LandCruiser
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Some kind of skeletonized skid plate in unfinished form.
Got something exciting coming....
- Thread starter Okki
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Battery cage for a Diehard Group 31M. No modification needed to fit in OEM location and a top plate that is friendly to using fleet terminals. :bravo: :zoom:
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eddiebx
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Battery cage for a Diehard Group 31M. No modification needed to fit in OEM location and a top plate that is friendly to using fleet terminals. :bravo: :zoom:
Okki
VERY nice! I think I have an idea of how it's going to look, and if I'm imagining it correctly...this is going to be superb! Can't wait to see the finished product :thumb:
PS: safety feature my :moon:
LOL!
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As I know more... you guys will know more!
The cage will be stainless so you don't have to paint it if you don't want to (I will be painting mine). Because I'm no longer using the plastic OEM tray, the battery can twist under the center tie-down. because the larger size already makes the cables a tight fit, making sure it stays put before I start bouncing off trails was important to me and a "safety feature" that the wife agreed with... so yeahhhh me.... got to buy truck parts during "house pay off time".
Okki
AND..... it's in the mail! ... Just got the tracking confirmation that there is a brown truck moving my battery cage from California to Indiana. Was hoping to have it before the weekend, but it looks like it won't show up till Tuesday :doh:
Not sure if I'll get it painted before heading out west... It's stainless, so it won't matter, but was hoping to save myself an install->reinstall.
More pictures once it arrives!
Okki
Not sure if I'll get it painted before heading out west... It's stainless, so it won't matter, but was hoping to save myself an install->reinstall.
More pictures once it arrives!
Okki
Got a good laugh out of that......and ordered one
T4RT
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The box showed up on my porch last night. Primer tonight... Paint tomorrow/Friday.. Installation on Saturday!
Okki
WOW! Looks GREAT! How can others get one? Please take install pics if you can. I would love to see what goes into this mod.
I could see a Group 31 main battery tray mod with this cage in my near future. :thumb3:
The manufacturer is switching to a larger location, so they are keeping their production schedule limited until that move has completed, this first unit is likely it for right this moment, but I'll keep the group posted. They will be mass available shortly... I'll ask them how shortly :bravo:
I'll do a write up (or post pics at the very least) over the weekend. Those same pics will also go to the manufacturer for their usage.
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jrandom
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Socalrugger
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So here is the teaser for what I'm working on at the moment. Hopefully should be arriving at my door in the next two weeks so I can get it installed before I head out to the Overland Expo West. I got special dispensation from the Mrs because it's a safety feature
Okki
Looks like a new breed of Transformers...
Beefy J-Hooks are provided with the cage. Painted and ready for installation.
And installed....
It's solid! .. I'm really happy with how it turned out.
I'm currently talking to Pelfreybilt about a group buy and they are very interested in that, so hang on tight for details.
Okki
And installed....
It's solid! .. I'm really happy with how it turned out.
I'm currently talking to Pelfreybilt about a group buy and they are very interested in that, so hang on tight for details.
Okki
I haven't measured it, but it certainly seems sufficient for the job. If you torque down to hard on the j-hooks, it will bend out the side a bit, but that's a pretty good indication that you are overdoing it in my mind.
With the OEM battery tie-down I was able to twist the battery by hand.... with this cage I can sway the truck, but the battery stays put. As mentioned; I'm pleased so far with the product. I'll provide an after action report when back from my western trek.
Anyone wanted to call a spot for a possible group buy yet? The normal MSRP is $125, so it should come in under that.
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Okki
Full Disclosure: I have nothing to gain from assisting Pelfreybilt with this group buy, aside from a t-shirt they are sending me as a thank you. This is one of the first 5th gen 4Runner products, so I just wanted to help them out as a new possible vendor and get the 5th gen group here another product to choose from.
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KCcarguy
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Count me in on the GB
