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MTopp's: My first truck build

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by MTopp, Feb 21, 2014.

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  1. May 5, 2014 at 6:54 PM
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    MTopp

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    MTopp [OP] Professional bear handler

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    Yes, I wired up some the other day with an "ortattw" single pole/double throw switch(spdt) so they come on automatically with reverse lights or I can put on if key is on accessory
     
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  2. May 5, 2014 at 7:04 PM
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    How are you liking the reverse lights? Ive considered moving my small ones to the rear kinda hidden.
     
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  3. May 5, 2014 at 7:17 PM
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    MTopp

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    MTopp [OP] Professional bear handler

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    Just updated OP, I like them a lot! Wasn't too bad of a job, but took like 6 hours-ish. They're very bright
     
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  4. May 5, 2014 at 7:27 PM
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    I think I'm gonna have to give this a go! Did it just take you so long because of the wiring cause it seems like the would be a pain running wires so far
     
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  5. May 5, 2014 at 7:38 PM
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    MTopp

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    MTopp [OP] Professional bear handler

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    Yeah I guess, I ran them along other wires already there then went into cab and through a rubber gasket to the engine bay. Still need to clean up a little bit. It seems it takes me a long time to do any wiring I guess, but I don't rush and each project is the first time I've done that with no guidance really so yerre
     
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  6. May 5, 2014 at 7:45 PM
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    Yeah I take a lot of time with anything that deals with wiring. Wiring itself isn't my biggest strong point so I just go however fast I need to. Did the wires run somewhat along the top or side of the frame?

    This may not be the case with 2nd gens but in mine there is actually a rubber grommet that comes into the cab under the rear seats that you may be able to use to possible simplify the wiring
     
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  7. May 5, 2014 at 7:57 PM
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    MTopp

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    The wires were more near the top of frame.

    And yeah, I ran the wire through a rubber grommet found under my driverside seat, under the plastic on door sill part, then through another grommet from cab to engine bay
     
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  8. May 13, 2014 at 5:34 PM
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  9. May 13, 2014 at 7:30 PM
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    Awesome. Need Mas lighter
     
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  10. May 13, 2014 at 8:57 PM
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    What kind of aux reverse lights did you install?
     
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  11. May 14, 2014 at 5:20 AM
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  12. May 14, 2014 at 5:39 AM
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    Noice
     
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  13. May 15, 2014 at 7:39 PM
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    I don't think I ever subbed here haha. Subbed!
     
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  14. May 15, 2014 at 7:40 PM
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    Coolio bro!
     
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  15. May 15, 2014 at 7:44 PM
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    My build is put on hold for the moment. As soon as I'm back on my feet, 5100s and dakars on my next item
     
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  16. May 15, 2014 at 7:52 PM
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    Nice! That'll be a big improvement
     
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  17. May 15, 2014 at 7:57 PM
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    Oh yeah
     
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  18. May 27, 2014 at 9:00 PM
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  19. May 27, 2014 at 9:08 PM
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    Solid lookin truck brotha
     
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  20. May 28, 2014 at 5:00 AM
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    MTopp

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    MTopp [OP] Professional bear handler

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    Thanks guys, like the headlights asphaltCowboy
     
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