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Anyone do a "Big-4"???

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Dvst8r1K, May 19, 2017.

  1. May 19, 2017 at 11:18 PM
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    Dvst8r1K

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    So if anyone has done the big-4, can you please show, or walk me through to where the negative post is on the alternator?? Thanks in advance...
     
  2. May 19, 2017 at 11:21 PM
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    Dragons Taco

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    There isn't one. The ground comes from the mount to the engine. Therefore the 4th would be your chassis ground to the engine.
     
  3. May 19, 2017 at 11:27 PM
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    Hell yeah Dragons Taco, thanks. I've already wired the 3, so now that bolt that attaches the alternator to the motor will get a cabled ground to the neg. bat post, and that should complete my 4. Thanks a bunch.
    BTW, the 3 got me up to 14.0 amps. I'll post a follow up if I can get anymore amps with this ground add on. Though I work all wknd, so we'll find out next wk. Thanks again... Mucho Buenos Tacos!!!
     
  4. May 20, 2017 at 7:44 PM
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    I think you mean Volts,
     
  5. May 20, 2017 at 7:49 PM
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    Of course, that's what I meant. I'm sure all else knew that as well because you're the first to mention it. Thank you too.... Yay!!!
     
  6. May 20, 2017 at 8:13 PM
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    Never heard of this "big 4"

    Are you just adding grounds in the engine compartment?
     
  7. May 20, 2017 at 8:41 PM
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    There is a good video on YouTube, 'the Big 3', and he talks about the Big 4 as well.... I've already done the big 3, and was asking about the big 4 and another negative from the alternator itself....
     
  8. May 20, 2017 at 8:49 PM
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    I've done it as well, worth it. Although I'm going to need to touch up some of the wire crimps with the 1/0 gauge I used
     
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  9. May 21, 2017 at 4:35 AM
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    It is also known as a placebo.

    :)
     
  10. May 21, 2017 at 8:51 AM
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    You can never have enough grounds :D
     

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