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[EOD Guy]

Would you have some more detail/info on where this yellow wire tapped into?

Thanks

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The Yellow wire is tapped into one of the "ACCY" empty fuse slots. The other end is routed to my Aux relay box powering a relay. The output of the relay is routed into the cabin area to a BUSS bar. I use the BUSS bar to power several items inside the cabin ....... all my aftermarket switches, the feed for my radar detector and my "Key on" switch/relay for the air compressor.

If one were only going to power switches (very small load) a relay wouldn't be necessary.

 

[surf fishing offroader]

The Yellow wire is tapped into one of the "ACCY" empty fuse slots. The other end is routed to my Aux relay box powering a relay. The output of the relay is routed into the cabin area to a BUSS bar. I use the BUSS bar to power several items inside the cabin ....... all my aftermarket switches, the feed for my radar detector and my "Key on" switch/relay for the air compressor.

If one were only going to power switches (very small load) a relay wouldn't be necessary.

Which one is the "ACCY" fuse slot? Looking at the cover diagram, there are none labeled for that...

I tried tapping into the 10a fuse labeled IGN and it ruined the ignition timing, throwing a bunch of CELs. I plugged into that empty spot and nothing (below)

I guess I'm being lazy at this point and don't want to run this cable into the cabin lol...

 

[EOD Guy]

"Always Hot" in red box, "Accy" in yellow box. With a fuse tap inserted into an "empty slot" you have to put 2 fuses into the tap.

 

[surf fishing offroader]

"Always Hot" in red box, "Accy" in yellow box. With a fuse tap inserted into an "empty slot" you have to put 2 fuses into the tap.

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Two fuses fixed it

Thanks man

 

[Jack_]

Fearless you are, sir. I wouldn't dare get into the bewildering complexities of electronic components. Very informative write-up and amazing LC.

 

[ERROR504]

Very clean build

 

[ERROR504]

How did you make the bracket for the air compressor? Not sure I understand the point of the extra air tank. Wouldn’t that compressor be strong enough to air up?

 

[LC - legz]

Air Compressor Mod: Pic A/C - Viair 485C
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Yellow dots are factory bolts/holes
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Mounting plate, used some stand-offs under the bolts to make it level
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Compressor mounted
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Switch is from "CH4X4" (cube size)View attachment 6608

Air tank mounted, it's tight but it fits
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Chuck, pressure switch installed. I use a small tank, not for air storage volume but to take advantage of an air pressure switch. That way the compressor doesn't run non-stop. I also use a "pressure relief valve" in order to not burst the tank.View attachment 7141

Passenger side Pwr Distro box, corner cover removed showing the main feed and starter cable lugs. At the top of the pic are the ribs that I removed in order to put the extension in.
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Ribs removed
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Paper template of the new buss bar extension
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Stainless Buss Bar extension, 1st bends
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Stainless Buss Bar extension, Finial crimp on to 6 gage wire
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Stainless Buss Bar extension, mounted
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Stainless Buss Bar extension, with OEM cover back in place. You can see the red 6 gage wire along the left side of the PDC, it's routed to the area in front of the air cleaner box
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Circuit Breaker and Aux Buss Bar mount
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Yellow dots are bolts/screw, Red dots are tabs.
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Door weather stripping must be pulled away 1st (Yellow dots) then the side panel can be pulled off (yellow dots are approx where the plastic clips are, the Green dot is a plastic hook that must be inserted 1st when you reassemble.
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Pull straight out on the switch panel for removal. I spliced into the illumination wire (green wire coming out of the rheostat and actually spliced in where there was room).
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Pushed the switch and the air compressor works like it's supposed to! I used a fuse tap in an empty ACCY slot to power the Air Compressor switch (which in turn energizes the relay).

Lighted Door Sills Mod: Took about 15 minutes, Yellow dot is the wiring plug (passenger side is in the same location) a hook tool is the best tool to unlatch the blanking plug. The Blue christmas tree fastener stayed in when the OEM sills were removed, you will need to remove it before you install the lighted sill (new ones are already mounted in the new sill).
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Center Cap Mod: Bought some Center Caps took them apart, painted them with "Ford Dark Shadow Gray" touch up paint.View attachment 18563View attachment 18564

Dude I will literally buy 4 of those center caps from you. That’s the exact color I wanted them to be! Not the gold. Can you make me a pair. I’ll pay you whatever you want for them lol. They are perfect. I am dead serious

 

[EOD Guy]

How did you make the bracket for the air compressor? Not sure I understand the point of the extra air tank. Wouldn’t that compressor be strong enough to air up?

For the bracket see post #89 above.

The very small air tank isn't for air storage, it's just a chamber so the pressure switch has a place to measure the air and cut off the compressor rather quickly when it's not actually putting air in anything and a place for the air chuck to live.

 

[Blue Bear]

Dude I will literally buy 4 of those center caps from you. That’s the exact color I wanted them to be! Not the gold. Can you make me a pair. I’ll pay you whatever you want for them lol. They are perfect. I am dead serious

You can buy the silver caps straight from Toyota. I picked mine up from Ed Martin Toyota in Fishers, IN. But, you should be able to order online at most Toyota dealers and pick up locally for something similar to the price shown below.

PT998-35221-3S​

Center Cap Tun Black Silver (QTY: 1)​

$11.61​

4​

$46.44​

 

[ultane]

EOD Guy’s LC is definitely the most ‘farkled up’ LC on the planet.

 

[ERROR504]

For the bracket see post #89 above.

The very small air tank isn't for air storage, it's just a chamber so the pressure switch has a place to measure the air and cut off the compressor rather quickly when it's not actually putting air in anything and a place for the air chuck to live.

Another thought came to mind. Ever think of using the gx air compressor? I took a peak and it’s hard to tell if we have enough room without having my hands on one to compare.

 

[LC - legz]

You can buy the silver caps straight from Toyota. I picked mine up from Ed Martin Toyota in Fishers, IN. But, you should be able to order online at most Toyota dealers and pick up locally for something similar to the price shown below.

PT998-35221-3S​

Center Cap Tun Black Silver (QTY: 1)​

$11.61​

4​

$46.44​

Most of the center caps I see when searching that part number are the goldish version. However, I found a site that does have them. it says they are mainly for the tundra/sequoia in the black/silver color. Any idea if those will fit the 1958 stock wheels? I would assume they should, most people on the phone at parts places aren't helpful..Thoughts?

 

[Blue Bear]

Most of the center caps I see when searching that part number are the goldish version. However, I found a site that does have them. it says they are mainly for the tundra/sequoia in the black/silver color. Any idea if those will fit the 1958 stock wheels? I would assume they should, most people on the phone at parts places aren't helpful..Thoughts?

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I believe the -3S is the code for the silver caps. But, yes, those are the ones!

 

[EOD Guy]

Another thought came to mind. Ever think of using the gx air compressor? I took a peak and it’s hard to tell if we have enough room without having my hands on one to compare.

It won't fit there.......... LC has 12v battery in the way. My air compressor is a continuous duty cycle, a lot of the ones on the market arn't.

 

[Blue Bear]

It won't fit there.......... LC has 12v battery in the way. My air compressor is a continuous duty cycle, a lot of the ones on the market arn't.

Viair is good bang for the buck - high quality without a high price.

 

[LC - legz]

I believe the -3S is the code for the silver caps. But, yes, those are the ones!

Boom! ordered. I owe you a drink brother - Love this forum.

 

[ERROR504]

It won't fit there.......... LC has 12v battery in the way. My air compressor is a continuous duty cycle, a lot of the ones on the market arn't.

Thanks for all the info EOD. I ended up going with the 450p...was honest with myself on how often I would use it and could not justify the cost. Took it out off roading this past Monday and was super impressed with this air compressor.

 

[TEMPTAG]

Holy crap. This thread should be a sticky for all of the amazing info! Bravo. Saving this for later. Thank you!

 

[TRLBOSS]

Any suggestions on how to get wires up behind this center switch panel? I popped it off and it's dense back there and did not see a route down and over toward the driver's side firewall.