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Battery relocation

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Wixo, May 31, 2019.

  1. May 31, 2019 at 12:03 PM
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    Wixo

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    Alrighty bois, its FRiday, but please dont turn this into a dumpster fire just yet. Im trying to do something serious here bois. Im about to install a Northstar 27F battery in my truck. I want to know if its possible to move it over to the right side, where everyone usually places their OBA units. Im doing it for the purpose of balancing the weight out. Lmk how yall think this can be done guys!
     
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  2. May 31, 2019 at 12:04 PM
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    Is this a race car?
     
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  3. May 31, 2019 at 2:49 PM
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  4. May 31, 2019 at 3:07 PM
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    Have you weighed the front corners independently and found an exaggerated imbalance?

    Most of the bois put the 27 where the 24 was, without issue.
     
  5. May 31, 2019 at 3:11 PM
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    WTF is a “bois”?
     
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    You started it when you spelled it "bois"

    That said, you and the full gas tank will vastly outweight the battery. I wouldn't waste my time relocating.
     
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    ^ lol
     
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    I would relocate it to the bed opposite the gas tank... that will be sure to even things out.
     
  12. May 31, 2019 at 3:20 PM
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    Took some digging, but found one.

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    Ohhhh ok. Moving the battery might may balance our the motor keeping the oil from pooling in the rear of the heads.....maybe.
     
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    Ive heard it can be made into one if you relocate the battery
     
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    To answer your question directly, I dont think you can fit a 27F on the passenger side.. Could be wrong tho boi.

    But its really not worth it. If you park on perfectly level hard ground and measure all 4 corners w/ empty tank, then repeat w/ a full tank. That alone will cause quite a bit of variation. If you cant see the so called "lean", who cares?
     
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    I have not sir. I have noticed that on some days I have a nasty taco lean, and on other days I dont. I dont want to add it and always be leaning you know?
     
  17. May 31, 2019 at 3:41 PM
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    Thanks for coming along your honor
     
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    Its an memer term for "boys." My use of "bois" is different tho, I pronounce as a mixture of "du-boi" and "boy" as in like a thick southern accent like "boi, you best git on outta here"
     
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    Thanks for your input
     
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    I always have a good time looking at your profile gif
     

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