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TRD/Aluminum Battery Hold Downs

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Coupe, May 31, 2017.

  1. Jun 1, 2017 at 8:31 AM
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    nw_chris

    nw_chris Outside Everyday

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    Another one interested depending on cost.
     
  2. Jun 1, 2017 at 8:33 AM
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    Kaftan

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    Add me to the growing "interested" list!

    Edit: Whoops nevermind, I wandered into a different gen discussion :laugh:
     
  3. Jun 1, 2017 at 8:42 AM
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    RickyTaco77

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    So you already make these for the 3rd gen? If so how much? All black with Red TRD.
     
  4. Jun 1, 2017 at 8:56 AM
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    SwampYota

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    Add me to the interested list.
     
  5. Jun 1, 2017 at 9:05 AM
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    Sicyota04

    Sicyota04 Slowly but surely.

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  6. Jun 2, 2017 at 7:25 AM
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    Coupe

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    Lots baby!
    What I will do, is make some drawings so you can get an idea of what it is going to look like.

    I will need to take some dimensions of a stock hold down to get a basis for the new design.

    My plan is to make the width & height adjustable so it will accommodate different batteries. This includes an adjustable strut that goes to the radiator core support.
     
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  7. Jun 2, 2017 at 5:17 PM
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    1997tacomav6

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    I will take a red one I'm using an Optima battery, so has to fit that
     
  8. Jun 2, 2017 at 7:01 PM
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    gbollom

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    My situation as well. PO had a bungee cord in there I'd love to replace lol
     
  9. Jun 6, 2017 at 3:45 PM
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    Slickster

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    i like the look but not ready yet to let go of my custom battery hold down just yet.

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  10. Jun 6, 2017 at 4:24 PM
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    Coupe

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    Lots baby!
    It does have a certain eloquence about it.

    The proximity to the (-) terminal also provides a second ground path...............
     
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  11. Jun 6, 2017 at 4:25 PM
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    Aw9d

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    interested depending on price.
     
  12. Jun 7, 2017 at 4:59 AM
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    So how much man?
     
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  13. Jun 7, 2017 at 5:36 AM
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    Coupe

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    Lots baby!
    Once I get the drawings done, I will be able to get prices together.

    The difficulty of the 1st gens is the strap that goes to the radiator core support.

    I will make drawings, get prices together and see if everyone is still interested, before going further.
     
  14. Jun 8, 2017 at 10:03 AM
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    Pauhana

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    I would buy. Just needs to fit with my Optima battery.
     
  15. Jun 8, 2017 at 2:59 PM
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    vapilotda

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    I'm definitely in for one. They look great!
     
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  16. Jun 8, 2017 at 11:09 PM
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    ROlla-Xrs

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    Interested
     
  17. Jun 8, 2017 at 11:27 PM
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    Interested...
     
  18. Jun 8, 2017 at 11:29 PM
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    JTtheMechanizer

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    They fit optima batteries?
     
  19. Jun 8, 2017 at 11:32 PM
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    Bennett707

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    affordability pending, and fitment w/ aftermarket batteries, i'd likely be in for 3 actually.
     
  20. Jun 9, 2017 at 4:15 AM
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    JPinFL

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    Nice. I'm interested as well.
     

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