Must have CHEAP mods to 100 Series

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WeatherTech in gray for those with gray interiors
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Using some recycled parts. Cost ~$cheap-O.

Switched out panel to one with garage door opener:

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Switched front air box panel behind glove box, to one that accommodate cabin filters:
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If I were you I'd just save it and enjoy the truck stock.

Do all you can for free for as long as possible then when you can afford it upgrade tires and get sliders.

You could also build a set of drawers for relatively cheap. Fun project, mine aren't pretty but they work!


On that note is was on the DRMO website recently ( looking for general purpose tents for an upcoming elk hunt) and saw medical grade stainless trays, cabinets, surgical trays with drawers for next to nothing. Anyone that knows how to bend, weld, rivet stainless steel could outfit and experiment a ton for almost nothing. I always like to re-purpose something when I can I just know nothing about working stainless steel. I guess it's govliquidation now, back in the day it was DRMO and was great. I bought about 2000 lbs of high end dry dog food for under 100 bucks to donates to the local animal shelter because that base was moving their working dogs elsewhere ( I went to that auction for med supplies and ended up with dogfood). Now you can just bid online BUT be sure you know where the items are located as pickup is in person or shipping can be a nightmare.
 
what is the cheapest way to get a second master key?
 
i used remotesremotes. Worked well, blanks cut at ace hardware for 4$. I can't remember if I used techstream or not. Probably did.
Key Fob Keyless Entry Remote for 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser

Use your best key for the template when you get new ones cut, check all the locks after the cut and then save one for the future as a template. they will wear out and then they won't open the doors anymore. At least for me that was the case.
I had four cut that day because I realized the master key that was my daily did not open the car doors anymore. I used my other key that worked in the doors and glove box as the pattern for the new keys that were cut that day and made that the daily master key and saved two others
 
As with every car (except 40s and 60s) tint the windows. Then add LED reverse lights because your windows are too dark to backup at night.

Edit: Recovery points from trial tailor for the front
 
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@Madbodhi those molle seat panels are awesome. 100%, I am ordering those now.

And the recovery points have been on my list for a while. Do you find they limit your approach or anything?
 
Don't limit approach angle with my ARB bumper and I can't see them being an issue with any other bumper. They are tucked up well clear. These have 3 attaching points. 2 for the stock bolts which honestly is plenty strong but since theres a third bolt hole I'm going to drill and sleeve the frame and through bolt the third hole once the weather warms up. Just alittle added insurance
 
for me... it was all the led lights (blue in the dash and I really like em) less than $20 for all off ebay... and the double din touch screen with nav stereo ( and back up camera) $130 off ebay.... next if i needed it ( i don't on mine) is the $299 new leather for the front seats... as far as ride... new shocks less than $100... rack bushings might be the best $40
Where does one find the $299 leather? I've not come across it and my drivers seat could use at least a seat bottom....

Another good cheap "mod" is removing the speaker cover fabric and painting them. If your grille fabric is as nasty as mine was it sure spruces things up. Also really like my Pioneer Double DIN Head unit with backup camera.
 

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