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Interior mod for switches

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by 19981stgen4x4taco, Feb 6, 2023.

  1. Feb 6, 2023 at 8:24 PM
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    19981stgen4x4taco

    19981stgen4x4taco [OP] Member

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    6" rough country lift, sitting on 35s, cargo rack with fuel tanks, high lift, spare tire mount, LCE EGR delete, train horn, on-board air, tubing bumpers, Front KC lights, xbull whinch, roof top tent, alot of overlanding gear.
    I always thought this plastic was a waste of space, so I bought $30 worth of switches, USB charger and a 12v cigarette lighter outlet from Amazon. Then got a 2'×2' piece of sheet metal from tractor supply for $60 (pretty steep for metal). Then copying the angles and shape of the original I was able to fab up a this. Cool weekend project for those who are willing to try make something you can't buy. Screenshot_20230206_201505_Photos.jpg 20230203_135527.jpg
    Next will be a center console that can utilize the provided space more efficiently and possibly fit a third cup holder. I plan on starting that after I install my elocker.
     
    Last edited: Feb 6, 2023
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  2. Feb 7, 2023 at 6:59 AM
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    Madjik_Man

    Madjik_Man The Rembrandt of Rattle Can

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    Do you use the cubby under your single DIN head unit?

    If not Paranoid Fabrications’ switch panel is perfect.

    CB connector in OTRATTW switch blank.jpg
     
  3. Feb 7, 2023 at 12:36 PM
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    19981stgen4x4taco

    19981stgen4x4taco [OP] Member

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    1st gen single cab 4x4 tacoma 2.7
    6" rough country lift, sitting on 35s, cargo rack with fuel tanks, high lift, spare tire mount, LCE EGR delete, train horn, on-board air, tubing bumpers, Front KC lights, xbull whinch, roof top tent, alot of overlanding gear.
    I like your set up! Unfortunately I do use that cubby. I've got a single cab and don't have much space when I have a passenger. I use that cubby for my phone and wallet when I'm driving. I also thought of making a spot for switches where my rear view mirror is mounted. Making a housing for 4 switches, and keeping the mirror and cab light.
     
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  4. Jan 5, 2024 at 8:41 PM
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    Rldanie

    Rldanie Punisher78

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    Engine Performance upgrades: Supercharged (Magnuson) FIC/6 Champion Radiator Toyota Corolla thermostat 168° JBA Headers JBA cat back exhaust Upgraded fuel pump Volant Cold Air Intake With custom plexiglass cover TransGo Transmission A340F Valve Body upgrade B&M Transmission cooler Methanol Injection 2 inch pulley Future Plans Supra Injectors Light weight crankshaft pulley Leather seats Off-road upgrades 3” rough country lift 33x12.5” Dick Cepeks Other upgrades: JL Audio 12W6 Sub in custom box JL Audio C5 Mids and tweets all the way around Sound dampened whole cab Transmission temp sensor Gen Tex rear view mirror (temp and compass) Blue instrument panel, a/c control panel lights, shifter, ashtray, glove box. Blacked out badges Blackout bumpers and grill MariMoto Projectors with demon eyes LED Taillights Second generation leather steering wheel with audio controls Custom leather wrapped automatic transmission shifter 3rd gen 4 Runner key ring light (blue) 3rd gen 4 Runner hood scoop
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