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What Is Your Favorite Cheap/Free Mod
Alright, so i am at a standstill as far as spending money on my Rig for mods for a little bit of time.... So I wondering what everyone's Favorite/Most Useful Free/Inexpensive Mod they have done on their Runner so far. If possible, post the Mod and if you have a link to the Build, or Walk through for it post that as well! Thanks!
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03-13-2015, 10:34 AM
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03-13-2015, 10:44 AM
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03-13-2015, 10:47 AM
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Easy.
Nalgene Holder
Drivers side is where I put my phone, the BD bags have awesome fake fur inside so it is super comfy to reach in and get it. Pass side is for my nalgene.
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03-13-2015, 11:18 AM
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I have yet to do a free mod but cheap yes. My TRD offroad sticker gave me 10+hp! Its not like my talon back in highschool days where you could cut the air box, drill out a vacuum line, remove silencer for 3psi more boost and an easy 30hp! Ohh and that atmospheric BOV making super cool sounds and rich shifts causing fireballs and pops. SUPER COOL, LMAO.
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1990 Eagle Talon Tsi- E316G @ 32psi E85 Tuned, 272 cams, ECMlink v3.0, 405whp - Gave back to Brother
2012 Toyota Tacoma DCSB - Stock on 32's- Wifes
2004 Cadillac CTS-V - 5.7L LS6 v8, 6-speed 400hp/400tq - My new DD
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03-13-2015, 11:25 AM
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Love the Nalgene holder mod!
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Originally Posted by JayRolla
I have yet to do a free mod but cheap yes. My TRD offroad sticker gave me 10+hp!
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damn, I only got about 3hp at the most 
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Its not like my talon back in highschool days where you could cut the air box, drill out a vacuum line, remove silencer for 3psi more boost and an easy 30hp! Ohh and that atmospheric BOV making super cool sounds and rich shifts causing fireballs and pops. SUPER COOL, LMAO.
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and to a fellow DSM owner 
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03-13-2015, 11:45 AM
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Best free cosmetic trick....
Remove those grocery getter running boards!
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03-13-2015, 11:47 AM
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Love the Nalgene holder mod!
damn, I only got about 3hp at the most
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What is always 5hp per sticker. Ex owner, unless a 4g63t block, transfer case, FMIC and some random parts counts. LOL.
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1990 Eagle Talon Tsi- E316G @ 32psi E85 Tuned, 272 cams, ECMlink v3.0, 405whp - Gave back to Brother
2012 Toyota Tacoma DCSB - Stock on 32's- Wifes
2004 Cadillac CTS-V - 5.7L LS6 v8, 6-speed 400hp/400tq - My new DD
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03-13-2015, 11:48 AM
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Best free cosmetic trick....
Remove those grocery getter running boards!
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Okay your right. Thats the only true Free mod I have done. Forgot about that one.
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1996 Toyota 4runner Limited - 4" Lift, 33's, AOR Bumper w/winch
1990 Eagle Talon Tsi- E316G @ 32psi E85 Tuned, 272 cams, ECMlink v3.0, 405whp - Gave back to Brother
2012 Toyota Tacoma DCSB - Stock on 32's- Wifes
2004 Cadillac CTS-V - 5.7L LS6 v8, 6-speed 400hp/400tq - My new DD
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-ge...read-pics.html
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03-13-2015, 11:52 AM
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Quote:
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Ex owner, unless a 4g63t block, transfer case, FMIC and some random parts counts. LOL.
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oh i see...does that mean a new project is in the future?
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03-13-2015, 12:16 PM
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My favorite free mod...
Unplugging the power antenna motor, which no longer has an antenna attached to raise and lower, so I don't have to listen to it run each time I start or stop my 4Runner.
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03-13-2015, 12:22 PM
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oh i see...does that mean a new project is in the future?
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Yes it does, but its going to be a 3 year build. I parted out last one to help with home purchase. After wife gets her newer Tacoma Im starting my build.
2nd gen Auto Talon/Eclipse. Built 2.0L, e85 tuned, Big turbo, nitrous (for launching and spool), slicks street car. Hoping for 9's in CO altitude. I want to build it correctly and do it right so its going to be a long journey. Last one was my daily driver and that was no fun.
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1996 Toyota 4runner Limited - 4" Lift, 33's, AOR Bumper w/winch
1990 Eagle Talon Tsi- E316G @ 32psi E85 Tuned, 272 cams, ECMlink v3.0, 405whp - Gave back to Brother
2012 Toyota Tacoma DCSB - Stock on 32's- Wifes
2004 Cadillac CTS-V - 5.7L LS6 v8, 6-speed 400hp/400tq - My new DD
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-ge...read-pics.html
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03-13-2015, 12:49 PM
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It's not a big mod, but it's cheap, simple and I like it.
Link to the original post underneath.
Shift Knob Color Fill Mod
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03-13-2015, 12:56 PM
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Free intake mod
Cheap ISR Mod: pipe I had laying around, spare hose clamps, and a $2 tee for vacuum lines
PCV Valve filter $3
It helps prevent oil buildup in the plenum
Low Range Two Wheel Drive Mod
LED Strips in the back
http://www.amazon.com/Zone-Tech-Flex...ords=led+strip
Straight pipe exhaust cost me $20 and a couple hours 
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90% of the build threads in the 5th Gen section consist of Fuel Wheels, Plastidip, Duratracs and window tint.
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LED Reverse Lights
Amazon.com: Universal 12pcs High Power White 9w LED Eagle Eye Bumper DRL Fog Light Motorcycle Light Daytime Running DRL Tail Backup Light Car Motor: Automotive
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I just put three on each side. The brackets are angle iron bolted to the bottom of the bumper above the hitch.
Hitch Flip
I sawzalled two vertical cuts and bent the bumper up with a floor jack
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90% of the build threads in the 5th Gen section consist of Fuel Wheels, Plastidip, Duratracs and window tint.
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1997 4Runner "Becky" - Camping Rig - 3.4 Auto (for now), Armored, Cable E-Locked, Coastal Bumper, Sleeper Deck, 255/80r17 AT3Ws (185k+ Miles)
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