Best mod for under $100? (1 Viewer)

[BirfMark]

Dedicated always-on 12 volt accessory plugs wired to the battery (with 10A fuses) - front and rear. <$15 and an hour to do both.

I need to do this - I recently added a 400w inverter ($15 off Craiglist, + maybe $30 in wire & misc parts) under my the shifter console. I basically copied NLXTACY's install. I lucked out and got an inverter that also has a USB port, so charging things like cell phones & mp3 players is a breeze. This also frees up my one lonely 12v outlet, but like you said - it's not a constant source of power, and it's only one outlet.

 

[Marc311]

I mounted 2 to the back of my center console. I ran fused power to a terminal strip in the console, then two leads to the outlets. But I would like to have another one or two in/near the dash or the front part of the console, by the shifter. I plan to add an auxillary fuse box in the pass side kick panel. From there I will wire some rear outlets and hopefully find a place for another front.

 

[Devil's Slide Doug]

HIR bulbs in high and low beams, cdl, airlift bags for towing, flare removal/durabak coating

 

[mnflyfish]

Factory Rack Removal- $15 for paint and JB Weld. Oh and a few hours of cleaning up the rust that had found it's way under the rack's feet.

 

[Photo_Cruiser]

What's a good source for the correct HID bulbs?

Thanks

Jeff

 

[Grench]

What's a good source for the correct HID bulbs?

Thanks

Jeff

Don't confuse HIR with HID.

HIR bulbs give a somewhat brighter but still focused beam with longer lasting, cooler running, lower power draw bulbs - and there is a whole thread dedicated to it pages long. There is a general belief that they fall within the intent or most laws regarding such things. There is a John Deer part number that fits quite well with minor modifications to the bulb mount. I haven't checked the price lately, but these should still be doable for under $100.

HID adapter kits + blasts = blinding & annoying other drivers since they don't fit the beam profile. HID aux lights work well for off road use though. But, these will usually break the $100 barrier for this thread.

One of the best mods I have done for under $100 is the fire extinguisher that I've never had to use.

 

[fzjconvert]

My best mod has to be Ebag333's grey wire mod for the alarm! I no longer have to be near my truck to open door's. I can be as far as 100' away and my fob still works! I smile every time I use it too! THanks Ebag333!


https://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-tech/233963-grey-wire-mod-extend-alarm-remote-range.html

 

[jvazquez53]

Cheapest mod so far, extending the breather hoses from the axle to the engine (front) and to the rear inside cab, how much, about $5.00 and a drink.

 

[rbryan]

Remove the foot rest on the driver side floor. Feels like a cavern of legroom.

 

[Corbet]

What's a good source for the correct HID bulbs?

Thanks

Jeff

HIR bulbs:

Daniel Stern Lighting Consultancy and Supply

If you have not found them already.

 

[CycloSteve]

Two-Toned Shift Console

...in addition to my 12v plug above, I have painted my shift console black where it was previously wood-grained. Now has the non-US market look which I love. Cost was that of some rattle-can primer and satin black paint, at most $7.50!

 

[jvazquez53]

Latest mod; wheels painted flat black, $9.00

 

[john_eckels]

Technically not a mod, but my $30 hood clear coat job was $$ well spent.

https://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-tech/166088-not-quit-trip-beauty-parlor.html

 

[Bear80]

Since this thread is back, a good, cheap mod is my adjusters for the rear panhard bar.

IH8MUD.com - View Single Post - Adjustable Rear Panhard Bar How To

 

[Slowleak]

Maybe I've overlooked this thread and the search results, but could someone post a link to the 12V outlet mod.....very interested in it!!....and TTT!!

Slowleak

 

[Slowleak]

...also, is there a link for the small inverter mod....that's a definite to have MOD for me and the kids!


Slowleak

 

[Devil's Slide Doug]

small inverter and 12 volt outlets

...also, is there a link for the small inverter mod....that's a definite to have MOD for me and the kids!


Slowleak

Check my rotw link in my sig line.

 

[Cannon88]

Any new ones yet?

 

[superjuice]

painted center caps and lugs

Well i was pretty bored and had scored some beat up center caps off fleabay. well i rattle caned them black, taped the center and hit them with silver, and even bought some silver touchup paint and did the sombreo, not a fan of the gold Before i put them on i also shot them with 3 clear coats. The lugs got two coats of semi-gloss...I know it wont last on the lugs but they sure look better.

 

[spdwaver]

Winch integrated into stock front bumper.

TOTAL Cost: $3.03 (soct of the 7" cutting blade). This should be cheaper, since the blade was used on another project prior to this.

The winch (brand new) was given to me by a friend.