Prebuilt fuse block mounting options? (2 Viewers)

[yoda-g3]

I stumbled across these guys and it got me wondering if there are any prebuilt plates like this out there to make it easy to mount a Bluesea box under the hood?

Auxiliary Power

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They said the Tundra option is flat and ight be easily customizable. It's a great concept. Hoping somebody has done it for an 80.

 

[roflbox]

BPF 80 series Land cruiser Fuse block mount

Looking for a fuse block mount for your 80 series land cruiser? look no further. We base this fuse block mount around Blue Sea 187 Series, Surface Mount breaker and their 12 circuit ST Blade ATO/ATC fuse block. Both are linked below. Allows quick mounting utilizing rivnuts. Allows for a clean...

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[yoda-g3]

Thanks! I hadn't seen this before!!

 

[lumbee1]

I've deleted my ABS pump and will be reusing the ABS ECU in the kickpanel for a aux fuse mounting location.
I just bought a 12 way fuse block similar to the Blue Sea with two independent sections for constant power and acc power.

 

[JoeCova]

I've deleted my ABS pump and will be reusing the ABS ECU in the kickpanel for a aux fuse mounting location.
I just bought a 12 way fuse block similar to the Blue Sea with two independent sections for constant power and acc power.

Dang that’s a good idea. I may consider this, just don’t like the idea of that much power sitting inside the cab.

 

[CharlieS]

It's 12v of power, and you have it all over the cab already. It literally runs the entire vehicle electrical system.

 

[reklund5]

I mounted two in my 80. One in the pass side kick panel and one in the cargo area cubby.

 

[JoeCova]

It's 12v of power, and you have it all over the cab already. It literally runs the entire vehicle electrical system.

Yes. Fused power through a controlled circuit built under ISO standards vs me just dumping a big hot wire through the firewall.
I generally keep things in the engine bay if there was ever an issue but I do like the ABS slot.

I worked with a local fab shop to design a tray to replace the ABS module I removed but never went forward with it.

 

[Rusty Marlin]

You could mount it to the firewall.
The only downside I can see is you keep $140.

 

[96bruizer]

this is a great option from Delta VS
Delta Vehicle Systems - 80 Series Switch-Pros 9100 Mount - https://www.deltavs.com/all-products/80-series-switch-pros-9100-mount

 

[mudgudgeon]

Yes. Fused power through a controlled circuit built under ISO standards vs me just dumping a big hot wire through the firewall.
I generally keep things in the engine bay if there was ever an issue but I do like the ABS slot.

I worked with a local fab shop to design a tray to replace the ABS module I removed but never went forward with it.

Fuse an appropriately sized feed at the battery, then your feed is protected and auxiliary fuse panel takes care of individual circuits.

 

[JoeCova]

Fuse an appropriately sized feed at the battery, then your feed is protected and auxiliary fuse panel takes care of individual circuits.

True I can have 60 amps come in or 0, and mine is currently 0 with everything external.

So time will tell if I change it

 

[Dr Gil]

I stumbled across these guys and it got me wondering if there are any prebuilt plates like this out there to make it easy to mount a Bluesea box under the hood?

Auxiliary Power

Your journey is the destination. We provide the best overland gear and overland equipment to help you get the most out of your adventure.

overlandequipped.com

They said the Tundra option is flat and ight be easily customizable. It's a great concept. Hoping somebody has done it for an 80.


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S.E.M.S. MOUNT Strategic Electrical Mounting Solution​

 

[JoeCova]

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S.E.M.S. MOUNT Strategic Electrical Mounting Solution​

Interesting. Any ideas how it physical mounts/secures above the battery? Pictures look like tis just sitting there?

 

[Rusty Marlin]

Looks, to me, as it's used as the battery clamp, or mounts to the battery clamp.
Considering my battery clamp is loose every time I check it, I'll pass on that idea.

 

[Anvil]

After installing a dual battery, I went to a sheet metal shop and had them bend a piece of 1/8" aluminum to mount breakers and fuse block. They charged $30. I now need to now clean and figure out a better relay location...

 

[lumbee1]

I started my fuse box project today.

It fits perfectly however I'm not a fan of the fuse box. It was listed on Amazon as 1.65" tall. It's actually 2.25" tall and may be in the way. I ordered a Blue Sea fuse box with two separate circuits for constant and ACC power. It will be a better fit.

 

[yoda-g3]

You could mount it to the firewall.
The only downside I can see is you keep $140.

Yeah, I've toyed with just drilling into the firewall, it just always looked like the "top" leads might not clear the hood / maybe moisture getting in? Just too cramped overall. I agree $140 is a LOT. $75 ish would be a no brainer for me.

My rig is borderline show quality with how I've kept care of it for almost 20 years and has only played hard in the dunes. With the turbo setup and was thinking that a mounting plate would just make it look better / pop overall if I wanted to show off the engine bay.

What I have currently going on in there is kind of embarrassing lol....