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What Have You Done To Your 2nd Gen Tacoma Today?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by kwalton, Feb 2, 2008.

  1. Jan 21, 2019 at 1:11 PM
    MolonLabeTaco

    MolonLabeTaco Well-Known Member

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    Good info!
    No need to extend any factory wiring to get this battery to fit?
     
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  2. Jan 21, 2019 at 1:23 PM
    kgarrett11

    kgarrett11 Master Yoda

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    Does anyone have any good write ups/builds of an AUX fuse panel/bracket. I've found a few threads but they all seem to be like 6 years old with members that aren't active anymore. I have too many accessories hooked up to the battery and need to start studying this. I have never ran or installed one before.
     
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  3. Jan 21, 2019 at 1:25 PM
    floodedkiwi

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    Dog.
    I think the Baja's did...
     
  4. Jan 21, 2019 at 1:29 PM
    Mully

    Mully Well-Known Member

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    Lifted, Kings, Locked, 295s and more.
    After the CMC, wheels, tires, BFH to pinch weld and trimming over the past few days, today I detailed it. Check out that paint, like glass.

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  5. Jan 21, 2019 at 1:29 PM
    Rick_Taco

    Rick_Taco I'll do it myself

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    Bird Dog RVM Bracket, Tint 20% all around, Spider Trax 1.250" wheel spacers K&N Drop in air filter Ram Mount A Pillar (And hard wire charging) Dual 2.4amp Charging USB LED Lower Center Dash Light Center Console Light Trailer plug moved to bumper Tonneau Cover Air Pump Filter Upgrade (UNI Filter) Ultimate reverse light upgrade (Phillips 18161) Anytime Fog Lights Blue LED shift light Nitto Ridge Grapplers 265/65/18
    I've had my eye on the Northstar 27F pretty much since I bought my truck a year ago. I dug into battery's at that point because from what I can tell, my 13's battery is the stock one. Everything I could find pointed to NorthStar being the most reliable product out there, so it always makes me feel better when a fellow researcher like yourself comes to the same conclusion.

    I have seen a few members say their stock battery went without warning, but in all my years and all my vehicles; I have always had at least 1 slow start before a battery completely gives out. I kind of thought that might be this morning since it was -1 when I left for work, but still going strong. Anyway, I am sure you will let TW know if you have any issues out of the 27F. Just like I will let everyone here know when I finally have to pull the trigger on mine. :)

    Thanks TW. I love my Taco!!
     
  6. Jan 21, 2019 at 2:25 PM
    steveo27

    steveo27 Ask me about my weiner

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    The same shit everyone else has.
    Ordered new alignment cams/hardware.
     
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  7. Jan 21, 2019 at 2:34 PM
    DVS4.0

    DVS4.0 Well-Known Member

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    That one sharp ass truck. props! :cheers:
     
  8. Jan 21, 2019 at 2:35 PM
    ChadsPride

    ChadsPride Tacoma Owner & Enthusiast

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    Thank you so much! She's my pride and joy :D :proposetoast:
     
  9. Jan 21, 2019 at 2:41 PM
    basically_stock_

    basically_stock_ 3rd Shift Lurker

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    Im getting to the point of probably nedding anew battery. Did you ever look into a group 31 size battery?
     
  10. Jan 21, 2019 at 2:42 PM
    basically_stock_

    basically_stock_ 3rd Shift Lurker

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    Washed my truck the other day, saw a good photo opIMG_20190116_141254_025.jpg
     
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  11. Jan 21, 2019 at 3:20 PM
    singletrack_ftw

    singletrack_ftw “I chopped the wrong leaf!”

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    Rolled 135k. Sold my 2 ton harbor freight jack to a homie and bought this 3 ton jack. Then I took a picture because she looked so good.

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  12. Jan 21, 2019 at 3:23 PM
    crashnburn80

    crashnburn80 Vehicle Design Engineer

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    The battery is the 27F stock size, no wire extensions needed. It is just a hair taller and the battery handle a little thicker making the backside clamp not work without going through the handle sincethe back clamp is not adjustable.
     
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  13. Jan 21, 2019 at 3:29 PM
    singletrack_ftw

    singletrack_ftw “I chopped the wrong leaf!”

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    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/singletrack’s-‘dad-shred-build-thread’-i’m-just-doing-it-for-the-kids.619250/ Sos offroad sliders (kickout + filler) Sos offroad full belly skids (steel) Sos offroad front recovery point Sos offroad concepts HC rear bumper with bedside kickout tubes Marlin Crawler LCA frame brace kit Trail Gear rear diff cover Bilstein 5100 + OME 885 Total Chaos UCA BILSTEIN b110 OME Dakar standard pack Wheelers Ubolt flip kit Wheelers Superbump f/r Wheelers SS extended brake lines FN five star 16x8 -25 Milestar Patagonia MT 315/75r16 Custom projector retrofit (acme super h1 + morimoto 4300k) Baja Designs S2 sport ditch pods on CBI ditch pod mounts Amazon AMAK rock lights CMC CB radio hardmount
    Price?
     
  14. Jan 21, 2019 at 3:30 PM
    austin2009

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    Got around to installing the new UCA’s and shocks!

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  15. Jan 21, 2019 at 3:37 PM
    Casper66

    Casper66 grumpy ass

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    Truck looks great and good deal on the jack! Hows the spare tire holder working out?
     
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  16. Jan 21, 2019 at 3:41 PM
    singletrack_ftw

    singletrack_ftw “I chopped the wrong leaf!”

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    crashnburn80

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    I did not, admittedly I was a bit rushed. I didn’t want one any wider than stock as changing the headlight bulbs is already a PITA, so I did not look into other sizes. But it looks like group 31 is actually the same width just 0.5” taller and 0.5” longer with about 20% more amps, 7 more lbs and $30-50 more. Could be a worthwhile option for winching or other heavy use applications.
     
  18. Jan 21, 2019 at 3:52 PM
    crashnburn80

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  19. Jan 21, 2019 at 4:10 PM
    DesertDunes

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    Got rid of the old bumper (got 3 small scratches from being hit by company truck so I got a $1k insurance check)

    And got the cheap ebay bumper, cheap Amazon 4" fogs and a 9500 smittybilt winch fo free

    If anyone wants the hidden bumper LED mounts and my LED bar then DM me. Both are in the rafters of my garage at the moment. It's a cheap amazon light bar that I took apart and installed an amber LED strip inside that I had wired to my fogs so if you had the fog light anytime mod then they would be back-lit when the fogs were on. looked bad-ass and got lots of compliments
     
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  20. Jan 21, 2019 at 4:15 PM
    AStinkyBumb

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    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/show-off-your-aux-fuse-panels.308677/
    This thread has 35 pages of great (recent) posts and ideas.

    Also I assumed the bigger tires and wider wheels were an automatic with a lift. No one should skip leg day :rofl:

    Any good reads on how to tell if a battery is going bad? My 2013 is showing signs I noticed in an old vehicle that had a going battery but I want to be sure before I eat the cost before I get stranded.
    I noticed the other day the headlights dim flickered a bit when traction control kicked on in the snow, voltmeter shows high 12s before start, high 13s low 14s when running.
     

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