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routing wire from above tail light accessory mount to cab

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Col4bin, Jan 26, 2020.

  1. Jan 26, 2020 at 4:59 PM
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    Col4bin

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    Need some quick help (tomorrow am project before trip!) Im mounting my CB antenna to a @CaliRaisedLed rear accessory mount that sticks out just above the passenger side tail light.

    I see two routing options;
    1. take the wire directly down to under the truck and run along frame and then in to cab, just like I did the pop and lock wire. The wire needs to terminate on the drivers side footwell.
    2. run it in directly to the bed and somehow go from there.

    Here because I dunno wtf Im doing, kinda. and this involves crawling around in the snow here in Maine...

    TIA!
     
  2. Jan 26, 2020 at 5:45 PM
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    JoeCOVA

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    It sounds like you already have viable option.

    Is there something specific you are hung up on or just looking for other options?
     
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  3. Jan 26, 2020 at 5:47 PM
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    5nahalf

    5nahalf I build dumb things

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    I ran my wire between the bed tracks and the plastic cap on the top of the bed sides. There is enough space that it tucks right back in there and is 100% hidden. Then it pops out at the front of the bed right at the top between the headers. I used the same mount for mine too.
     
  4. Jan 26, 2020 at 5:48 PM
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    Shellshock

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    All my wiring is dropped down to the frame and follows the factory harnesses front to back
     
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  5. Jan 26, 2020 at 6:06 PM
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    connerclan97

    connerclan97 Southern Xpeditions

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    Ran mine through the gap by the tail light, down the frame, through the factory floor penetration to my unit mounted under the driver seat.
     
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  6. Jan 26, 2020 at 7:11 PM
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    Col4bin

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    basically wanted to be sure I wasn’t missing something obvious before I freeze my ass off and mess something up. Thx for all the replies!
     

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