What do I need?

[ShinyC10]

These are all the "upgrades" I have to my truck and am currently facing some electrical issues. Looking at these things would I have to have a high amp alt and/or aux battery? Or would upgrading the wiring in my charging system do the trick? My alternator and battery are pretty much stock right now. My system ran for around 8 months with no problem then my start got stuck engaging while driving and ended up melting my alternator batt wire. Any help is appreciated

-Subwoofer amp
https://www.woofersetc.com/p-11592-t...amplifier.html

-Components amp
http://www.woofersetc.com/p-6761-sol...ier-black.html

-Radio
RetroSound model 2

-6 keep it clean billet switches replacing all the factory switches
http://www.keepitcleanwiring.com/cat...illet-Switches

-Dakota digital VHX gauges

-2 10" mb quart shallow mount subwoofers
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...rt-RLP254.html

[panhandler62]

From also reading your other thread on this issue:

I think you should start by making the changes to the starter circuit that VetteVet suggested, then, once the starter circuit is functioning properly, revisit the stereo.

I think your links got mangled when you copied the info here so they all result in "no finds" but, unless you are going pretty extreme on the amps you can probably get by on the stock charging system (though things may be iffy at idle.)

I would run an appropriate sized lead from the junction box, heavy enough to supply both amps, and use a bus splitter to supply each. Ground each separately and make sure your cab to chassis ground is buff enough to handle the load.

There is no way an alternator upgrade is a *bad* thing, but if you're not having charging problems (or 4 watt headlights at idle!) then it's not an absolute requirement.

A separate/dedicated battery is also a nice upgrade, but superfluous on most systems. It's always good to balance upgrades with need since most of us are not made of money.

[ShinyC10]

Originally Posted by panhandler62

From also reading your other thread on this issue:

I think you should start by making the changes to the starter circuit that VetteVet suggested, then, once the starter circuit is functioning properly, revisit the stereo.

I think your links got mangled when you copied the info here so they all result in "no finds" but, unless you are going pretty extreme on the amps you can probably get by on the stock charging system (though things may be iffy at idle.)

I would run an appropriate sized lead from the junction box, heavy enough to supply both amps, and use a bus splitter to supply each. Ground each separately and make sure your cab to chassis ground is buff enough to handle the load.

There is no way an alternator upgrade is a *bad* thing, but if you're not having charging problems (or 4 watt headlights at idle!) then it's not an absolute requirement.

A separate/dedicated battery is also a nice upgrade, but superfluous on most systems. It's always good to balance upgrades with need since most of us are not made of money.

Thanks for the response, it's nice to hear that my bank account might be saved
As for the links I'll repost them in my next response

[ShinyC10]

Woofer amp

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...-TA1.600D.html

Speaker amp

https://www.caraudiocentre.co.uk/pro...d2_p-27386.htm

Radio

https://www.retromanufacturing.com/p...odel-two-radio

[panhandler62]

In a 68 I might sweat the load, but in an 86 I don't think you've added anything really problematic for the charging system.

The stock (lower end) alt is 105a.