Builds Musthave 80 Build & Mod (1 Viewer)

[musthave]

Installed 2 of the dual port USB outlets in the back of the center console.

This should make it a lot easier to charge things like GoPro, Ipad, tablets, cameras, phone, etc.

 

[musthave]

Ordered driver side grab handle from Beno, with the lift and larger tires, it will be nice to have.

 

[musthave]

Installing the pintle receiver in the rear bumper mounting holes this evening, it weighs about 15 pounds, anxious to get it installed.

 

[musthave]

Received my hella horns. Trying to determine if I need the relay piece that is included.

 

[musthave]

I will Install them tomorrow.

 

[devildogcruiser25]

Installed 2 of the dual port USB outlets in the back of the center console. This should make it a lot easier to charge things like GoPro, Ipad, tablets, cameras, phone, etc.

Where did you source these? And how did you wire them?

 

[WarWagon]

Pics on the usb port install? This would be a good addition in my vehicle.

 

[NLXTACY]

BlueSea makes them. It's a super easy install. It's just a 1-3/16" hole and a ground wire and a fused 12v+

 

[devildogcruiser25]

BlueSea makes them. It's a super install. It's just a 1-3/16" hole and a ground wire and a fused 12v+

Explain it to me like I'm a 5 year old.

 

[musthave]

I'll do my best to write this so it makes sense for installing the USB ports.

FIRST - Disconnect both cables from the battery, that way you don't blow a fuse, or worse.

Remove Center console by taking out the two bolts that hold it in place. Really simple.

Measure the back of your center console so that you can drill 1 or 2 holes, depending on how many you want to install.

Take a cordless drill with a 1 1/4" forstner bit like this:


Drill the two holes, remove the flat nut type piece off of the main plug of the USB outlet, put it through the hole that you drilled. Put on the flat nut from the inside of the center console. Tighten.

Run a ground (black) wire from the rear bolt to the - side of the USB piece that you inserted. Then run a positive (red) wire from the USB under the front console and up to the dash section behind the radio. Find the yellow(usually) wire that connects to your OEM or aftermarket radio. Tap into it before the fuse (if there is one) to the radio.

Put everything back together and test. The Blue Sea systems ones have a steady green light that lets you know that they are working. What's great, is that they are powered all the time, they don't turn off with ignition. Just make sure you don't leave something plugged in that draws a lot of power. Unlikely with USB though.

This should get you going, if you have questions, ask in the forum, there are a lot of people who will help you out if you run into a problem.

 

[musthave]

Where did you source these? And how did you wire them?

I got mine here on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0082CXEI8/?tag=ihco-20

 

[devildogcruiser25]

I got mine here on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Blue-Sea-Syste...Charger+Socket

Thanks! Just ordered mine. I was hoping someone would get my office reference though.

 

[musthave]

Glad you ordered yours. Man, I completely overlooked that reference...

 

[musthave]

Installed the grab handle this evening. It's OEM but not the perfect color.

 

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[musthave]

Finished hella horn installation.

 

[musthave]

My rear "Land Cruiser" emblem is faded plastic, it was driving me nuts, I wanted to create something for the rear spoiler, something that stood out, like a Land Cruiser should.

This is my first pass at this new project, I'm pretty happy with it.

 

[Chester]

cool, can you re-mount your camera behind/between?

 

[bdg4512]

Finished hella horn installation.


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What's your impression on the horns? I'm almost embarrassed to use my factory horn as I'm afraid the ensuing laughter from those around to hear it will cause an accident. haha.

 

[musthave]

cool, can you re-mount your camera behind/between?

I think I have enough room to create a mount point there for my camera. It's the perfect location really. I've got to design a bracket for it so it works like it should