AZ BS Thread 4²0

hahah its crossed my mind but we in the middle of selling our house in bfe so we have other fun projects the beginning of this week. Soon ill be closer!

 

LMK if you'll be anywhere near Gilbert or Tempe this week...might be able to link up before the next meetup

 

He can bring them and im a closer between and can pass them along?? I could meet you out in SanTAn?

 

I work off greenfield and the 60 and with how bad the roads are fucked in San Tan Valley it will probably only add 10-15 min to my drive home driving through gilbert

 

This would actually work too!

 

TailHook Bring em with and I'll make a run to his work place and pass them a long. His place isnt far from my shop

 

All you guys working together is just beautiful

 

Keep saying at the meets, Im glad I fell into the TW rabbit hole! Good group of knuckleheads' in here, and I'll help out when I can.

 

Its just so beautiful! Why aztw is the best tw!

 

Roger that...already in the truck!

 

I would love something like this for my methods.

 

Battery info needed, please. TIA. Sorry for the length, aiming for clarity and solutions.

5 weeks ago and again today, truck wouldn't turn over- just an icky noise. Lithium battery barely jumped it both times. First time I had it "tested" at Autozone, they said battery and ignition system were "good." Napa battery came with truck when I bought it Oct 21. Replaced the alternator and belt within a month. New spark plugs last month. It wouldn't hurt to replace the battery. But why this intermittent issue? Starter? Belts appear to be in proper working order, nothing was inadvertently left on either time. I don't have a voltmeter to check the actual reading, no new electronics installed, not drawing power with bonus lights or blower motor, no obvious loose connections. Put a 2amp charge on it once we got home, it was low. I didn't try to open it.

Yes, it's dirty. Terminals are cleaned and greased periodically. I see some corrosion along wires, some rust at some of these connections. It's been cold, it's been rainy, it's been hunting season, not looking to be stranded in the desert if it isn't (only) the battery.

What are the most reliable choices? Optima is popular but spendy. Which color, which store? Do I need the tray? I'm not overlanding, but I have a GMRS and some more LED lights coming, & use a portable air compressor on occasion. Maybe a standard battery is no longer a good choice?

Thanks @Yacob_D for the hood strut help- MUCH appreciated today.

 

https://www.batteriesplus.com/productdetails/battery/car-and-truck/toyota/tacoma/2015/trd-sport/v6-4.0l-gas/sli27fagmdp
it’s a pricey battery but never had an issue with mine in my old taco until it hit almost 4 years, mind you that’s being parked outside in direct sun everyday as well which is not good for batteries in az in general. Replacement was easy, took it to batteries plus, checked a few things, and gave me a new $400 battery just like that. Average everyday battery off the shelf averages closer to a 2 year mark, some more some less. AGM, is the way to go though if you are upgrading and making the plunge.

 

You are onto something. I like how you think!

 

Can't believe we are already into March.
https://youtu.be/4j_cOsgRY7w

 

Second this @AZTaco2sDay...you'll need to do the ALT-S diode mod to properly charge any AGM battery, if it isn't done already.

 

Thanks for all of the good talk on the off grid GPS. I ultimately decided on picking up a cheap used phone and will run Gaia off of that on my handlebars and then keep my everyday phone and garmin inreach on my person. I was able to pick up a Google Pixel 4 XL for $100 from Swappa.

https://swappa.com/listings/google-pixel-4-xl

 

hahahahaha Bringing it back from the old school days! Thanks

 

This is what I think when you say Handlebars!
https://youtu.be/HLUX0y4EptA

 

I most definitely cannot ride this bike with no handlebars, unless you want to watch me eat shit.