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Old 02-14-07, 07:30 PM   #1
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Best mod for under $100?

In your opinion, what is the best mod for less than $100?

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Old 02-14-07, 07:39 PM   #2
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In your opinion, what is the best mod for less than $100?
CDL Switch

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got one free on my 92.... what else is out there for under $100

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Old 02-14-07, 07:43 PM   #4
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how about best mod for under a buck!

auto up window! I still love that thing and use it every time I'm in the truck.

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Old 02-14-07, 07:48 PM   #5
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CDL is switch is right...just got a OBD2 reader today for $70 dont know if you would consider it a mod but it sure is a great thing to have....how about the cup holder?

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Old 02-14-07, 07:52 PM   #6
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I use the dash cup holder and the auto-up window mod every time I go to Starbucks which is a LOT. (Thanks Rick!)


Others...
Extended diff breathers
Headlight wiring harness
HIR bulbs
Dash mounted winch controls
CB & antenna (cheap on eBay)
Raven's Temp gauge mod ( I have not done it but you should if you don't have a quality temp gauge)
Pin-7 mod

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Old 02-14-07, 07:57 PM   #7
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couple of koozies from wal-mart. And a nice cooler. lol

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Old 02-14-07, 08:08 PM   #8
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Custom bumper. If you're so inclined/capable.

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Old 02-14-07, 08:13 PM   #9
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George's LEDs

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Old 02-14-07, 08:26 PM   #11
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Rattle can rustoleum painted bumper with galvanized look finish. $5 per can X 2 cans = $10 mod.

Comes in silver, bronze, gold, green

I chose bronze

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Old 02-14-07, 08:29 PM   #12
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Rattle can black painted wheels. $5 per can X 2 cans = $10 mod.
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Fixed.
yah, that works, too

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Old 02-14-07, 08:48 PM   #14
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Best mod under $100.00 of course only one in the U.S -upgrade OEM front corner speaker (The one with the red arrow)
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Old 02-14-07, 09:18 PM   #15
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HIR bulbs, CDL,Pin 7 mod, auto-up window, upgraded speakers, LED’s, accessory plugs, Diff and T-case breathers

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Old 02-14-07, 10:18 PM   #16
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Raventai's temp gauge mod and HIR bulbs.

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Old 02-14-07, 10:30 PM   #17
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CDL if you don't have one, then HIR's, or if you have not done it yet change diffs/tranny fluids. Or the bumper that shotts has on his LX.
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Old 02-14-07, 10:35 PM   #19
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HIR bulbs, or AirLift rear air springs (latter might be $105 now...).

Going off to search on that auto-up thing...

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Temp gauge mod
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Orange dot mod
Well under $100

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