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2nd Battery Install
I have a 2005 SE V6; I'm looking to add a second battery for sound system reasons, I'd like to know if anyone's successfully installed one on the opposite side of where the original battery lives.
I don't want to place it anywhere but in there. Seems like there is a fair amount of room on the side closest to the firewall, just on the other side of the wheel well.
If you have pics, please post them. Thanks in advance!
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05-09-2012, 04:01 PM
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i dont know how much power you need, but it might be easier too if you used a motorcycle battery, since your using it just for sound. ive used em for small hobby rc projects, but i havnt installed one on the 4r.
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05-09-2012, 04:05 PM
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i dont know how much power you need, but it might be easier too if you used a motorcycle battery, since your using it just for sound. ive used em for small hobby rc projects, but i havnt installed one on the 4r.
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Yeah I was thinking about that too, dual optimas is my preference. Already runnin a Red Top.
I'll need to support 2200 watts.
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05-09-2012, 04:09 PM
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Yeah I was thinking about that too, dual optimas is my preference. Already runnin a Red Top.
I'll need to support 2200 watts.
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theres a member on here by the name of THe_josh he's got a dual optima setup look him up i think he's done a write up if not im sure he'll get you the info you need
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Yup, The_Josh was the first name that came to my mind but there are actually quite a few members with dual battery set-ups.
Here's one I came across with a quick search: Link
Edit: You can find Josh's build thread in the gallery section of T4R
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I know I have seen the dual battery mod done before here...I am not finding it in search but maybe you will have better luck.
I would look at upgrading the Alternator and adding a capacitor to match the output you are looking for... just a thought!
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If you relocate the battery to the opposite side behind the passenger headlight, you need to relocate that reservoir.
The best location that I have found is to relocate it to the passenger side, next to the firewall.
Dirtyparts.com sells a custom battery mount that fits in there.
Look up a member named Dawg4Runner, his name is Dawgrunner on toyota120 I think. He has the nicest dual battery set up I've seen.
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What up Dawg?! Yeah after I posted here, I went to Josh's build thread and scanned through the whole thing again. That truck is Ridiculous!!! So sick!
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What up Dawg?! Yeah after I posted here, I went to Josh's build thread and scanned through the whole thing again. That truck is Ridiculous!!! So sick!
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no doubt i love his rig so much  only thing i'd change on it is do a SAC lol
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I replied to your visitor message. Don't look like Uwharrie is in the cards for this weekend 
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I know I have seen the dual battery mod done before here...I am not finding it in search but maybe you will have better luck.
I would look at upgrading the Alternator and adding a capacitor to match the output you are looking for... just a thought!
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I hear Capacitors do ZERO for sound systems, and are borderline gimmiky- I plan to do "The Big Three" upgrade. Zero gauge wire replacement for the wire from the alternator to the battery- The ground wire to the engine block from the battery and the batter to the chassis. These three upgrades will SIGNIFICANTLY increase the electrical system charge to your aftermarket components.
I imagine I can do it for ALOT cheaper than this. Tsunami Big 3 Kit Sonic Exclusive Big 3 Upgrade 1/0 Combo Package
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If you relocate the battery to the opposite side behind the passenger headlight, you need to relocate that reservoir.
The best location that I have found is to relocate it to the passenger side, next to the firewall.
Dirtyparts.com sells a custom battery mount that fits in there.
Look up a member named Dawg4Runner, his name is Dawgrunner on toyota120 I think. He has the nicest dual battery set up I've seen.
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Awesome. Thanks for the link.
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I finished my dual battery mod a couple months ago and so far its been great. There are some great kits out there like the dirty parts kit mentioned above, you will save yourself a lot of time and effort going with one of those options. I pieced mine together myself and am very happy with the results. I saved some money going this route, added to my tool collection and learned some things but it was a chore putting it all together and making sure I had everything I needed to complete it once I began. Here's my write up. http://www.toyota-4runner.org/audio-...tall-pics.html
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i run dual batteries myself too, group 31 diehard plat in the trunk, although i didnt use an isolator in my install, i just hook it up dirrectly to my front battery oddy pc1700mjt. i think either hook up is fine.
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