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Amp power wire....

Sorry if this has been asked a bajillion times but I was wondering where you guys ran the power wire for your amp through the firewall. I didn't see any place clear enough to drill a hole, and couldn't find an existing gromet to slide the wire through. I have an 02 3.0 reg cab. Thanks guys.
 
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The grommet through the firewall is an easy spot. I think it's the speedo cable that runs through it. It's on the driver's side in plain sight.
 
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The grommet through the firewall is an easy spot. I think it's the speedo cable that runs through it. It's on the driver's side in plain sight.
I think I know what one your talking about. I wasn't sure what that was and didn't want to disturb anything and risk messing the truck up while its still under warrenty. thanks.
 
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I think some people have drilled above the brake booster on the driver's side. I saw a picture of it somewhere but I can't remember where for the life of me right now... sorry!
 
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I just cut a small hole through it and ran my amp power wire through there. Then you can put the grommet back and it will be water tight again.
 
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what gauge wire did you use?
 
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i drilled a hole.. and put a gromet in it.. just watch out for wires and **** on the other side.
 
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I ran two gauge through my grommet.
 
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Thats what I'm going to be running for mine. Thanks for the info. I read the post, went out and found the spot you were talking about. Good stuff.
 
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there was some little metal shaft thing sticking through a hole in my firewall right around that area, so I just removed that and stuck the + wire where that used to be. Works A+++




ps does anyone know why my steering isn't responding?
 
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