Primate Labs Test Subject - 2007 Tacoma - codename: Silverback

Silverback

Lima Gulf Bravo Foxtrot Juliet Bravo
Oh and I still have not dropped a skid plate to figure out WTF is wrong with the 4WD system. We need that cul-de-sac so someone can motivate me.
 

Silverback

Lima Gulf Bravo Foxtrot Juliet Bravo
Another 100+ degree day. Lovely. Going to remove the bicycle fork mounts on the tool box and replace with Roam case mounts. Just need this kidney to sell on the black market. But it all lines up nicely. Oh and also planning to move the chainsaw up a few inches. Basically tucking up the top of the rack. Ordered some more aluminum to do this.
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balakay

BabyMax
You know you want it. Just think of the instagram points you’ll get!

 

Silverback

Lima Gulf Bravo Foxtrot Juliet Bravo
Drew did that years ago.
 

Silverback

Lima Gulf Bravo Foxtrot Juliet Bravo
After many months I finally got my Wits End air coupler pacifiers in. They had some delays with anodizing. But I like these better than the rubber flap cover I had on there to prevent mud and grime from getting into the air fitting. Added some 500lb stainless leader line to prevent me from misplacing them.

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Silverback

Lima Gulf Bravo Foxtrot Juliet Bravo
Replacing the 15 watt Midland MXT275 GMRS radio with the 50 watt MXT 575 unit along with the optional MXMC01 noise cancelling mic. I was hoping the base units would be similar in size but not even close. Might mount the new one under a seat since I have an external speaker as well as the speaker in the hand unit.

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tx_shooter

It is not a war crime the first time.
Staff member
Can you get measurements of how large the 575 is? I am debating upgrading the radio in my 4R and putting the current 275 on the base camp trailer.
 

Silverback

Lima Gulf Bravo Foxtrot Juliet Bravo
575 measures 5 1/2” wide, 6 3/4” long and 1 1/2” tall. Compared to 275 at 4 1/4” wide, 4 1/4” long and about 1” tall. I am also planning to put the old one in my trailer. Also got a Kenwood 2m for it.

I just mounted it in the same location as the old one.

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Silverback

Lima Gulf Bravo Foxtrot Juliet Bravo
Rear seat overhead molle panel has some stuff. Black rip away pouch on the passenger side is the "shit kit".. I need to get a Velcro patch for it. RipAway on drivers side is just holding from rubber gloves to give it some volume so I can figure out what I want in it.. it does have a knife mounted to it. Molle panel fire ext mount could be better, the piece that is on the backside is a bit small IMO... would be nice if it was larger. But it works.

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Silverback

Lima Gulf Bravo Foxtrot Juliet Bravo
Built my own headrest fire extinguisher mount. Used some shaft collars, some 1.5" long aluminum standoff bushings, and some 1/4-20 x 2" screws with a 2 piece QD fire extinguisher holder. I have enough stuff (minus the QD holder) to built 3 more. So if I don't like the one mounted on the molle panel above I might move that to the passenger side headrest. Just some test grabs but it is very easy to get to and seems extremely sturdy.

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tx_shooter

It is not a war crime the first time.
Staff member
I like that setup. I need to find a good mounting position in my 4Runner for my small fire extinguisher.
 

Anathollo

Armorall is my choice of lube
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Built my own headrest fire extinguisher mount. Used some shaft collars, some 1.5" long aluminum standoff bushings, and some 1/4-20 x 2" screws with a 2 piece QD fire extinguisher holder. I have enough stuff (minus the QD holder) to built 3 more. So if I don't like the one mounted on the molle panel above I might move that to the passenger side headrest. Just some test grabs but it is very easy to get to and seems extremely sturdy.

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Looks great! But hopefully the seat belt stops the passenger from slamming their head into if you get into an accident.
 

Silverback

Lima Gulf Bravo Foxtrot Juliet Bravo
Nobody sits back there. But it should if there was.
 

Silverback

Lima Gulf Bravo Foxtrot Juliet Bravo
Putting some light on the swing out table. Dunegear.com micro lights. Bright little dudes. Plan to run the wiring through the tubing and have an on/off switch in the upright for the spare tire.
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Anathollo

Armorall is my choice of lube
Staff member

Silverback

Lima Gulf Bravo Foxtrot Juliet Bravo
Got the wires ran through the tubing, used some black silicone adhesive to seal up the holes and provide a little extra so the M4 stainless bolts don't vibrate out. Used 2 layers of heatshrink and some silicone where the wires come out of the tube to prevent chaffing. Hope to get the switch panel installed, or at least party of it installed this evening.

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Silverback

Lima Gulf Bravo Foxtrot Juliet Bravo
KInda where the panel will be mounted. Since I have the space I think I'll add a second USB power port and a switch to control the power going to the whole thing.

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Silverback

Lima Gulf Bravo Foxtrot Juliet Bravo
Progress was made... its not wired into the rear battery box just yet. Used a Milwaukee M12 for testing. But it works pretty slick. Switch on the bottom is master switch, it has to be on to power the panel. It feeds a 12v relay and 30A fuse. That feeds a circuit for the 12v power outlets, a circuit for the USB outlets, and one for the top switch which is for the table lights. Its all grommeted and silicone'd, I do need to remove the excess silicone once its dry... made a tiny mess. The "Street light" plugs into the top 12v outlet nicely. Bottom 12v is setup so I can plug in the Ecoflow and recharge it if need be. USB are in the middle and allow phones/whatever to be charged while sitting on the tailgate or fold down table.
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Anathollo

Armorall is my choice of lube
Staff member
Progress was made... its not wired into the rear battery box just yet. Used a Milwaukee M12 for testing. But it works pretty slick. Switch on the bottom is master switch, it has to be on to power the panel. It feeds a 12v relay and 30A fuse. That feeds a circuit for the 12v power outlets, a circuit for the USB outlets, and one for the top switch which is for the table lights. Its all grommeted and silicone'd, I do need to remove the excess silicone once its dry... made a tiny mess. The "Street light" plugs into the top 12v outlet nicely. Bottom 12v is setup so I can plug in the Ecoflow and recharge it if need be. USB are in the middle and allow phones/whatever to be charged while sitting on the tailgate or fold down table.
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Thanks for putting this in! It's made charging my phone so much easier with a 15' USB-C cable to my bed.
 
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