Expeditions West Tacoma FAQ

[flyingwil]

Speedo ReCalibration

Scott-

On your site (under impressions) you state that recalibrated your speedo. How did you do that?

 

[erin]

Wil, I believe he used the Superlift Truspeed Indicator. I was thinking of using one of these a while back and was picking Scotts brain, and I'm pretty sure he went this route.

 

[Scott Brady]

Scott-

On your site (under impressions) you state that recalibrated your speedo. How did you do that?

erin is correct, I use the truspeed. It is overpriced and has worthless directions, but it has worked flawlessly to date. I also like the option of selecting between two tire sizes.

I believe a less expensive unit is available from dakota digital

 

[BajaXplorer]

It's true Scott, and I have been running Dakota Digital for better than two years w/o problems.
BX

 

[doublej]

running battery wires

Tool box update:
And I am nearly finished with the wiring (though it is not shown in the pictures). I will drill a hole in the center of the bed and run all of the wires through and along the frame rail.

This is from way back at the begining of your build... I am also trying to run a 1GA power wire from the engine bay to the bed. Although having problems trying to avoid the Exhaust headers and piping. I was thinking about using some heat wrap for race headers.
How did you avoid this problem? Not sure how much of the diff. on last generation taco vs. 06 but it seems even going into the frame as you mentioned I would be passing right by the headers.

 

[Willman]

Miles???

Scott,
How many miles do you have on your rig??? Just wondering??

Willman

 

[Scott Brady]

Just turned over 40,000 miles on this last trip

 

[doublej]

You wouldnt have any photos of how you ran your power wire to the bed woulod you?

 

[Scott Brady]

I know I have some pictures somewhere, I will look.

Essentially, I ran a three wire and one airline bundle through two grommet holes I drilled in the back of the tool box. Then the bundle goes under the bedrug and under the box, then through the PS drain hole grommet in the bed. From there it makes a tight turn and to the front of the vehicle.

 

[doublej]

My problem is more trying to get the battery wire out of the engine bay. To pass downward to the frame rail i have to pass only 2 or 3 inches next to the exhaust manifold. Wasnt sure if you had this same problem or not....
Sorry bout not being more clear - it wads a late night when i wrote that, words that were in my head didnt seemt o make it on the screen.

 

[Ramdough]

Scott, I am also interested in how you ran your power through the engine bay.

I scavanged a used fire hose to run my power lines from my battery isolator to my batteries in the bed of my truck. I still need to decide where to run it though.

BTW,
How many feet of cable did you need to reach from your battery in front to your batteries in back?

 

[Scott Brady]

Scott, I am also interested in how you ran your power through the engine bay.

I scavanged a used fire hose to run my power lines from my battery isolator to my batteries in the bed of my truck. I still need to decide where to run it though.

BTW,
How many feet of cable did you need to reach from your battery in front to your batteries in back?

I ran it down below the brake booster, then along the inside of the frame

Good question on cable length. I got very lucky with 4" to spare.

I am thinking 14'-16'

 

[Willman]

Tire pressure???

Scott,
I have found that 35 psi runs good for me around town and about 12 to 15 on the trail.......What psi have you found that works good for you with all the weight on your truck...around town & on the trial??? My truck is not as heavy as yours but she is getting up there!!!

Thanks!!

Willman
:ylsmoke:

 

[Scott Brady]

I run 38 psi on the road and 22 on improved dirt roads and 18 where flotation or deformation is required. :beer:

 

[OldSven]

I run 38 psi on the road and 22 on improved dirt roads and 18 where flotation or deformation is required. :beer:

Is 38psi do to the weight of your rig?