Best Mods for Under $100

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TonyMM

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Easy for putting it back in place...is should rest in the sane position it always has when hooked.

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Yes that's the way it works after the mod
 

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Yes that's the way it works after the mod
Just reread my post. Only four beers and I sent that out thinking it was ok! I leave it unedited...

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500 watt power inverter installed under the hood. Could have gone bigger but this was an emergency purchase to run a fog machine and some accessory lighting today for a last-minute photo shoot with no access to electricity.

Drilled four mounting holes in the plastic fuse box cover just in front of the battery and used the screws that came with the inverter to mount it to the cover. The inverter came with positive and negative leads that had alligator clips for the battery ends. I wanted a cleaner, more permanent install so I cut off the clips and installed the leads with ring connectors directly to the battery terminals, instead.

Already tested with my 400 watt fog machine and a few other things - power load is right where it needs to be and it looks like this will fulfill my needs for the time being. If I need to upgrade in the future, I will.

Edited to add: Unit was $34.99 on Amazon. :)

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I can't find a link on the Costco website, but 3 days ago I picked up 6 LED puck lights with a remote controller including Duracell batteries for $18.99.

I installed 3 of them under the lip of my box to light up the area at night to see what I have under there. I used velcro tape... they are not water proof, but thought my toneau cover would give them enough rain protection.

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Nice inverter. But it really bothers me you didn't shrink the insulation on the yellow terminal.

You also need to put an inline fuse in the circuit unless it has over current protection built in.
 
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Ratcheting cargo bar by Reese $23 at Walmart
 
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Ratcheting cargo bar by Reese $23 at Walmart


Got a Link?

Wife mentioned she wanted something to hold her shopping bags, without them rolling forward. I was thinking a bed extender but not really keen on having something else to remove,when I need the entire bed.
 

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Sprayed the entire underside of the truck with Fluid Film.
Great stuff, protects metal and keeps the rust off. Perfect for people living in the snow belt.
I reapply every fall and keeps the truck looking new underneath.
 

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Got a Link?

Wife mentioned she wanted something to hold her shopping bags, without them rolling forward. I was thinking a bed extender but not really keen on having something else to remove,when I need the entire bed.

Get it it's a good product
 

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Wife mentioned she wanted something to hold her shopping bags, without them rolling forward. I was thinking a bed extender but not really keen on having something else to remove,when I need the entire bed.



I got one similar at Home Ripoff.(depot). I actual bought it for my cargo trailer conversion. But I was having an issue with my tool box breaking its straps and sliding around, so it got repurposed to the intended purpose!


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If your truck did not come with OEM Door Cup Holders, they are handy.
My Wife and kids love using them.

Passenger side is Mopar part # 1LD23XXXAA - Drivers side is part # 5NN24XXXAA

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BUMP

Are we all out of Ideas?
 

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Assorted aerosols

Plasti-dip, tail light tint. Caliper paint, primer. Bed liner
 

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Transmission drain plug kit.

$15
 

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How do you like the ladder?
Does it rattle when underway, at highway speeds?
Does it get in the way when loading the bed with plywood and the like?
What is the thing you love most about the ladder?

Name the thing you dislike the most about the ladder?

Thank you for bringing this ladder to my attention. Had no idea this product was avaialble.
THis thread has worth, solely for your post, if no other.
Lots of great ideas here. THanks to all for sharing them.
Got this off of Amazon, 35 bucks! It does rattle a bit but the kids can climb in the back now without me worrying about them falling and breaking a leg. I'm probably about to add some rubber boots to the bottom of it so it won't rattle as bad against the tailgate while driving. Still a great find.

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