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Jul 18, 2021 | 02:19 AM

bfrank87

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Grounding point for amp

I have seen a few people say that one of the bolts the bolt the seats down can be used for grounding an amplifier. Can anyone comfirm or deny this? It isnt listed as a grounding point on any of the diagrams ive found.

Jul 18, 2021 | 07:06 AM

Irish31

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Yes, I have grounded my two amps at one of the rear seat bolts on the passenger side. Works just fine.

Jul 18, 2021 | 07:09 AM

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That's a good thing. I try to always ground my amps on something that isn't used as another ground.

Jul 18, 2021 | 10:08 AM

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I too use the rear seat bolt as a ground for my subwoofer amplifier. .

Jul 18, 2021 | 10:14 AM

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I too use the rear seat bolt as a ground for my subwoofer amplifier. .

Same here

Jul 18, 2021 | 10:30 AM

bfrank87

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I too use the rear seat bolt as a ground for my subwoofer amplifier. .

Do either of the rear bolts work? Or is it only one side that has a good ground?

Jul 18, 2021 | 02:23 PM

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You want two things: 1. The shorter the ground wire the better (especially for high wattage). The further it is away from another ground the less likely you'll have "crosstalk".

Jul 18, 2021 | 02:25 PM

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There is actually an official/listed ground bolt right near the seatbelt bolt on the passenger side. There is already some stuff grounded to it. Worked great for me.

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Jul 18, 2021 | 03:08 PM

bfrank87

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You want two things: 1. The shorter the ground wire the better (especially for high wattage). The further it is away from another ground the less likely you'll have "crosstalk".

Yes, i was thinking about mounting both amps (one for sub and one for mids/highs) behind the passenger seat. So was hoping to be able to ground right there at the seat bolt.

Jul 18, 2021 | 07:25 PM

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Careful with that location. Be sure you put a board or something to mount the amp to and don't screw directly into the wall there. You'll puncture your fuel tank(s) and have a bad time.

Jul 18, 2021 | 09:17 PM

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Careful with that location. Be sure you put a board or something to mount the amp to and don't screw directly into the wall there. You'll puncture your fuel tank(s) and have a bad time.

Yep going to glue a piece of osb under the carpet and screw them to it.