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2012 TRD OR "Smokey" Build Thread

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Ben95, Apr 23, 2021.

  1. Apr 23, 2021 at 9:04 PM
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    Ben95

    Ben95 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Smokey is my 2012 TRD off-road. Been on quite a few trips and adventures over the time I've had it. But haven't done much for mods until recently.

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    I've made a roof rack, put in a duel battery system, android head unit, ham radio, and a bunch of other accessories inside. Upgraded to 33's at the last tire change. Still no lift on it. But hardly any rubbing. Here's what I have planned:

    - Aux fuse and relay panel (Current project)
    - Modified ripcord style camper
    - Onboard air and water
    - Front winch bumper
    - Rear bumper with swing out tire carrier
    - 2ish inch lift

    Here's some pics of it so far.

    Head unit and powered tablet mount
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    First aid kit. Used a travel toiletry bag because the ones labeled first aid kit bags cost like $100.
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    AA/AAA charger
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    Duel batter system
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    The fuse/relay panel so far
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    I'll be starting a thread for the camper build soon. I'll make sure to link that here. I'll be using aluminum instead of steel to cut down on the weight. And as of April 2021, the material cost was almost the same.

    Put my roof rack to the test hauling 4 24' sticks of 1.5 inch square tubing back to the shop.
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  2. Apr 24, 2021 at 1:10 PM
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    Very cool!! How many miles?
     
  3. Apr 24, 2021 at 1:25 PM
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    Android head unit model? Install challenges? Where did you get it? Like the mods so far!
     
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  4. Apr 24, 2021 at 3:01 PM
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    I started a thread on it. It’s linked in that first paragraph.
     
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  5. Apr 24, 2021 at 3:03 PM
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    BUCKLE UP! It makes it harder for Aliens to pull you out of your Truck.
    Nice. Are you putting the original bed to the curb?
     
  6. May 13, 2021 at 9:38 PM
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    Nope, the camper will sit on top of the bed. I want to be able to take it off when I need to use the bed.
     
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  7. May 13, 2021 at 9:54 PM
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    A few quick updates:

    Running a few things through the aux fuse panel now. I accidentally wired the relays to be normally closed so I have to go back and fix that. But not the end of the world for now. Added a timed relay so my battery charger keeps running off the house battery for an hour after the truck shuts off. I promise it's not a bomb.
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    Added these double switches and moved my USB ports to the center console.
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    Slim 42 inch light bar
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    Adding switches above the mirror with a custom housing cause I use both of my sunglass holders.
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    Camper project is officially started
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  8. May 13, 2021 at 9:59 PM
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    Thanks! About 157k currently
     
  9. May 14, 2021 at 12:25 PM
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    Great craftmanship with your wiring. Looks fantastic. And the overhead panel looks great as well. Can't wait to see what it looks like all mounted up.
     
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  10. May 15, 2021 at 10:29 PM
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    Switch panel is done! I gotta say, I'm rather proud of how this turned out. Gives me the warm fuzzies.

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    Got the trigger wires run for the Ham Radio and Battery isolator. Still have to run the rest

    This is how the wires are run behind the panel. Red and black both go together and are grounded, Yellow or blue is the backlight for when the headlights are on, I can go into more detail if someone wants to do something similar. Green is the trigger.

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    Before paint

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