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Amp Ground Points

Discussion in 'Audio & Video' started by mrobey442, Nov 29, 2010.

  1. Nov 29, 2010 at 6:51 PM
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    mrobey442

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    Hey i was wondering where most people ground their amps in the 05+ access cabs. I think where i grounded mine is bad but cant really think of a better one without just drilling a new hole. If anyone knows of any please let me know.
     
  2. Nov 29, 2010 at 6:53 PM
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    brutalguyracing

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    i used a bolt under a seat
     
  3. Nov 29, 2010 at 6:56 PM
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  4. Nov 29, 2010 at 7:01 PM
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    mrobey442

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    i was told that the seat bolts were not a efficient enough ground, have you had any problems? Cuz the person who told me that might just be talking out their ass. Mind i am running a 1200w rms amp.
     
  5. Nov 29, 2010 at 7:07 PM
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    NelsonTacoma

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    I've used this method on many vehicles I've owned, I had an 1000w amp in one of them. Just make sure you do it right & put a ring style connector end on it and run the bolt through it, don't do it half assed and just squash the bare wire under the bolt/washer.
     
  6. Nov 29, 2010 at 7:09 PM
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    brutalguyracing

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    i did not use a seat belt bolt just a bolt for a seat......
    ring conn and make sure there is no paint or anything rough up the surface first
     
  7. Nov 29, 2010 at 8:05 PM
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    rscecil007

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    Under the center console there are several good spots where some factory wiring is grounded, and a few (or on mine there was) threaded holes for a bolt to go. I used one of these empty holes. Found a bolt that fit the threads, sanded down the surface, and voila. Ground point.
     
  8. Nov 30, 2010 at 7:10 AM
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    81shark

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    person is talking out of their ass. lots of people on here have used the seat bolt. i've had my grounded to the seat for two years without issue. currently running an alpine pdx 5
     

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