Smokey Bear 2017 DCSB v6 MT MGM

Photo dump.

Downtown Greenville headed home.



From Greenville home, no stopping.

 

Taco Parkin.




Long way from home?



Really like these..

 

How do you get a custom image to be on your display?

 

Try this.
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/how-to-custom-startup-and-screen-off.301061/#post-7649872

Basicly you need to create a couple folders on a thumb drive, put in files and go into settings on radio and tell it to down load. If that thread doesn't help, let me know and I'll help you figure it out.

 

Got the frame fluid filmed yesterday, thanks @BadDNA

 

How tall is your truck with the racks on it?

 

OP....what brand rack is that??

 

Ok, the time has come to set up/ install an aux fuse box I am thinking of going larger, 10 instead of 5 or 12 or 6, as do it right once and have room to grow if needed. Anything I wire in, I want to be done thru this. I am thinking I would like it to be key activated if possible, or some sort of fail safe to ensure the battery isnt drained by accident.

Aux Fuse Box info:
Thead has 3 nice links to info about options.
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/aux-fuse-box-options.529130/
Best DIY for bussmann, this one has quick connects and probably the most pricey bussmann build.
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...n-rtmr-fuse-relay-block.399454/#post-11086087
Link to an ongoing Bussmann build for sale.
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/ongoing-small-batch-bussmann-rtmr-5relay-10fuse.400458/
BlueSea build
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/blue-sea-fuse-block-install.103200/#post-1978400
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/blue-sea-aux-fuse-block-install.69853/
DIY, that sits on the OEM fuse box cover.
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/wiring-an-aux-fuse-block-relays-and-switches-in-a-2016.401253/
Already sold but some photos.
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/sold-fully-terminated-rtmr-aux-fuse-box.420120/
Bluesea website, comes up on a 10 fuse, with 5 always on, 5 ignition controlled
https://www.bluesea.com/products/5032/ST_Blade_Split_Bus_Fuse_Block
Bussmann pre wired for 179.99 plus 11.30 shipped, also have Bussman 80 AMP circuit breaker panel mount 29.99 plus 5.95
includes
1- Universal mounting plate
5- Relays
10- Fuses
4ft- color coded single cable with a 7 lead pin. This allows for 5 switches with a power lead for switch illumination
All leads are color coded for easy traceability
http://www.tacomapros.com/bussmann-rtmr-fuse-relay-box-prewired-4-ft-lead/
3rd Gen Taco fuse/relay holder ($25.00)
https://www.paranoidfabrications.co...oma/products/3nd-gen-tacoma-fuse-relay-holder

http://www.pelfreybilt.com/product/fuse-panel-manual/
Straps to use to secure to fuses box cover
http://www.hondogarage.com/index.php/product/landing/titan-moto-straps

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...ld-and-adventures.484602/page-3#post-15187144
Waytekwire.com web site (Bussmann boxes available)
https://www.waytekwire.com/item/46088/EATON-s-Bussmann-Series-B151-7168-J-Short-Cover/
Connectors, switches and supplies (?NO Min order?)
https://www.delcity.net/
Connectors, relays...
http://www.terminalsandconnectors.com/
56.67 plus 9.99 shipping as of 3-4-18

$90 Cooper Bussmann 15303-2-2-4 Mini Fuse Panel 5 Micro Relays & 10 Mini Fuses Cover Included

https://www.amazon.com/Cooper-Bussm...92555112&sr=8-1&keywords=Bussmann+15303-2-2-4
a bussman 10 relay box and 12 switches. with a few links to suppliers
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/assembled-a-fuse-box-and-some-switches.398242/
Bussmann boxes, this comes up on the big one.
http://www.connectorconcepts.com/bu15rffuremo.html
TEch Flex wire covering (check ebay as well)
https://www.parts-express.com/techflex-3-8-expandable-sleeving-25-ft-carbon--082-336

"What is the amperage to determine what needs a relay and what can just use a fused?"
"That's typically determined by the current rating of the switch. You can't run more power than the switch is rated for without a relay. The factory style switches are rated at 3 amps if I'm remembering correctly."
"My general rule is over 10amps use a relay. Using a relay on a lower draw circuit can simplify the circuit, less wire running through the cab.""It certainly depends on the switch, most switches I've seen are rated 15 or 20amp, with some of ch4x4(I believe) switches being 3amp."

6m bolt for mounting the bracket on drivers side


https://powerwerx.com/anderson-powerpole-connectors-120amp





Maybe set up a 2nd box in the back of the truck


Use this to tap into (no messing with factory wiring)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001NZQIFM?ie=UTF8&psc=1
"connector for the electrical trailer brakes is behind the kick panel on the drivers side"

Switches:
https://www.aironboard.com/online/toyota-replacement.html
https://otrattw.net/L-SERIES-ROCKER-SWITCH/
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/adding-a-simple-switch.537280/
Panels:
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/custom-lower-switch-panel.533747/

I have seat heaters in my Seat covers that I want to wire into and have switch controlled.
On the want list are rear lights to help see when hooking up a trailer or needing to see it at night or what not.


Like this
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/rigid-industries-ignite-led.453588/page-2#post-14383892






Or this one

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/rigid-industries-ignite-led.453588/page-3#post-16972109

His write up
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/wiring-led-rock-lights-and-led-rear-lights.520355/#post-16496361

https://www.rigidindustries.com/led-lighting/20521
69.99





Features:

• GO PRO MOUNT NOT INCLUDED
• Rigid’s Smallest Forward Projecting Light
• Small Package, Big Output
• Unlimited Mounting Options; Go-Pro® Style Mounting Bracket that Mates to Endless Go-Pro Mounts
• Low Minimum Voltage: 6-28 VDC
• IP68 Compliant
• Available in Spot, Flood and Diffused Beam Options
• Rigid Quality & Performance
• Easy Install

Specifications:

• Watts: 12
• LED's: 1
• Raw Lumens: 1000
• Lux @ 10m: 18
• Beam Distance: 80 m
• Peak Beam Intensity: 1786 cd

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/3rd-gen-led-reverse-pods.540403/

Also thinking about the bed lights matt offers on here. And I have been considering adding a CB as well.

 

Just realized there were visitors in here.

Don't know, never measured, I'll see what I can do.

 

Again just realized some one stopped by.

The rack was given to me, but it was powdercoated after he got it as it started to rust. https://www.rackitinc.com/

 

OK, haven't done much lately on the truck, so I did order some budget friendly recover gear.

Trailer hitch recovery point.

$47 Rhino USA Shackle Hitch Receiver (Fits 2" Receivers) Best Towing Accessories for Trucks, Jeep, Toyota & More - Connect Your Rhino Tow Strap for Vehicle Recovery, Mounts to 2" Receiver Hitches

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06WLMF23C/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Couple shackles

$28 Rhino USA D Ring Shackle 41850lb Break Strength – 3/4” Shackle with 7/8 Pin for use with Tow Strap, Winch, Off-Road Jeep Truck Vehicle Recovery, Best Offroad Towing Accessories

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LWMG41R/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Hitch pin

$3 CURT 21510 Trailer Hitch Pin & Clip with Vinyl-Coated Grip, 5/8" Diameter, Fits 2" Receiver, CLEAR ZINC

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004C6OBBC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Recovery Strap

$50 Smittybilt 3" x 30-feet Tow Strap (Yellow) - CC330

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001CF4UXU/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

Started my 25k service today. Got the tires rotated.


I looked at my brakes, but don’t have any idea what I should have been looking for. I’ll have to do some research.

It’s not due for an oil change yet, but will probably do one. Just need to gather the needed stuff.

 

Took some photos while reinstalling the softopper. Was focused on how it the clamps seem to pull the “frame” inward.

Here the weatherstripping has been pushed to the outside.



Here you can see how the bolt won’t be able to straight in.

See how it pulls the bar inward and not down.

 

The Brown Truck came by today.

 

More old school photo shop. Wanted to see what it may look like all together, well ok, just wanted to play with the new rubbers

 

Sweet ride.

I hope to get some TRD Pro wheels

 

30,600 new wheels and tires went on, Fluid filmed as well. Picts to come, didn’t get any today.

Edit:there is some rubbing that I believe is the front air dam. Dam guess that needs to come off. It maybe a broken mudflap on passenger front. Will follow up on that tomorrow, it’s not a constant rub, just seems to be a right turn with the truck unlevel.

 

Clearly rubbing on the mud flap, but not the broke part.





And the check me out Picts