Electrical System upgrade GROUPBUY (BIG 3 PLUS)! **ENDS OCTOBER 14TH**

[Falonious]

Package received.
Thank You Sir!

 

[Bandit Runner]

[MENTION=99491]Bumper2Bumper Auto[/MENTION]

I bought this wiring kit, and spent a few hours today just looking at how to go about installing it. You know, making sure I know where each wire connects to and the wire routing, etc.

So I figured out where all the new wires go, but I am not entirely sure what to do with the OEM wiring that gets replaced. There seems to be a wiring harness assembly for the OEM wires. The way I see it, there are three options with what to do with this OEM wire harness assembly:

1. Remove the OEM wiring harness altogether. Run the new wires in place of it.
2. Leave it in place, and just leave the OEM wires not connected to anything. Run the new wires next to it.
3. Try to disassemble the OEM wiring harness. Replace the OEM wires inside it with the new upgraded wires. Reassemble the wiring harness.

So what do you suggest to do with the OEM wiring harness? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

 

[Bumper2Bumper Auto]

[MENTION=99491]Bumper2Bumper Auto[/MENTION]

I bought this wiring kit, and spent a few hours today just looking at how to go about installing it. You know, making sure I know where each wire connects to and the wire routing, etc.

So I figured out where all the new wires go, but I am not entirely sure what to do with the OEM wiring that gets replaced. There seems to be a wiring harness assembly for the OEM wires. The way I see it, there are three options with what to do with this OEM wire harness assembly:

1. Remove the OEM wiring harness altogether. Run the new wires in place of it.
2. Leave it in place, and just leave the OEM wires not connected to anything. Run the new wires next to it.
3. Try to disassemble the OEM wiring harness. Replace the OEM wires inside it with the new upgraded wires. Reassemble the wiring harness.

So what do you suggest to do with the OEM wiring harness? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

You are spot on with your options for sure. It is entirely up to you how you go about taking care of the factory wiring. I have customers who both totally remove it, and others who tape up the ends against itself and leave it there. I also have some that disassemble the factory harness and just swap out the new cables. It is entirely up to you how you want to do this. I designed these Kits so that the options would be available for you. Thanks. And if you do have any other questions, please feel free to contact me! I am here to help.

 

[Bandit Runner]

You are spot on with your options for sure. It is entirely up to you how you go about taking care of the factory wiring. I have customers who both totally remove it, and others who tape up the ends against itself and leave it there. I also have some that disassemble the factory harness and just swap out the new cables. It is entirely up to you how you want to do this. I designed these Kits so that the options would be available for you. Thanks. And if you do have any other questions, please feel free to contact me! I am here to help.

Thanks for the response. I guess I'm concerned about the wiring protection that the OEM harness provides. I would hate to lose that protection for the new wires. Especially where the starter wire gets routed around the oil pan. There is a hard plastic container (as part of the OEM harness) that the starter wire fits into. If I didn't put the new starter wire in that plastic container, would the heat from the oil pan damage the new wire?

What do you recommend for protecting the wires from abrasion, heat, etc?

 

[Bumper2Bumper Auto]

Thanks for the response. I guess I'm concerned about the wiring protection that the OEM harness provides. I would hate to lose that protection for the new wires. Especially where the starter wire gets routed around the oil pan. There is a hard plastic container (as part of the OEM harness) that the starter wire fits into. If I didn't put the new starter wire in that plastic container, would the heat from the oil pan damage the new wire?

What do you recommend for protecting the wires from abrasion, heat, etc?

I would certainly recommend routing the Stage 1 Cable Kit in the factory harness protective casing. It would protect it from excessive heat and other damaging concerns.

 

[Aznwolf118]

final got both the alternator and big 3 kit today, from the GB

Marionb2b was good to go and cleared everything up, even tho there was a little clerical era, which can happen in a GB this size.

 

[4RunnerAquasport]

Finally installed my 250A alternator and cable upgrades today.
Been sitting on these parts for too long.
Truck is running great!
Thanks for your Help today Bill!!

 

[Scramble]

I would certainly recommend routing the Stage 1 Cable Kit in the factory harness protective casing. It would protect it from excessive heat and other damaging concerns.

Are we all caught up here? I've read lots of complaints in this thread & the 3rd Gen section about time. My 16 yo original Alt is just about ready to shit the bed & I'd like to put a Stage 2 in. 99 3RZ.
LMK Bill,
Thanks,
Mike

 

[Drunner97]

Are we all caught up here? I've read lots of complaints in this thread & the 3rd Gen section about time. My 16 yo original Alt is just about ready to shit the bed & I'd like to put a Stage 2 in. 99 3RZ.
LMK Bill,
Thanks,
Mike

I just bought a 240a alt from here.

Toyota 4Runner High Output Alternators

They shipped it same day, I got it in 24 hours (I would have picked up, but I wasn't going to have time to drive the 2 hours to their warehouse) Works great.

At the same time I did the Big 3 upgrade myself. Bought 1/0 gauge cable and connectors off Amazon, and soldered everything myself. Took me roughly 6 hours to handle everything.

The ring connectors aren't cheap, and you'll need at least 6 of them, but these ones are the easiest to solder the cable into. Simple heat with torch, fill halfway with solder, situate end of cable on top of solder, heat and push in at the same time. Wicks the solder into the cable and solidifies it into the ring connector at the same time. No crimping needed.

https://www.amazon.com/Ga-Copper-Ey..._SR160,160_&psc=1&refRID=1MAW49DH6B4VQ0KE84RT

 

[MyHigh]

Bills sets are really nice, work is professional and clean. Yes he had some complaints but all in all he made a ton of sets, had a ton of happy customers it's just unhappy people like to make the most noise, and try and cause future business to go elseware because they are not happy.

I had a wonderful experience with this group buy and would recommend anyone to Bill for any upgrade needed.

 

[JBurt]

Bills sets are really nice, work is professional and clean. Yes he had some complaints but all in all he made a ton of sets, had a ton of happy customers it's just unhappy people like to make the most noise, and try and cause future business to go elseware because they are not happy.

I had a wonderful experience with this group buy and would recommend anyone to Bill for any upgrade needed.

Keep in mind, this was a one man operation who offered to do group buy to help out the forum and he made around 100 sets which was completely unexpected.

I knew that going in and was very happy with my experience. Top quality work.

 

[Scramble]

yea, I understand there were a lot & I really want a stage 2. Bill seems like a nice guy but I just went through the Tacoma World thread & it was 6 months of the same excuses & no reply's to PM & e-mails. That's a long time.
[MENTION=99491]Bumper2Bumper Auto[/MENTION]

Bill,
I'll buy a stage 2 right now but I need the Alt by next Sat & you can send the cables later. Any chance for Blue insulation instead of red?
Thanks,
Scramble

 

[Bumper2Bumper Auto]

yea, I understand there were a lot & I really want a stage 2. Bill seems like a nice guy but I just went through the Tacoma World thread & it was 6 months of the same excuses & no reply's to PM & e-mails. That's a long time.
[MENTION=99491]Bumper2Bumper Auto[/MENTION]

Bill,
I'll buy a stage 2 right now but I need the Alt by next Sat & you can send the cables later. Any chance for Blue insulation instead of red?
Thanks,
Scramble

I would love to take your order and get it taken care of. Yes, I have had a long time working on the group buy. The biggest problem that I had was getting supplies. That much cable and parts turned into a nightmare, and when right in the middle my computer crashed it just made things worse. I haven't tried to make excuses, I have owned up to not getting these out in time and getting things completed in a timely manner. Things happen, and in a small business, when something goes wrong it can cause major problems. I am still sadly trickling out more of those orders as I recover data and get responses back from customers. It sucks on my end to. The end result for me has been that I lost money on the group buy. Now the kits I am finishing up on are coming out of my own pocket. I can't blame a customer because I had problems on my end. I just do what I can to get things done. It's all I can do.

 

[Scramble]

I would love to take your order and get it taken care of. Yes, I have had a long time working on the group buy. The biggest problem that I had was getting supplies. That much cable and parts turned into a nightmare, and when right in the middle my computer crashed it just made things worse. I haven't tried to make excuses, I have owned up to not getting these out in time and getting things completed in a timely manner. Things happen, and in a small business, when something goes wrong it can cause major problems. I am still sadly trickling out more of those orders as I recover data and get responses back from customers. It sucks on my end to. The end result for me has been that I lost money on the group buy. Now the kits I am finishing up on are coming out of my own pocket. I can't blame a customer because I had problems on my end. I just do what I can to get things done. It's all I can do.

Do you have any alternators in stock that you could ship to me? I'll take the wiring later? Mine is dead & I'd like to install it next Sat? 99 4runner 3rz
Thanks

 

[frm_808]

How do we go about claiming warranty? My alternator just crapped out


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[Bumper2Bumper Auto]

How do we go about claiming warranty? My alternator just crapped out


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Warranties with the alternator are taken up directly with the manufacturer. If you would send me your order information I can get the invoice number and will get you the contact information. However they will need more information other than it "crapped out" Did you have it tested at an auto parts store? (These are usually done for free) What is the voltage at the battery terminal with the engine running?

 

[frm_808]

Warranties with the alternator are taken up directly with the manufacturer. If you would send me your order information I can get the invoice number and will get you the contact information. However they will need more information other than it "crapped out" Did you have it tested at an auto parts store? (These are usually done for free) What is the voltage at the battery terminal with the engine running?

PM'd you sir, thanks for the quick response!

 

[Scramble]

PM'd you sir, thanks for the quick response!

Quick reply for you but no answer for me for a week & I quoted him.

 

[Griff 05]

Stage 4 kits w/o alt #23

Bill,

Do you have a status on my order? I'm not trying to make "noise" or create a malevolent atmosphere here, but I was #23 on the list. I drove appx four hours (one way) to your home city for you to take measurements so I could install a dual battery kit in my 4runner; I think I've been pretty patient as I've been waiting nearly nine months for an invoice so I can pay you. I've spoken to via email and (either) on here or TW where I provided you with the details of my order on multiple occasions. I'd like to purchase two of your kits, but you gotta give me something, bro. I mean no disrespect to you or the guy a couple of posts up, but it would be pretty f-ed up to make his kit prior to mine. Of course, that's just my sole opinion. Waiting your feedback.

 

[Scramble]

I asked about the Alt a week & a half ago & no reply. I had to order from somewhere else because I couldn't drive my truck anywhere. No answer to my question about other insulation colors. I just want a blue or black wire kit instead of red.