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07-16-2005, 03:43 PM
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Dual Batteries?
My 80 C10 has 2 battery holders under the hood.. Currently I am only using the main ( passenger side ) one.. I have no battery in the 2nd one..
How do i properly hook up another battery in the driverside, and what advantages is it going to provide me?.. thanks. |
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07-16-2005, 04:47 PM
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If you have a kickazz stereo system, it could help.
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07-16-2005, 07:40 PM
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you could instal a switch to run either battery... helps when one dies and you need to start your truck.. or if you have a large stereo, winch, off road lights...
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07-17-2005, 05:20 PM
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Project92 SWB stepside
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It would be best to use a solenoid (old ford type) and wire it up to where only 1 battery is used to start the truck and the other only charges when the truck is running. This is a very easy mode to do. If you do not need additional amperage for amps. plows. etc etc then its a waste of your $$ and time.
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07-17-2005, 05:26 PM
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Im running 2 batteries on my 86 c10 right now, just get an extra set of cables and connect the positive to positive and negative to negative then run the cables like normal.
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07-18-2005, 12:34 AM
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Thanks for the info.
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07-18-2005, 07:58 AM
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I hooked mine up positive to positive, and negative to ground instead of running 2 cable over to the main battery
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