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NECESSARY ELECTRICAL UPGRADES ?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Sootytom, Nov 6, 2019.

  1. Nov 6, 2019 at 6:49 AM
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    Sootytom

    Sootytom [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Good Morning,

    I've added a Warn winch and a cali raised light bar, which has a relay included, all my electric in clean and tight. I'm now adding 2 sets of BD squadron lights, which do not include relays.
    I was planning on wiring direct to battery using the included inline fuses and rocker switches BD included, these lights are 2 amps a set. Should I be upgrading with a fuse block and main circuit breaker now, to tie everything into and should I be adding 2relays for the BD light set? I'm not planning on adding anymore electric add ons, except to replace my battery to the series 27 in the future.
    I've all ready read thru the threads on fuse blocks and electricial issues.
    What I need is recommendations for a basic, clean system electrical upgrade for a gen 3 Tacoma TRD OR w/auto.
    Your recommendation would be helpful.
    Thanks and God Bless.
     
  2. Nov 6, 2019 at 7:21 AM
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    upTOPOverland_Drew upTOP Overland Technical Design and Application

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    Hey Tom,

    You are beginning to add a lot of electronics to your truck, no worries, but being proactive to keep it clean may be better for you in the long run.

    The winch will need to be hooked directly to your battery with the provided instructions.

    As for all of the lighting I would recommend an sPOD or Switchpro. This eliminates the need for relays and switches and provides everything with one cable into the cab and on lead hooked to each battery terminal.

    https://www.powertrays.com/collecti...oducts/switch-pro-powertray-non-atrac-version

    I have the sPOD Bantam but would likely do the switch pro if I had to do it again.
     
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