How-To: Big 3 Upgrade (Extremely Pic-Heavy)
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I may go back and do it, too, for the heck of it. Assuming the alternator is bolted to the engine block properly (it should be), any bolt on the engine block should be perfectly okay to use as long as it's a clean connection.
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Yet even a better pic of those lugs lol-
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On the 04--08 its right behind the plastic tire well under the truck. Not sure where they put it on the older models.
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No that is the 0awg cable running under the truck going back to the amplifiers. I have put it in electrical conduit sleeving since that pic for more protection. In 2 weeks I will be ripping out my entire install to redo it for competition and will likely run that cable through the cab.
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No that is the 0awg cable running under the truck going back to the amplifiers. I have put it in electrical conduit sleeving since that pic for more protection. In 2 weeks I will be ripping out my entire install to redo it for competition and will likely run that cable through the cab.
We expect a build thread with lots of pics...
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Excellent write-up and very detailed. Something that I needed a year ago when I did mine, would have really helped. I did get some good advice from here that helped me get it right, such as what SALL and JJDH mentioned. Also, I might add, for those of you who dont have a vice. If you use the connectors like mblouir used, like I did, you can put the wire and connector together on the ground, press a flathead screwdriver against it at somewhat of an angle, and whack it with a hammer until you get a really tight fit. This should do the job if you're short on tools and it's how we do it in the ghetto.
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Dont worry I'll take plenty of progress pictures.
My week off in 2 weeks will be the first time in forever Ive had no class or work for a whole week so I'll have lots of time to get this done finally.
#30
I hear you about work and school. That was the first day I've had off in a while. Gotta take advantage of them.