GX460 3rd row removal (1 Viewer)

[JDUB fab]

Pulled the 3rd row out today! Excited to plan out my build for that location. Debating on a shelf over the spare or a drawer set. My 35x12.5 spare will definitly stick up past the 2nd row when down. So I’m either going to have a small step down or might build a hinged board to over the second row and level out the whole back, similar to a goos gear setup but made to fit over my spare. Or I’ll just do no drawers and keep the spare upright with a fabricated bracket.
Definitly going to use the file that @KNR graciously posted in this thread: 3rd Row Delete And Rear Drawer Build - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/3rd-row-delete-and-rear-drawer-build.1265875/
I’m going to put some sound matt down and then maybe use aluminum as I have some material around, or finish plywood.
I have canvas back covers and might try and re use the rear portion as it’s nice and was expensive.

 

[THEOZMAN]

Pulled the 3rd row out today! Excited to plan out my build for that location. Debating on a shelf over the spare or a drawer set. My 35x12.5 spare will definitly stick up past the 2nd row when down. So I’m either going to have a small step down or might build a hinged board to over the second row and level out the whole back, similar to a goos gear setup but made to fit over my spare. Or I’ll just do no drawers and keep the spare upright with a fabricated bracket.
Definitly going to use the file that @KNR graciously posted in this thread: 3rd Row Delete And Rear Drawer Build - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/3rd-row-delete-and-rear-drawer-build.1265875/
I’m going to put some sound matt down and then maybe use aluminum as I have some material around, or finish plywood.
I have canvas back covers and might try and re use the rear portion as it’s nice and was expensive. View attachment 3292448

Nice! I make and sell these connectors. let me know if you have any questions or need a pair!

3rd Row Seats Power Tap without cutting or splicing OE harness

Hello Folks, I have found a way to harness the 2 3rd row seats power circuits that are fused at 30A directly from the battery and always on without messing with OE harness. The OE wiring are not really rated for 30A but it can be safely used for around 20A of constant use and a spike within...

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[JDUB fab]

Nice! I make and sell these connectors. let me know if you have any questions or need a pair!

3rd Row Seats Power Tap without cutting or splicing OE harness

Hello Folks, I have found a way to harness the 2 3rd row seats power circuits that are fused at 30A directly from the battery and always on without messing with OE harness. The OE wiring are not really rated for 30A but it can be safely used for around 20A of constant use and a spike within...

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Already purchased two from you @THEOZMAN !!! Can’t wait to add the additional charging ports.

One thing about the seat tap is that’s it’s always hot. Wondering about a way to make it only on when keyd. The 12v panel
I got has a switch but that could easily get bumped by the dog or something.

 

[MrTorgue]

One thing about the seat tap is that’s it’s always hot.

LOL that's the main reason why I ended up using it.

 

[JDUB fab]

LOL that's the main reason why I ended up using it.

I can see the utility, I’m just worried I’ll forget and drain the battery. More reason to get the duel set up going…

 

[MrTorgue]

I can see the utility, I’m just worried I’ll forget and drain the battery. More reason to get the duel set up going…

Understandable

 

[THEOZMAN]

Already purchased two from you @THEOZMAN !!! Can’t wait to add the additional charging ports.

One thing about the seat tap is that’s it’s always hot. Wondering about a way to make it only on when keyd. The 12v panel
I got has a switch but that could easily get bumped by the dog or something.

you could use a covered switch for the main On/Off similar to this one:

Amazon product ASIN B078WHK2ZS

 

[Green4Gulf]

Anyone know what this wire is for?

 

[Acrad]

Rear door lock proximity sensor. Most just move toward the rear area out of the way. It seems to still work fine relocated… probably some scenario where detection is impaired but can’t recall anyone reporting it.

 

[Green4Gulf]

Rear door lock proximity sensor. Most just move toward the rear area out of the way. It seems to still work fine relocated… probably some scenario where detection is impaired but can’t recall anyone reporting it.

Awesome, thank you. Tried looking up the number on the sensor and got nothing. I’m going to tuck it out of the way and clean up what appears to be spilt latte all over the place.

 

[Acrad]

Actually that is an indoor key detection antenna presumably to prevent locking key in car or starting car if you had keys stowed in the back. For some reason I always thought it was the function of external #13

 

[Green4Gulf]

Actually that is an indoor key detection antenna presumably to prevent locking key in car or starting car if you had keys stowed in the back. For some reason I always thought it was the function of external #13

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Sweet diagram! I’ll just leave it tucked away for now. Pretty nice sensor to have, tho. Removing the seat belts has been a lot more time consuming than I thought they would be.

 

[r2m]

Sweet diagram! I’ll just leave it tucked away for now. Pretty nice sensor to have, tho. Removing the seat belts has been a lot more time consuming than I thought they would be.

A little secret, Acrad get's his diagrams from here, Post #2: GX 460 Manuals
You'll have to download the program, but all it does is pull up the system/part you need. All the PDF's are stored on your hard drive.

 

[Acrad]

Mostly.. but I actually have a few other versions that aren’t online as well as one of the last OEM paper electrical books that were made

 

[Green4Gulf]

A little secret, Acrad get's his diagrams from here, Post #2: GX 460 Manuals
You'll have to download the program, but all it does is pull up the system/part you need. All the PDF's are stored on your hard drive.

I have the manuals on my laptop, but I was in my garage sweating profusely and thought I’d ask while I finished up the rest of the job. Got some more room in the back now. Tomorrow is service day along with the Amazon snorkel install.

 

[r2m]

I have the manuals on my laptop, but I was in my garage sweating profusely and thought I’d ask while I finished up the rest of the job. Got some more room in the back now. Tomorrow is service day along with the Amazon snorkel install.

Drilling that first hole in your fender is a bit of a gut-punch... But once it's all done and installed, nothing but big smiles!
I really gritted my teeth when I drilled the first hole in an earlier overland vehicle I had. It was a '94 F350 crewcab. There were no snorkels for that vehicle so I did a lot of research for a vehicle that had exactly the same "A" pillar angles as a 1994 F truck AND on the driver side. Found out that an early Land Rover Discovery had the same angles and correct side I needed. Still a nail biter when I drill that first hole not knowing it this mash up was going to work.
In the end it all come out fine and looked awesome!

 

[Green4Gulf]

Drilling that first hole in your fender is a bit of a gut-punch... But once it's all done and installed, nothing but big smiles!
I really gritted my teeth when I drilled the first hole in an earlier overland vehicle I had. It was a '94 F350 crewcab. There were no snorkels for that vehicle so I did a lot of research for a vehicle that had exactly the same "A" pillar angles as a 1994 F truck AND on the driver side. Found out that an early Land Rover Discovery had the same angles and correct side I needed. Still a nail biter when I drill that first hole not knowing it this mash up was going to work.
In the end it all come out fine and looked awesome!

I have it all marked up, but my son came over Sunday so I didn’t start the cut. I’m going to make a card board cut out and double check everything before I give it a go. The instructions are terrible so I’ll be in for a treat. Once that cut is made there's no turning back lol.