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Great picture Matt. I assume you were driving? Didn't know there was anyone who could take pictures as good as you? Did you put your camera on a tripod and have a remote on your stearing wheel so you could capture this awesome shot???
 
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Wicked cool photo - congrats
 
usmcHOG said:
Great picture Matt. I assume you were driving? Didn't know there was anyone who could take pictures as good as you? Did you put your camera on a tripod and have a remote on yo9ur starring wheel so you could capture this awesome shot???
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LOL, no there was one of the crew there from Low Range shooting pics. To be honest I didn't even know if the front got any air till I saw the pic posted. I picked a new line than what others had run, it had been windy quite a bit so the leeward side of the dunes were super soft. I was actually surprised that I had that much 'daylight'. Turf and Surf is coming up, are you going? Headed to the Offroad Expo tomorrow to look at lights...
 
It's definitely an awesome pic! Not sure if I'll be able to make Turf & Surf. Elk season starts in 3 weeks and I'll be in MT for that!
My boys and I are headed to the Off Road Expo tomorrow too. I'll text you the when we get there.
 
No photos today, but picked up a package of Vision X lights at the Lucas Off Road Expo today and then got the truck washed and waxed in the afternoon. Also undid the rack installation and re-did it with the proper tools, so hopefully everything is water and wiggle-proof now. Working with Luke at FourTreks for some brackets that mount to the ARB aluminum rack as well.

Had some fun yesterday with "Izzy" (my 40 series) since the weather has cooled down some:
 
Light install began this morning with a nice big cup of coffee.

200series_lights_DSC01463 by Matt Frederick, on Flickr

Tapped into the existing lights for the halo LED ring

200series_lights_DSC01466 by Matt Frederick, on Flickr

Love this stuff! Self-vulcanizing tape.

200series_lights_DSC01467 by Matt Frederick, on Flickr

Lots of wire to find a home for...

200series_lights_DSC01470 by Matt Frederick, on Flickr

And the label maker helps me keep it organized.

200series_lights_DSC01478 by Matt Frederick, on Flickr

A wrap of plumber's teflon tape helps get through the firewall grommet without too much swearing.

200series_lights_DSC01481 by Matt Frederick, on Flickr

200series_lights_DSC01475 by Matt Frederick, on Flickr

Halos on

200series_lights_DSC01482 by Matt Frederick, on Flickr

Switches will come in this week from AirOnBoard.com and I'll finish up the install, plus some camping lights and a USB charger port that will be powered off the aux battery.
 
I'm not entirely satisfied with how the lower lights mount. They're just bolted to the pocket plastic and have some wiggle to them. Anyone else that has done lights, how did you mount them? I imagine some kind of bracket could be fabricated, will see how well they hold up.
 
InkMing said:
Have any more pics of the mounting and wiring?
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Pretty straightforward, that light is simply screwed into the back panel with two small screws. I had previously run power from a second battery to a point under the passenger front seat where I mounted my HAM radio head. I've tapped into that power (in to the heavier gauge wire) to power this light and the fridge off the AUX battery. The plastic "threshold" (not sure what the proper name is for that piece of trim) was removed and the wires run through the factory harness brackets, in the rear compartment the wires are simply tucked under the cladding.
 
Was expecting to finish up the button installation and finalize the light install as well as install the awning/hi-lift/camp lights but the timing was off. Didn't get the custom brackets in time, and the buttons I ordered from AirOnBoard weren't the right size/shape so it wasn't meant to be this weekend. I did however get inspired today and install some aux outlets as well as round up all the wire/loom/etc that I should need when the buttons and brackets arrive this week. So in the interim, here's the aux outlet install.

200_auxPower_01 by Matt Frederick, on Flickr
These are going on the panel that opens up for the jack storage: A Blue Sea USB (2 outlets), a standard Carling switch and housing (from OTTRAW) and a WestMarine 12V outlet.

200_auxPower_02 by Matt Frederick, on Flickr
Measure once, cut thrice.

200_auxPower_03 by Matt Frederick, on Flickr
Foredom tool FTW.

200_auxPower_04 by Matt Frederick, on Flickr
Test fit.

200_auxPower_05 by Matt Frederick, on Flickr
Harnesses crimped, and tested with an old 12V power supply from my 1/10 RC Carpet days.

200_auxPower_06 by Matt Frederick, on Flickr
My 200 didn't come with whatever is supposed to be in this cubby, so I'm happy that it will be some sort of shelter for the open ends.

200_auxPower_07 by Matt Frederick, on Flickr
I tapped into my previous power supply off the AUX battery (HAM/ARB Fridge/Hatch Light). Shrink wrap and some loom for protection.

200_auxPower_08 by Matt Frederick, on Flickr
Time to hook it all up...

200_auxPower_09 by Matt Frederick, on Flickr
...and let the angels sing - plus, notice the Goose Gear prototype platform (hint hint).

200_auxPower_10 by Matt Frederick, on Flickr
Finally, who's going to put all this crap away.
 
After a bit of a slow start today I made good progress on finishing up the lighting install.

The switches from AirOnBoard.com arrived (make sure you order the shorter, wider ones, not the taller skinnier ones :confused:, these are marked for a Tundra application).

They require a diode inline so that was the first step.

200series_lights_continued_ - 1 by Matt Frederick, on Flickr

Switch harnesses all tested and squared away.

200series_lights_continued_ - 2 by Matt Frederick, on Flickr

Label maker is a great tool for this process.

200series_lights_continued_ - 3 by Matt Frederick, on Flickr

Powered and Roo lights (spots) switched on.

200series_lights_continued_ - 4 by Matt Frederick, on Flickr

Next up is to run the relay to the back for the camp lights. I juts added it to the little bin where I put the aux 12v and usb outlet.

200series_lights_continued_ - 6 by Matt Frederick, on Flickr

The power for the camp lights is run back across the tailgate area and ziptied to the harness under the 'threshold' of the tailgate.

200series_lights_continued_ - 7 by Matt Frederick, on Flickr

Then up under the rear side panel along the hatch seal - watch out for that black goop - and a short piece of loom was added to protect the wires as they cross over the hatch edge.

200series_lights_continued_ - 8 by Matt Frederick, on Flickr

Tomorrow will build the harness for the camp lights and install two waterproof switches on the exterior - so I can turn off either light independently from outside the truck.

Oh, and FOUR trips to two different autoparts store today, twice returning empty handed because they didn't have what I was after. A good solid day. :beer:
 
ethernectar said:
After a bit of a slow start today I made good progress on finishing up the lighting install.

The switches from AirOnBoard.com arrived (make sure you order the shorter, wider ones, not the taller skinnier ones :confused:, these are marked for a Tundra application).

They require a diode inline so that was the first step.

200series_lights_continued_ - 1 by Matt Frederick, on Flickr

Switch harnesses all tested and squared away.

200series_lights_continued_ - 2 by Matt Frederick, on Flickr

Label maker is a great tool for this process.

200series_lights_continued_ - 3 by Matt Frederick, on Flickr

Powered and Roo lights (spots) switched on.

200series_lights_continued_ - 4 by Matt Frederick, on Flickr

Next up is to run the relay to the back for the camp lights. I juts added it to the little bin where I put the aux 12v and usb outlet.

200series_lights_continued_ - 6 by Matt Frederick, on Flickr

The power for the camp lights is run back across the tailgate area and ziptied to the harness under the 'threshold' of the tailgate.

200series_lights_continued_ - 7 by Matt Frederick, on Flickr

Then up under the rear side panel along the hatch seal - watch out for that black goop - and a short piece of loom was added to protect the wires as they cross over the hatch edge.

200series_lights_continued_ - 8 by Matt Frederick, on Flickr

Tomorrow will build the harness for the camp lights and install two waterproof switches on the exterior - so I can turn off either light independently from outside the truck.

Oh, and FOUR trips to two different autoparts store today, twice returning empty handed because they didn't have what I was after. A good solid day. :beer:
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Nice work Matt!
 
Thanx for the write-up on some very solid looking work.

Also, I will likely borrow your idea with that little drawer area, so double thanx!
 
So this should mostly finish up the lighting stuff. I have one more tweak to make, but have to order the parts (more about that later*).

To start the harness I laid down some blue tape.

200series_lights_continued2_ - 1 by Matt Frederick, on Flickr

Then marked on the tape the distance between the various components.

200series_lights_continued2_ - 2 by Matt Frederick, on Flickr

Quick jump ahead to a finished harness (sorry should have taken a couple more pics along the way).

200series_lights_continued2_ - 3 by Matt Frederick, on Flickr

The two switches are marine grade weather sealed switches, so I can from outside the truck turn the side or back on or off*.

Marked out the holes for the switches.

200series_lights_continued2_ - 4 by Matt Frederick, on Flickr

And drilled with a small bit first and then the proper size bit (and yes, made a funny little face on the rack pillar).

200series_lights_continued2_ - 5 by Matt Frederick, on Flickr

Switches installed

200series_lights_continued2_ - 6 by Matt Frederick, on Flickr

They tuck nicely into the recess of the pillar.

200series_lights_continued2_ - 7 by Matt Frederick, on Flickr

200series_lights_continued2_ - 8 by Matt Frederick, on Flickr

And lastly (for now at least) I added some amber Lamin-x to the rear light.

200series_lights_continued2_ - 9 by Matt Frederick, on Flickr

* To be continued - The camp lights on the rack are powered by the second battery, but the switch on the dash is on an ignition-on circuit. So if the ignition is off, the switch doesn't work to turn the camp lights on. I wired those camp lights on a relay, so will be able to add another Carling switch back in the cargo area that will trigger the relay so I can turn on the camp lights even when the rig is not running.

One other issue is that the position of the switch in the rear cargo compartment pretty much begs to be accidentally turned on by anything loose/rolling around in the compartment. I may order a locking carling switch, or look for something to fabricate a guard with.
 
ethernectar said:
Powered and Roo lights (spots) switched on.

200series_lights_continued_ - 4 by Matt Frederick, on Flickr

Tomorrow will build the harness for the camp lights and install two waterproof switches on the exterior - so I can turn off either light independently from outside the truck.

Oh, and FOUR trips to two different autoparts store today, twice returning empty handed because they didn't have what I was after. A good solid day. :beer:
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What should the Bunny Burners do?

Integrated flamethrower?
 
Chocolate said:
What should the Bunny Burners do?

Integrated flamethrower?
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Lower lights in the flood light pockets on the bumper. ;)

For this size button the options were limited so I went with funny for those two ones.
 
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