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Discussion in '3rd Gen Tacoma Parts Marketplace (2016-2023)' started by upTOPOverland_Drew, Mar 15, 2019.

  1. Oct 4, 2019 at 4:53 AM
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    How did you get the knockouts out? What did you use?
     
  2. Oct 4, 2019 at 5:01 AM
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    I have the original Alpha xL where that wasn't an option, so I don't have the knockouts.
    I would probably use a dremel to cut it out. If you don't have one, or don't feel comfortable using one, I would just use a hand file. From what I can tell, there isn't much holding them on, and it should be easy enough to file through.
     
  3. Oct 4, 2019 at 6:10 AM
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    Bravos are same length as Alpha, they reach past the fin! I may be able to get something like that done!
     
  4. Oct 4, 2019 at 6:10 AM
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    @boogie3478 is in VA, he may be able to help
     
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  5. Oct 4, 2019 at 6:11 AM
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    I’m not to fare from him either. I would drive up if he wants to look at it in person.
     
  6. Oct 4, 2019 at 6:12 AM
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    A good pair of nippers/wire cutters will do and then file the rough edges
     
  7. Oct 4, 2019 at 6:38 AM
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    I'm in northern VA if you want to come check it out in person. I guarantee you'll love it. :D
     
  8. Oct 4, 2019 at 6:41 AM
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    I told him to bring a towel to wipe the drool.
     
  9. Oct 4, 2019 at 7:48 AM
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    @Doozy4212 This ^ ^
     
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  10. Oct 4, 2019 at 10:22 AM
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    uploadadventure It’s all @ColoradoTJ’s fault

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    Make sure you seal those end plugs up hood and make sure the seal stays intact. Mine leaked and my whole circuit board has corrosion over it.

    And I lost my AM/FM radio. :annoyed:
     
  11. Oct 4, 2019 at 10:22 AM
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    @boogie3478 I’m doing my thinfin this weekend if you are up to make a new video.
     
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    You gotta tag him right my man. @boogie3478
     
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    The damn ligh turned green. Lol.
     
  14. Oct 4, 2019 at 10:32 AM
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    STOP TACOMAWORLDING AND DRIVING MAN
     
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    I’m trying. Stuck in traffic with this diesel wagon.
     
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    CARRY ON :brianr:
     
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  17. Oct 4, 2019 at 11:01 AM
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    Shit. You should see me at night with a set of doubles. I will scare the shit right out of you if you want to ride next to my rear trailer. :thumbsup:
     
  18. Oct 4, 2019 at 11:14 AM
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    ICON8 Lift -285s. upTOPoverland rack.
    Here's another work in progress, but I know people asked me about this (@SubaruTheTacoma) so I figured I'd post it up in case there was anyone at the same step I'm at this weekend:

    I mounted one of the rock lights and grooveTEKs after painting (red matches other parts going on the rack later)...many thanks to @MESO and @Doozy4212 for the direct support on my questions last night!
    Very easy, cut out the cut outs in the Armor, set and drill a 9/32nds screw hole for the provided pan head screws and gently but firmly push screw in the grooveTEK in essence self tapping the Armor. I choose to pre-mount the rock-light in the housing but it makes no difference.
    I have not completed the wiring yet, indeed that mess you see are temporary for my ham radio. I wanted to be able to activate these scene lights [the Rock-lights in the GrooveTEKs] from the cargo lamp, so I tapped into the cargo light cable. You do not need to do the whole headliner removal, just need to gain access to the Cargo-Lamp cable.
    1. With a small panel removal tool or carefully with a small flat head, pop off the hanger hook lower cap, then pinch off the hook clip and remove the rear hanger hooks. This gives you enough access to locate the split tube conduit.
    2. Carefully trim the two tape mounts and release to expose.
    3. Tap the: Green (+Cargo-Lamp) and White/Purple (-), - ignore the Purple (+Brake) to drive your relay. I fished my lines down the driver's C-Pillar and will wire up behind the rear seat where I already have my ham radio connections...more on that later.
     
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  19. Oct 4, 2019 at 11:16 AM
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    Very nice write up. Keep up the good work.
     
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  20. Oct 4, 2019 at 11:45 AM
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    @Cudgel what did you end up doing for the sunroof?
     

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