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Tow package battery?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by NMTrailRider, Sep 4, 2018.

  1. Sep 4, 2018 at 10:30 AM
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    NMTrailRider

    NMTrailRider [OP] Well-Known Member

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    TRD Off Road here. I looked under the hood last night and noticed my truck had the 24f battery.

    Do third gens with the tow package no longer come with the the larger 27f battery + alternator?
     
  2. Sep 4, 2018 at 10:31 AM
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    2nd Gen with Tow Package had 27F, the 3rd gets the 24F.
     
  3. Sep 4, 2018 at 10:44 AM
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    Thanks. Yeah my 2nd gen had the 27f. So, I was surprised when I looked under the hood last night to see the 24f. Looks so small in comparison!
     
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  4. Sep 4, 2018 at 10:45 AM
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    On the bright side, a replacement won't be quite so expensive, I guess.
     
  5. Sep 4, 2018 at 10:47 AM
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    And a crappy battery at that. Mine bit the dust after 10,000 miles.
     
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  6. Sep 4, 2018 at 10:53 AM
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    Speaking of crappy... Ha, how about the rear bumper compared to 2nd gen. The 2nd gen bumper is like armor compared to the 3rd gen with plastic end caps. Mine feel like they'd break off fairly easily.
     
  7. Sep 4, 2018 at 10:54 AM
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    You can get a battery tray from a 2nd Gen with tow package and then upgrade to a 27F if you really wanted, or possibly just get a better quality 24F.
     
  8. Sep 4, 2018 at 10:55 AM
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    Probably gonna go this route, thanks.
     
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