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cocodataco - 2018 TRDOR DCSB

Finally got a SP9100 and got everything wired up. Took a bit longer than expected, but that’s when OCD took over. Got rid of my original @CaliRaisedLED switch panel for the @SDHQ OFFROAD SwitchPro mount.
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Had to take out the power trays to gain better access to all the old relays and. Wiring that was use previously.
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Kept some length to the SP9100 wires for any future changes and such. Used heat shrink ring connectors and added additional heat shrink for protection.
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Once everything was back in I used low profile add a fuses for both trigger wires. Connecting the pink to the high beams to trigger the light bar to come on with high beams, and the white to the reverse lights for my chase lights. Took off my @Baja Designs S2 from the @ragofabrication ditch brackets and placed them on the rack as chase lights.
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Currently ran the wiring for the ditch lights to the auxiliary power box with some DT plugs. Ordered a DT dust cap for when the rack is not installed.

Overall pleased with the install and how everything turned out. Love the fact that everything is controlled via Bluetooth and app. Love the clean look with the SDHQ mount in the cab. The power trays, blue seas, and SwitchPro combo in the engine bay satisfies my OCD and cable management dreams.
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Because I moved the S2s to chase lights, I replaced my ditch lights with a set of Squadron sports. Have dust covers as well as amber covers to add on if I’m in high dust or snow..
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Small updates to the SP9100 setup. Thought I’d add some heat shrink tube to the harnesses to protect from any water. Switch Pros actually messaged me to let me know if there were any water to get in throug the harnesses in this configuration, the warranty would be void.

Quick fix add some of the heat shrink tubing and get it water tight.
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A little OCD kicked in today..decided to remove the loom on the battery cables to the aux fuse panel and replaced them with some techflex
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One of the few things I think Toyota should have put on from the factory. Hood struts.
Picked these up on Amazon.. Redline Tuning Quick Hood Struts. Pretty straight forward mod, just drill some holes and use a rivet gun. It a little close to my PowerTrays, but I don't see myself running into any issues.
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Mounted MY ARB dual compressor. And created a inspired by wifey air system. I only wanted a single line run to the back of the truck bed versus to each individual wheel well. Fabricated the prince to hold the air manifold and put everything together.
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Nice. That arb compressor is gonna make the dual battery set up that much harder though
 
Any reason why my compressor will run when I hit the switch but won't release any air and shut off almost immediately?
 
Made a few electrical upgrades...

Installed a Blue Seas Below Deck, 12v Outlet and USB charger in the bed. Was super useful during our last trip. Was able to connect some cheap LED Christmas lights as well as charge some of our devices without having to leave the car in accessory mode.
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I also completed my custom install of rock lights.. leaving room to add more for the front when I get a bumper and some for the rear. Also super helpful on the last trip to TepuiFest as camp scene lights..
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Lastly did a small but purely aesthetic mod, to paint the center of the rear drum brakes to matte black. Was getting super annoyed of the rusted look through the TE37x's ??
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I want to install the Blue Seas 12v port in the exact location, did you just cut out a hole using a dremel/jigsaw? Any advice or anything you would have done differently @cocodataco ?
 
Made a few electrical upgrades...

Installed a Blue Seas Below Deck, 12v Outlet and USB charger in the bed. Was super useful during our last trip. Was able to connect some cheap LED Christmas lights as well as charge some of our devices without having to leave the car in accessory mode.
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I also completed my custom install of rock lights.. leaving room to add more for the front when I get a bumper and some for the rear. Also super helpful on the last trip to TepuiFest as camp scene lights..
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Lastly did a small but purely aesthetic mod, to paint the center of the rear drum brakes to matte black. Was getting super annoyed of the rusted look through the TE37x's ??
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I want to install the Blue Seas 12v port in the exact location, did you just cut out a hole using a dremel/jigsaw? Any advice or anything you would have done differently @cocodataco ?
 
I want to install the Blue Seas 12v port in the exact location, did you just cut out a hole using a dremel/jigsaw? Any advice or anything you would have done differently @cocodataco ?
You can Dremel it out. I actually used a box cutter and after a few passes it was out. Pretty thin material.
 
Haven't been online in a while..but have still made some minor changes to the rig every so often.

Most recently took advantage of the Black Friday deals with Prinsu and Pelican. Here she is at the Hella Trails 2nd Annual Toy Drive in Oakland. Also replaced the dual function light bar with a Baja Designs S8. Which I am thinking about getting amber lenses for, and potentially switching the fogs to the SAE versions.
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Also took the time to readjust the front coils up 1/2" and put the overload back on in the rear.
 
Haven't been online in a while..but have still made some minor changes to the rig every so often.

Most recently took advantage of the Black Friday deals with Prinsu and Pelican. Here she is at the Hella Trails 2nd Annual Toy Drive in Oakland. Also replaced the dual function light bar with a Baja Designs S8. Which I am thinking about getting amber lenses for, and potentially switching the fogs to the SAE versions.
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Also took the time to readjust the front coils up 1/2" and put the overload back on in the rear.

Looking good ?. Welcome back.
 
Finally got some sliders from C4 Fabrication. Took some time to get them painted and ready for the install. Love the way they came out. With the amount of different sliders out there it was tough to find one that I loved. The C4 fit the bill in many ways. They're angled with kick out, top tread plats are flat, bolt-on and super beefy.
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I also received my order of @Baja Designs SAE Squadrons from @ShowstoppersUSA. Looking forward to getting those installed in the bumper sometime next week. I wanted to switch to these since the fog gets really thick here where I live and I want to be able to leave them on without blinding oncoming drivers.
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Finally got some sliders from C4 Fabrication. Took some time to get them painted and ready for the install. Love the way they came out. With the amount of different sliders out there it was tough to find one that I loved. The C4 fit the bill in many ways. They're angled with kick out, top tread plats are flat, bolt-on and super beefy.
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Now you gotta put them to the test.
 
Spent the past couple days completing a 40% rear seat delete. Still waiting for the paint to finish curing before snapping some final photos of it installed and painted.
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What's the plan for it? Mounting platform for a fridge or what?
 
What's the plan for it? Mounting platform for a fridge or what?
On the daily I usually don't have any passengers and I typically store things in the back when I go to work which have been scratching my interior. This allows for a solid place for my items. If we're out camping I'd usually plan to have my camera gear placed here instead of on top of the seat.

I was trying this out to see how I like it. I may end up doing the 60% delete too if I ever want to mount my fridge inside the cab versus in the bed.
 
All this extra time away from work has me finishing up all the installs that have been sitting in the garage :LOL:

Today I tackled the install of my MXT275. Decided to mount the antenna on top of the Prinsu. Fabricated a mount to support the 3db antenna then ran everything to my glove box. Its always a PITA getting cables through the rubber grommets in the firewall.. especially when you have an ARB dual compressor blocking the way. Used a RJ45 socket to wire everything next to the steering wheel. I also wired the MXT to my Blue Sea in the engine bay with a switch to turn it on/off when needed.
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Spent the past couple days completing a 40% rear seat delete. Still waiting for the paint to finish curing before snapping some final photos of it installed and painted.
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I like where you're going with it so far. I'll be doing one too - anything you learned worth noting?
 
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