MNT4R
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So I am getting ready to install several aftermarket LEDs and wanted to put them on a separate fuse box. I decided to go with the blue sea products because they have favorable reviews and are marine grade:
1) Blue Sea Systems ST Blade Fuse Block, 12 circuit, with negative bus
2) Blue Sea Systems 285 Surface Circuit Breaker, 100A
To mount, I searched like crazy, lots of folks have some good ideas, ultimately I talked to crew at tacomapros and decided to gamble that their electrical mounting plate for the tacoma would fit my 2013 4runner trail, it did.
E-MOUNTING PLATE- ATRAC WITH AND KICK OUT - Tacoma Pros
I recommend making a cardboard replica to make sure it will fit (it might be a good idea to email the tacomapros crew and get the dimensions, make the replica, and see if it fits before you buy). After getting the plate, use the replica to mark the holes for the mounting hardware on the flange. Then place the breaker and box on the plate in the orientation of your choosing and drill to score the mounting holes. Remove the breaker and box, stabilize the plate to a work surface with clamps, drill the holes, then paint with paint of choice (in this case Rustoleum high heat, flat black). Then, attach breaker and fuse box with the pictured hardware, selecting nylock nuts to curb vibration associated loosening.
I have everything all set up, I will post a final pic with the battery and lights hooked into the fuse box in the next month. :wink2:
Let me know your thoughts...
1) Blue Sea Systems ST Blade Fuse Block, 12 circuit, with negative bus
2) Blue Sea Systems 285 Surface Circuit Breaker, 100A
To mount, I searched like crazy, lots of folks have some good ideas, ultimately I talked to crew at tacomapros and decided to gamble that their electrical mounting plate for the tacoma would fit my 2013 4runner trail, it did.
E-MOUNTING PLATE- ATRAC WITH AND KICK OUT - Tacoma Pros
I recommend making a cardboard replica to make sure it will fit (it might be a good idea to email the tacomapros crew and get the dimensions, make the replica, and see if it fits before you buy). After getting the plate, use the replica to mark the holes for the mounting hardware on the flange. Then place the breaker and box on the plate in the orientation of your choosing and drill to score the mounting holes. Remove the breaker and box, stabilize the plate to a work surface with clamps, drill the holes, then paint with paint of choice (in this case Rustoleum high heat, flat black). Then, attach breaker and fuse box with the pictured hardware, selecting nylock nuts to curb vibration associated loosening.
I have everything all set up, I will post a final pic with the battery and lights hooked into the fuse box in the next month. :wink2:
Let me know your thoughts...
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