Norcal Spotted and BS Thread

Yup!
The X2 27f weighs about 20lbs more than most stock 27f batteries.
The X2 24f weighs less, and still has higher specs than stock.

If I didn't have this house battery in a 27f (which I intentionally got for the power reserves), then I'd have gone down to the 24f for the starter battery.
...but I want them totally interchangeable, so later today I will have two 27f batteries.

 

What alternator are you planning for ?

 

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/1st-gen-105-amp-bolt-in-alternator.630459/

 

Thank you Sir!

 

all it really comes down to is running as much castor as you can in order to push the tires to the front. If you have SPC', that makes it easier too to keep your camber in check with higher castor.

Although when some people tub, they cut enough to allow full range of adjustment from the alignment cams.

 

Not bad! I might have to pick one up. I was going to buy a spare alternator soon. So I think I will by this one, swap it in and then use my stock one as a trail spare!

 

Pretty much my plan. I hate to bring a spare alternator but I guess it's better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it. I know the odds of a new alternator going out is slim, but I'll use it hard with the fridge and everything else, plus the 4Runner only gets driven to wheel and go to the mountains.

 

single 27F AGM here with 100w solar constantly keeping it topped off. Never an issue on the trail even with a ton of lights and fridge for days.

 

Yeah I hate lugging around spare parts too, but when you need it in the middle of no where, it will be worth it’s weight in gold.

 

Spotted this beauty out at dinner last night in Roseville...



Oh wait... whoops! That's mine.

 

You guys crack me up some times. You don't need to carry a spare alt. I rebuild kit fits in the glove box.

$44 Alternator Rebuild Kit Compatible with 1996-1998 4Runner with Denso 70 Amp Alternator

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01BQK6IWQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

So did it fire up yesterday?

 

Rebuilt my alternator a few years ago with this kit, plenty of use and still good to go.
Don't think it'll work with the 105 amp alternator though.
Could always get a rebuild kit for the 105 amp alternator, but that makes too much sense.

 

ha didn't try...

 

look at her just soakin up them rays



I need to clean up my leaves, fuck off.

 

You'd need the rebuild kit for whatever alt you have. My point was it's easier to carry a rebuild kit then the whole alt. I carry an alt and starter rebuild kit on the trail.

 

At least your neighbor across the street isn't as lazy as you

 

Dude you think too logically sometimes, it’s annoying. Just kiddin

but in all honestly I’m new to carrying spare parts. I have had my truck for about 5 years now and have used the crap out of it and only brought a bag full of random bolts. So just trying to figure out what I need.

I was also planning carrying a starter. I guess that’s not a good idea either? I rebuilt my own starter about 2 years ago. What’s the chances a rebuild doesn’t actually work to fix a starter or alternator?

 

I have no idea what the chances of a rebuild kit not working are. As long as you have the correct rebuild kit I'd guess less then 3%.

 

Rebuilt my starter and alternator, both worked. Good enough odds for me