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richphotos 08-20-2012 01:46 PM

big 3 upgrade
 
I did a search, found NOTHING on how to do it, I found multiple posts on people who have, but no instructions? where would I find this. I got a free sub from my cousin, going to put it in the jimmy, do not want to slack anywhere.

chris015 08-20-2012 01:50 PM

I hope you will use actual sub wire,and not a orange power cord. (seen it done so many times,its bad).

anyways,the big 3 is simple. you use some 4 gauge (or bigger). Run it from the + side of the battery to the alternator (follow the old wire,leave it connected as it doesnt hurt anything)

Then grind you a nice shiny spot on the frame. or find a bolt,remove it,make the frame shiny under it and use it. But use some self tapping screws to secure the new ground from the battery to the frame. THEN replace the small ground wire from the battery to the motor.

there u go.

rexmburns 08-20-2012 01:54 PM

Sorry its from another forum but good info none the less!
Big 3 upgrade

richphotos 08-20-2012 01:56 PM


Originally Posted by chris015 (Post 536205)
I hope you will use actual sub wire,and not a orange power cord. (seen it done so many times,its bad).

anyways,the big 3 is simple. you use some 4 gauge (or bigger). Run it from the + side of the battery to the alternator (follow the old wire,leave it connected as it doesnt hurt anything)

Then grind you a nice shiny spot on the frame. or find a bolt,remove it,make the frame shiny under it and use it. But use some self tapping screws to secure the new ground from the battery to the frame. THEN replace the small ground wire from the battery to the motor.

there u go.

People have actually used extension cords for power wire to the amp? Wow!


Thanks guys!

Another project for me to get done. :icon_goofygrin:

Maurer6156 08-21-2012 12:09 AM

I might have to do this soon! would help out my system in the truck significantly

chris015 08-21-2012 09:50 AM


Originally Posted by richphotos (Post 536207)
People have actually used extension cords for power wire to the amp? Wow!


Thanks guys!

Another project for me to get done. :icon_goofygrin:

I see it all the time at the pull it yards,il pick up extra wire etc if i see it, and i see cord all the time being used. just stupid. You spend lots of money on subs,and you cheap out on what feeds it and risks major problems.

rexmburns 08-21-2012 10:22 AM

Yeah there are some not so smart people out there!! I am ordering the wire and terminals on ebay right now and I found enough 0 gauge wire and the terminals all for $33.95 shipped. Thats so cheap I don't understand why people don't just do things right?????

richphotos 08-21-2012 11:32 AM

Its just lazy is what it is.
I have seen so many people wire things wrong, not use inline fuses at the battery, and their car starts on fire. I think spending the little extra money it costs to not have to buy a new car from a fire.

richphotos 08-21-2012 12:03 PM

Since we are on stereo subject, I know the rear doors on my jimmy have 6.5" speakers. Can that be modified to put a 6x9? or would I be opening up a can of worms?

rexmburns 08-21-2012 12:52 PM

I wish I could answer that question but I don't have a clue so if i tried to give you an answer it would be made up lol!! Good luck on getting it figured out though!!


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