skygear's 2005 Desert Sand 4x4 DCSB

Not a bad price either, considering.

I saw what you did there btw.
Looming... giggle.

 

That's great. Um, I already cut into my firewall for the other wires. Theres plenty of room here, doesn't interfere with anything on the opposite side of the firewall, and of you are on your back/ crouched outside the truck, you can access it from the inside.



Alternately, could go to the opposite side and be Ok. Then it becomes an issue of the length of cable you run.



Lastly on the bulkhead issue with our vehicles. I believe the firewall is '2 ply' with a void in between . So the connector would have to be long enough to hit both sides.

Not apposed to a cylindrical connector that was able to be disconnected from inside the engine bay.

also looked for a multi-conductor wire. Just was unsure of my electrical needs at the moment of purchase. Even now, I'm contemplating on additional things. Some do not need to be wired into a harness. Just straight to the box. The way I planned on this now. I could just use a 'spudger' and tap into the braided loom, adding infinitely to it. Vs maxing out my multi-conductor wire. Later down the line when I finally say done. I could see me ordering 15' to play with.

 

dedicated to the RFRM by Bussmann http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/audio-video/334877-rfrm-bussman-fuse-box-relays-spod-ha.html Will update my SIG with it too.

 

Some stuff I have that I need to complete in no specific order.

1. Breather MOD
2. Tie up the RFRM and make a mounting plate for it, ML-ACR, Breaker, and WARN Contactor <- Need to get one...
3. Trouble Shoot OBA Leak
4. Focus on OBW - have Some fittings, Thermostatic Mixing Valve, need tank, pump, hose, Plate exchanger, Digital Thermostat, Fill port, filtration

 

Tackled the rest of the electrical in the truck . Pulled all the wire I ran previously that was NOT loomed and used the braided loom on it all. Cleaned up the under HOOD wiring with the RFRM, relocated the ML-ACR, on the hunt for a Contactor and a couple breakers or ANL fuses.

 

Searching for Breakers now.

Inverter 2200w / 12v = ~184 amps. 200 amp breaker. But, peak is 4400w /12v = 367 amps. <- quandary
RFRM is 200 amp max. Not using any where near that. 200 amp breaker?
Winch breaker?


http://www.bluesea.com/products/7049/187-Series_Circuit_Breaker_-_Panel_Mount_200A

 

So when you pop a fuse in the OEM box, you are so fucked!

 

Seems that way. But I have full access.




Remember, i had to relocate the factory Fuse box back ~4" to get the Group 31m's to fit.

 

Some daytime shots.

 

Selling the blocks now. http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/bu...m-10-relay-rtmr-5-relay-no-blue-sea-spod.html

 

Showed a friend my project under the hood. Let me in on something when I mentioned I used aluminum to make my mount. All those road signs are aluminum. That was nothing new to me. The DOT yards and service area have all the old signs and they do not do anything with them. To much work for them to scrape all the old stuff off and re print them.

So he is going to bring me a nice large decommissioned highway sign for my next mount!

 

I'll be sitting on it for awhile though. Need to get 2 breakers and that Contactor before I make another mount

 

Nice rig! I wish I had those electrical skills!

 

Nothing special. Always willing to teach.

 

Sunday I'm going to remove my fridge freezer from the AC inverter system and put her on the 12v. Might not be the best idea looking at the specs here

http://www.whynter.com/productdetail/refrigeration/portable_freezers/309

 

Yeah, Might get this when funds allow. Want my beadlocks first though.

 

my reference

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVdoepZcljAhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4r0qYLCucEI

 

Want/ To DO/ Plans List->

- Winch Contactor
- Bead Locks <=- cost prohibitive right now
- Pop and Lock autolock tailgate with Bolt
- Plate heat exchanger/ finish OBW
- Water tank
- HCRB/ swingout
- Sliders
- FULL Plate armor
- Extended Range Fuel tank <-= lower on the list for a reason.
- Rebuild Multi tiered Fuse/ Relay/ Breaker/ Contactor mounting plate
- Breather MOD (ALL)
- Mount 12v Outlet in bed for fridge
- Mount Power Inverter*
- *Interior 'Exo Skeleton' for the Leer CAP - Aluminum? Mounting for the Inverter, dive fins, rifles, spear guns, and additional support for the actual CAP - Annodized or sprayed Black.
- Redo OBA Air Lines and fittings for the leak
- Decide what to do with my sway bar since the frame is rusted out there and Toyota won't replace it yet. Bolts / nuts have broken free through the rust.
- LED's - 2x SR2 20", A series as rock lights, 40" SR2 Hybrid in yellow or 30" E2 Hybrid
- Snorkel and Donaldson filter (Tint Filter) Black Hose clamps
- URD SC Kit...

 

If anyone can help with any of these, trade or know of killer deals. PLEASE LET ME KNOW!

Willing to trade for Electrical work, mounting plates for fuse/ relay/ breaker solutions. Installs of all types, and RTMR's / RFRM's.

 

Good god, had a chance to see this truck in person today, its a beast!