Austin Area TW Chapter (all gens welcome, even T4Rs; heck, just make it a Toyota and we're good)

Glad they are working out well!

 

Can I jump in here and say congrats! Working on a road trip with my boy. Fatherhood is awesome! I need to update that location to Cedar Park too...

 

@CRYPTIK

Update that profile picture while you are a it!!!!!​

 

Evidently "labor" means browsing Facebook in a funny dress.

 

Got a few early birthday gifts from the lady tonight!!!! Can't wait to go play with em. . . And hopefully not need em hahaha

 

I'm the same way, I cringe when I get into situations where I might need to get out my recovery bag but I'm all about it when it's somebody else.

 

I hope everybody makes it out okay!

 

Hey I know ive seen it in here somewhere, but has anyone built their own fuse block/relay? Not super strong in the electrical realm and want to know what Im getting into before I try and set the truck up with one. More and more wired parts are rolling in and i want to make sure I do it right. Any input/help is greatly appreciated!!

 

I'm using the blue sea fuse block, pretty simple. Hooked directly to the second battery.

Let me know if you need electrical help, I'm usually pretty good with that!

 

Rad, ill look one up. And yeah I prob could use an extra pair of eyes/hands when it comes time to set it all up. Thanks bud!

 

I've got the blue sea too. Worth every penny.

 

I'll post some pictures later, doesn't really work on the phone....

 

Yall have the negative terminal model?
https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Sea-Bla...480731499&sr=8-3&keywords=blue+sea+fuse+block

Or will the 12 Circut w/ cover and neg option here suffice?

$41 Blue Sea Systems 5026 ST Blade Fuse Block 12 Circuit with Ground and Cover

https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Sea-Sys...1499&sr=8-2&keywords=blue+sea+fuse+block&th=1

 

I'm using the one with the negative terminals.

 

I've got the 12 circuit with negative. Easier to deal with.

 

12vdc is super easy to wire, power wire, the ground wire, done. Routing new wire in to the cab isn't so bad either. I took a hole saw near the brake pedal just under where the engine wiring comes in, then put a rubber grommet around the metal. Next ran all the wire and sealed both sides of the hole with plumbers putty. Fuse block is definitely the way to go, along with a breaker to protect it. Relays I really feel are optional, especially if your switches are rated for higher amperage than what you're actually going to put through them.

 

Grant it my wiring is still a mess because I haven't had time to clean it up but I thought about going this route but realized that after adding switches, extra wire, and my time / auto anything coupon that the switchpro turned out to be pretty close in price.

 

So after almost 12 hours of labor and an eventual c-section, say hello to my newest offroading buddy, Griffin!