plainjaneFJC
Deplorable
The never-ending project. Cant wait to see the pictures of leds installed. I assume there is a noticeable difference.
Doc's 05 Tacoma Build Thread
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Dave Bennett
Adventurist
Very noticeable IMO. Pics soon.
woods247
Observer
THANK YOU!!!
Dave Bennett
Adventurist
More on LED upgrades
Awhile back, I traded out my 05 tail light housings for some 2012 OEM's with the LED centers. Totally worth the upgrade and running/brake lights are super bright.
The electronic flasher relay (relay is located on the back side of fuse panel under dash - PITA factor 8) solved the fast blinking problem, but the yellow rear turn signal LED's I sourced from... cough... eBay... cough... Are underwhelming. I think they are maybe a hair less bright than stock incandescents and one stopped working altogether right after taking it out of the package. I will source some other 3157A's from super bright LED's and report back.
I will also upgrade the stock back up lights to some 400 lumen LED's
Awhile back, I traded out my 05 tail light housings for some 2012 OEM's with the LED centers. Totally worth the upgrade and running/brake lights are super bright.
The electronic flasher relay (relay is located on the back side of fuse panel under dash - PITA factor 8) solved the fast blinking problem, but the yellow rear turn signal LED's I sourced from... cough... eBay... cough... Are underwhelming. I think they are maybe a hair less bright than stock incandescents and one stopped working altogether right after taking it out of the package. I will source some other 3157A's from super bright LED's and report back.
I will also upgrade the stock back up lights to some 400 lumen LED's
Dave Bennett
Adventurist
New Years Eve 2013
Spent New Years Eve exploring Palomar Mountain to Lake Henshaw and across to Lake Hemet/Idylwild areas. Spent the night up on Thomas Mtn in the snow, temps got down into the teens that night... good times with my favorite trip partner
Spent New Years Eve exploring Palomar Mountain to Lake Henshaw and across to Lake Hemet/Idylwild areas. Spent the night up on Thomas Mtn in the snow, temps got down into the teens that night... good times with my favorite trip partner
Dave Bennett
Adventurist
Death Valley January 2013
A few pics from our recent trip.
Top of Mengel Pass
Near Barker Ranch
Goler Wash
Ballarat
A few pics from our recent trip.
Top of Mengel Pass
Near Barker Ranch
Goler Wash
Ballarat
Dave Bennett
Adventurist
A few more...
Bat Rock Road
Saline Valley Hot Springs
Lippincott road
Full trip report here:
http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/94016-Death-Valley-January-2013?p=1265843#post1265843
Bat Rock Road
Saline Valley Hot Springs
Lippincott road
Full trip report here:
http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/94016-Death-Valley-January-2013?p=1265843#post1265843
Dave Bennett
Adventurist
Gears are a trade of no matter what you choose. I chose 4.88 for better power and lower first gear on the trail.
4.88= better power
4.56= slightly better mpg
That said, the 4.88's require a larger front third member so they are more costly to install. 4.56 will go in the stock third.
4.88= better power
4.56= slightly better mpg
That said, the 4.88's require a larger front third member so they are more costly to install. 4.56 will go in the stock third.
Dave Bennett
Adventurist
None. The 255/85R16 will fit. Barely.
One thing though is that when I had the exhaust done we cut off that aft muffler hanger which enabled a bit more wiggle room under there for the tire.
One thing though is that when I had the exhaust done we cut off that aft muffler hanger which enabled a bit more wiggle room under there for the tire.
Dave Bennett
Adventurist
UPDATE AUG 2013: Knocking the dust off this thing - going on 8 years of ownership and still going strong... just over 112,000
washington taco
Explorer
Not even broke in yet Dave!