What have you done to your Tacoma today? 1st Gen Edition

Yep, soldering high amperage connectors is at the bottom of the pile. Along with the conductive properties of "cold weld" the connection is mechanically maintained. It will not fall out and say, start a fire when the solder melts as you winch your way up K2.
Soldered high amp connections are not allowed under the national electric code for that very reason.

 

This too, along with thick wall lugs intended for crimping and correctly sized for the wire.

 

ive looked and i can only find a write up on a 2nd gen tacoma, is it the same roughly on wiring and is the part out of the 4runner the same ?

 

What's the word on CVJ racks? I've heard good things regarding 2nd Gens, need some input from those who installed on 1st Gen. My rack is a poppin' and a clunkin'

 

Darn, that sucks. I would not take it to a chain tire shop (Goodyear Dunn...) if you want to get it repaired. The industry rule is that you can not fix a tire that has a puncture closer than a thumbs width from the sidewall. I would personally use a rope style plug but if you want to go the absolute safest route, replacing the tire would be the way to go.

 

Did you get that out of a 4Runner?

 

Was yesterday but cut some pieces off

 

Gonna be badass

Thanks for the nitrogen again

 

Thanks! And very welcome, no problem

 

I have had mine for a couple years now, and still going strong. Just make sure you send the core back in a timely manner and that you put your info on the box. I sent mine back a couple months later after receiving the new rack. Time went by and I did not receive my core refund. They said they received a box but with no info. (Shiping label had my info...)
Long story short, I'm out a couple hundred bucks. Live and learn..

 

Thanks for the info, Moose. I'm located in the Denver area, so getting everything to and from shouldn't be an issue. I'm just curious how they hold up and if it's a good alternative to OEM.

 

So I'm getting 10ft of 2 AWG, and 10 lugs, and going to run a 150 amp CS-144 from a vette I found. Should be good to go, correct?

 

You can't beat oem, but I do think CVJ does quality rebuilds. Though you are running 35's, and that can put a lot of stress on steering components. It might be worth it to spend a little extra now and go oem.

 

Got my corbeau LG1 seats installed today in my reg cab, took an hour to do,
Fit like a glove, what a difference

 

Direct fit?

 

It's a direct fit with the use of their brackets , sliders and even was able to keep the subwoofer and amp In the same place, they sit an inch lower than the stock seats

 

Are they max comfy? I've heard good things about Corbeau, but never sat in any. Seats seem like a possible purchase at some point. No reason to not be comfy while you drive.

 

They're very comfortable but they hold you in tightly to the seat with the side bolsters around the sides of your back and for me that's what I wanted so no more sliding around when you're going around a curve and added an inch or so of more Headroom for me. You can Google the reviews on the LG1 seats and they're really really good

 

Yeah that's definitely a benefit, especially in a truck. Dat body roll gets you goin'. I can dig staying put a bit more.
I'd really be interested in how well it is on the lower back. Some days, the truck seats just aren't friendly. Wish I'd kept the seats out of my LeBaron. Goddamn those seat were fantastic. Best I've ever been in. Never once had an issue with the back. I'd be looking for a seat that could hopefully do that.

 

I just picked one up today from them. I asked what inner tie rods were on it and he said it wasn't oem but didn't know what brand. He said it had less movement than oem so lifts higher than 3" might be limited by them. Going to take droop measuments before I install to make sure nothing has changed.

Forgot to ask about warranty on them.