What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

For sure, I think it's definitely important to make people aware of the way our alternators work on the 3rd gen and what that means for running agm batteries.

I'm a bit curious about your setup though. Do you have 2 identical batteries of the same age and size or are they different? Also, do you have any accesories in your truck that may be sipping on power? The reason I ask is, 2 identical batteries of the same age wired in parallel would balance each other out and sit at the same voltage.

If you have your accessories (like a fridge) wired to the auxillary battery, and that auxillary battery is not being properly charged, then when the 2 batteries get linked it's going to pull charge from the starter battery to try and balance things out. This could lead to you not being able to start the truck if that balance gets too low. In your case though it sounds like you were able to link the aux battery back to the starter battery and start your truck, which means it was your starter battery not being fully charged.

The point I'm trying to make is, no matter if you have a single or dual battery agm setup, you'll need to top it off periodically or install solar or a dc to dc charger.(Might also be able to replace the alt with an aftermarket one but don't quote me on that) It's not really a problem of having a dual battery setup, but just having agm in the first place with these alternators.

 

Same for my 2018 TRD OR

 

My issues were back in 2019 and I ripped everything out in November 2019. When I installed the system in 2017, I had 2 group 35 Odysee PC1400 purchased new at the same time. Yes, I did have a fridge wired to the Aux battery but was not running other then when I was out camping or on trips...........as you stated "In your case though it sounds like you were able to link the aux battery back to the starter battery and start your truck, which means it was your starter battery not being fully charged." This is correct, starter was being drained.................

I have nothing else on the truck, No winch, no LED's no crazy stereo or any other additional electronics or accessories.

 

That old Thule T2 rack is the best ever, unfortunately the Taco won't fit in the garage with it attached. Tight squeeze for the long bed.

 

Rims, Pro Comp 069
Tires, 265 75 r16,
stock height

 

The blue ones are the more stiff option right? How do they ride unloaded? That’s my biggest uncertainty right now on buying those

 

when I got mine in 2016. that was the only choice. I didn't really ride any different. But just knowing they were back there, definitely busted my confidence of the ability of the truck. I wish they made longer ones now though! LOL

 

Where did you get the license plate frame please?

 

The black ones (612-47) are stiffer. These are 612-40. You maintain factory ride as they don't touch the frame. There's about an inch of air gap between stop and frame. The ones you are thinking of most likely are 610-40. Those are an inch taller and meant for 2nd gen. If used on the 3rd gen, the rear is raised 5/8" and it would definitely be stiff.

 

Sending PM

 

I might be mistaken, but I believe people use the ones designated for Tundras as they are longer?

Edit* they are the same as 2nd gen.

 

need for my 17

 

ok cool how do you like them so far?

 

Is it a secret?

 

Didn’t do anything TO it today. But I did order the new wheels FOR it. Level 8 mk6 gunmetal with 0 offset





Edit: Bastards just emailed and said out of stock. Refund pending. Website shouldn’t let you pay for something if it’s not even available. The search continues

 

Are those duals I see? How do you like them?

 

Nope. Just some advice regarding the purchase of license plate frames. Look exactly like some that I purchased. Not big on dissing others mods so......
All I will say is that IF they are the same as the ones that I purchased they didn't perform well.
I've recently purchased some black stainless steel with the TRD Logo on ebay. Not installed yet but I am hoping for better results.
Hope that helps.

 

I just kept my same spare. wont be a big deal if needed.

 

I added Noico sound deading material both the foil/rubber 80mil material as well as the 315 mil foam. I added on all four doors as well as the rear and partially to the floorboard.

Made huge improvements to my sound system as well as keeping the truck nice and quite on long trips.

 

Yes, I find metal ones please better than plastic.