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  1. TheJosh

    TheJosh's 04' 4Runner Build Thread

    i installed the Warn Solenoid Extension cable a few weeks back. now i don't need to pop the hood when i plug my remote in. came in very handy this weekend!
  2. TheJosh

    TheJosh's 04' 4Runner Build Thread

    end of the trail, airing up pics camera location the end
  3. TheJosh

    TheJosh's 04' 4Runner Build Thread

    today we headed out of truckee around noon to do the bear valley loop. I've done this trail 3 times so far and every time i do it i always find more trails and never end up in the same spot in the end. today we decided to run the whole loop plus the "difficult Loop Back" there wasn't a whole lot...
  4. TheJosh

    TheJosh's 04' 4Runner Build Thread

    here is some betters pics of my little project to clean up my wiring. i used 2 Aught Gauge for the positive terminal to the busbar and 1 Aught Gauge from the negative terminal to the busbar. from the bus bars it it 4 gauge on...
  5. TheJosh

    TheJosh's 04' 4Runner Build Thread

    Replaced Both Optimas This Weekend With A DieHard Platinum Starting Battery And A DieHard Platinum Marine Battery For My Aux Almost Finish With My Re-Wire Project The only thing left to do is make 2 jumpers from the battery to the BusBar and re do the terminals on the aux battery i...
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    TheJosh's 04' 4Runner Build Thread

    i didn't have the right fittings when i originally installed my air compressors so i re-did the plumbing this evening. i moved the filter near the battery and i shielded the stainless leader hoses with 5/8' heater hose going through the radiator support. i also removed the driver headlight to...
  7. TheJosh

    TheJosh's 04' 4Runner Build Thread

    I recently Found Two solar panels at work and I'm going to put one to use. the panel is a Solarex VLX53 53 watts of power at 3.08 amps. i also picked up a Morningstar SunSaver-10 Solar controller for install i need to make a bracket to mount the solar panel to my bajarack, but i also want...
  8. TheJosh

    2010 Tacoma Dual Battery system installed

    Congrats on the install! I love my national Luna dual battery kit. 2 years going strong
  9. TheJosh

    Help With Solar Panel System

    Thanks! I just have bare wires at the end, the box is easily opened and I can wire to my liking. I ordered a solar controller now I just got to figure out where to mount it
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    Solarex Solar Panel VLX53

    And 3.08 amps
  11. TheJosh

    Solarex Solar Panel VLX53

    Sorry about that- 53 watt output
  12. TheJosh

    Solarex Solar Panel VLX53

    Updated price $225
  13. TheJosh

    Optima Battery Problems

    Oh believe me it is frustrating! I've gone over the wiring many times and replaced terminals that I thought might be faulty, I've replaced wire and so on. I finally had enough with these batteries in my 4runner so I replaced then with a diehard Platiunum for the main battery and a diehard...
  14. TheJosh

    Optima Battery Problems

    I checked the voltage from the alternator and it was 14.3-14.4v And the parasitic draw at 23mv was with the alarm off. I haven't checked it with the alarm on because that would require the hood open and the alarm blaring in my ear while I check, but I'll do that tonight. What is the warranty...
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    Solarex Solar Panel VLX53

    Solarex Vlx53 VLX Modules VLX or "Value Line" modules share many of the characteristics of MSX industrial-grade modules, but are designed for commercial service. They meet all industry reliability and strength standards, and are the choice for applications where price is an overriding...
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    Optima Battery Problems

    here i am posting back :) so i replaced the $30 battery terminals i had from monster cable ( i wouldn't call them hokey-pokey) replaced a lot of the wiring and replaced terminals, checked grounds and what do you know?!?! my yellow top died on me again!!! i fully charged my yellow top off...
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    Help With Solar Panel System

    I found a couple solar panels today and I'm thinking about setting one up on my roof of my 4runner. Still need to clean them up and figure out all that I need. Here is a pic of the panels and the rear info sticker I plan on keeping one and selling the other I have a national Luna dual battery...
  18. TheJosh

    Optima Battery Problems

    i just checked the voltage and the yellow top is at 12.5v and the blue top is at 12.3v i also checked the parasidic draw on both batteries and the yellow top is at 23milliamps and the blue top is at 2 miliamps. so both are in the normal range the yellow top is almost 3 years old and the blue...
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    Optima Battery Problems

    i currently have a yellow top (main) and a blue top (aux) in my 4runner. I've been having problems with my blue top keeping a charge for the past few months but never my yellow top. my blue top on has one outlet hooked up to it to power the fridge but the fridge is on in the truck for trips...
  20. TheJosh

    HAM radio/amateur radio FAQ

    just passed my tech this last weekend, thanks for posting this up! I'm still very confused on what rig to get. i was considering the yaesu ft2900 but am concerned about heating issues and where to install the thing. i would love a detachable face but those set ups seem to run well into $500 and...
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