Ripcord's 2002 Sport Ed. Version 2.0

Wiring update and fancy new stuff

|February 17, 2017|

In preparation for some major upcoming mods, I needed to upgrade the fuse box setup. As much as I liked my last fuse box setup, it was lacking some things.. ignition relay, firewall pass through, and room for switches!

The purpose of the ignition relay is so that the entire fuse box circuit is only active when the truck is on. To prevent these accessories from draining the battery.

I also had a new light bar I needed to install.

Parts/Cost:
$260 - Black Oak LED 20" single row combo pattern LED Light Bar
$103 - OTRATTW Switches
$24 - Firewall fitting (Link: Delphi 22 position connector)
$25 - 12V 100A relay
$20 - Paranoid Fabrication 1-DIN 6-switch plate
$30 - Green 1/4" acrylic

Tools:
-Wiring tools
-Drill w/2" hole saw
-Heat gun
-Tape measure
-Other basic tools

Time:
It was a fairly custom mod, so it took a while. Probably 8 hours total, taking my time.

Procedure:
This will be the new wiring diagram for the fuse box itself:

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Here is the firewall pass through fitting I will be using.

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To get to the firewall, I needed to go full JDM and take the hood off.

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Had to cut two holes..

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Here is the fuse I tapped into for ignition power.

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Here is the fitting all attached on the cabin side.

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For the new fuse platform, I went to Plasticare in Denver for some fancy green 1/4" acrylic.

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Here is the new platform design, with room for the new ignition relay. Also moved other things around a bit.

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Cut and folded.

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In, after being hosed down.

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UPDATE: I now sell the plans for this platform (used to sell pre-cut platforms also, but no longer)

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-g...-fuse-box-platforms-96-00-01-02-4runners.html




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Switches!

As I mentioned in the previous post, I have added a host of new switches in preparation for an upcoming mod.

In the next few months I will be getting 4:88 gears and FR+RR ARB air lockers.



Here is the wiring diagram for my new switch setup.

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And these switches from OTRATTW.

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Paranoid Fab 6-switch single DIN plate.

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Switches all wired up.

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Switches IN.

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The OTRATTW switches I decided on had amber back lighting and green indicator lighting (see the fog light switch for example).

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Now with the new Light Bar and fog lights wired in, it was time to compare outputs!

The light bar is a Black Oak LED bar, 20" single row Combo pattern. flood light with spots.

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JUST HEADLIGHTS
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HIGH BEAMS
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FOG LIGHTS + HEADLIGHTS
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LIGHT BAR
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LIGHT BAR with FOGS
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New photo for the first page:


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that new fuse box and switches are just great. Had a question, when you sprayed your engine down. anything you recommend as protection. is there anything you covered in the engine? i would like to spray mine down and clean it up a bit but worried i would damage something. Thanks, id love to get switches and the fuse box going like yours!
 
Looks awesome! The wiring and switches look good, I'm a big fan of the bracket/ OTRATTW switches (obviously), and I love that LED bar- it's the perfect size. Also soooo excited for the lockers, hurry up on it!

Also, Plasticare is pretty sweet. The few times I've been there I've found some cool things.
 
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[MENTION=57546]4-Ripcord[/MENTION] You should sell these. I have been wanting to do the about the same but have not had the time yet to make a template - too many other projects.
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And love the green...
 
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Looks awesome! The wiring and switches look good, I'm a big fan of the bracket/ OTRATTW switches (obviously), and I love that LED bar- it's the perfect size. Also soooo excited for the lockers, hurry up on it!

Also, Plasticare is pretty sweet. The few times I've been there I've found some cool things.
Thanks, Hayden! Seriously, I gotta keep up with your fancy new one.

Any chance you could link to that firewall grommet/pass through? Seems ideal.

Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk
https://www.amazon.com/Position-Del...&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00

And the relay:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B012N09BFE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1


You should sell these. I have been wanting to do the about the same but have not had the time yet to make a template - too many other projects.

And love the green...
I think I have enough acrylic left for a few of them. Send me a PM.

Looking sick.. Nice lights
Thanks amigo!

that new fuse box and switches are just great. Had a question, when you sprayed your engine down. anything you recommend as protection. is there anything you covered in the engine? i would like to spray mine down and clean it up a bit but worried i would damage something. Thanks, id love to get switches and the fuse box going like yours!
thanks, and no I just spray it from a distance.
 
Is the doing the "big 3" necessary to install the aux fuse box and 120/100 amp breakers and relay like you have done?

one more question, what gauge wire is that you use for the switches in your wiring pics?
 
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I just read all 31 pages of this thread instead of paying attention in school, and it was worth it! This build is bad ass, and you've given me some good ideas to put to use on my 3rd gen. Thanks!
 
For everyone sending me PMs about the fuse box platforms, they only work with 01-02 4runners as the engine bay is different and can accommodate the box there.

Is the doing the "big 3" necessary to install the aux fuse box and 120/100 amp breakers and relay like you have done?

one more question, what gauge wire is that you use for the switches in your wiring pics?
No, it just prevents the system from ever being overloaded.

I used 18 gauge wire on most of the switches because of such low current they see.

I just read all 31 pages of this thread instead of paying attention in school, and it was worth it! This build is bad ass, and you've given me some good ideas to put to use on my 3rd gen. Thanks!
Thanks for checking in, glad you like it!
 
Switzerland Trail Photos

Over the weekend, I ran a fun scenic trail with [MENTION=129084]Flemster[/MENTION] and another local 4runner owner on Switzerland trail.

It was a fun trail, its little more than a dirt road in the summer. So the snow adds some enjoyment.

Most of these photos are by Will from Rocky Mountain Photography. (the driver of the blue 4runner)
Visit his website here for great stuff: rocky Mountain Photo

Plus a video of the trip by Flemster:
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