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Modified JK TechTech related bulletin board forum regarding subjects such as suspension, tires & wheels, steering, bumpers, skid plates, drive train, cages, on-board air and other useful modifications that will help improve the performance and protection of your Jeep JK Wrangler (Rubicon, Sahara, Unlimited and X) on the trail.
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08 JK 3.8
I wanted to DIY the Big 7 upgrade but was having trouble sourcing information, YouTube was zero help, so I finally caved and bought the damn kit from JeepCables. I am going to post as much tech data as I can here to help people DIY and save tons of money. I will edit as I get more info.
Video of install:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ua8uHodPlHk
Red
Batt Pos to Starter 56
Starter side needs 90 degree lug
Alternator to fuse 46
Fuse to Batt Pos 14
Batt Pos to TIPM 25.25
TIPM side needs 90 degree lug
Black
Eng block to batt neg 34
Eng block to firewall 24
Batt neg to fender (body) 20.
Measurements are from center lug to center lug
Stock Harness Lengths
Batt Pos to Starter 51
Alternator to Batt Pos 61
Batt Pos to TIPM 22.25
Black
Eng block to batt neg 53
Eng block to firewall 22
Batt neg to fender (body) 19.
Kit parts (all are available on Amazon individually)
X4 fuses: 150A, 200A, 250A, 300A, 400A
Different amps for different alternator outputs
X1 fuse terminal
X2 Military Battery Terminals
X2 Military Battery Terminal Covers
(I do not recommend, not milspec, cheap rubber)
X2 Lug Covers for Battery Connections
(Also cheap rubber but do the trick)
X2 stickers
X1 product ad/ instructions link
Last edited by samizman; Jan 27, 2026 at 03:50 PM.
Reason: Additional info
I DIY’d it on my 08. Bought 0/2 welding cable from Amazon, 0/2 tinned copper lugs and maybe some slightly smaller ones as needed from the hardware store. Crimped them on with a ghetto press using a pitman arm puller. Works great. Considering doing the same with the pcm ground when I get bored