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Big 3 upgrade in 3rd gen

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by MMtacowashington, Oct 20, 2020.

  1. Oct 20, 2020 at 9:30 PM
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    MMtacowashington

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    Hello anyone have pictures where to hook up the big 3?
     
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  2. Oct 20, 2020 at 9:36 PM
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  3. Oct 20, 2020 at 9:37 PM
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    Big 3 wire upgrade.
     
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    Still don’t know what you mean.
     
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    Piggy back or replace the alternator B+ to battery B+. Piggyback or replace B- to body stud. And then put a woven ground strap between any bolt on the engine block to the frame.

    You shouldn’t need photos for this. Just find the biggest wire on the alternator.
    The battery ground.
    Literally any bolt location on the engine block to any location on the chassis.
     
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    You get one figured out? I’ve read somewhere that the alternator is regulated on third gens. I’m looking to do the big3 also. I’ve done a few in the past. The alternators on these trucks are tiny I’m currently running three 12s and a hifonics 4,000 watt amp.
     
  11. Jul 17, 2021 at 6:29 PM
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    You check the audio thread?
     
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  12. Aug 10, 2021 at 10:05 PM
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    No I didn’t try because I don’t know where to start. Lol. Did you have any success?
     
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    The big one is the one in the middle. The other two just hang around.
     

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