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Electrical Upgrade Needed?

Discussion in 'Technical Chat' started by Midnighttaco08, Sep 19, 2016.

  1. Sep 19, 2016 at 11:24 PM
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    Midnighttaco08

    Midnighttaco08 [OP] Traffic Direction Moonlighter

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    Some Bubble Gum and Duct-Tape IG** Midnighttaco03 Camburg uni-ball UCA w/ CO Rear Dakar with Fox 2.0 bottom overload removed GG G3D radius bar 50" roof mount GG G3 straight 32" front valence Rago fab bed clamp pod mounts 2 GG amber pod rear OTRATTW custom switch panel in sunglass holder K&N cold air Gibson exhaust Alpine INA-W900 head Mr. Marv box and amp rack IDQ-10 - Interfire Mono Focal fx45 component front Alpine type S Co-ax rear Homer taco TRD Grill GG LED low/high beam TRD seat covers OEM bed mat Weathertech floor mats with replacement TRD-OR decals Weathertech in-channel vents GG Flush mount pod replament fog light kit GG green ditch mount 3x2 pods Fog lights anytime Tailgate hoseclamp mod LED dome light LED map lights LED reverse lights LED license lights Rear window decals: Mall rated, Tacomaworld.com, U-Haul power tow, soundtech, mammoth.
    I apologize in advance for my ignorance, but am looking for suggestions:

    I have an upgraded stereo (double din ina-900 alpine screen headunit, focal fx45 components, alpine type s coax in back, and an idq10 sub. Amps are interfire mono and alpine 4channel. Not 100% sure of the exact outputs. To take an educated guess if I remember correct, interfire is 800w peak and alpine is 400w)

    Lights: I am running a 50" bar on the roof, 32" on the bumper valence, 2 pods forward and 2 rear.

    Am I'm in need of electrical upgrades? (High-output alt plus wiring to go with it)

    I don't know what the signs of needing to upgrade are... No interest in running a wench.

    All lights except tail lights, daytime running lights and reverse are LED including cab lights and headlights.

    Any input is appreciated!
     
  2. Sep 22, 2016 at 2:58 PM
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    Wyoming09

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    Put a Voltmeter on your battery terminals

    Load all the electrical load don`t forget blower motor

    For those that don`t speak the language load the electrical system means turn all your electrical goodies on.

    See what voltage you have .

    Now you need to take into account the condition of the trucks charging system

    Poor Connections not even a up grade will help
     
  3. Sep 22, 2016 at 4:47 PM
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    Midnighttaco08

    Midnighttaco08 [OP] Traffic Direction Moonlighter

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    Yep did that the day after I posted and found ~13.9v at idle and after full load (all accessories, including AC, stereo loud, and a phone charging from cigarette lighter) and got 13.54
     
    Last edited: Sep 22, 2016

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