So im looking to put some more lights around the exterior of my truck im starting out with some smaller lights but eventually when i save up enough money i want to get a light rack for my bumper and for my roof. But for now i wanted to know if i should invest in a higher rated alternator since im already running a sound system. and soon to put on a few lights. What is everyones opinion so i dont kill my batteries.

 

What alternator setup do you have now? I think there was 3 offered. 2 different single alts and a dual alt setup.

 

Well i know i have the single alt but im not sure which alternator it is

 

i ran the biggest single ford had and i had 6 6" kc off road lights 2 5" kc driving lights plus all the normal cab lights and the truck ran them with no real problems...u could see the head lights dim a little but nothing to crazy...

also i did run them for extended periods of time (longest i went was 30 to 45min straight) and never had any problems with it draining the batteries down

 

Alrite ill have to check into what alternator i have, but if you ran 6 6" lights than i should be fine with what i already have than

 

i had just the regular reman on my 6.0 and had 4 H.I.D. lights on my grill guard and a system to boot, it did just fine

 

Thanks for the input i think im gonna hopefully be fine with what i have as far as my alternator know i jus need more lights