toyotech
Expedition Leader
Main reason I rather have one battery is cost. Not cost of wiring it up but cost of replacing two batteries every 5-7 years lol. For me this would run 6-700$ in batteries
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Another Gen1 Tundra Thread
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Main reason I rather have one battery is cost. Not cost of wiring it up but cost of replacing two batteries every 5-7 years lol. For me this would run 6-700$ in batteries
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LumpyCanuck
Observer
bit of a thread revival, but how do you like the wirthco isolator? any issues? looks simple as hell, and the price point is right. Cable and connectors aren't a huge concern, as I get a decent discount at the welding supplies stores in town (the fattest battery cable out there 
). Not that we are going to be running a lot off house battery, I'd just rather have a stand-alone system I can use and still start the truck when we want.
). Not that we are going to be running a lot off house battery, I'd just rather have a stand-alone system I can use and still start the truck when we want.
LumpyCanuck
Observer
Awesome!! (the isolator....booo about axles lol)
wrenchMonkey_
Adventurer
For the axles, OEM Toyota is the best way to go if your trying to maximize travel. Its also a bit stronger due to the design.
That being said, my suggestion would be to get the High Angle Orange boots from Off Road Solutions. They are about $60 for the inners and come with grease. You can always try and reboot them if the joint is not too far gone and hope for the best. If the joint is still toast, then atleast you can re-use the boots and put them on the new axles you get, as you still have this issue some day down the road.
I installed the ORS boots (inner and outer) and I have been happy since. No issues and they look great. Some pictures and info in my thread.
That being said, my suggestion would be to get the High Angle Orange boots from Off Road Solutions. They are about $60 for the inners and come with grease. You can always try and reboot them if the joint is not too far gone and hope for the best. If the joint is still toast, then atleast you can re-use the boots and put them on the new axles you get, as you still have this issue some day down the road.
I installed the ORS boots (inner and outer) and I have been happy since. No issues and they look great. Some pictures and info in my thread.
AaronK
Explorer
So I'm typically a very utilitarian guy. Function over form and all that. I don't do things to my truck just for looks, it all has to serve a purpose.
Well I took a break from all that and bought LED turn signals. My ARB bumper has turn signals in it and it always bugged me that the LEDs in the bumper blinked differently than the incandescent factory signals. Then i stumbled across "switchback" LEDs. They are white when on as running lights and turn to yellow when the turn signals activate. Plus the whites are pretty bright and will help with visibility as i leave my running lights on full time. Poor man DRLs of sorts.
Anyway, here's a crappy video of their operation:
https://youtu.be/sr3wDKy2_g8
Cheers!
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Well I took a break from all that and bought LED turn signals. My ARB bumper has turn signals in it and it always bugged me that the LEDs in the bumper blinked differently than the incandescent factory signals. Then i stumbled across "switchback" LEDs. They are white when on as running lights and turn to yellow when the turn signals activate. Plus the whites are pretty bright and will help with visibility as i leave my running lights on full time. Poor man DRLs of sorts.
Anyway, here's a crappy video of their operation:
https://youtu.be/sr3wDKy2_g8
Cheers!
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AaronK
Explorer
Tundra's about to get a facelift! We sleep in the truck on trips. Up to now this has meant doing the "yard sale" with all our gear. Building a sleeping platform was not feasible due to the lack of headroom.
Soooo, just ordered a Leer DCC wedge commercial shell! This will sit about a foot higher than the cab. Dual barn doors on the back. Windoors. Roof rack. Gonna be great!
Now I just have to wait 6 weeks for Leer to build it...
Soooo, just ordered a Leer DCC wedge commercial shell! This will sit about a foot higher than the cab. Dual barn doors on the back. Windoors. Roof rack. Gonna be great!
Now I just have to wait 6 weeks for Leer to build it...
GoodEnoughforGabe
Adventurer
Great rig man! I daily a DC 04 4x4 Tundra as well.
Did you ever end up getting the axles squared away? Did you go with new ones or were they fine with high angle CV's?
That's a great looking slider there, I just may have to hit up that shop as I'm located pretty close just east of Seattle. How much did you end up paying for them, and did you notice any additional stiffness in the frame of your truck?
Gabe
Did you ever end up getting the axles squared away? Did you go with new ones or were they fine with high angle CV's?
That's a great looking slider there, I just may have to hit up that shop as I'm located pretty close just east of Seattle. How much did you end up paying for them, and did you notice any additional stiffness in the frame of your truck?
Gabe
AaronK
Explorer
I ended up with a reman Napa axle. Didn't bother with a high angle boot since it's the outside that failed not the inside and there's no upgraded boot for the outside. For the cost and ease of axle swap, I'll just keep using the Napa axles.
Ooh man can we not talk about that? This one is just north of $3k 😵
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