Crossroads - 2017 SR5

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Re: Crossroads - 2017 SR5

Postby creaky on Fri, 17 Aug 2018 7:58 +0000

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Re: Crossroads - 2017 SR5

Postby Allords on Sat, 18 Aug 2018 10:49 +0000

Great build!!
I'd like to do a lift off canopy at some stage. But can i suggest one thing.
Get some kind of cover that goes over the internal turning/locking mechanism . We came across a guy who couldn't open one side of his canopy as something had fallen into the lock and jammed it from turning.
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Re: Crossroads - 2017 SR5

Postby CHUTCH on Sat, 18 Aug 2018 11:08 +0000

Nice build mate, i like the tray [emoji106][emoji106]


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Re: Crossroads - 2017 SR5

Postby nuclear_hilux on Sat, 25 Aug 2018 7:31 +0000

Phrancis wrote:Hi mate check out this CB install.
Keeps it tidy.
Phrancis wrote:Install IC-450 UHF 2017 SR5.
Behind drivers kick panel.
Mic mount A-pillar grab handle.
Tidy install.
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Thanks Prancis!

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Re: Crossroads - 2017 SR5

Postby nuclear_hilux on Sat, 25 Aug 2018 7:31 +0000

The day finally came! INSTALLS!!!

The catch can. The kit was super easy to install but the hose lengths were off, requiring trimming, and it was missing some nuts. Luckily I had some in my left over box.

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I'm not totally convinced about where the drain is zip-tied off but I'll revisit later.

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Next cab off the rank: the GME antenna [emoji16]

The antenna is awesome quality and looks brilliant. I have run trailer 5 core wire into the cabin to connect up accessories alongside the coaxial cable making a clean install. Image
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Onto some of the Thai parts - weather shields [emoji3]

First I needed to clean the windows off. Being in an apartment building I have been using this.
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A great cleaner!

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Lastly for today the install of the GME UHF and the control for the tpms. Both went super easy.

I hid the uhf under the centre console and used the two spare switch positions to mount the uhf blank and TPMS face. ImageImageImageImageImageImage

I now just need to work out where I'll hang the mic bracket.

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Re: Crossroads - 2017 SR5

Postby nuclear_hilux on Sun, 26 Aug 2018 12:15 +0000

Allords wrote:Great build!!
I'd like to do a lift off canopy at some stage. But can i suggest one thing.
Get some kind of cover that goes over the internal turning/locking mechanism . We came across a guy who couldn't open one side of his canopy as something had fallen into the lock and jammed it from turning.
Thanks Allords. There are multiple doors into the canopy so I should be ok in that circumstance.



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Re: Crossroads - 2017 SR5

Postby nuclear_hilux on Sun, 02 Sep 2018 8:20 +0000

Happy Father's Day! I got a morning pass to spend a few minutes in the hilux [emoji41]

I had a few wires to connect up to complete the installs over the past few weeks. The hilux, at least in sr5 spec, comes with an accessory fuse box which is awesome. I did make the mistake of not checking whether it was switched with the ignition. It isn't. It's direct from the battery. This is a good thing for the uhf as power direct from the battery is cleaner and I can leave the uhf on when at camp. In the event I forget about it and it stays on for a couple of days it won't be an issue as it draws bugger all power.

It is a pain for the TPMS. I'll need to rewire it as it alarms when it doesn't detect motion for a while and the screen remains on all the time. I might plug in a secondary fuse block into the accessories fuse panel to take powered items that only should work when the vehicle is on.

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I used trailer wiring as this was the cleanest way to pull multiple wires into the cabin. Future proof.

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Wires joined and using the toyota wiring clips installed into the fuse box.
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And I'm really happy with the TPMS colour! It'll match really well with the dash and instruments.
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Re: Crossroads - 2017 SR5

Postby nuclear_hilux on Sat, 08 Sep 2018 2:06 +0000

I'm sure many out there can sympathize with this problem; you love having a ute but it sucks having to tie everything down all the time. Or perhaps its the bigger pain of having your gear get wet and dusty all the time.

In my case the really practical issue of not having enough space to put all my kids gear on a daily basis has become a problem. I've been searching for a canopy for a few weeks now and have not been super excited by the quality of the gear on the market. But I've
needed to take the plunge.

With the budget being stretched recently I have chosen a pretty cheap 1800x1000x860 canopy. It looks pretty watertight though they have installed the pinchweld on with the joint at the wrong place... The welds are average to OK and it seems largely square.

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This will be a great day to day storage solution for crossroads.

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The profile is pretty close to the tray.

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Now I need to mount it. Whilst I'd love to do this without drilling any holes in the tray I don't think that's feasible. I need to be able to take it off easily to put the slide-on camper on so I imagine I'll end up with two bolt holes above the wheels.

I also am tossing up what colour to paint it. I'm thinking of raptor-lining the tray deck, the bare aluminum bits and maybe the canopy as well. I'd like to tint the liner to the same as the body. Any one with experience with this?

Also need to get power in there for lights and maybe even the fridge. Any recommendations for led strip lighting?

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Re: Crossroads - 2017 SR5

Postby Phrancis on Sun, 09 Sep 2018 1:04 +0000

Hi Mate,
I purchased some usb powered LED light stips from JCar, $20.00.

(CAT.NO: ST3952
Versatile LED strip light with 120 high brightness LEDs
• Carry bag doubles as a diffuser for lantern mode
• Supplied with magnetic mounts and reusable ties
• Connects directly to most USB power outlets (1.55A min)

Magnetic mounts suit my steel boxes but not your allow, 3m double sided tape would work.
Heaps of light.
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Re: Crossroads - 2017 SR5

Postby nuclear_hilux on Sun, 09 Sep 2018 7:52 +0000

Phrancis wrote:Hi Mate,
I purchased some usb powered LED light stips from JCar, $20.00.

(CAT.NO: ST3952
Versatile LED strip light with 120 high brightness LEDs
• Carry bag doubles as a diffuser for lantern mode
• Supplied with magnetic mounts and reusable ties
• Connects directly to most USB power outlets (1.55A min)

Magnetic mounts suit my steel boxes but not your allow, 3m double sided tape would work.
Heaps of light.
Thanks Phrancis. I'll definitely need to run pwr into the canopy so this might work.

Do you use the USB plug to switch the lights or have you wired them in?

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Re: Crossroads - 2017 SR5

Postby Scoober on Wed, 19 Sep 2018 7:30 +0000

How does the tyre monitor go? Easy to read?
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Re: Crossroads - 2017 SR5

Postby nuclear_hilux on Thu, 20 Sep 2018 5:40 +0000

Scoober wrote:How does the tyre monitor go? Easy to read?



Its not that easy to read from the drivers seat when looking forward at the road. You can read it pretty easily if you bend your head down. It does have an alarm if pressures changes or temperature rises too high.

For the money I am pretty happy with it. I will do a big review of it once I have had it in for a few more months.
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Re: Crossroads - 2017 SR5

Postby Phrancis on Thu, 20 Sep 2018 9:36 +0000

Hi Mate,
I just plug them into the USB outlet to turn them on.
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Re: Crossroads - 2017 SR5

Postby nuclear_hilux on Sat, 22 Sep 2018 8:12 +0000

Needs must when the devil drives.

I got sometime on crossroads this afternoon to get the canopy bolted down. Whilst I would have loved to have the time to weld on tabs time got away from me.

Job one: Move the canopy out of the way. Super happy with how light this thing is. It'll be a breeze to lift on and off in the future.
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Job two: Measure twice, drill once. I'm reasonably happy with how well this worked out and don't think it will be a detractor from the tray moving forward.

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Step Three: cut the rubber mat to size that'll go under the box. I wanted to insulate the tray from the canopy to prevent rattles and scratches.

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Step five: run out of time and have a delicious local IPA.

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Tune in soon for the rattle can paint job.

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Re: Crossroads - 2017 SR5

Postby nuclear_hilux on Sun, 23 Sep 2018 8:27 +0000

Sneaking another 20 minutes in this morning made a difference. I managed to get the canopy positioned and bolted down.

While I was at the rubber shop the other day I picked up some toolbox matting. Some quick love from a knife and it fits nicely! Its pretty sticky stuff so should stop gear flying around.

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Re: Crossroads - 2017 SR5

Postby nuclear_hilux on Fri, 28 Sep 2018 7:10 +0000

I am pretty keen to get offroad and do some serious wheeling and camping. To get there and back I've just booked in a full BP-51 kit that I can use to upgrade the GVM.

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The Safari ARMAX snorkel

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And 140L frontier tank

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Soooo excited!

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Re: Crossroads - 2017 SR5

Postby nuclear_hilux on Sat, 29 Sep 2018 6:35 +0000

Mounted the GME's handset this morning.

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Re: Crossroads - 2017 SR5

Postby Juforrest on Wed, 03 Oct 2018 11:15 +0000

Wow, looks like you are off to a great start. That tray is awesome. BP-51's are pretty great, I've been running them for almost 2 years now. The adjustment for compression really helps the ride quality when I load my truck up.
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Re: Crossroads - 2017 SR5

Postby nuclear_hilux on Wed, 03 Oct 2018 2:05 +0000

Juforrest wrote:Wow, looks like you are off to a great start. That tray is awesome. BP-51's are pretty great, I've been running them for almost 2 years now. The adjustment for compression really helps the ride quality when I load my truck up.


I'm chuffed to hear that! I am two weeks away from the install and cannot wait to feel the difference.

I'm conscious that to get the GVM upgrade I will have constant 600kg springs in the back which will be a little stiff when the campers not on. Might get some bags of sand :)
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Re: Crossroads - 2017 SR5

Postby nuclear_hilux on Sat, 27 Oct 2018 1:20 +0000

I hate leaving my car with workshops... Inevitably they do 90% of the job well and 10% utterly shit. Nicely done @arb.

It's little things, like the "fitted with ARB Frontier tank" decal being applied on an angle (looks slapped on and shit) right through to bigger things such as moving the rear drawer, complaining about having to do so and ultimately bolting back in a position that means I have no number plate light. Blantantly illegal. The reps firstly tried to tell me it wasn't a problem as they'd been driving around for years without a plate light and secondly that it would be a cheap thing for me to fix. FFS.

Before I end my rant they also didn't refit the trim panels on the tray. Looks unfinished and shit. I'll likely fix the light myself because I don't trust them.

The after pic is on top and before below.
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Onto happier things. The snorkel sounds brilliant and it looks like they've sealed it properly. Image

The tank sits well and has a huge capacity! In removing and sticking the decal back on the hoses and fittings on the tank look good.
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The BP51s are SWEET! the ride quality is brilliant given they've got constant 600kg leaves in the back.
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Bring on a trip!

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