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cbechtold's Long Travel IFS Crawler Tacoma Build and BS Thread

Discussion in '1st Gen. Builds (1995-2004)' started by cbechtold, May 27, 2014.

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  1. May 5, 2016 at 3:10 PM
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    Something around 10minutes
     
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  2. May 5, 2016 at 3:12 PM
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    Hmmmm, to much time.
     
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  3. May 5, 2016 at 3:19 PM
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    Too much time? o_O Definitely worth it though.
     
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  4. May 5, 2016 at 3:24 PM
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    Have fun with wiring! It blows, well trouble shooting blows ha
     
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  5. May 5, 2016 at 3:27 PM
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    Haha I figure it would be somewhat of a pain. At least if I get confused, which will be from the start, I just ask my dad what I'm doing wrong. He's done this before so it should be too much of a pain.
     
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  6. May 5, 2016 at 8:06 PM
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    I need one of them blue sea boxes, but idk where to put one
     
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  7. May 5, 2016 at 8:17 PM
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  8. May 5, 2016 at 8:21 PM
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    On top of the OEM fuse block seems like that is one of very few places where we could put it. I though originally that I would be putting it behind the backseats in my truck, but running 30ft of 0 gauge wire, from the battery to the back of the cab, doesn't seem like fun.

    I'll also agree with Brent. The Bussmann might be better option since it's smaller. Only reason I went with a Blue Sea System is because I got a smoking deal on one.
     
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  9. May 5, 2016 at 8:24 PM
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    Blue sea is cheaper....from what I remember. Brent, how do you get to the grommet with the box right on top of it?
     
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  10. May 5, 2016 at 8:29 PM
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    Just unbolt the bracket and set it to the side. It's just one bolt and I have plenty of slack in the wiring to fit my hand beside the grommet. Haven't needed to get back there since I installed it but one time.
     
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  11. May 5, 2016 at 8:56 PM
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    X2 on the Bussman. Makes everything so much easier to hook up. Once you figure out how it works and how to wire it up, it's so much better than a blue sea
     
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  12. May 5, 2016 at 9:23 PM
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    Post a link to the bussmann unit. What makes it better?
     
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  13. May 5, 2016 at 9:27 PM
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    My truck hasn't caught on fire yet, so I'll probably leave it the way it is and then get a aux fuse box if I add anything else
     
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  14. May 5, 2016 at 9:31 PM
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    http://www.delcity.net/store/Sealed...RbzyqlwD7dYkCns-7-EyFoD72vUxrjg5KPhoCnUHw_wcB

    Wiring is easier, far more simple and you there aren't as many wires getting tangled, but that about all I know.

    I still wouldn't wait for the truck to catch fire. Do it right, and do it right the first time.
     
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  15. May 5, 2016 at 9:35 PM
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  16. May 6, 2016 at 4:38 AM
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    Mine should be coming along nicely. Got to order a few more little parts and then install
     
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  17. May 6, 2016 at 11:41 AM
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    It won't catch on fire if it hasn't by now. I'm saying if I add anything else, I'll do a box
     
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  18. May 6, 2016 at 1:21 PM
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    I know the likelihood of your truck combustion into flames is slim to none, but I'd rather not risk it. Again, do it right, and do it right the first time.
     
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  19. May 7, 2016 at 8:23 PM
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    Aux fuse block is wired.

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    Aux Fuse Block     by Cory Bechtold, on Flickr

    For the most part, front lights are wired. The switch panel has a coat of paint on it. Need to wire the switch power/ground and then just make everything look clean with some wire loom. Should be done tomorrow.
     
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  20. May 8, 2016 at 1:56 PM
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    So electrical work really isn't as bad as everyone makes it out to be... apart from the consist confusion and burning my hands, it really ain't bad. :anonymous:

    Anyways, everything is wired. Switch panel is in. Switch is in. Truck is back together, again. OCD isn't going haywire... yet...

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    IMG_1533     by Cory Bechtold, on Flickr

    Everything looks clean under the hood.

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    IMG_1535     by Cory Bechtold, on Flickr

    Auxillary fuse block is hooked up and working.

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    IMG_1549     by Cory Bechtold, on Flickr

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    IMG_1528     by Cory Bechtold, on Flickr

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    IMG_1521     by Cory Bechtold, on Flickr

    Switch panel looking super clean!

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    IMG_1540     by Cory Bechtold, on Flickr

    Happy to finally have functioning LED lights in the bumper now!

    I'm pretty pleased with how everything came along. Wiring, and really any electrical works, is definitely is a whole nother can of worms.

    @paranoid56 Thanks for making the switch panels! Cleaver place to put them and super clean. Love it! :thumbsup:

    Also going to test my OCD and see how long I can go before I decide to purchase a few panel fillers from OTRATTW. $8 for a few pieces of plastics isn't really worth it, but if my OCD is satisfied then I guess it's worth it. Also I'll get some night shots later after getting the lights adjusted to where I want them.
     
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