Question about adding aux. power to the 80 (2 Viewers)

[NLXTACY]

i want what you got...
buy two of everything and tell me how much I owe ya.

sweet setup. that console install is sano.
But what about heat?

Hehe, it would be awesome if it was all available as a kit and just install and go. Its taken a long time trying to figure out what works and what to use. Heat isn't an issue. I took the inverter apart so what you are seeing is just the front face. I extended all other wires. The FAQ I am doing will highlight all of that.

It took a LOT of trial and error to get the holes drilled correctly.

 

[Ivan80]

Your setup looks good (although I haven't done the math to check your fuse sizes, it seems like you did your homework and will be fine). You may want to use a fused distribution block similar to this one at the point where your large wire splits to the smaller runs.

Stinger SHD821 Car Audio 1 (1/0Ga Input) 4 (4Ga Outputs) Distribution

You can use unfused distribution blocks for the ground runs, or the post your showed earlier (which I also used in my alternator and wire upgrade).

Hmmm, makes me want to get going on the install of my audio gear.

Can't wait to see the finished product.

 

[NLXTACY]

Testing from my crackberry

 

[NLXTACY]

Just ordered some additional 1/0 cable. I am now adding in a disconnect to turn everything off and I should be good to go in about a week. I have not totally decided on the distribution point but I ordered the terminal studs for now to play with it to see what I think. I may upgrade it later to something like what IVAN80 listed.

 

[NLXTACY]

Ok I now have the newest stuff from Wrangler in. I got the pos/neg distribution points. I got 15' each of pos/neg 1/0 cable. I have lugs, megafuse holder, 250A megafuses (alays need a spare), got the hellroaring BIC, some 80A Blue Sea circuit breakers and other fun toys.

Now new problem...





How in the heck can I crimp lugs onto 1/0 cable? I don't have a vise, or even someplace to put a vise even if I got one. Is there anyone local to me (91367) that has a cable crimper or knows anyone that does it so that I can finish up this bad boy?

 

[BigMac]

NAPA has a couple of simple crimp tools - $40-60 range. Put the lug in a V groove beneath a punch die kind of thing, insert cable, whack it with a 3-5lb sledge. Not exactly elegant, but it works OK for the price.

If you are coming up to the central coast you can borrow mine.

BigMac

 

[hzavarce]

Solder Slugs

I had the same problem regarding the crimper. I started using these Solder Slugs and they work great. If you do it right it makes a very nice termination. I've used them for years with good results.

You can get them here: Automotive Wire, Terminals, Wire Loom

 

[NLXTACY]

I saw those when I started this project. But I feel MUCH safer using a mechanical joint in addition to the solder. Here is, what I think, would be ideal to use but freaking NO ONE local to me has this thing in stock!

 

[NLXTACY]

After searching everywhere locally, it was only Air-Gas that had this stupid thing. And to make it funnier its only $15.00 which makes its cheaper than ANYONE online. For those that want/need one its Radner Part # 64002046

 

[BenMara]

dull chisel and a hammer worked for me

 

[NLXTACY]

See I thought about that but scared to do it on the garage floor

 

[4x4CPOSEADOG]

Posted by NLXTACY
See I thought about that but scared to do it on the garage floor

But you can use a vise not the garage floor

 

[NLXTACY]

No vise and no where to mount a vise

 

[Marty Moose]

After searching everywhere locally, it was only Air-Gas that had this stupid thing. And to make it funnier its only $15.00 which makes its cheaper than ANYONE online. For those that want/need one its Radner Part # 64002046

FOR $15.00 I WILL GO GET ONE.

I used a hammer and punch when I put my dual battery's in. This tool would make it alot easier.

 

[Salue]

NLXTACY,
I like where you're mounting the inverter up front. Where are you mounting it in the back (unless I missed it)? I have been wondering where to install one in back. Attached is one I installed on the right rear panel of my 1st gen. 4runner.

Salue

 

[NLXTACY]

I am currently undecided on the location as of now. The Pure Sine Inverter I am considering is the Xantex 1000 PSI. Its only two sockets.

First placement of the inverter depends a lot of how soon it is before I venture into drawer territory. Once my 3 week Yellowstone trip is over I am thinking I will be starting it pretty soon. I was trying to do it before I leave in three weeks but there is just no way.

Mounting within the wing of the drawer, above the wheel well, would be ideal. Then I would just take off the front panel and mount the outlets very near the rear hatch for ease of use. I don't like the outlets placed in front of where the 3rd row seat is because to me its just not convenient. But then again what would I be using THIS inverter for? For my uses it would really be laptop and camera equipment. I don't plan on bringing a microwave or TV. Ok MAYBE a blender

IF I do not do the drawer system this year-ish then I may just mount the inverter in side of the truck behind the plastic cladding. I would also plan on mounting the new amp in the same location.

I am still undecided at this point.

 

[Izeloz]

This is where I put mine.

 

[Marty Moose]

That looks nice.

 

[NLXTACY]

It DOES look nice, I'm just looking for a more convenient location. Meaning more convenient to the driver/passenger OR more convenient to the rear hatch. Being as I already have a Modified Sine Wave inverter mounted in the console, that leaves the rear hatch. There are plenty of choices really. I just need to stop being so indecisive

 

[medtro]

How in the heck can I crimp lugs onto 1/0 cable? I don't have a vise, or even someplace to put a vise even if I got one. Is there anyone local to me (91367) that has a cable crimper or knows anyone that does it so that I can finish up this bad boy?

Here is a good video showing one way to do it.