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    5th gen JBL stereo upgrade build Diary

    solution found ..... and just took the dash speaker out....it s a 2way was not expecting that... AC DM-610 DM-608 | AudioControl Tag OEM amp out puts to dash and front door +sub to ensure true full range signal only retain OEM HU balance use AC DM-810. DM-810 | AudioControl to...
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    Write-up: Replace 5th gen factory JBL while retaining stock H/U

    Doing something similar for the 5th gen which is wired different... Dash and doors in parallel Rear door and hatch in series Sub independent channel. https://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/287261-5th-gen-jbl-stereo-upgrade-build-diary.html#post3505392
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    5th gen JBL stereo upgrade build Diary

    you are correct on this point. Head unit does sent Left and Right signals to amp with balance as recording/music/source material is recorded/ intended. User adjustable fader and balance is then done in/at the amp. OEM wiring Front door and dash are in parallel with dash having a capacitor to...
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    5th gen JBL stereo upgrade build Diary

    trying to say same manufacture through out if possible. Trying to find a 6x9 that is not a coaxial and is not part of a component set is rather difficult. The 6x9 in the doors would be X-over that the tweeter in that location would never receive signal and I will most likely cut the leads...
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    5th gen JBL stereo upgrade build Diary

    Just talked to Tacotunes; They have developed a PnP harness for the tacoma with the JBL systems and the 4runner PnP for JBL+sub to full aftermarket setup is coming.... Just not expected to be out until the end of the year :crybaby:
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    5th gen JBL stereo upgrade build Diary

    well damn,.... Tapping a the amp rear door output I would loose fade ability on the OEM head unit ( which I never adjust anyways... and if I did need to I could do it in the DSP....) Search is such a pain in the A@@ some times ; what is the output wattage on the OEM amp. Know its a 4ohm...
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    5th gen JBL stereo upgrade build Diary

    Looks and uniform pressure wave across the entire width between the wheel wells. Also wavelength comes into play with constructive and destructive interference depending on driver spacing dimension between the two outer most drivers. I have used multiple drivers in the past vs say two larger...
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    5th gen JBL stereo upgrade build Diary

    Documenting the long term project and looking for input from others that have preceded me in upgrading the Limited trim JBL system w sub to a full custom setup. Having hip surgery coming up so this would be an install starting in 2 to 3 months from now. Intent is to keep factory head unit to...
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    Independent use of Fog Light Mod

    There is the diagram of the wire setup to make this work to have independent fog lights /retain dash indicator/ retain auto lights/ retain auto off... Reminder this setup requires that at least the parking lights to be switched to on This is NOT FOG light on at any time. To find the correct...
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    Fog light mod and keep CAN bus Dash Light DPDT Relay

    There is the digram of the wire setup to make this work... Reminder this setup requires that at least the parking lights to be switched to on This is NOT FOG light on at any time. To find the correct wires I used a test probe to find the +12V switched coming from the dimmer dial. ( blue...
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    Dobinsons 5th Gen T4R Suspension options - from Exit Offroad

    Nope dont plan on carrying much gear. 80% pavement (daily driver) 20 light off road. Packed trails and such out to hunting spots places to shoot. The reason for the 327 is to get +1/2 inch when not carrying the 200 lbs.
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    Dobinsons 5th Gen T4R Suspension options - from Exit Offroad

    Looking to move from 3/2 Ready lift spacer kit on my Limited ( with retained X-REAS) to a Dobinsons setup. After a year of harsh hi speed compression in the rear most likely because how the X-REAS system works with a strut spacer in front and spring spacer in the rear looking for a setup that is...
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    Changing to metal oil canister.

    is there really an advantage to the spin on vs the billet cover larger filter so reduced pressure drop across the filter as there is more surface area ( as mentioned above) Cartridge to Spin-On Adapter VS Billet Oil Cap for filter - Jowett Performance
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    Baxter Vs Jowett Oil filter upgrades

    After my "Free oil changes" expire at the dealership I will be doing my own oil changes on my 5th gen. Both of these options are in the same ball park for pricing Delta $50. Pricing on the element or a spin on are about the same... so from a cost prospective these options are basically the...
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    Fog light mod and keep CAN bus Dash Light DPDT Relay

    Used a Single DPDT ( double pole double throw relay) and was able to have fog light on with parking lights ( no fog dash indicator), Auto mode and low beam Fogs on ( WITH fog dash indicator) Hi beam +Low+ fogs ( no fog dash indicator) Also fogs remain off with Auto/DRL mode unless auto...

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