Big Red Build up (07 tacoma longbed)
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buldyourown
Observer
Curious why you still have the stock tires? All that protection and lift is kinda moot if you are still running P rated tires.
Also, why relocate the spare to the bumper? Even a +1 tire fits in the stock location.
Also, why relocate the spare to the bumper? Even a +1 tire fits in the stock location.
future plans!! i plan on running 33" or 35" tires in a year and those wont fit. protection was first because i didn't want to damage the truck while i was saving for other mods. i found the lift at a great deal that i just couldn't pass.
i'm now saving for a regear, locker or lsd, rims, and tires, while planning out tire fitment.
i'm now saving for a regear, locker or lsd, rims, and tires, while planning out tire fitment.
HMR
Rendezvous Conspiracy
Depending on the time of year/type of trips, I swap between the stock tires you have (265/65/17 Duelers) and 265/75/16 BFG AT's. The Sport will easily go further off road in 2WD with the AT's than in 4WD with the Duelers. In other words, you won't have to worry about damage as you won't get very far on the trail with the Duelers. FWIW- 265/75/16's will fit your truck without any trimming.phatman said:
Doesn't your truck already have LSD?
Wow it's been a while since I've updated my build. Well maybe I'll get to it this week, but for now i come to seek your opinions.
My OEM battery is just about dead. I have a winch, lights, and a fridge now; so, I've been looking for a dual battery system. I also want use battery maintainer to try to extend the life of the batteries. I have a plan and i want to know what you think.
I plan to buy a Sears DieHard platinum group 31 battery to replace my stocker. This is supposedly comparable to an Odyssey 2150. This battery will be my main battery (starting, winching, lights, fridge.) and I have a optima blue top group 34 in a [ame="http://www.amazon.com/MinnKota-Trolling-Motor-Power-Center/dp/B001PTHKMG"]Minn Kota battery case[/ame] that I plan to use as my backup. I also plan to use this as a power pack for times when I want to leave the fridge at camp or in a bear locker.
next I plan to use a Batteryminder designed for AGM batteries. The Batterymineder website reads it can charge up to four batteries in parallel.
Now for the isolator/combiner. I was thinking of using a Hellraoring system, but I'm not sure how it will interact with the Batteryminder. If i put the Batteryminer on the main battery, will it charge the aux battery becuase it will see the charger? Or, will it stay isolated? If it will stay isolated, is it acceptable to leave the combine switch on while the Batteryminder is plugged in? Or should i just go a different route?
wrap up:
Is the DieHard a good battery for my intended purpose, and will it fit in my truck?
Is there any reason i shouldn't get this batteryminder?
and what are your thought about going through the Hellroaring system to maintain my batteries?
My OEM battery is just about dead. I have a winch, lights, and a fridge now; so, I've been looking for a dual battery system. I also want use battery maintainer to try to extend the life of the batteries. I have a plan and i want to know what you think.
I plan to buy a Sears DieHard platinum group 31 battery to replace my stocker. This is supposedly comparable to an Odyssey 2150. This battery will be my main battery (starting, winching, lights, fridge.) and I have a optima blue top group 34 in a [ame="http://www.amazon.com/MinnKota-Trolling-Motor-Power-Center/dp/B001PTHKMG"]Minn Kota battery case[/ame] that I plan to use as my backup. I also plan to use this as a power pack for times when I want to leave the fridge at camp or in a bear locker.
next I plan to use a Batteryminder designed for AGM batteries. The Batterymineder website reads it can charge up to four batteries in parallel.
Now for the isolator/combiner. I was thinking of using a Hellraoring system, but I'm not sure how it will interact with the Batteryminder. If i put the Batteryminer on the main battery, will it charge the aux battery becuase it will see the charger? Or, will it stay isolated? If it will stay isolated, is it acceptable to leave the combine switch on while the Batteryminder is plugged in? Or should i just go a different route?
wrap up:
Is the DieHard a good battery for my intended purpose, and will it fit in my truck?
Is there any reason i shouldn't get this batteryminder?
and what are your thought about going through the Hellroaring system to maintain my batteries?
soonenough
Explorer
Looks nice, I've always loved the look of the FJ TRD wheels on the newer Tacomas.
CACHE KRAWLER
Observer
I'll be honest with you, I don't know a whole heck of alot about vehicle electronics concerning a situation like you brought up a couple of posts back, but I just watched a really neat set of videos from Adventure Trailers that covers your question pretty well I think. Let me know if it helps or not please. LINK Scroll down till you get tto either the MJ or the Tacoma. They are both really interesting and full of info. Best of luck. -CK