Dan's Mid Travel Overlander Build

If I remember right this is a two way breather so putting this up there instead of the stock one should suffice just like putting an ARB. Or just get a small k&n breather filter if you want to be fancy. No need to get ARB if you already ran it up there.

 

Ooo I like saving money LOL.

Once I saw the ARB kit I saw that it came with everything. I didn’t want what I did to be a waste of time so I was just looking for a universal ARB breather. But this seems like a better idea. Plus I like Toyota parts.

Thanks for replying

 

June 10th Poker Flat Trip

 

GoPro Dash Video

 

How did the suspension handle? Are you happy with the purchase?

 

It handled great and I'm very happy with my purchase.

 

SDHQ Hood Mounts and Vision X 4.5 lights installed. Wiring has to wait till after Father’s Day weekend though.

 

do I spy another Tundra back there ? gen 2 ftw

 

Yeah. Good eye! My parents have 2nd gen crewmax platinum.

 

@Caliraisedled Switch Controller. Installing this weekend to control my Vision X lights and any future devices

 

@Caliraisedled 8 switch controller installed and Vision X 4.5's wired up to the switch controller. Fun Saturday Project!

 

Thanks for the pictures looks great!

 

Tagging along. I should have mine very soon.


Any reason you decided to install there vs the card holder near the center console?

 

Just seemed to look better to me. Plus it keeps me from sticking crap in that spot

 

Thanks @jlee BayAreaMetalFab for the BMC plates. Installing Saturday or Sunday with my Dad's help welding. We shall see how bad I am at welding haha

 

New lens covers for Vision X lights

 

BMC Complete

 

Apparently action shots were taken behind my back

 

Got rear facing chase lights?

 

I’m looking for some.

 

Nice job Dan. Those lights are gonna get used this weekend.

 

Would you mind taking a few more pictures of where you made your connections?
Specifically the ground, ignition and light inputs.

 

Here's a photo of where I ran a Blue Sea ground bus beneath the hood trim/ seal. I used the OEM ground on the inner fender as a kind of junction.
With the trim piece reinstalled.

 

I can in a bit. I tied into my LED DRL’s fuse tap for the ignition. Ground I just used one one of the body grounds on the driver side. For 12v power fuse tap I just used a empty fuse spot in the fuse box.

 

Thanks Joon!

 

Sorry to bug you, but can you clarify something for me?
The instructions state that you need to connect Ground, Lights and Ignition...

So the LED DRL you connected is your "Lights" wire?
Ground is Ground, that's easy.
Ignition is the empty slot you mention above? Have you tested it to ensure that it doesn't have power when the ignition is off?

If you don't mind taking those pics, it would really help.

 

I used a fuse spot that does get power without the truck being on. Just in case of future needs. I.e: bed lights or lights when camping.

Ignition Wire goes to the LED DRL fuse tap I have for my 2018 headlight harness.

Light wire goes to a wire to detect when headlights are on so tap into you parking light wire.

 

Oh, and Btw Dan.... I created a thread in the Cali Raised sub-forum to cover the switch unit functionality and install. Hope you don't mind, but I linked to some of your pics in this thread. With credit given of course!!
https://www.tundras.com/threads/cali-raised-vehicle-switching-system-install-and-more.28121/

 

Ok, I'm the first to admit that I'm super dense when it comes to electrical. I need things spelled out as if you were teaching a 5yr old.

There are three wires. Ground went to ground... Probably inside the hood compartment.
Did your ignition go to the empty slot in the fuse box, or did it go to the LED DRL fuse tap?
Lights wire - Is this what went to the Empty slot or did it go to the LED DRL?

I would assume the Ignition went to the empty slot and Lights went to the DRL, but that is not what you stated above.
Btw, I like your idea of using a slot so that you can run camp lights etc without the vehicle being on... That's exactly what I want to do!

 

Red fuse tap for 12v went to an empty fuse spot in the main fuse box (I want power anytime). If you don't that, then you need to break out your volt meter to test what empty fuse spot doesn't have power when the truck is off.

Ground can go to any ground on the truck.

Ignition wire went to my 2018 LED headlight harness that has a fuse tap already. Did this because the DRL's only come on when the ignition is on.

Light wire goes to your parking light wire. Use the small bulb wire for your side amber marker light from your headlight.