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What Have You Done To Your 2nd Gen Tacoma Today?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by kwalton, Feb 2, 2008.

  1. Sep 23, 2021 at 3:25 AM
    Tactical_Panda

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    Installed these guys. Now all the accessories connected to the battery aren't such a rat's nest and I can disconnect one without disconnecting them all.

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  2. Sep 23, 2021 at 4:52 AM
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    I hate to be a negative Nancy, but that looks like a Short Circuit just waiting to happen.

    Inadvertently drop or lay a wrench across those huge pieces of exposed metal and boom you have a nice fire on your hands.

    At least develop some sort of cover over the positive clamp. As an electrician it makes me cringe just to look at it.
     
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  3. Sep 23, 2021 at 4:58 AM
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    Point taken. I will look into that. Thanks.
     
  4. Sep 23, 2021 at 5:07 AM
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    It is the medium size. It's the perfect size to sit up on top of the engine. I may pick up the smaller size the next time I'm at HF to have as well.
     
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  5. Sep 23, 2021 at 5:16 AM
    Jimmyh

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    Thank you. I would hate to see you destroy or severely damage your truck or yourself because of those exposed terminals.

    You should be fine just getting the positive covered with some type of insulating coverage.
     
  6. Sep 23, 2021 at 5:29 AM
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    I wonder if Plasti Dip would work. I'm envisioning surrounding the Positive terminal with a temporary cardboard mold, pouring in red Plasti Dip, letting it set up, then remove the cardboard.

    I'd gently remove the now solid Plasti Dip coating and be able to put it on and off as necessary.

    Thoughts?
     
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  7. Sep 23, 2021 at 5:35 AM
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    Yeah, I was glad to see how clean the plugs were. All six of the plugs had the same appearance. I forgot to mention that I did clean the MAF sensor. Next on the list is cleaning the throttle body.

    After changing the plugs and cleaning the MAF sensor, I did notice it had much more power and didn't feel as sluggish.
     
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  8. Sep 23, 2021 at 5:42 AM
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    That should do just fine!
     
  9. Sep 23, 2021 at 5:42 AM
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    I'll give it a shot.
     
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  10. Sep 23, 2021 at 5:55 AM
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    Not done to, but I did order the woolwax pro gun and five quarts today, to do to it later.
     
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  11. Sep 23, 2021 at 6:17 AM
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    No idea where you're located but I'm sure you could start spraying some other guys as well
     
  12. Sep 23, 2021 at 6:22 AM
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    I might put up a marketplace thing - I will have some left over after doing both our vehicles and it may be a good little side gig.
     
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  13. Sep 23, 2021 at 6:35 AM
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    I do somewhere in the neighborhood of 30 - 50 trucks a year
     
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    Wow. That's actually quite a bit more than I expected. How much time does that eat up? It's about 20 minutes per job, right? I bet you knock out ten in a weekend easy. What's your rate? You're not in the same region as me, but I'm interested. (Ohio)
     
  15. Sep 23, 2021 at 7:08 AM
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    Great,
    Don’t forget to look up or watch you tube on idling the truck and letting the computer recalibrate…..run even better, and should improve mpg.
     
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    Hadn't been out in the woods for a while so I went for a cruise after work. Saw 1 grouse and 1 deer.



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  17. Sep 23, 2021 at 7:40 AM
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    That was my first thought also.
     
  18. Sep 23, 2021 at 7:42 AM
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    Where did you take it? Heading up to the north shore this weekend. Always beautiful up there.
     
  19. Sep 23, 2021 at 7:53 AM
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    There's a little state road north of Bemidji by the ski hill. You'll have a great time at the north shore. The leaves should really be starting to turn by the weekend.
     
  20. Sep 23, 2021 at 8:09 AM
    BMOW71

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    Thanks for the tip!:thumbsup: I'll check it out and get it recalibrated!
     

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