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

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by ckrockets, Feb 12, 2019.

  1. Mar 3, 2019 at 6:22 PM
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    Yep, we are getting the same weather. I can do most of my fab work in the garage as I did last year with all that was done on the camper. However, I work at a major airport and everytime they even think snow I get called in. I was there all day today I'm suprised they didn't keep us overnight. I haven't reached the planning for long trips phase of our adventures yet so at least I have that in my favor.
     
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  2. Mar 6, 2019 at 5:45 PM
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    ckrockets [OP] i don't own a couch

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    This latest use of Duratex on steel and some email conversations with the manufacturer has convinced me to give black Duratex on my roof rack a try, versus powder coat.

    1 gallon will be under $100 delivered and there should be plenty left over for other projects.

    I was estimating over $150 to have the roof rack powder coated.


    ***final product, few more days for maximum cure hardness
     
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  3. Mar 7, 2019 at 9:54 AM
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    I used 3” aluminum channel for my half platform in the bed of mine. Attaches to the rail system via 4 of the factory bed cleats. I have had 300lbs on it with no issues. Might be a long term solution for you to look at. I plan on making a second section for mine with aluminum sheeting on it for the rear. Mostly I just want it for a bit if Securty for some of my gear.1A58A4C5-EF7C-4CC4-B756-996D7615511D.jpg76DDF9C6-91BB-46DF-ACB5-BEA7B319637E.jpg72462DB8-40C8-4857-B632-B5E75EB01194.jpg
     
  4. Mar 7, 2019 at 12:34 PM
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    ckrockets [OP] i don't own a couch

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    Got a close up of how the aluminum channel is sitting on the oem bed cleats?
     
  5. Mar 7, 2019 at 12:54 PM
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    I’ll get you some pics this evening.
     
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  6. Mar 8, 2019 at 8:22 AM
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    Sorry had to work a 16 yesterday. Here are some pics. The channel runs across the bed and the ends are supported on 2”x2”x3/16” aluminum angle. The angle is attached to the cleats with the 5/16” stainless eye bolts. This was a quick project I literally cobbled together out of scrap I had in the garage just before I left out on a 3000 mile trip. It has held up great for several long trips loaded down over the last year and 15k + miles. I really never intended it as a permanent solution but it has become one it has held up so well.03AA0D05-2944-4FE0-A2F5-8700D8AE79CA.jpgDC7CE05C-9CC2-468D-B79B-9948C606A3A9.jpg451EDEF6-6C10-4F3F-ABDE-49BCD2A45FB0.jpg912406F4-767C-4A7D-AECF-871D2EBF7ADE.jpg
     
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  7. Mar 9, 2019 at 5:48 PM
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  8. Mar 9, 2019 at 5:54 PM
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    Uninstall day.

    3/9/19

    ***rack discounted ready to be removed


    ***modular design aided ease of removal
     
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  9. Mar 9, 2019 at 6:09 PM
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    ckrockets [OP] i don't own a couch

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    ***main enclosure bracket


    ***experienced one shortcoming of the coating, Duratex sticks to Duratex (honestly I don't consider this an issue as I had a feeling this was going to happen), none of the zinc washers or rubber bushings stuck to the duratex, in the future when I have two Duratex coated items bolted together I'll run a rubber isolator or zinc washer between


    ***battery tray mounting platform


    ***back wall baffle board w/ steel top reinforcing bracket


    ***complete uninstall time 3 hours

    A short lived side project, it was more of a bucket list item. I was big into car stereo from the age of 17 to 23, always wanted to have another one day. It was a fun project and I enjoy it for this short time, the size and weight made it way way over the top. In all likelihood I probably won't be reinstalling it. :)
     
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  10. Mar 11, 2019 at 2:45 PM
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    Wasn't expecting to accomplish anything this weekend because of the forecasted rain. Weather changed last minute so I was able to do the above uninstall, then scramble around to pick up lumber & steel. Was able to make all the lumber cuts and get the rack platform built before the rain started again. Need the next dry weekend to finish up the refrigerator platform & slide (steel) and back wall electrical rack.

    3/10/19

    ***platform slides and snaps into place with very little movement, notice platform just below rails


    ***opted for plywood verus the mdf for these builds

    Passed 240 lb static load test, plenty strong for my needs.
     
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  11. Mar 15, 2019 at 10:31 AM
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    Preview of what I will be working on this weekend.


    *** Solidworks model (34" Accuride drawer slides, 2" angle iron, plywood platform, spring loaded indexing pins, t-nuts, locking nuts, 100deg flat head screws)
     
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  12. Mar 17, 2019 at 7:52 PM
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    3/16/19

    *** 5 bolt points using existing locations



    *** front 2 points using clip nuts



    *** level and rock solid


    ***angle iron cut to length, drilled, and bolted to slides

    3/17/19

    *** first refrigerator board made out of plywood got wrecked by the router, rebuilt using mdf ended up turning out better, ARB 82qt fridge/freezer will be hard mounted to board



    *** just enough clearance at full extension


    *** spring loaded locking pins, could of added ramps for auto locking when closing but opted not to complicate height adjustments of the pins, more concerned about a solid locking function

    This slide setup can be put together for around $150. The slides being the bulk of that ($100). There are cheaper ways (maybe just under $100 total) using U channel, angle iron, and roller bearings but I didn't have time to experiment with designs. I was confident I could put this one together using drawer slides without any issues the first time around.
     
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  13. Mar 17, 2019 at 8:49 PM
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    If the locking pins are facing each other tie them together loosely with a length of 550 cord. One cord pull releases both pins. Releasing the slide is a one hand operation.
     
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  14. Mar 18, 2019 at 4:17 AM
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    Kind of like the Alu-Cab slide ;) , mine are facing out by design :) . Their design actually inspired me to overlap the angle iron to mount the pins.

    I considered a pulling lanyard. Didn't like the idea of the potential problems the tangential forces could have on the chinese made indexing pins.

    Alu-Cab uses a large solid pin with exterior spring on their design.

     
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  15. Mar 25, 2019 at 5:38 AM
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    This weekend was a tedious part of the build as it's very time consuming with slow progress. I had already done it once with the over-the-top rack so it did go quicker with the lessons learned.

    Day 1

    3/23/2019

    ***layout mock up


    ***mounting locations and wire holes transfer marked


    ***holes drilled, edges routed, sanded, t-nuts installed


    ***back view (I wouldn't use plywood again, splinters to bad even using forstner bits. Had to do some major cleanup on the rear.)

    7 hours straight worth of work, stopped 10min to eat some lunch. :facepalm:
     
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  16. Mar 25, 2019 at 7:19 AM
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    buyobuyo Read The Fucking Manual

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    Awesome work. I really like that rifle rack.

    You need another piece of wood behind the plywood when you drill through to keep it from splintering. Another option is to drill just until the tip of the bit breaks through, then flip it over and finish drilling from the back.

    I'd consider coating both sides to seal it up and keep the wood from contracting/expanding as it dries or absorbs moisture from the air. With only one side coated, it will want to bow.
     
  17. Mar 25, 2019 at 8:11 AM
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    ckrockets [OP] i don't own a couch

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    I need to try that trick with the wood underneath.

    You're right I need to coat both sides, I forgot about the wood bowing if not totally coated.
     
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  18. Mar 30, 2019 at 3:48 PM
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    power distribution, relay control, charging, and amp rack wiring day

    3/29/19


    ***6 hours to mount and wire everything, modular installs as one piece


    ***sound absorbing material



    ***set in place to check fitment
     
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  19. Mar 31, 2019 at 2:31 PM
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    Sporadically misty and chilly day hampered progress today. I had planned to install the back wall rack, refrigerator platform, and refrigerator slide today. Once the rain let up I then realized I didn't have enough 14ga wire to pre-wire the water pump, bed lights, & rock lights (exit grommet is under platform). No point installation everything to have to undo next weekend to run the wiring for those mentioned items. I made the best of it and installed some cable glands and grommets.

    3/31/19

    ***existing switch & latching relay wiring


    ***future switch wire routing (water pump, bed lights, rock lights, red dome light, engine bay light, & hood scoop led bar), 2 large grommets are for routing of 12V RTT power box wire (8 gauge), both will exit out back cab wall via cable glands then through front wall of bed (haven't decided if I'm going to use grommets or glands for the bed), there will be about a 12ft run of bundled power wire leading to another high current DC plug, this will allow for use of the power box in the bed, around the truck, and in the RTT, maxed out the 12V power box could deliver up to 50amps safely (not that it will ever get anywhere close to that)
     
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  20. Apr 8, 2019 at 5:07 AM
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    Busy weekend quite a bit to try to get done, weather touch and go.

    Saturday 4/6/19

    ***built switch wiring bundles (3) for a good part of the morning (Ancor 16ga wire, Amazon cable armor)


    ***DC power box wiring ( 8 ga GP car audio) routed through interior grommets, armored switch wiring run through interior glands


    ***PG11 glands installed, drilled cab back wall sheet metal with 18mm hole saw, used locktite on the locking collar threads on the inside of the cab to assist retention, installed wire armor as close to glands as possible and secured with a zip tie (very tight space)


    ***20ft of DC power box cord, currently just routed over top of bed wall until I decide how I want to bring it through the bed wall, I'll probably shorten it up to 10ft when finalized.


    ***back wall rack installed and all wires routed

    This was a 9 hour day going non-stop (15 min lunch break), luckily rain held off.
     
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