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3rd Gen (96-02) 4 Runner Custom battery hold down

Discussion in '3rd Gen 4Runner Parts Marketplace (1996-2002)' started by Coupe, Feb 19, 2021.

  1. Feb 19, 2021 at 3:13 PM
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    3rd Gen (96-02) 4 Runner Custom battery hold down

    I have been making these for 1st Gen Tacomas for a while. This mounts like the stock hold down and is made out of aluminum. Unlike the stock battery hold down, there are adjustable jaws on the bottom side to adjust to the width of non-stock batteries. This adjustment goes to a minimum of 6” to a maximum of 7”. This can be adjusted to fit the sides of the battery snuggly.

    I stock these in a textured black powdercoat with a gloss red TRD engraved on top. Other colors are possible as a special order or during a group buy.

    These are a couple of cad models.


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    These are some pics on Tacomas.
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    For powdercoated versions, the price is $95. J hooks and hardware are included. Starting April 1, 2021 shipping will be extra.

    For raw aluminum versions (no coatings), the price is $75. J hooks and hardware are included. Starting April 1, 2021 shipping will be extra.

    I have had a few people on Tacoma World, report that have had non-sealed batteries leak a little around the fill caps. If the acid leaks, it will attack the aluminum in the hold down. If you have a sealed battery, this is not a problem. While there have been a few instances of people with this problem, there are a lot of people that have conventional, non-sealed batteries that use these battery hold downs without an issue. Since there have been a few instances, I am warning people that do not have sealed batteries.

    If I was considering one of these for purchase, I might co-ordinate this with a sealed battery upgrade.

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  2. Mar 20, 2021 at 7:03 AM
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    After April 1, 2021, shipping will be an extra charge, it will no longer be included into the price.
     
  3. Mar 27, 2021 at 10:13 AM
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    I have a few left.
     
  4. Apr 13, 2021 at 7:52 PM
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    still have any?
     
  5. Apr 14, 2021 at 5:01 AM
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    Yes.

    PM sent.
     
  6. Apr 15, 2021 at 10:00 PM
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    I would like to purchase one of these battery hold downs.
     
  7. Apr 16, 2021 at 4:41 AM
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    I have some in stock.
     
  9. Jun 27, 2021 at 8:57 AM
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    I have a few in stock.
     
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    I’d love one of these!
     
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    I have them in stock.

    Textured black w gloss red TRD

    Brushed aluminum w/gloss red TRD

    Raw aluminum w/TRD (no coatings)
     
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    Definitely interested
     
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    I have some left.
     
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    I would like to purchase one from you please
     
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    I have some in stock.
     
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    I made a small batch in gloss red.

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    I have a few left.
     
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    PM sent.
     
  22. Oct 7, 2021 at 4:57 AM
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    I have a few left. This is what I have in stock:

    Textured black w gloss red TRD

    Gloss black with gloss red TRD

    Brushed aluminum w/gloss red TRD

    Gloss red with gloss black TRD

    Gloss white with gloss black TRD or gloss red TRD

    Raw aluminum w/TRD (no coatings)
     
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    I may get one for Christmas, and powder coat it myself.
     
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    The raw aluminum ones are cheaper.
     
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    I’m thinking Cavalry Blue or Orange. Maybe get a bronze from Eastwood. Take a bunch of bolts and parts off to do at the same time.
     
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    Sounds like a project.
     
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    I like it.
     
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    Do you still have any of the textured black?
     
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