What have you done to your 100 Series this week? (57 Viewers)

[trizzo]

Continuing on my theme of wiring the ambient lights in the overhead, I finished installing USB ports from BlueSea in the front console and added a new one to the rear console for the passengers. All wired from the fuse lock installed in the bottom of the console and tied to the aux battery.

Next big job is running wire to the rear and new fuse box there for fridge, more aux ports and outside rear lights.

can you post some photos of the USB ports? im looking to do the same for my rear passengers

 

[CappyKD]

can you post some photos of the USB ports? im looking to do the same for my rear passengers

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0082CXEI8/?tag=ihco-20

You can install them anywhere that a normal socket can be added. I added one normal 12v socket and one of these in the rear of the console in the blanking plate for the rear audio controls. I will try to snap a picture later.

 

[fireball]

Here's what I did. One 12 v and one double USB.

 

[CappyKD]

Here's what I did. One 12 v and one double USB. View attachment 888011

That's the spot!

 

[cboyd]

Here's what I did. One 12 v and one double USB. View attachment 888011

Basically what I did too, though I just went for the single USB-dual port and dropped the cover.

 

[2000UZJ]

Here's what I did. One 12 v and one double USB. View attachment 888011

Those turned out nice

 

[SmoothLC]

Here's what I did. One 12 v and one double USB.View attachment 888011

Looks great! I've got the same two plugs in my garage waiting for install.

Basically what I did too, though I just went for the single USB-dual port and dropped the cover.

Do you have an image you can share? I'd like to see how it looks. I imagine it looks a little cleaner, but I wonder if there's any benefit to the covers - only thing I can think of is protection from those crazy southern Utah dust storms.

 

[spressomon]

What do you recommend to cover exposed Radflo 2.5 shafts?

I haven't used nor can verify their fitment/performance; however back in 2012 or so LT stated these would work for the 100 rear OEM shock mounts and 2.5" diameter (or smaller shocks). http://www.metaltech4x4.com/p-39-fj-cruiser03-4runner-stainless-steel-lower-shock-shin-guard.aspx

Or use a more traditional shock shaft boot...available most anywhere including Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000CNIMS2/?tag=ihco-20). Slice them so you don't have to remove the shock to install...then ziptie at the top but leave them loose at the bottom so moisture can drain out.

Or get some rubber belting material (McMaster-Carr or CIR/California Industrial Rubber) and cut/fab so you have a piece that just covers/protects the front side of the shock shafts...and zip tie it to the shock body with HD zip ties/clamps.

Any of the above are not perfect...you need to decide which might be better for you. But doing nothing will 100% guarantee the shock shafts will get peened. And then every time the shock is compressed the seals will wipe over the pits/peen marks...causing premature failure/leaking.

 

[cboyd]

Looks great! I've got the same two plugs in my garage waiting for install.



Do you have an image you can share? I'd like to see how it looks. I imagine it looks a little cleaner, but I wonder if there's any benefit to the covers - only thing I can think of is protection from those crazy southern Utah dust storms.

Sure, I'll grab some tomorrow in the light. I didn't do the cover for two reasons: 1) I see it lasting about one trip with my kids. 2) they'll have cables inserted in the ports the whole time when we are underway, I'm sure.

Easy enough to add in if I change my mind.

 

[TheForger]

Here's what I did. One 12 v and one double USB. View attachment 888011

Do you have a picture of a wiring diagram or instructions on how to make this mod? I've been looking at doing the same for mine.

 

[CappyKD]

Do you have a picture of a wiring diagram or instructions on how to make this mod? I've been looking at doing the same for mine.

Depends on your goal. Do you want them to be always on? Switched via external switch or ignition switched?

Mine are running off of an aux fuse block which is running from my aux battery. I actually installed 4 in the console, 2 on the back for the rear passengers and 2 inside the console compartment. They are all wired to be always on. I have one installed on the rear by the 3rd row passengers side which is also constant on. I have one on the drivers side by the fridge that will be switched constant on via a switch in the center console.

 

[2000UZJ]

I removed some things.

 

[uzj100]

Nick.

Is the yellow removable? Or are they new lights.


...via IH8MUD app

 

[Bomar]

Spill the beans Nick

 

[2000UZJ]

Bake open the lights, carefully pry it apart (permaseal) and pop the orange cover off.

 

[yotasavg]

Whoah! Nice, that orange is the only reason I dislike the back of my truck... on the green it looks like an f'n christmas tree

 

[rraedeke]

I was rear ended on the way up skiing a couple weeks back.
Instead of using the insurance money to replace the parts with OEM... I did this!

Picked it up Friday afternoon and it was on and ready to go on Sunday.
It does however highlight the need for those Nitto Trail Grapplers!

 

[uzj100]

NIck, great news on the lights.

Tell me about your rear bumper. Is that a modified oem plastic bumper cover?

 

[yotasavg]

Yes I believe Nick said he just chopped a few inches off the bottom.

Nick where do you keep your spair?

 

[FlammableFishie]

Yes I believe Nick said he just chopped a few inches off the bottom.

Nick where do you keep your spair?

That's exactly correct, it's basically parallel with the rear frame height wise. He keeps his spare ratcheted down in the 3rd area as seen at the top right portion of this picture: