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PennSilverTaco's "Perfect 5-Lug Regular Cab" Build, Aspergers, and General BS MegaThread!

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by PennSilverTaco, Jul 15, 2014.

  1. Sep 28, 2020 at 5:21 PM
    PennSilverTaco

    PennSilverTaco [OP] Encyclopedia of useless information...

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  2. Sep 28, 2020 at 5:23 PM
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    PennSilverTaco [OP] Encyclopedia of useless information...

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  3. Sep 28, 2020 at 5:25 PM
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    PennSilverTaco [OP] Encyclopedia of useless information...

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  4. Sep 28, 2020 at 5:25 PM
    PennSilverTaco

    PennSilverTaco [OP] Encyclopedia of useless information...

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  5. Sep 28, 2020 at 5:30 PM
    PennSilverTaco

    PennSilverTaco [OP] Encyclopedia of useless information...

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    So, my nearly 6-year old battery literally died for good; The higher-powered headlights were the metaphorical straw that broke the camel’s back...

    I discovered that the battery was shot when I attempted to start the truck, to drive it over to my neighbor’s house to show him the new headlights; The engine wouldn’t even turn over!

    My mom was busy working on an article (she’s a freelance writer), and I couldn’t find my jumper cables; My neighbor came to the rescue with a pair of jumper cables and attempted to jump my truck with his 2019 Ford Explorer. The truck still would not start...

    I finally relented and called AAA; They had someone out within an hour, and while he was able to get my truck started with the help of Booster Pack, readings showed that my battery was completely shot...

    I bought a new battery from AAA for $161ish (including tax), and he was able to install it with the truck running!
     
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  6. Sep 28, 2020 at 5:33 PM
    PennSilverTaco

    PennSilverTaco [OP] Encyclopedia of useless information...

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    New battery install, including the engine running with no battery in place!

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  7. Sep 28, 2020 at 5:53 PM
    shakerhood

    shakerhood Well-Known Member

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    Well that really sucks, batteries can die anytime without warning. I keep one of those little booster packs in the truck, jumped 3 different vehicles with it. I guess your truck takes a 24F Battery, 2nd Gens with tow package got the bigger 27F.
     
  8. Sep 28, 2020 at 6:00 PM
    El Duderino

    El Duderino Obviously, you're not a golfer.

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    Stuff, things, this, an ADS
    I tend to change my batteries out every 3-4 years regardless.
     
  9. Sep 28, 2020 at 6:04 PM
    PennSilverTaco

    PennSilverTaco [OP] Encyclopedia of useless information...

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    They actually work better than the stock headlights!

    High-beams off...

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  10. Sep 28, 2020 at 6:08 PM
    PennSilverTaco

    PennSilverTaco [OP] Encyclopedia of useless information...

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    @El Duderino
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    High-beams on...

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  11. Sep 28, 2020 at 6:09 PM
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  12. Sep 28, 2020 at 6:22 PM
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    Taillights again...

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  13. Sep 28, 2020 at 6:39 PM
    El Duderino

    El Duderino Obviously, you're not a golfer.

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    See all that foreground light. That’s what I was talking about. They aren’t throwing very well
     
  14. Sep 28, 2020 at 6:47 PM
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    At least I still have the OEMs; I'm gonna drive around with these for a bit and see how they fare...

    If I don't like them, it's incredibly easy to change them back!
     
  15. Sep 29, 2020 at 5:59 AM
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    ecoterragaia Everyone lives downstream.

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    2007 VW GTI - all stock, obsessively cared for - ate a turbo, cam shaft follower bit the dust early, coking of intake valve stems caused misfires, flywheel rattled, air conditioner compressor locked up on a long trip and left me stranded, electric gremlins, timing belt squeaked, sold it to Carmax when I saw metal flakes in the oil at 57k miles. Bought my '06 Tacoma right after and have been driving it for close to ten years with nary an issue. I'll never buy another European car again. Right now have a Honda, Subaru, and Toyota in the stable and have been totally spoiled on the reliability of these vehicles. We're looking at getting a Tundra sometime in the near future, but waiting until things settle down a bit and dealership stock goes up again.
     
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    Like, so many.
    Back in high school one of my friends had a Le Car. We used to pick it up and move it to hide it from her. It was the weirdest car.
     
  17. Sep 29, 2020 at 8:44 AM
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    JennJenn Remembering Rick ❤

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    Thanks Charlie!
     
  19. Sep 29, 2020 at 9:15 AM
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    Currently at 118,578 miles as of this post; Car show season is almost over, but who thinks I’ll hit 120K before Thanksgiving?
     
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  20. Sep 29, 2020 at 9:43 AM
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    You will probably be close.
     

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