SQOD Squad - Stupid Question Of the Day (15 Viewers)

[highrisk]

Has anyone installed a M15000 in the ARB front bumper? If not do you know if one will fit? I have line on one and I would like to get it. I just want to make sure it will fit first.

 

[drmwvr]

anyone else have this sticker? I'm confused as this was a new truck with only 7 miles when i drove it off the lot.

Pretty sure that nothing has been modified.
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My 2010 has a sticker too. Gulf States Toyota FWIW.

 

[Markuson]

Has anyone installed a M15000 in the ARB front bumper? If not do you know if one will fit? I have line on one and I would like to get it. I just want to make sure it will fit first.

According to ARB, you can fit up to 12...

 

[highrisk]

Great. I already bought it.

 

[Markuson]

Great. I already bought it.

Where there's a will...(and a good fabricator)...there's a way...

 

[highrisk]

Found this. Not sure how I missed the first 45 times I looked at the specs for the bumper. Looks like the M15000 will fit.

 

[Markuson]

View attachment 1254626 Found this. Not sure how I missed the first 45 times I looked at the specs for the bumper. Looks like the M15000 will fit.

Is that screen shot for ARB bars specifically for the 200 series? I ask because when I go to their site in the 200 series-specific sizes, it only indicates up to 12,000. Could it be that other bull bars for other vehicles handle 15, but the 200 bars don't?

Anyway... I don't know, but have a look.
This is from their on-line PDF of their 200 series vehicle application guide:

 

[highrisk]

That screen shot was for the 200. Not sure what the difference is. I guess we'll see. Once I figure it out I'll post a follow up.

 

[indycole]

I'll be working on wiring up my dual battery system (more details to come) this weekend and just had a prep-question for folks.

What's the best practice for connecting the ground wire between the two batteries? I have 1/0 marine battery cable and was considering a.) running the ground below the radiator, b.) above the radiator, or c.) along the firewall with the positive cable. Any thoughts?

If I run below the radiator, I assume it's as simple as removing the shield below the stock front bumper and cable-tying to whatever I can find around there?

 

[ethernectar]

I'll be working on wiring up my dual battery system (more details to come) this weekend and just had a prep-question for folks.

What's the best practice for connecting the ground wire between the two batteries? I have 1/0 marine battery cable and was considering a.) running the ground below the radiator, b.) above the radiator, or c.) along the firewall with the positive cable. Any thoughts?

If I run below the radiator, I assume it's as simple as removing the shield below the stock front bumper and cable-tying to whatever I can find around there?

I ran my IBS/SLEE install along the firewall. But I had the cable length, and not concerned about hiding the wire.

 

[ethernectar]

How do I get the interior lights to stay off with the doors or hatch open?

 

[Desert Nomad]

How do I get the interior lights to stay off with the doors or hatch open?

The 2nd light switch. 1st/4th are driver/passenger, 2nd/3rd are all lights off(door open)/all lights on (door closed)

 

[ethernectar]

The 2nd light switch. 1st/4th are driver/passenger, 2nd/3rd are all lights off(door open)/all lights on (door closed)

LOL, thanks. I figured it out a bit after I posted, so it really was THE stupid question of the day!

 

[Markuson]

LOL, thanks. I figured it out a bit after I posted, so it really was THE stupid question of the day!

Not stupid...

What **IS** goofy though???

The button design itself

It’s goofy that ONE set of buttons you only ever reach for in COMPLETE DARKNESS and truly need to be lighted are... the buttons to turn on the lights. )))
...That's a great big "Doh!!" by Toyota!

Then to top it all off??? There is no space between them, meaning you fumble in the dark every time.

Oh well...

 

[Rigger]

What is this slot doohickey on the left side of the dash?

 

[Markuson]

What is this slot doohickey on the left side of the dash?


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I use it for cards I want quick access to...
Not sure if that's what it's designed for, but it's the only thing that makes sense to me.
There is also a slot on the visor that works for that.

 

[kevinfoutch]

I use it for cards I want quick access to...
Not sure if that's what it's designed for, but it's the only thing that makes sense to me.
There is also a slot on the visor that works for that.

Also good for parking garage tickets or your local coffee shop punch cards

 

[linuxgod]

Not stupid...

What **IS STUPID** though???

The button design!
Consider this:

The ONE set of buttons you only ever reach for in COMPLETE DARKNESS???
...are the ONLY lights that have **no illuminated indicators** in the DARK!!!! LOL! That's a great big "Doh!!" by Toyota!

Then two top it all off??? AdThey left ZERO space between them, meaning you fumble in the dark every time.

If you run your fingers across them you'll notice that the button to turn all the overhead lights on has bump on it.

I agree these should be backlit (or even better, like Acura does make the overhead lights activate when you press on the light itself!)

 

[blatant]

What's the easiest way to remove the 3rd row seats? Very easy in the 100. Do you need to unbolt them from the floor?

 

[Markuson]

What's the easiest way to remove the 3rd row seats? Very easy in the 100. Do you need to unbolt them from the floor?

Yes. Unbolt from the mounts on the wheel well bump...