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Discussion in 'New Members' started by sadtaco, Sep 19, 2017.

  1. Sep 19, 2017 at 3:36 PM
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    sadtaco

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    sadtaco [OP] Well-Known Member

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    2004 TRD ext cab 3.4
    Performance: 4" lift with Toyo AT tires Built Rite Upper Control Arms Bilstein 5100 coilovers Bilstein 5100 rear shocks Performance grooved front rotors K&N sticker on canopy glass (instant 5% horsepower gain) Tom Woods drive shaft Magnaflow exhaust Cab: Dynamat sound dampening through entire cab (floor, back and sides) 6 speaker audio system with 5.25" Kickers, front/rear 6.5" Kickers in rear panel 8" MB Quart subwoofer 4.1 channel Alpine amp Kenwood bluetooth toucscreen head unit. 2000 watt sinewave DC inverter Electrical: Big 3 wiring upgraded to 4 gauge stranded wires Quality Power 160 amp alternator Dual battery setup with dual Optima YT AGM batteries in the cab 2000 watt DC Inverter Hella halogen driving lights Miscellaneous: Rocker panels lined with Herculiner bed liner, aftermarket wheels Offroad front and rear bumpers Leer canopy
    Hey everyone, Just joined from Seattle after using the "how to" forums here and at other sites like yotatech.com extensively over the last few weeks. I've got a 2004 3.4 TRD, second owner on it. Just recently did the Big 3 wire upgrade and alternator swap with a GM CS144; and hoping to take a break from Taco projects for a while now.

    Bought my Taco in 2010 used, put 100,000 miles on it since then. Driven the west coast and taken countless surf trips in it. Most notable experience was when my alternator failed one night on the Washington coast at night in subfreezing weather. Battery dying, truck misfiring, but I had to get to my destination. Drove 50 miles or so in the dark while holding an LED headlamp out the window through a mountain pass and then along a coastal road. Made it to my cabin, replaced the alternator and the truck started right up! Short video here, cheers!
     
    sadtaco, Sep 19, 2017
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    I married my tacoma, Cativelense, motodude95 and 3 others like this.
  2. Sep 19, 2017 at 3:45 PM
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    bobsuruncle

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    bobsuruncle PhD in voiding warranties

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    ARB bull bumper Warn XD9000 Icon 2.5 EXT Road Armor rear bumper Archive Garage shackle flip FJ/T4R tcase 4.30 gears Dirty5’s T4R rear axle swap w/disc brakes New frame from Toyota under EWP
    Welcome! Check the nw regional section for trips and meet n greets. There's quite a few of us in the Puget sound area and others dispersed throughout the state.
     
    bobsuruncle, Sep 19, 2017
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  3. Sep 19, 2017 at 3:53 PM
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    cosmicfires

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    Snugtop cab high canopy.
    A fine adventure!

    Welcome!
     
    cosmicfires, Sep 19, 2017
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  4. Sep 19, 2017 at 8:48 PM
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    sadtaco

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    sadtaco [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Performance: 4" lift with Toyo AT tires Built Rite Upper Control Arms Bilstein 5100 coilovers Bilstein 5100 rear shocks Performance grooved front rotors K&N sticker on canopy glass (instant 5% horsepower gain) Tom Woods drive shaft Magnaflow exhaust Cab: Dynamat sound dampening through entire cab (floor, back and sides) 6 speaker audio system with 5.25" Kickers, front/rear 6.5" Kickers in rear panel 8" MB Quart subwoofer 4.1 channel Alpine amp Kenwood bluetooth toucscreen head unit. 2000 watt sinewave DC inverter Electrical: Big 3 wiring upgraded to 4 gauge stranded wires Quality Power 160 amp alternator Dual battery setup with dual Optima YT AGM batteries in the cab 2000 watt DC Inverter Hella halogen driving lights Miscellaneous: Rocker panels lined with Herculiner bed liner, aftermarket wheels Offroad front and rear bumpers Leer canopy
    Thanks guys, looking forward to some meetups and getting to know you all in these forums. Amazing the wealth of information in forums like these; I've been able to accomplish so much by do my reading here.
     
    sadtaco, Sep 19, 2017
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  5. Sep 19, 2017 at 10:42 PM
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    ODNAREM

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    :wave:
     
    ODNAREM, Sep 19, 2017
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  6. Sep 19, 2017 at 10:57 PM
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    Lost In The Woods

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    Lost In The Woods 4 out of the 5 voices in my head say go for it!

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    Welcome to TW!:cheers:
     
    Lost In The Woods, Sep 19, 2017
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  7. Sep 19, 2017 at 11:24 PM
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    medic2230

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    Welcome to TW Flaco :wave:
     
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  8. Sep 19, 2017 at 11:36 PM
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    Welcome to the site.

    Ive been through a similar incident but with a 70's Ford F100 and in Mexico. Man that was sketchy as hell...good thing my Surefire didnt skip a beat.

    -RJM
     
    Loco38SUP, Sep 19, 2017
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  9. Sep 21, 2017 at 6:32 PM
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    sadtaco

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    sadtaco [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Vehicle:
    2004 TRD ext cab 3.4
    Performance: 4" lift with Toyo AT tires Built Rite Upper Control Arms Bilstein 5100 coilovers Bilstein 5100 rear shocks Performance grooved front rotors K&N sticker on canopy glass (instant 5% horsepower gain) Tom Woods drive shaft Magnaflow exhaust Cab: Dynamat sound dampening through entire cab (floor, back and sides) 6 speaker audio system with 5.25" Kickers, front/rear 6.5" Kickers in rear panel 8" MB Quart subwoofer 4.1 channel Alpine amp Kenwood bluetooth toucscreen head unit. 2000 watt sinewave DC inverter Electrical: Big 3 wiring upgraded to 4 gauge stranded wires Quality Power 160 amp alternator Dual battery setup with dual Optima YT AGM batteries in the cab 2000 watt DC Inverter Hella halogen driving lights Miscellaneous: Rocker panels lined with Herculiner bed liner, aftermarket wheels Offroad front and rear bumpers Leer canopy
    Oh wow, in Mexico of all places. Having that Optima was a blessing for me too and well worth the cost. That trip drained that thing so far that the door locks wouldnt work; it measured less than 5v on the multimeter after. Its fully charged right now and still retains a charge a year later and its 7 years old!
     
    sadtaco, Sep 21, 2017
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  10. Sep 21, 2017 at 8:06 PM
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    Welcome to tw!:thumbsup:
     
    Cokid, Sep 21, 2017
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  11. Sep 21, 2017 at 10:53 PM
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    I married my tacoma

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    Wow, sounds like you have a lot of rad stories with your tacoma already. Welcome and I just got back from visiting family in Seattle. Very nice place
    :wave:
     
    I married my tacoma, Sep 21, 2017
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