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Off Road Alternator

Discussion in 'Product Reviews' started by hockeyd90, May 7, 2013.

  1. May 7, 2013 at 9:45 AM
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    Anyone know of a good off road alternator I could find to upgrade my 2012?
     
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  2. May 7, 2013 at 9:47 AM
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    Why do you feel the stock one is not suitable for off-road? The off-road model trucks are factory equipped with a 130 Amp rated alternator.
     
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  3. May 7, 2013 at 9:53 AM
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    This. 130A is beast. This is the last of my worries.
     
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  4. May 7, 2013 at 10:37 AM
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    Never a problem with any of my 3 4x4 Off Road Tacomas alternators... including thousands of miles in Baja! Why do you suspect a problem with it?
     
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  5. May 7, 2013 at 10:40 AM
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    I agree with those dudes, but if you are deadset on a new one talk to these guys: http://www.mean-green.com/ about the output improvements you might see and if the 05-08 alternator will fit your 12...
     
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  6. May 7, 2013 at 2:26 PM
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    They make one for the 2011. I dunno if there are any changes between 2011 and 2012 as far as alternators go.

    Be prepared to open you wallet wide and shake it upside down....
     
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  7. May 7, 2013 at 3:33 PM
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    I would love to know what they're doing with a Tacoma that makes a 270A alternator remotely necessary.

    MAYBE desert expedition shit where you're winching at idle in 115 ambient temps in direct sunlight and towing base camp.
     
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  8. May 7, 2013 at 3:41 PM
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    One of my friends had a taco and was running a 250amp alternator for his masive sub and amps for speakers, he was into competitions, and he was burning those up (idk of the brand).
     
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  9. May 7, 2013 at 3:45 PM
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    I have no love for speakerheads. That's about the nicest I can put it.
     
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    The radio thing makes sense. I can also see an application where extreme or excessive lighting is required. :D
     
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  11. May 7, 2013 at 4:07 PM
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    If you wanna compete with your speakers, just plug 'em into the grid.

    LEDs and HIDs ftw when it comes to low draw lighting.
     
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  12. May 8, 2013 at 5:20 AM
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    Not deadset on a new one. I'm planning on adding a winch and some off road lights.
     
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  13. May 8, 2013 at 5:29 AM
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    You'll be fine with the stock unit.
     
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    I laughed when I read this.
     
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