Better Chassis Grounding

With the increased power demands and better battery in the FJ I figured it was time to upgrade the chassis grounding. Toyota uses a wire gauge that I consider to small for the demands that we are going to place on it. With the new grounds in place the starter does turn noticeably  faster.

First I replaced the battery – chassis ground with a 2 gauge wire. The original wire must have been about 8 gauge.

Battery Chassis ground

Second was to install another block to chassis ground. Again I utilized 2 gauge wire for this ground.

Additional block ground

I am going to continue through the FJ and replace or install additional grounds. The following still needs to be completed:

  • Frame – chassis
  • Chassis – hood
  • chassis – doors

The grounding of the doors and hood will improve the performance of my radios as well as provide and better Faraday shield in the event that we are struck my lightning.

tomas

Tomas has lived in Colorado since age 5. Having grown up on the Western Slope of Colorado lots of time was spent in the Desert Southwest. Tomas' father introduced him to the love of 4 wheeling at an early age in the high mountains around Aspen, Colorado. While an avid Mountain Biker, Tomas and his Family enjoy adventures in the mountains and desert in the remote locations that can only be reached by 4wd. Day hikes are always a must when on the family trips. While enjoying outdoor activities he wants to share his love as a certified 4wd trainer and ski instructor. Tomas also enjoys caving and cave exploration. Tomas currently resides in Colorado Springs. 

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