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Need cable lengths for Big 3 upgrade.

Discussion in 'Technical Chat' started by bacon_st, Jan 14, 2021.

  1. Jan 14, 2021 at 4:43 PM
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    bacon_st

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    It's a long shot.
    But does anybody have cable lengths for the stock cables?
    I want to do a Big 3 upgrade on all my stock cables, but the company I am ordering from is asking me for the length to cut send me new ones.

    I am looking for the lengths for OEM battery wiring and measured from end to end OF THE TERMINALS, not the actual wire itself.

    1. Positive Cable to starter
    2. Positive Cable from battery to fuse box
    3. Positive Cable from alternator to fuse box
    4. Negative Cable to transmission housing
    5. Negative to frame
    6. Alternator body to frame

    Anyone smarter/ has done this, can you help share your knowledge for me to request/order. New cables will be all 1GA.

    Here a picture from someone else @C7mb
    who has done it on his Gen 2, look how neat they are?.

    [​IMG]

    Gen 3 Tacoma stock alternator sits on the driver side of the Engine Bay,
    mounted to the engine below the battery, see below from mine.

     
  2. Jan 15, 2021 at 5:24 AM
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    Wyoming09

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    I would help if I could but it seems every up grade like this I have ever done is pretty much custom.

    Take two vehicles same year same specs lengths can all be different between the 2

    That is why you are being asked for the lengths you need .

    Is there a reason you can`t measure and figure out what you want like your Truck is very far from where you are ?

    Better to long then to short .

    Not sure why your only using one ground to the frame or feel a need to ground the alternator case to the frame it is your project good luck .
     
  3. Jan 18, 2021 at 8:01 AM
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    I’m slow, but I’d just pull and measure them. The other advantage is you’ll find out if you need any new fasteners before you’re in the middle of things.
     
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  4. Jan 18, 2021 at 3:48 PM
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    bacon_st

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    I know, but it's no easy task especially given how little space is there. I went under there, removed the skid plate, removed that first plastic housing , there's one more and also a hose through which the cables go to the alternator to protect from heat.
    It's not gong to be easy at all, and takes easily half day just to get all the wires out to measure and put back.
     
  5. Jan 18, 2021 at 3:49 PM
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    mine were purchased as a kit
     
  7. Jan 19, 2021 at 1:42 AM
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  8. Jan 19, 2021 at 4:38 AM
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  9. Jan 21, 2021 at 6:14 PM
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    Use a string.
     
  10. Jan 21, 2021 at 6:44 PM
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    @BamaToy1997 deleted his TW Account.
    His website is defunct, and inactive,
    and his cellphone number is deactivated.
    Bill either closed shop and retired or perhaps don't want anyone reaching out to him :(.
    Like I said, it's not an easy task., I tried, I removed the shrouds, plastic tabs, removed the skid plate, and there's still a hose through which many of the cables are run through, Also, very little space to put my arm in. That is why I am asking if someone else has done it before me.
     
  11. Jan 21, 2021 at 6:46 PM
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    I remember there was alot of drama with that guy.. but it was before my time
     
  12. Jan 22, 2021 at 3:38 AM
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    I should have his email..
     
  13. Jan 22, 2021 at 1:31 PM
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    I emailed him also at : marionB2BAuto@gmail.com . 3 times. No response :(.
    Is the one you have a different email address?
    Maybe he doesn't want to be contacted :/
     
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  14. Jan 22, 2021 at 4:29 PM
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    thats the one i have
     

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