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Old Nov 9, 2003 | 11:30 PM
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Running cable from the batt.

I want to run an 8au cable from the batt into the cab (for a distribution block) but was wondering if anyone found any knock-outs int he firewall or any otehr way to make this an easy process as I hate penetrating firewalls.

I will also need to run 4 thick cables form the bed and 2 from the front later on...but the power cable is the important one now.

Any ideas, tips, tricks?

Thanks,
BH
 
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Old Nov 9, 2003 | 11:41 PM
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There may be an existing grommet that you can force a wire thru. You can buy a plastic grommet that will fit a 3/4 hole. I would not connect right at the battery because of corrosion and terminal headaches. Connect where the + cable goes to.
 
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Old Nov 9, 2003 | 11:45 PM
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yeah, I have done many many installs...so I have gomets and whatnot, but sometimes I get lucky in certain vehicles and find a route tht requires little work.

Any idea the best place to drill?
 
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Old Nov 10, 2003 | 10:45 AM
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The lower right side works well. Avoid the double thickness sheet metal.
 
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Old Nov 10, 2003 | 10:57 AM
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lower drivers side or lower passenger side?
 
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Old Nov 10, 2003 | 12:02 PM
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I think you will find a hole with a rubber plug right above the accelerator pedal. It comes out inboard of the power brake diaphragm. That worked on mine!
 
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