Warning Hilux 2nd battery installation

Submitted: Thursday, Mar 15, 2007 at 09:28

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Member - qld_bushpig

Hi All
Seems my original post last week on the splitting of wheel arch on my 2005 Hilux 4x4 was removed from this site. I can only wonder why???

Anyway went to Toyota and of course they denied any obligation re warranty as I "had modified" my hilux in fitting a battery where one was not designed to be fitted. I am having modifications done on Monday and I will keep you all posted. A word of warning to anyone fitting a 2nd battery their Hilux, make sure that you have a specially designed tray fitted that provides total support and one that spreads the weight over as much surface of the wheel arch as possible. Do noy just bolt a tray directly onto the arch using 3 holes etc. Tray must be substantial. Once my modifications have been finished I will post pics . See pic below of the split in wheel arch

Cheers Jack

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Reply By: TerraFirma - Thursday, Mar 15, 2007 at 13:43

Thursday, Mar 15, 2007 at 13:43

I think it is very concerning that your post was removed. This sought of thing IMHO effects the credebility of this forum. I have the same vehicle however haven't fitted the 2nd battery yet. Please keep me posted.

One question, your saying to fit a substantial tray and mount however this has to be affixed to the vehicle anyhow so what do you recommend..?

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Follow Up By: Stu-k - Thursday, Mar 15, 2007 at 16:15

Thursday, Mar 15, 2007 at 16:15

I dunno if it was removed because of repost?, I searched but couldn`t find any old post.
But either way I think a forum upgrade would be good. So that replied to threads go back to top of forum.

I am also interested in this post as buying a new hilux I intend to put dual batteries in. Is there a bracket that is available that is better than others?

Cheers
Stu

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Follow Up By: Gramps (NSW) - Friday, Mar 16, 2007 at 09:29

Friday, Mar 16, 2007 at 09:29

"replied to threads go back to top of forum"

They do, as long as you have "Sort by Response Time" selected on the Index page.

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Follow Up By: Stu-k - Friday, Mar 16, 2007 at 18:55

Friday, Mar 16, 2007 at 18:55

Thanks al never even noticed that option

Cheers
Stu

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Follow Up By: Gramps (NSW) - Friday, Mar 16, 2007 at 19:33

Friday, Mar 16, 2007 at 19:33

No worries Stu, happy to help :))

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Follow Up By: Member - qld_bushpig - Monday, Mar 19, 2007 at 18:53

Monday, Mar 19, 2007 at 18:53

Hi TrraFirma

Please send my your email address and I will send you pics.

Cheers
Jack

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Reply By: Member - qld_bushpig - Thursday, Mar 15, 2007 at 17:16

Thursday, Mar 15, 2007 at 17:16

Hi guys

My new battery tray will be specifically manufactured by a mob here in Gosford. The quote for fabrication and fitting is around $200.

I will post some pics on here once completed. I will also provide name of supplier as well.

Cheers
Jack

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