tied to a switch where I can have them on full time.
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10-18-2012, 06:03 PM
#303
Iowa Farmer
Half of the "full tank of gas mod"
For between 75 and 100 you can do the full tank mod
For between 75 and 100 you can do the full tank mod
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10-22-2012, 12:20 AM
#307
Originally Posted by teamgreen
Installed a "wannabe" interior light kit. It's not oem so it costs far cheaper. Around $25-30.00 to do. Added them in the door handles, front foot area and back facing under the front seats. They come on with the interior lights when a door opens and fade with the interior lights after closing the door. They're also tied to a switch where I can have them on full time.
10-22-2012, 04:42 AM
#308
