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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by junkman, Dec 10, 2012.

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  1. Oct 21, 2013 at 3:52 PM
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    Going to buy a new truck, what do i need to undercoat it? Regular black spray paint?
     
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  2. Oct 21, 2013 at 4:07 PM
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    See the post right above yours although regular black spray paint might work if you keep up with it.

    If you buy automatic, don't drain your trans thinking its your engine oil and add extra oil in your engine. More than a few people have done this or had it happened taken elsewhere.
     
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  3. Oct 21, 2013 at 8:03 PM
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    bump
     
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  4. Nov 22, 2013 at 8:38 PM
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    Clean battery terminals and apply anti corrosion to the terminals and make sure they are tight it will keep you off the side of the road. Check and preform every six months or so.
     
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  5. Nov 23, 2013 at 8:00 AM
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    I need to replace my battery and do that. I noticed a while back I have some corrosion building up on the positive post but I checked the date and the battery is about 6 years old now so I may as well replace it before it gives me problems like my car. I can push start my car I can't my taco. Haha. Hell even if it was a manual I don't think I could push it myself like my car. Damn thing is too heavy now.
     
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  6. Nov 23, 2013 at 11:04 AM
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    Does the AC condenser drain come out of the passenger side firewall?
     
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  7. Nov 23, 2013 at 11:13 AM
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    Yes. Short tube coming out of some softer black material.
     
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  8. Nov 23, 2013 at 11:37 AM
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    Built for maximum low end torque, tooter II.VII intake manifold spacer, LCE long tube header, Injen long tube intake, 2,900 rpm torque peak.
    Get an Optima battery and you'll never ever have any corrosion. :thumbsup:
     
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  9. Nov 23, 2013 at 1:17 PM
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    Great, thanks
     
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  10. Nov 23, 2013 at 4:17 PM
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    What about CorrosionX? It's expensive but I was thinking about spraying it in areas that I see normal rust under the truck. Great thread btw.
     
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  11. Nov 24, 2013 at 8:03 AM
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    Excellent idea for a thread. Got some work to do.
     
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  12. Nov 25, 2013 at 4:54 PM
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    I use Rust-oleum Rust Reformer. First scrape loose rust, then use wire brush.
    Spray it everywhere you see rust. After drying it can be Overcoated or left as it is. It looks fine. I used three spray cans to do the underside of my Tacoma. Will be doing that every year.
    $10 Rust-Oleum 215215 Stops Rust Rust Reformer Spray, 10.25 oz, Black
    http://www.amazon.com/Rust-Oleum-215215-Stops-Reformer-10-25-Ounce/dp/B001DEL6J6
     
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  13. Nov 25, 2013 at 11:07 PM
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    Never heard of an AGM... what is it?

    Edit: Ah, just looked it up. Optimas are AGM batteries. My last Optima lasted 10 years.

    I'll never ever buy a battery with acid sloshing around in it again. Optimas can be installed upside down and they will never leak one drop of acid.
     
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  14. Jan 15, 2014 at 6:34 PM
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    "OldManTan" Bye bloody Taco... Hello MGM Burrito!

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    Holy chit, I've done a lot already!!
    Bump to the top for good info.
     
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  15. Jan 16, 2014 at 9:31 AM
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    Hose the bottom off whenever you have been driving in snow to prevent the frame from rotting away
     
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  16. Jan 16, 2014 at 9:52 AM
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    Lots of great info on here! I spray the undersides of my truck after wheeling to get all the dirt/mud out. Do you guys see a problem with leaving some dirt/dry mud for a couple weeks after wheeling (on the paint)? Is that gonna hurt the paint. I don't always get around to washing it. :cheers:
     
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  17. Jan 16, 2014 at 3:59 PM
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    move where theres no snow
     
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  18. Jan 16, 2014 at 5:48 PM
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    "OldManTan" Bye bloody Taco... Hello MGM Burrito!

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    Holy chit, I've done a lot already!!
    Not the snow, its the salt.
     
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  19. Jan 16, 2014 at 5:54 PM
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    [QUOTE="OldManTan";8022386]Not the snow, its the salt.[/QUOTE]

    If there's no snow, is there salt?;)
     
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  20. Jan 16, 2014 at 6:20 PM
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    "OldManTan" Bye bloody Taco... Hello MGM Burrito!

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    Holy chit, I've done a lot already!!
    True, some places don't use it like we do though. It's fugging amazing how much they use here. And yes there is, coastal areas have exposure year round :p
     
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