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Old May 19, 2015 | 12:29 PM
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I saw this on another part of the board for a different year of trucks, so I figured one for our years would be cool to do.

As we know, there are a lot of threads, comments, and pictures about "higher" dollar modifications we've made to our trucks. Lifts, tires, wheels, steps, covers, liners, tint, audio/video, exhaust, intake, etc.

I thought I would start a thread of "lower" dollar modifications. I figure that this thread might ultimately give out some inexpensive ideas for the rest of us to jump on.

I'm setting the target at $50 and under. Here's the plan. State what you've done. A brief description of how you built it if it's a homemade idea. An estimated cost of time and/or labor. Finally, add a picture if you have it.
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Old May 19, 2015 | 12:48 PM
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rear door sill protectors...$37
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Old May 19, 2015 | 10:08 PM
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I like my led back up lights for $35
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Lighted cupholder mod. Free. Just used old led Christmas lights. Have to use the "converter" that runs in line on the lights. Wired into the shift indicator light.









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Elastic "strap" in overhead compartment. $2, I can now securely hold 2 pairs of sunglasses. Cant see it when the compartment is closed.




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B&M transmission drain plug. $15 at NAPA:





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Old May 19, 2015 | 10:38 PM
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Center console (both cupholder pieces) that started to show its age (paint rubbing off). Painted with Krylon fusion flat black with gloss black shifter handle, $4 a can for $8 total.





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Red ford ovals for the centercaps, $18 for 5 of them:





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Want me to keep going?
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Glossy pillars. Won on ebay for $20 shipped


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