Doc's 05 Tacoma Build Thread

[heeltoe989]

The owner's name is Jed, and the stuff he creates is simply amazing.

The only gripe I know of is the fact that he won't ship, you have to bring the truck to him.

The trip would be kinda nice, never been there.

[Jacket]

I know several guys that I wheel with that have had bumpers made at Armorology. No one has a bad thing to say about the quality and craftsmanship - it's all A+ work. If you can stand to wait on line (he's usually backlogged), and have your truck unavailable for a week or two while the work is being done, then I can't think of a better place to go for custom fab work.

I'm personally holding out for my back bumper from him, but I need to get a second vehicle and a few other things addressed before I can take the plunge. Unless I can get Mr Slee interested in doing Taco work

[TACODOC]

I'm still waiting for the bumper to arrive and it's crunch time... the ExPo Death Valley trip is in one week!

I have decided to powdercoat the bumper vice paint since it is only $125 for coating, it will be better in the long run I guess.

I did get the new Optima PCT1700 MJT and Magellan Crossover installed this week. Still lots to do before Death Valley...

[Streakerfreak]

I'm still waiting for the bumper to arrive and it's crunch time... the ExPo Death Valley trip is in one week!

I have decided to powdercoat the bumper vice paint since it is only $125 for coating, it will be better in the long run I guess.

I did get the new Optima PCT1700 MJT and Magellan Crossover installed this week. Still lots to do before Death Valley...

Steve is great, but I'm sorry to say don't hold your breath. It took months to get mine. It was worth the wait though. I do hope he gets it done and to you this week.

[Jacket]

How was the fitament on the Odyssey? Any issues?

[TACODOC]

How was the fitament on the Odyssey? Any issues?

Fits perfect in the tray, the only issue was the battery hold down. The Optima 1700 is not as tall as the OEM battery so this weekend I'll fab something to fit tight. Right now I have the OEM hold down and a block of wood

The cables fit perfectly since the terminals match.

I was worried wieght would be an issue but it is only slightly heavier than the OEM battery so this is a great solution IMO.

[TACODOC]

Steve is great, but I'm sorry to say don't hold your breath. It took months to get mine. It was worth the wait though. I do hope he gets it done and to you this week.

We'll see what happens...

[Jacket]

Fits perfect in the tray, the only issue was the battery hold down. The Optima 1700 is not as tall as the OEM battery so this weekend I'll fab something to fit tight. Right now I have the OEM hold down and a block of wood

The cables fit perfectly since the terminals match.

I was worried wieght would be an issue but it is only slightly heavier than the OEM battery so this is a great solution IMO.

You gotta like that! DId you have any issues with the OEM battery, or just decide to move on while you were still safe? The OEM battery with the tow package ain't too shabby at 165min reserve and 710 CCA.

[TACODOC]

You gotta like that! DId you have any issues with the OEM battery, or just decide to move on while you were still safe? The OEM battery with the tow package ain't too shabby at 165min reserve and 710 CCA.

That OEM battery was great and it never did fail me, but at 3 years old and with lots of accessories I felt it was time to send it into a reserve status

Now I will trickle charge it and keep it as a backup

[TACODOC]

High quality relays can be procured at Napa. Here is Napa part# AR204SB







Relays are a must have when wiring lights and high draw 12V accessories. I'm posting this diagram as a reference since they are all basically the same, and every time I wire one up it seems like I have to re-learn it