02-24-2009, 08:05 AM
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Amp install
So im installing a amp and Dual 10" subs in my trunk tomorrow. but the only snag is, when can i ground it.. is there already a spot in the truck with a ground.. or do i need to drill and tap in?
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02-24-2009, 08:28 AM
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just sand down a part really good to get the paint off and ground it
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02-24-2009, 08:29 AM
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the easiest way is to ground it to the chassis but it will give u about 1.5 ohms of resistance so u r better off runing a ground to the battery
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02-24-2009, 09:18 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dhurst765
the easiest way is to ground it to the chassis but it will give u about 1.5 ohms of resistance so u r better off runing a ground to the battery
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i've never heard that recommended.... ever.
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02-24-2009, 09:50 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dhurst765
the easiest way is to ground it to the chassis but it will give u about 1.5 ohms of resistance so u r better off runing a ground to the battery
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Originally Posted by cherrington17
i've never heard that recommended.... ever.
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There's good reason...........Its the wrong thing to do. For the mear fact that you want the ground as short as possible... Do not hook the negativecable directly to the battery! There is a reason the factory never grounds directly to the negative post in any vehicle.
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02-24-2009, 11:17 AM
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^^ i have all my air ride grounds there, compressors, relays and valves and i have a second battery in my trunk for my 3 amps
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02-24-2009, 12:36 PM
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I always use the strut bolt because it's easy. But the seat bolt sounds good too.
Def DONT run a ground wire back to the battery.. the chassis is like a huge wire, it's more efficient that way.
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02-24-2009, 12:37 PM
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just don't ground it to the bolt on the top of your trunk
i'm waiting for mark to chime in on this one... haha.
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02-24-2009, 12:51 PM
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lol
You used a bolt on your trunk lid? lolz
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02-24-2009, 12:53 PM
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i know not to do it to the battery, i also know that its best to be short as possible.. i just wasnt sure where everyone else put it.
So thanks for all the input. i Think i will indeed go with the seat or strut bolt.
ill post pics after i finish the install.. im getting the packages tomorrow
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02-24-2009, 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Ryan from Ohio
lol
You used a bolt on your trunk lid? lolz
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no that wasn't me... err... that was someone else... but definitely not me no... i wouldn't do that... no way. psh.
and it wasn't the trunk lid, it was an immobile part thank you.
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02-24-2009, 01:01 PM
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Lulz trunk lid.
I shouldn't have expected any different.
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02-24-2009, 01:02 PM
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Originally Posted by cherrington17
Lulz trunk lid.
I shouldn't have expected any different.
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oh yeah? well you're a homo
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02-24-2009, 01:40 PM
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^
hahaha
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