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Wiring Project

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by MR.WaynesWorld, Apr 9, 2023.

  1. Apr 9, 2023 at 8:24 AM
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    MR.WaynesWorld

    MR.WaynesWorld [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Over the past month or so I have done a little wiring project on my Taco. With all the lights I have on the truck I wanted to install a more professional looking wiring setup.

    Here is where I started from.

    OldSetUp.jpg

    Even though this worked for me I had a need to install another relay and with this setup it was not possible.

    So I went and bit the bullet on a completely customized solution. Started out with a PowerTrays Tray along with a Bussman Relay/Fuse and a Circuit Breaker. Along with wire, connectors and tools for the project.

    The biggest issue I had was the connections that would marry up with the connection in my truck for all the lights and such. Tried multiple connectors until I decided on using Deutsch Connectors.

    Here is the underside of my completed project before install.

    BottomNewFuseRelay.jpg

    And the top view..

    TopNewFuseRelay.jpg
    And installed.

    20230224_132919046_iOS (1).jpg

    Quite pleased with the results and it looks a lot better...
     
  2. Apr 9, 2023 at 8:35 AM
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    Greg-tacoma

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    Bed cover, soon bug deflector, halo interior lights and backup
    Looks fantastic! Great job
     
  3. Apr 9, 2023 at 8:40 AM
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    Korby

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    Very clean set up!
     
  4. Apr 9, 2023 at 9:28 AM
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    FLAK-TAC

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    Pics of the truck with all the lights?!
     
  5. Apr 9, 2023 at 9:57 AM
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    NorrinRadd

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    I used similar power center and added toggles for all my lights on the console: top is backup, middle is ditch, bottom is front bumper bar.

    20220917_193342.jpg

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  6. Apr 9, 2023 at 1:54 PM
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    MR.WaynesWorld

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    **** 2021 Mods **** Sokietech No Drill Hood Struts (Replaced) Color Matched Mirror Caps Color Match Door Handles SUPAREE LED Side Mirror Turn Signal Lights AVS Dark Smoked Hood Bugflector (Removed) Meso Black Interior Door Handles AVS Window Vents AUTOGINE Super Bright 6000K White LED Vanity Mirror Lights 3D Rear Tacoma Letters Matte Black OEM Blacked Out Emblems OEM Black Trim around Fog Lights Full BedRug AMP Research Bed Extender LoMax Tonneau Cover (Replaced) RBP 77-Spike Wheels 18X9 (Replaced) Nitto Terra Grappler G2 tires 285/60 (Replaced) Blacked out Toyota emblem on steering wheel Night Shade Front Grill (Replaced) Dark Tint Front TSS Emblem (Replaced MBRP Dual Exhaust KTJO Door Pod lighting Window Tint, 5% in the back 30% up front MESO Chrome Delete center console MESO Chrome Delete Vent Rings **** 2022 Mods **** Cali Raised Steel Front Skid Plate (Replaced) Ice Blue Map and Dome LED bulbs Rek-Gen XL Mud Flaps - Black on Black All interior trim painted Matte Black with Flat Clear Coat Aqua Blue Foot Lights - Front and Rear MESO Switch Panel Custom Layout MESO 3 Switch Overhead console panel MESO Chrome Delete Climate Control Rings UpTop Bravo Roof Rack Extreme LED 38 inch LED Light Bar in Roof Rack Diode Dynamics LED Strip Grill Lights Meso Ultimate Tail Lights (Replaced) Rock Lights - 8 Cyclone V2's (Replaced) UpTop Roof Rack Grab Handles UpTop Scene Pods with Baja Design Rock Lights Diode Dynamics Elite Series Fog Lights CaliRaised Stealth Bumper 30 inch Infinite Offroad LED Light Bar X2 Zeak 10,000 Winch KTJO Driver's Side Grab Handle LambTek Winch Switch Boomers "faux" TRD Pro Shift Knob Tacoma Lifestyle Smoke Third Brake Light Blacked out Instrument Panel Lens Diff Drop Dobinson's Suspension, Front Coil Overs, UCA's, Rear Shocks and Leaf Packs DB Customz Grill, Color Match with RGBW LED Letter Lighting **** 2023 Mods **** PowerTrays Tray with Busemann Fuse Relay Pioneer DMH-WC6600NEX Maestro RR2 SiriusXM SXV300 Tuner BoxWare Anti Glare HU Screen Protector Varity of cables and adapters Focal ACX 690 Front Speakers (Replaced) Focal ACX 165 Rear Speakers (Replaced) Diode Dynamics Stage Series Rock Lights - 3 in each wheel well Diode Dynamics Flush Mount Brackets Revolver X4s Tonneau Cover UpTop Roof Rack Grab Handles V2 Raceline Compass 17X9 wheels Toyo Tires Open Country A/T III 275/70R17 Tacoma Beast Infinity Tail Lights Taco Clout Wide Angle Convex Mirrors - Heated + Turn Signals + BSM KTJO Powered Folding Mirrors **** 2024 Mods **** Lighting Trendz Glow LED lights in Grill Lettering Cali Raised Cat Shields The Sub Box Shop Sub Amp box Rockford Fosgate 10 inch 4 ohm Dual VC Sub Kicker 3.5 inch speakers in dash (Replaced) Auto Harness House harness adapters for speaker wires Alpine PXE-C80-88 8 Channel Amp. Polk Audio DB 6502 Front Doors Polk Audio DB 6502 Tweeters in Dash Polk Audio DB 652 Rear Doors Hidden LED's in Bed Charvonia Design Bed Rail Tie Down Anchors Charvonia Design Bed Tie Down Anchors Charvonia Design Bed Floor Tie Down Anchors Charvonia Design Billet Battery Tie Down Redline Hood Struts TRD Pro Hood KITT Scanner LED in Hood Scoop Cali Raised Aluminum Skid Plate
    Here you go...

    I need to take some new pictures. These are with my old grill installed. Have a new one on it now.

    20220828_005543891_iOS.jpg

    The lights in the wheel wells and under the doors are currently disconnected. Waiting on DD Stage RGBW Rock Lights.

    20220828_005553385_iOS (1).jpg

    20220828_005646446_iOS (1).jpg
     
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  7. Apr 9, 2023 at 1:59 PM
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    MR.WaynesWorld

    MR.WaynesWorld [OP] Well-Known Member

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    **** 2021 Mods **** Sokietech No Drill Hood Struts (Replaced) Color Matched Mirror Caps Color Match Door Handles SUPAREE LED Side Mirror Turn Signal Lights AVS Dark Smoked Hood Bugflector (Removed) Meso Black Interior Door Handles AVS Window Vents AUTOGINE Super Bright 6000K White LED Vanity Mirror Lights 3D Rear Tacoma Letters Matte Black OEM Blacked Out Emblems OEM Black Trim around Fog Lights Full BedRug AMP Research Bed Extender LoMax Tonneau Cover (Replaced) RBP 77-Spike Wheels 18X9 (Replaced) Nitto Terra Grappler G2 tires 285/60 (Replaced) Blacked out Toyota emblem on steering wheel Night Shade Front Grill (Replaced) Dark Tint Front TSS Emblem (Replaced MBRP Dual Exhaust KTJO Door Pod lighting Window Tint, 5% in the back 30% up front MESO Chrome Delete center console MESO Chrome Delete Vent Rings **** 2022 Mods **** Cali Raised Steel Front Skid Plate (Replaced) Ice Blue Map and Dome LED bulbs Rek-Gen XL Mud Flaps - Black on Black All interior trim painted Matte Black with Flat Clear Coat Aqua Blue Foot Lights - Front and Rear MESO Switch Panel Custom Layout MESO 3 Switch Overhead console panel MESO Chrome Delete Climate Control Rings UpTop Bravo Roof Rack Extreme LED 38 inch LED Light Bar in Roof Rack Diode Dynamics LED Strip Grill Lights Meso Ultimate Tail Lights (Replaced) Rock Lights - 8 Cyclone V2's (Replaced) UpTop Roof Rack Grab Handles UpTop Scene Pods with Baja Design Rock Lights Diode Dynamics Elite Series Fog Lights CaliRaised Stealth Bumper 30 inch Infinite Offroad LED Light Bar X2 Zeak 10,000 Winch KTJO Driver's Side Grab Handle LambTek Winch Switch Boomers "faux" TRD Pro Shift Knob Tacoma Lifestyle Smoke Third Brake Light Blacked out Instrument Panel Lens Diff Drop Dobinson's Suspension, Front Coil Overs, UCA's, Rear Shocks and Leaf Packs DB Customz Grill, Color Match with RGBW LED Letter Lighting **** 2023 Mods **** PowerTrays Tray with Busemann Fuse Relay Pioneer DMH-WC6600NEX Maestro RR2 SiriusXM SXV300 Tuner BoxWare Anti Glare HU Screen Protector Varity of cables and adapters Focal ACX 690 Front Speakers (Replaced) Focal ACX 165 Rear Speakers (Replaced) Diode Dynamics Stage Series Rock Lights - 3 in each wheel well Diode Dynamics Flush Mount Brackets Revolver X4s Tonneau Cover UpTop Roof Rack Grab Handles V2 Raceline Compass 17X9 wheels Toyo Tires Open Country A/T III 275/70R17 Tacoma Beast Infinity Tail Lights Taco Clout Wide Angle Convex Mirrors - Heated + Turn Signals + BSM KTJO Powered Folding Mirrors **** 2024 Mods **** Lighting Trendz Glow LED lights in Grill Lettering Cali Raised Cat Shields The Sub Box Shop Sub Amp box Rockford Fosgate 10 inch 4 ohm Dual VC Sub Kicker 3.5 inch speakers in dash (Replaced) Auto Harness House harness adapters for speaker wires Alpine PXE-C80-88 8 Channel Amp. Polk Audio DB 6502 Front Doors Polk Audio DB 6502 Tweeters in Dash Polk Audio DB 652 Rear Doors Hidden LED's in Bed Charvonia Design Bed Rail Tie Down Anchors Charvonia Design Bed Tie Down Anchors Charvonia Design Bed Floor Tie Down Anchors Charvonia Design Billet Battery Tie Down Redline Hood Struts TRD Pro Hood KITT Scanner LED in Hood Scoop Cali Raised Aluminum Skid Plate
    My Rack, Grill and Bumper light bars use Toyota switches in the upper roof console. The other lights, wheel rock lights, door rock lights, Grill LED strip and rack scene lights are all using Toyota switches to the left of the steering wheel.

    Oh and the Rack Light Bar is also connected to a momentary switch on my shift knob. This way if some doesn't want to turn their high beams off I hit them with a 38 inch LED Light Bar.
     
  8. Apr 9, 2023 at 6:23 PM
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    FLAK-TAC

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    Party!
     

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