Amp Install question.

Peytons_Titan08 · 07-08-2008, 11:13 AM

how much power wire is needed to go from battery to rear seats in a KC? also i have usually put the fuse under the hood but does it matter where you put it or does it need to be a certain distance from battery or amp? was going to mount it inside the truck.

Nismo4life · 07-08-2008, 12:06 PM

Fuse placement doesnt really matter, as long as its on the power wire. As far as how much wire you need, it depends on how you are going to run it, and which side of the truck you put the amp on.

SD_Titan · 07-08-2008, 12:10 PM

Wiring Depends on which side you run the Wire, i say maybe 12ft... Better to get more than you need though, just in case.. excess can be cut off later

Fuse should be put near the battery, i believe farther away from the Amp

**vipzach** · 07-08-2008, 12:18 PM

I think I bought 20' of power cable for mine and I had plenty. I also ran it through firewall on the passenger side. The amp is mounted under the passenger front seat.

The fuse needs to close to the battery.

SD_Titan · 07-08-2008, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by vipzach

I think I bought 20' of power cable for mine and I had plenty. I also ran it through firewall on the passenger side. The amp is mounted under the passenger front seat.

The fuse needs to close to the battery.

thats alot of wire, how much did you have to cut off? since its only under the passenger seat

**vipzach** · 07-08-2008, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by SD_Titan

thats alot of wire, how much did you have to cut off? since its only under the passenger seat

I don't remember for sure, it was quite a bit though! I was originally planning to install the amp on the rear wall, but that is not easy in a KC!

Nismo4life · 07-08-2008, 12:28 PM

10 or 12 feet should be all you need

Peytons_Titan08 · 07-08-2008, 02:59 PM

where did you run the power through the fire wall at? having a hell of a time locating somewhere?

SD_Titan · 07-08-2008, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Peytons_Titan08

where did you run the power through the fire wall at? having a hell of a time locating somewhere?

Mine is run through the driver side, through the steering gromet i believe i'd have to double check.

Other's go through the gromet on the passenger floorboard?? its under the carpet bottom side of firewall

**t22a80** · 07-09-2008, 05:21 AM

You should put the main fuse as close to the battery as possible. I think its supposed to be between 12" and 18" from the battery. I'm not positive on the exact number though because I usually buy the kits that are all pre cut for this.