ckrockets build thread (daily driver/overlander rig) - Jack's 2010 4X4 DCSB Silver Streak Mica

Temporary power distribution and control center.

5/2018

***What are those 3 mystery relays for ?, I have a feeling this is going to be of great interest to TacomaWorld!

I've got to figure out the best way to post a 58MG video, stay tuned. Any suggestions would be appreciated. *Done see below*

 

Awesome build so far!

 

Yesssss OP. So happy when I find threads like this. Seeing someone that is building their truck based on specific needs is refreshing in the sea of "buy all the bolt on things to have an Instagram worthy truck" that sometimes plagues the "overlanding" community.

 

Great build so far, OP.

Best bet for large videos is to upload them to YouTube and then post the links here.

 

Look what 3 relays and some diodes can do for you

Page 2 spring loaded latch video uploaded as well.

5/2018

***short time after video taken I researched on TW the manual procedure for disabling the beep

 

Subscribed. Nice looking fab work on that rack.

 

Perimeter lighting control using OEM keyless entry remote. Double click on remote unlocks all doors and powers up perimeter lights (single unlock click unlocks driver door only no lighting), one click locks all doors and powers off lights. See video above.

positive pulse latch on/off relay setup:

5/2018



positive pulse lock/unlock source:

5/2018

***tie into rear left door lock positive pulse & unlock positive pulse wires



disable function button (camping lights):

6/2018

*** Air on Board small push button switches for OEM locations, Green and Red, highly recommend perfect fit no mods

5/2018

***short time after video taken I researched on TW the manual procedure for disabling the beep

 

Secondary battery selection (based on TW research).

X2 Power 31 series AGM battery
Jim's Machineworx Bolt Down Style- 5 Lug Battery Terminals

6/2018

***a lot of research done on TW and other sources to decide what location to mount this secondary battery, ultimately I chose a location I've never seen posted online

 

I now have 12 months til my MT/ID summer 2019 Overlanding trip. This is where my Overlanding build takes a strange detour

I knew I wanted to update my stereo all along just did not know to what level. I began with the idea of a new head unit, door speakers, and an amplifier.

Pioneer DEH-S6010BS
Image Dynamics ID65CS's & ID65's
Skar Audio RP-150.4AB

7/2018

***DIN pocket switch mounting mock up, ebay dual battery digital voltmeter, OTRATTW switches

 

Based on my needs for a 2 week overlanding trip I decided to remove my rear seats, to build a platform to mount an ARB refrigerator and open up for gear storage.

Once everything was removed I was better able to visualize what the platform may look like, for my needs it would need to be at min 6" tall for clearance of other items. That was quite a bit of unused volume under the platform, I debated using it for storage but integrating access would be problematic with a refrigerator and gear sitting on top.

***Disclaimer*** This is where things start to go silly. I've got a year til my overlanding trip and I'm bored I need another project. Keep in mind everything I post next (from the last 6 months) will be temporary/modular installs. Strictly for fun if not academic, to learn something by doing something. Initially I thought I could integrate it into my Overland build but weight and size was prohibitive. Plus as you will see things got out of control. The "final" install will actually be coming out of my truck in the next month or so. ***Disclaimer***

Why not use this unusable space as a platform and a subwoofer enclosure? Off to SolidWorks to model a bunch of different ideas, this is what I ended up with.


ARB refrigerator platform subwoofer enclosure w/ amplifier, power distribution, and control rack:

7/2018



*** mounting brackets utilizing existing threaded hole positions on the truck side and t-nuts on the box side


*** (4) rear firing 8" subwoofers

 

Buying more amplifiers and subwoofers.

Skar Audio RP-150.4AB
Skar Audio RP-1200.1D
Kicker 8" 4Ω SVC 44CWCS84

7/2018

 

Any schematics for how those 3 relays are wired up? I've never played with latching relays.

Where is your secondary battery mounted?

 

Time to make some sawdust.

Cut table (2x4's, Bluehawk saw horses from Lowe's):

7/2018

***a cut table greatly aids in making straight cuts in MDF, not sure how I got along without one in the past



router hole cutting jig (1/4" plywood and steel rod):

7/2018

***absolutely worth the effort it took to make one, perfect holes



t-nuts for bolting subwoofers in place:

7/2018

*** never liked the idea of using sheet rock screws to mount speakers (extremely time consuming uugghh)



platform/subwoofer box complete:

7/2018

***first carpentry I had done in over 10 years



steel mounting brackets fabricated:

7/2018




The install.

7/2018

***CTEK DS250SA DC to DC charger (Aussie approved)



***left unfinished as I had no clue if I would love it or hate it


Loved it! (to much as you will see)

 

Behind the passenger seat, using a battery tray kit then fabricated a heavy duty retaining bar from flat bar and angle iron (bed liner), tray mounted to MDF board bolted through rear passenger seat mounting points. Rock solid mounting.

7/2018


I'll work on a schematic of the relays. See below.

 

First real world test of the overlanding rig was a failure. I got trapped and had to call the wife to come bail me out.

micro-SHTF

8/2018

*** why a failure? two key pieces of equipment not in the truck 1) chainsaw, 2) a tree strap/chain

Tree trunk at least 3ft in diameter at base.

Wife had to come pick me up so we could go get the chainsaw from the house. Chainsawed for 3 hours straight, afterwards all I needed was a strap so I could yank on the tree trunk with my winch cable. Didn't own any recovery gear at this point, FAILURE. Truck was stuck for 2 days until DOT could get an excavator out to pull tree off the grade. One way in, one way out, where I was at.

 

Sub a dub dub!!!!!! This is very interesting I really like the bed cage and tire gate since it gets the tire more inboard in the bed than hanging further off the rear.

 

How did you make those hinges for the tire gate??? I would like to see some more detailed photos of them. I am going to be making some swingout tool boxes and haven't figured out a sturdy hinge for it.

 

It's basically a super heavy duty piano hinge spaced out with multiple pins.

Spacing was super critical in the design.

With the bottom two pins (bolts) inserted into the gate side a helper has to hold the pins up while you move the hinge into alignment then they drop the pins. The top pin can be inserted last. Pin/bolt length is specific to the design. I used Solidworks to design the hinge which helped tremendously, it can be done on paper I'm sure.

I'll post some more close up shots of my SolidWorks model.


***The stand offs were 0.25" plate, the tubing was 1" (0.25" wall), super slow wire feed high heat penetrating welds maxed out my 120V welder capabilities.

 

SAWTOOTH MOUNTAINS!!!!

took almost the same detour as you on last years road trip. The setting of the lakes against the forest are something out of a dream!