I have been a little short on funds lately since I just dropped $1400 into my stereo system for my Tacoma (waiting on delivery). I had the mod bug, a few bucks and some free time so I decided to finally do these cheap mods
First was to install a lock on my center storage compartment. The lock cost me $4.00 at Lowes. The lock works very well for what it's needed for. I go to a casino and they offer free Valet Parking. This will prevent these punks from peaking into my storage compartment to see what they can grab. It's happened before and I lost a few CD's!
On with the pics...
Lock - There was 2 options. 1/2" or 1/4" max thickness. The 1/2" was the perfect size.
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The locks requires a 3/4" hole. I first started with a pilot hole all the way up to a 1/2" hole using a drill then did the remainder with a Dremel. Not perfect but the lock fit fine and will be eventually covered with the lock.
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Installed the lock using the "bent" latch. Works perfect.
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Blurry pic but best I could do...The "bent" latch worked the best.
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The latch needs to fit flush against the lip of the storage compartment.
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The next mod cost me nothing except the time to find it around my house.
For those of you who have kids can agree the rear center seatbelt needs a button to hold up the buckle. My son is in a booster and always sits in the middle. The buckle tends to fall down into the seat so I always have to dig down to grab it and is annoying when I am on the driver's side and it's pouring down rain on me...This "free" mod will save a lot of time and frustration when buckling up your kiddos. :lol:
Before: The buckle creeping down to hide inbetween the seats. :bash:
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Used my Home-Ec skills from Jr High and installed the beloved BUTTON! Be careful with the needle. I wore gloves and a welders mask for 100% safety. :lol:
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Aw, the finished product. Works like a charm!
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Hope this thread helps out others...I know these are very cheap and probably useless mods for others but for me these are both very useful and were CHEAP!
First was to install a lock on my center storage compartment. The lock cost me $4.00 at Lowes. The lock works very well for what it's needed for. I go to a casino and they offer free Valet Parking. This will prevent these punks from peaking into my storage compartment to see what they can grab. It's happened before and I lost a few CD's!
On with the pics...
Lock - There was 2 options. 1/2" or 1/4" max thickness. The 1/2" was the perfect size.
The locks requires a 3/4" hole. I first started with a pilot hole all the way up to a 1/2" hole using a drill then did the remainder with a Dremel. Not perfect but the lock fit fine and will be eventually covered with the lock.
Installed the lock using the "bent" latch. Works perfect.
Blurry pic but best I could do...The "bent" latch worked the best.
The latch needs to fit flush against the lip of the storage compartment.
The next mod cost me nothing except the time to find it around my house.
For those of you who have kids can agree the rear center seatbelt needs a button to hold up the buckle. My son is in a booster and always sits in the middle. The buckle tends to fall down into the seat so I always have to dig down to grab it and is annoying when I am on the driver's side and it's pouring down rain on me...This "free" mod will save a lot of time and frustration when buckling up your kiddos. :lol:
Before: The buckle creeping down to hide inbetween the seats. :bash:
Used my Home-Ec skills from Jr High and installed the beloved BUTTON! Be careful with the needle. I wore gloves and a welders mask for 100% safety. :lol:
Aw, the finished product. Works like a charm!
Hope this thread helps out others...I know these are very cheap and probably useless mods for others but for me these are both very useful and were CHEAP!
