Jump to content

$50 and under modifications

Half_ton

By Half_ton
in Modifications & Accessories

 Share

Recommended Posts

Ravenkeeper Senior Enthusiast

Ravenkeeper

Posted
Posted

Alexantics- sadly no, that would be the coolest thing in the world if they were. I did the ceiling lights with some colored film slipped between the bulb and light fixture. I think bc-Chris did the same.

 

RavenKeeper-it was super easy and cheap to do and it is what I get the most compliments about so you should definitely

 

 

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

Let me correct my last, it has been on my list since about the first of the year.

 

But yeah, definitely will, hopefully, before I go to San Diego next month. I have to GET OUT OF THIS DESERT :tumbleweed: and get one last beach trip in before it starts getting cold again.

  • Like 1
  • Replies 874
  • Created
  • Last Reply

Top Posters In This Topic

Popular Days

Top Posters In This Topic

Popular Days

Popular Posts

Marv88
Marv88

Sprayed my a pillars black with SEM Bumper Coater  

Driver72
Driver72

Sure I'll try, haven't posted a pic on this forum yet, but here goes.   Go to Amazon or similar and order these: 1N4004 400V 1A Axial Lead Silicon Rectifier Diodes   You only need one really but

SSam
SSam

Added a neodymium magnet to the steering column to hold the key fob still. $18 and a piece of double sided tape. The fob sticks right to it and does not bang around any more.   The magnets were

Posted Images

Ravenkeeper Senior Enthusiast

Ravenkeeper

Posted
Posted

Last week, I tried to add a diode to get my puddle lights on with my interiors, Pin 1 -> Pin 8 on the grey plug on BCM. Closed the doors, locked it, watched the interiors dim out, and the puddles stayed on. :dunno::freak::confused: Asked around, did some digging, and everything/everyone said it should have worked perfectly. SO, today, I tried it again......

 

 

WORKED AS ADVERTISED!!!!!!! :banghead: :devil: :mad:

 

 

 

The Three Main Plugs on BCM Mods

  • Like 2
pgamboa Senior Enthusiast

pgamboa

Posted
Posted

Last week, I tried to add a diode to get my puddle lights on with my interiors, Pin 1 -> Pin 8 on the grey plug on BCM. Closed the doors, locked it, watched the interiors dim out, and the puddles stayed on. :dunno::freak::confused: Asked around, did some digging, and everything/everyone said it should have worked perfectly. SO, today, I tried it again......

 

 

WORKED AS ADVERTISED!!!!!!! :banghead: :devil: :mad:

 

 

 

Glad this worked... I scratched my head for a couple of hours last night going over Upfitter pages. Lol.

 

 

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

  • Like 1
TubesteakBoogie Enthusiast

TubesteakBoogie

Posted
Posted

For me wireless charging and garage door opener remote in the console the best 2 affordable modifications i think you can do under $50. I like the Plasi Dipe bowties so that is a must.

here are some of the links to the how to that i used.

 

 

 

 

Do you have pics of the garage door opener install? How well does it work and do you have links for where you bought it?

chrisfg Enthusiast

chrisfg

Posted
Posted (edited)

Do you have pics of the garage door opener install? How well does it work and do you have links for where you bought it?

Here is the garage door opener how to video looks factory.

Ebay is where i got the homelync i think it came from an old cavalier sun visor or something.

 

Edited by chrisfg
  • Like 1
TubesteakBoogie Enthusiast

TubesteakBoogie

Posted
Posted

Here is the garage door opener how to video looks factory.

Ebay is where i got the homelync i think it came from an old cavalier sun visor or something.

 

I like it...it looks like a clean install. I guess I'll be looking into adding this as well now lol

  • Like 2
TubesteakBoogie Enthusiast

TubesteakBoogie

Posted
Posted

Finally went for it and plastidipped the taillights, 3rd brake, and bowties for ~$12. Never used plastidip before and am a horrible painter, but it was cake. I previously used decal overlays on the bowties, but they weren't holding up in this florida heat. The taillights are too bright red my taste so i wanted just a little darker, but still safe ( Not trying to have someone slam into me because they cant see them illuminated). Taillights are 1 layer of black and 3 of glossifier. 2 coats of the black makes it solid black so i stuck with 1. its has that somewhat spotty spray paint 1st coat look, but i can live with it. The bowties are 3 layers black and 3 glossifier and look so much better than the vinyl overlays. I don't have any complaints yet.

 

Doing some plastidip today Pt.3

Doing some plastidip today Pt.2

Doing some plastidip today Pt.4

Doing some plastidip today Pt.5

Doing some plastidip today Pt.9

  • Like 1
Ravenkeeper Senior Enthusiast

Ravenkeeper

Posted
Posted

So about $22 for the cord and $20 for the mount.

 

 

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

What did you do about the suction cup?

Crstfr Enthusiast

Crstfr

Posted
Posted (edited)
post-161090-0-91382400-1503320046_thumb.jpg

 

 

50$... for the LED and wiring harness.... off amazon...

 

 

harness - https://www.amazon.com/MICTUNING-MIC-B1002-Wiring-Harness-Waterproof/dp/B00O72R7Z8/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1503412908&sr=8-9&keywords=30+led+light+bar

 

LED - https://www.amazon.com/Modify-Street-Power-Driving-31-5/dp/B00FWOKKGI/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1503412992&sr=8-2&keywords=30+led+light+bar+modify++street

 

 

edit... i spent another 20 and got a different harness.... i got this one with the wireless remote.. - https://www.infiniteoffroad.com/product-page/wiring-kit

 

so either way ... still under 50.

post-161090-0-91382400-1503320046_thumb.jpg

post-161090-0-91382400-1503320046_thumb.jpg

Edited by Crstfr
  • Like 1
VdellaV Enthusiast

VdellaV

Posted
Posted

PreRunner Style Tire Carrier, less than US$50.00 in materials and I built it myself

 

Build Video:

 

 

post-172597-0-37713000-1503422025_thumb.jpg

post-172597-0-37713000-1503422025_thumb.jpg

post-172597-0-37713000-1503422025_thumb.jpg

post-172597-0-37713000-1503422025_thumb.jpg

  • Like 2
Mille170 Enthusiast

Mille170

Posted
Posted

PreRunner Style Tire Carrier, less than US$50.00 in materials and I built it myself

 

Build Video:

 

Nice job on the build.

VdellaV Enthusiast

VdellaV

Posted
Posted

Nice job on the build.

 

 

Thank you!

 

I'm installing Surplus Ammo Cans as ToolBoxes on it this week! another 50 bucks for both of them

TubesteakBoogie Enthusiast

TubesteakBoogie

Posted
Posted

There's a guy nearby me who's willing to trade a black powder coated front and rear bumper for my chrome set so I decided to test out a black bumper by plastidipping my chrome one. Only did the front for now. His will have the fog light cut outs, which mine do not.

post-174413-0-78757200-1504496643_thumb.jpg

post-174413-0-86160500-1504496651_thumb.jpg

post-174413-0-22691000-1504496665_thumb.jpg

post-174413-0-85197400-1504496675_thumb.jpg

post-174413-0-78757200-1504496643_thumb.jpg

post-174413-0-86160500-1504496651_thumb.jpg

post-174413-0-22691000-1504496665_thumb.jpg

post-174413-0-85197400-1504496675_thumb.jpg

post-174413-0-78757200-1504496643_thumb.jpg

post-174413-0-86160500-1504496651_thumb.jpg

post-174413-0-22691000-1504496665_thumb.jpg

post-174413-0-85197400-1504496675_thumb.jpg

post-174413-0-78757200-1504496643_thumb.jpg

post-174413-0-86160500-1504496651_thumb.jpg

post-174413-0-22691000-1504496665_thumb.jpg

post-174413-0-85197400-1504496675_thumb.jpg

  • Like 4

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing

  • Latest Articles

  • Posts

    • riddler
      Torsion adjustment

      By riddler · Posted

      No rubbing?
    • riddler
      Torsion adjustment

      By riddler · Posted

      Thanks for this. I haven't made up my mind yet. This is a good option. Looks good. 👍🏻
    • mandrautomotive
      Clean During the Day. Serious Light at Night. Sierra HD 40" PRO Kit

      By mandrautomotive · Posted

      Hey everyone, If you've been looking for a way to add serious lighting to your 2024–2026 GMC Sierra 2500HD or 3500HD without sacrificing the truck's clean factory look, I wanted to share one of our favorite setups. Our 40" PRO Light Bar Kit is designed specifically for the refreshed Sierra HD and mounts behind the grille for a built-in, OEM-style appearance. The kit is completely bolt-on, uses factory mounting points, and doesn't require any cutting or drilling. It's also designed not to interfere with the active grille shutters or radiator airflow. A few highlights:   Fits 2024–2026 GMC Sierra 2500HD & 3500HD Compatible with PRO, SLE, SLT, AT4, Denali, and Ultimate trims Curved 40" PRO LED light bar with advanced TIR optics Available in White + Amber DRL or Yellow + Amber DRL Complete bolt-on installation Lifetime warranty   We also put together a light output video so you can see how the PRO light bar performs in real-world nighttime conditions. It does a great job showing the beam pattern, width, and distance before you decide if it's the right setup for your truck.   Is anyone else running hidden grille lighting on their Sierra HD? We'd love to see your setup! If you have any questions about fitment, installation, or choosing between the white and yellow beam options, feel free to ask. We're always happy to help. __________________________ www.MandRonline.com https://www.instagram.com/mandrautomotive/ M&R LED Light kits - www.MandRonline.com | Burbank CA https://www.youtube.com/@MandRautomotive
    • Grumpy Bear
      The Peckish Synapse

      By Grumpy Bear · Posted

      It is, It is the purpose. Just ask that everyone plays nice     On another note. The Terrain and the Equinox are fraternal twins. The one we have is spitting distance from 300K and yes, it has been problematic. Oil consumption is inexcusable. That said, nearly everything else fell into the "Routine Maintenance" bucket or expected failure due to age or accident. The 2015 Generation are very comfortable and they drive dreamy. The six speed is a rockstar save for the cheap failure prone manual automatic physical switch in the shifter. I called it quits after three.   The Ecotec 2.4 I-4 sans the GDI pump junk is nearly bulletproof. The hardest thing we experienced with this SUV was rear wheel alignment. The back axle is a starter kit. Toe bolts need to be installed as do extended range camber bolts. Then you have to find someone not new to the planet that has the skill and patients for the horrendous task of dialing it in. But once set, it is rock solid.    The new ones....yea, I'll pass. I have one CVT and it is enough. They could be a good transmission but someone would have to really care designing it.  Subaru seems to have it down fairly well. 
    • Atlas
      The Peckish Synapse

      By Atlas · Posted

      When most people look at GM's EV strategy, they think it was dumb. Obviously, duh?   In hindsight, there was significant financial risk in becoming obsolete if GM didn't go all-in, like a lot of automakers. Had the EV market taken off, GM would have been left defenseless.   Not all of their $10.9B was lost. Only a part of that was sunk costs like supplier penalties and retooling for EV's they canceled or never made.   A sizable chunk of that was R&D and intellectual property which is still in their back pocket for future EVs.   GM hedged the risk but overspent, but then they pivoted and focused on their bread and butter. Not only did GM still have the financial prowess to do that, they've done so successfully. It shows a lot of resilience and the market rewarded it.    

  • GM-Trucks.com Clubs

  • Popular Contributors

×
×
  • Create New...