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Tim

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Condor pack and a couple of cheap non-rated links. I think this pack was about $25, but you can do this with any pack. The one on the back of my driver's seat is an old Army surplus map bag that I picked up for about $10.



This one holds itself open like a little tray table and carries my backup ham kit, license, notebook, and band plan.



I also added this LED round to the inside of my tailgate



The switch came with some lights and I didn't need two of them, it was scavenged for this project.



Rather pleased with the results.

The Condor pack idea is great (not that the other mods aren't!), just what I need. Thanks
 

timberwolf_120

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I got 12 of these rock lights for 20 bucks. Figure you add in some wiring and a cheap switch you'll be right around 25-30 bucks.

Picked em up from swampedoffroad.com but I've heard they are on amazon as well.
Only guy I talked to about them said he hasn't had any issues with water/mud. Once I get the chance (since I have spares) I'll do a water test myself and report any findings here.

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Maxterra

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I got 12 of these rock lights for 20 bucks. Figure you add in some wiring and a cheap switch you'll be right around 25-30 bucks.

Picked em up from swampedoffroad.com but I've heard they are on amazon as well.
Only guy I talked to about them said he hasn't had any issues with water/mud. Once I get the chance (since I have spares) I'll do a water test myself and report any findings here.

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I have quite s few of those on varying wattages. I use 6 of them in my front bumper for daytime running lights and after a year, I just had to replace one as it was dim. Considering its in front of the tire, directly exposed to water all the time, not too bad.
Going to use some on the rear hatch next.

 
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v_man

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I know most of you guys got probably got the OBD II bluetooth gps engine data moniter gauge and gizmo , but George Bush Senior was president when my 90 was built , I didn't even get a stock voltmeter , or a tach . So onto Amazon I go and find this 7$ voltmeter ... I put it in the vent .

It's probably been on for 3 years straight , although I did tie it into a switch in case I want to dim it ....

 
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benmmc

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I know most of you guys got probably got the OBD II bluetooth gps engine data moniter gauge and gizmo , but George Bush Senior was president when my 90 was built , I didn't even get a stock voltmeter , or a tach . So onto Amazon I go and find this 7$ voltmeter ... I put it in the vent .

It's probably been on for 3 years straight , although I did tie it into a switch in case I want to dim it ....

Oh man that's awesome. Love your style @v_man!


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Another one , maybe for stick shift guys . I cut a link of chain and welded it onto my T-Case shifter . With the truck in reverse , I can lock the shifters together . It might slow down or at least inconvinience a thief ...



You might want a different lock. Master Locks are notoriously easy to defeat, I saw a guy pick one with a broken bamboo BBQ skewer.
 
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RiverCityDave

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These Molle seat back panels are awesome for stowing gear and first aid kits, flashlights, water bottles, View attachment 1857 MRE's what ever you can put in molle pouches. They can be had on Fleabay for around $10-15 Bucks.
I agree, these are cool, I have some Coyote ones I have yet to mount, however I dont for the life of me understand why you would willingly consume MREs...

After my stock power antenna broke beyond repair, I replaced it with one of those. I only pick up 2 stations now. lol
I need to get all new antennas for am/fm stereo, and CB.
Anybody have a working power antenna from a FZJ80 they want to sell?
I do NOT have a good one, I DO however have several broken ones. :)

QuickFists. 10 bucks. Got rid of the door handle and installed a door handle that doubles as a splitting axe.
Qickfists Here

Now THIS I like. I really need to explore some axe mounting options.

Here's some of my cheapo mods , I got a lot of 'em...


Interior LED light strips , with a remote controller/dimmer, on Amazon , maybe $15 total


I'm working through mounting some better lights inside my rig too. This is pretty awesome.
 
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