The Frankenstein Build! LT/Expo/Trail rig..and BS

Yea what I'd have done.

Could still do it mike. Then for the bottom use 3 or 4" wide flat bar and attach the tank to it so that the bolts go where the ridges are up. Then attach the 3-4" flat bar to the bed in the places where the ridges are down

 

Or what Timmy just posted

 

Haha, guys frorget who it si you are talking to. All that that bajataco did may seem simple to you guys but to me...

" I started to create a frame for the air tank to mount to, first by fitting and trimming some angle-iron to one of the cross members under the bed. Then it was drilled for bolts. "



He makes it sound so simple...

 

If the built in mounts wont line up, seems like this will not be optimal.

Also, it looks like bajataco is mounting directly above the diff and driveline because he has already used the space where the spare was. I don't think there is room under full compression of the rear axle.

 

Need a place to stay when your here? I have a spare room.

 

I'll draw up a nice way to do it where all you'll have to do is drill holes. And make one or two cuts of flat bar.

 

How long are you going to be around? Maybe hook up for a beer?

Awesome. Need dimensions of the tank?

 

Sure. Make it more...official haha

 

Looks like ~28" x 6.5"

 

It would be fun for sure. Let me know.

What part of Seattle does your sister live?

 

I still have the PN somewhere. I'll get you it. I know the one he got was a tad different..but it was still the same alternator. I wouldn't be suprised if his pulley was a bit different cause we ended up using a different belt then mine.

Diode isn't really a true isolator. It only allows flow or electrons one way. Using that to connect my battery's would just make them parallel. That and I'd need one hell of a big ass diode. If your thinking of connecting it in a way that the two positives can't be connected then What's the point? Solenoid is better cause to can connect them at any time for more capacity like when winching. Charging is simpler. And you can self jump yourself.

I picked the solenoid I did for winching. Winches can pull up to 430+amps peak. Mine is good for 500amps steady draw and 700amps peak. So I know it can take it.

Not sure what the blue sea one is rated.

 

Well a solenoid is a switch basically. So it's still truly isolated. But like you said. If you can't link the batteries...why bother? Really at that point if you are going for just a second batter to run a few small things. Don't have to connect it to anything. Problem there becomes how to charge it.

Is it 500 amp constant or peak? I'm sure it is more then capable. Mine cost 40 bucks I think.

 

Yea..or 50. wasn't 200 thats for sure haha i spent maybe 200 total on stuff for my isolation setup..if that.

The one on Expo is just a starter relay. Which works..but way under rated if you are going to upgrade the alternator.

 

Here is the breaker i have. Can get it off ebay a tad cheaper..i believe thats where i got mine. Works great. 50 bucks and its a beast

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_28365_The-Install-Bay-IB500.html

Here is the CS144.
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/...leIdSearch=-1&searchTerm=p8132-1.3&showTitle=

that is just like Mikes..mine looked a tad different. But its the same one. same PN anyways.

 

basically what i just posted..but mine is 10 bucks cheaper on ebay..or so..idk. haha

pick your poison

 

im thinking of trying to come up with a schematic for an auto trigger for mine too. i don't mind the manual switch..actually its nice, but you just have to pay attention and flip it every so often between the two batteries so they both stay charged.

Should be simple to come up with a simple circuit to monitor voltage and all. But might not have the time for it...

 

It senses on batteries voltage and opens and closes accordingly? Nice

Yea man will do. Buy it up

 

Oooo fancy.


Also


Not worth it haha

 

What?




L....lights?




Actual lights?







such technology!!

MUST HAVE!!

 

You guys are hilarious just to read these BS (I mean build lol) threads..

So random question to get even farther from the build thread

Would the CS144 work on the 3RZ-FE? I really don't have the money to buy a built new one for the truck, but 100 for an alternator with mild adjustments to fit are do-able.