PSU Taco85
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Hmm I'll have to check that site out. That electrical shit adds up quick that's all I know 
I'm thinking 2 gauge should suffice for the battery wiring. I plan on getting either the ATO or columbia overland mount, both of which keep the batteries in the stock location. For now I'll add a little extra line to the single + and - cable to ensure there's enough slack when I fork up the cash for 2 battieries, an isolator kit, and the mount.
I'm thinking 2 gauge should suffice for the battery wiring. I plan on getting either the ATO or columbia overland mount, both of which keep the batteries in the stock location. For now I'll add a little extra line to the single + and - cable to ensure there's enough slack when I fork up the cash for 2 battieries, an isolator kit, and the mount.
PSU Taco85
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Snapped a few shots tonight. There are different bolt patterns between the double cardan end and the diff end of the shafts. The longer one is rear driveshaft from a 2001 4runner. The shorter one is out of a 1st gen IFS truck. The "H" part of the double cardan from the 1st gen looks much beefier I must say!
1st gen on the right
Double cardan ends matching bolt patterns
diff end matching bolt patterns
The two patterns are different though, double cardan on right and diff end of other shaft on the left
I'll take some measurements this weekend and see which shaft is in better shape to build up for the rear driveshaft. From my understanding the double cardan end should bolt right up the the Tacoma/FJ t-case but I'll have to check. Ideally I'd build both and use one as a spare
1st gen on the right
Double cardan ends matching bolt patterns
diff end matching bolt patterns
The two patterns are different though, double cardan on right and diff end of other shaft on the left
I'll take some measurements this weekend and see which shaft is in better shape to build up for the rear driveshaft. From my understanding the double cardan end should bolt right up the the Tacoma/FJ t-case but I'll have to check. Ideally I'd build both and use one as a spare
Lrgrnr
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Hmm I'll have to check that site out. That electrical shit adds up quick that's all I know
I'm thinking 2 gauge should suffice for the battery wiring. I plan on getting either the ATO or columbia overland mount, both of which keep the batteries in the stock location. For now I'll add a little extra line to the single + and - cable to ensure there's enough slack when I fork up the cash for 2 battieries, an isolator kit, and the mount.
All my stuff is getting moved to the tool box....to make room for coilovers
whenever that may be .
PSU Taco85
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I've read a thread where the 3rd gen 4runner bolted right up to the t-case so I'm hoping for the best.
If not I'll just have the flanges drilled.
All my stuff is getting moved to the tool box....to make room for coilovers
Bastard!
PSU Taco85
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Bumpers have finally arrived, 11 months after placing order
I also picked up a full sized spare today on the cheap and got it mounted and balanced. Dakota Definity MT. Over half tread and picked it up for $40 from a guy on craigslist.
I also picked up a full sized spare today on the cheap and got it mounted and balanced. Dakota Definity MT. Over half tread and picked it up for $40 from a guy on craigslist.
Silverback
Lima Gulf Bravo Foxtrot Juliet Bravo
That is freaking sweeet. I'm about to cut into mine to build something very similar. I'll probably PM ya about price. Looks awesome.
PSU Taco85
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Thanks! It will look even better once it's mounted and the besides are cut
Yeah I thought Eric would never finish/start these things, about time is all I have to say
Sounds good I'll have to find my total somewhere in PMs. Eric hooked me up with free shipping for taking so long to build the thing so at least that saved me about $170 bucks or so
And then you can PM me!
I love that thing.
PSU Taco85
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PSU Taco85
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Oh when I say it came off, I should have said all of the spot welds failed. Once again, I don't think you have anything to worry about (other than me finding out where you live and me popping the hood and snatching that beauty!!!).
Ah rofl I should have known, I guess you have brought out all the weaknesses in the truck for everyone else to learn lessons! If that piece falls off I'll build something stronger, or just do more than tack weld the mount down
*runs to store to get locking hood pins*
bakerla
Man, Myth, Legend
you order them from sierraexpeditions.com?
PSU Taco85
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Got them from VTE warehouse. They sell the insulators and other accessories for the terminals as well. I think the sierra ones are square type connectors but these serve pretty much the same purpose. 5/16" mounting bolts to the terminals and 3/8" bolt for connecting additional accessories. A little better prices than sierra as well
https://www.vtewarehouse.com/
PSU Taco85
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Well my wiring is about 95% done. Only thing left to do is mount the winch solenoid pack under the hood and run some wires to it!
Here's a few more better pics from my camera rather than phone showing how I fit the 6 switches overhead. Like I said there ain't no room up there, I cut out most of the sunglasses holder but it still seems like it's holding up pretty well
View from the side showing how high the wires stick up. I tried to tuck them in as best I could but with the heat shrink and daisy chain there's only so much bendin' you can do to get these bastards to fit
Configuration of the switch bank
All the wires hooked up to the switches. Ran 18AWG for the lights and illumination and power circuit. For the winch I wasn't sure how much power the solenoids drew so I ran 12 AWG for those two switches. I left plenty of slack in case I need to troubleshoot in the future or re-splice or change anything around. Also notice I put small labels on each wire end, that will be key along with the schematic for tracing out any future wires
Everything tucked up there with the console bolted in. The ARB harness comes in through the passenger side
Here's where I spliced into the stock positive and negative terminals. Took them down as far as I could and butt spliced with 2 AWG and tinned them then heat shrinked.
Here's a closeup of the mil spec terminal, this bad boy is beefy and allows for multiple hookups of larger gauged ring lugs
Earlier tonight I took two test videos in the dark, not the greatest quality it was raining and I didn't have much light to work with but I was impressed how fast the compressor filled up my tire, I'd say slightly over a minute to go from 8psi to 34psi. That bad boy does draw some amps tho!
[video=youtube;TcI2CnpytMw]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TcI2CnpytMw[/video]
[video=youtube;2qrJNKnxdzE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qrJNKnxdzE[/video]
Here's a few more better pics from my camera rather than phone showing how I fit the 6 switches overhead. Like I said there ain't no room up there, I cut out most of the sunglasses holder but it still seems like it's holding up pretty well
View from the side showing how high the wires stick up. I tried to tuck them in as best I could but with the heat shrink and daisy chain there's only so much bendin' you can do to get these bastards to fit
Configuration of the switch bank
All the wires hooked up to the switches. Ran 18AWG for the lights and illumination and power circuit. For the winch I wasn't sure how much power the solenoids drew so I ran 12 AWG for those two switches. I left plenty of slack in case I need to troubleshoot in the future or re-splice or change anything around. Also notice I put small labels on each wire end, that will be key along with the schematic for tracing out any future wires
Everything tucked up there with the console bolted in. The ARB harness comes in through the passenger side
Here's where I spliced into the stock positive and negative terminals. Took them down as far as I could and butt spliced with 2 AWG and tinned them then heat shrinked.
Here's a closeup of the mil spec terminal, this bad boy is beefy and allows for multiple hookups of larger gauged ring lugs
Earlier tonight I took two test videos in the dark, not the greatest quality it was raining and I didn't have much light to work with but I was impressed how fast the compressor filled up my tire, I'd say slightly over a minute to go from 8psi to 34psi. That bad boy does draw some amps tho!
[video=youtube;TcI2CnpytMw]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TcI2CnpytMw[/video]
[video=youtube;2qrJNKnxdzE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qrJNKnxdzE[/video]