ARCHIVE Rear Quarter panel accessories??

[nukegoat]

dents

 

[2fpower]

Sub. Used foam for enclosure pattern, fiberglassed, then pulled out foam.

 

[2fpower]

Got some @nukegoat sized dents in Foo. Glad not sub enclosure there.

 

[socallove]

Ouch!! I'm not looking forward to that day, but I have a feeling it's lingering around the corner.

 

[2fpower]

Ouch!! I'm not looking forward to that day, but I have a feeling it's lingering around the corner.

Half of the dent kept me from rolling over -- it was a well placed tree on a trail that I used as a pivot point, so this was definately the lessor evil. Gladly take a dent like that.

 

[customcruiser]

Here is my quarter panel mount on a 1/4" piece of HDPE

7 relays are spoken for but since i had a 10 pack I wired them up for future expansion.

Blank spot below the fuse panel is for a Solar Controller that will back feed the fuse panel... if I ever get to it.

The rear spot (factory sub) will be for an amp and sub.

I made an extension cord with to a 2016 4runner 120V plug that will be mounted in the plastic panel along with a dual USB and 12V socket

 

[socallove]

Very nice.

 

[midfat]

Quick question for all the Quarter Panel Accessory fanboys. Where are you guys pulling your ground from? I’m working out wiring and contemplating the best point in the area to tie to a quality chassis ground.

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

Quick question for all the Quarter Panel Accessory fanboys. Where are you guys pulling your ground from? I’m working out wiring and contemplating the best point in the area to tie to a quality chassis ground.

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If you use a chassis ground you must run a larger gauge wire (#4) from the battery negative to the frame. The factory chassis ground is only 8 gauge.

 

[Irish Reiver]

I just pulled a ground direct from the battery to the rear quarter. I want to say it was 6 gauge. I also pulled a separate ground for my inverter which was definitely 6AWG.

 

[Irish Reiver]

Has anyone ever fitted or heard of a simple telemetry kit that would work off Bluetooth or wifi? I have to leave my truck for days on end and I always wanted to know things like battery voltage on the different batteries, temperature inside the quarter panel etc.

 

[Funner]

If you use a chassis ground you must run a larger gauge wire (#4) from the battery negative to the frame. The factory chassis ground is only 8 gauge.

Hey Phil,
As an amateur, I don’t know what you know or see that compelled you to say that. Is it the size of the incoming hot wire, fuse, or something else? I don’t want to burn inside my truck some day over a careless oversight.

 

[Dragos80]

What do you guys have in your panels?

Spare cup holders.


What is that SPOD for?

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

Hey Phil,
As an amateur, I don’t know what you know or see that compelled you to say that. Is it the size of the incoming hot wire, fuse, or something else? I don’t want to burn inside my truck some day over a careless oversight.

Not 100% clear on what you are asking so here goes.

From the factory off the negative side of the battery you have a large wire that goes to the block and a smaller wire that goes to the body. There are few ground straps but not to be trusted be safe and run a #4 from the frame to the body. This is more important IMO if you run dual batteries due to the available hi amperage. With addition grounding you can feel safe to ground anywhere. The danger is if you get a bad or loose connection on the large wire all ground will backfeed through the smaller body ground. If you are starting your vehicle or have big amp draw the smaller wire will become a toaster and can easily cause bad results like fire.

 

[midfat]

If you use a chassis ground you must run a larger gauge wire (#4) from the battery negative to the frame. The factory chassis ground is only 8 gauge.

I’m also installing a second battery up front, which is the source of power for the rear panel. I’m running a 1/0 positive lead direct from the battery to the rear, fused at 100a at the battery. The second battery is grounded with a 2g wire direct to the frame rail. Then, a 4g ground wire runs from a distribution block on the rear accessory panel to the chassis - which is my final issue to solve: where to tie into the chassis. I’m pretty comfortable my wiring is adequate.

 

[LandCruisinMy93]

I hope you will pardon my ignorance on this subject, but what exactly do you do with the 2 air compressors? I always assumed people had air compressors to pump up tires anytime needed. But that seems like a lot of work, wiring and equipment to just pump up tires.....so is there something else it's used for?

I just bought an ARB twin to put in place of my York OBA system since the new motor had no provisions for mounting the York compressor. With as much as I put that york through I'm sure a second twin may be in my future too. Invaluable for airing up large tires and using air tools on the trail...also if you want an onboard solar shower you can pressurize it with the compressor if you have regulated tank.

 

[NLXTACY]

I just bought an ARB twin to put in place of my York OBA system since the new motor had no provisions for mounting the York compressor. With as much as I put that york through I'm sure a second twin may be in my future too. Invaluable for airing up large tires and using air tools on the trail...also if you want an onboard solar shower you can pressurize it with the compressor if you have regulated tank.

It might not be long before more mounts are available :Hmm:

 

[LandCruisinMy93]

It might not be long before more mounts are available :Hmm:

Peddle your wears elsewhere I'm too cheap, lol. I fabricate my own stuff. If I had more money than time I'd go with your products for sure.