Erich_870

I installed three grommets in my firewall today and I'm very pleased with how they turned out. Thanks to Bob and WATRD for answering questions. I disconnected as many hoses from my charcoal canister as I could and pulled it out of the way and tied it off. There was one hose I could not budge so I just made due. It worked out fine. Here's the charcoal canister tied up. I stuck my head under the dash and realized the Toyota is so smart, they actually have a pre-cut section in the insulation ready for this job! I finished cutting it out and had a perfect spot for three water tight grommets. I used the uni-bit that I specifically purchased from Amazon for this job and it worked great! ($20 if you can believe it!) Here is the first hole. Here's after the third hole. All three installed. Here's how the look from the inside. I put a rubber O-ring on the outside between the grommet flange and the firewall. These things are waterproof I'll start wiring my projects tomorrow and post more updates. Erich

This ad is not displayed to registered members. Register your free account today and become a member on Yotatech!

__________________
99' Black Highlander 4runner / Garage Profile
Black powder coated 8x16 Wheeler Off-Road allow wheels / Husky floor liners / Thule MOAB rack / Custom Sub Enclosure / Back-up lights

"I don't high-light my hair, I've still got a pair, yeah honey, I'm still a guy.
My eye brows aint plucked, there's a gun in my truck, Oh thank GOD, I'm still a guy!" Brad Paisley

Elton

looks good

__________________
My Truck 98 4runner SR5 3.4L 5spd 4x4 E-Locker Mods
Mom 07 Tundra d-cab limited 5.7L 4x4 auto
sister 92 pickup SR5 X-cab 3.0L 5spd 4x4
Papa 89 Pickup SR5 X-cab 4x4 3.0L 5spd/98 4runner SR5 4x4 auto 3.4L
R.I.P 91 4runner SR5 4x4 3.0L 5spd Totaled 5/13/06 My Wreck

calrockx

Nice.


I've got about 47 wires squeezing through the one firewall grommet on my truck haha

__________________
[2002 4Runner 4WD]

Erich_870

Thanks

I was gunna go that same route but I didn't think I could fit a couple of 4 gauge wires through it without risking constant leaks. I found the grommets on McMaster-Car (although I know Parts Express sells them too) at the same time finding the grommet with the 6 holes, and decided to go that route.

By the way, you save SERSIOUS cash by ordering them from McMaster-Car, they are literally 1/4 the price comparted to Crutchfield, Parts Express, etc

Erich

__________________
99' Black Highlander 4runner / Garage Profile
Black powder coated 8x16 Wheeler Off-Road allow wheels / Husky floor liners / Thule MOAB rack / Custom Sub Enclosure / Back-up lights

"I don't high-light my hair, I've still got a pair, yeah honey, I'm still a guy.
My eye brows aint plucked, there's a gun in my truck, Oh thank GOD, I'm still a guy!" Brad Paisley

rocket

thanks for posting this...now i know where i'll drill mine.

__________________
'96-'02
gone: '92

Alperovich

lookin good. us MT guys are SOL on doing it that way

__________________
~Alex

My cars..
93 Acura Legend cpe 6spd ; 93 Legend cpe auto (parts) ; 90 T4r V6 5spd ; 82 Yamaha Maxim 550

Past cars...
02 Dodge Durango ; 89 Lude 4ws 5spd totaled :( - not by me! ; 96 Chevy Blazer 2dr

Other cars in the fam
05 Dodge Grand Caravan (dads) ; 01 Dodge Ram B3500 (dad's) ; 01 Civic (moms) ; 00 Lexus RX300 (sisters) ; 96 Cherokee (sisters bfriend)

Erich_870

Ahhh, yeah, it makes sense your clutch pedal is right there. Bummer

But then again, you have a manual, so you're already ahead

Erich

__________________
99' Black Highlander 4runner / Garage Profile
Black powder coated 8x16 Wheeler Off-Road allow wheels / Husky floor liners / Thule MOAB rack / Custom Sub Enclosure / Back-up lights

"I don't high-light my hair, I've still got a pair, yeah honey, I'm still a guy.
My eye brows aint plucked, there's a gun in my truck, Oh thank GOD, I'm still a guy!" Brad Paisley

drguitarum2005

ive got about 47 wires going through an existing grommet too. gets harder and ahrder to squeeze wires through every time!

__________________
-David

2000 Taco TRD Access Cab
v6 | 5spd | 33" BFG A/Ts | 33" PC Mud Terrains | OME 882's | Bilstein HD struts front | Rancho shocks rear | Chevy 63" leaf spring swap | Custom sliders | Custom front bumper |3" BL | U-Bolt flip | Flowmaster exhaust | Kenwood Speakers | Grey Wire Mod | Aux. Reverse Lights | Deckplate Mod | Lots of lights

Pictures