4th Gen - Rear Ground Point?

[Vince2k4runner]

I'm installing amplifiers in the rear passengers storage compartment. Anyone know the best ground point in that area?

Thanks!

 

[Larry77]

I don't know if its the "best" spot but I used the rear seat mounts since I mounted my amp behind the seat. I've never had a ground problem and the length of the wire is only 8"...unlike real-life, shorter is always better...

 

[Bigrupp]

Anyplace will work, just make sure you clean the metal first so you get a good ground.

 

[riceandpho]

heres a link to my install
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v310/riceandpho/07 sport/

i have my ground point at the bottom of the storage bin, its where one screw at where it starts to slope down to the 12volt outlet.

 

[Vince2k4runner]

thanks!

nice install. I'll post some pics of mine when i'm done.

 

[leftyguns21]

heres a link to my install
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v310/riceandpho/07 sport/

i have my ground point at the bottom of the storage bin, its where one screw at where it starts to slope down to the 12volt outlet.

what was the reason for placing the amp under the seat? the amp needs to cool and it wont get enough circulation down there, especially in the winter if you are running your heater.

 

[riceandpho]

i like to keep my amps hidden, u cant even tell if i have amps running until u look under, this is what i did on my 96runner too, also i want to use the whole trunk area with a flat space wen the seats are fold down, to i can maxout my cargo space wen needed.

 

[leftyguns21]

i like to keep my amps hidden, u cant even tell if i have amps running until u look under, this is what i did on my 96runner too, also i want to use the whole trunk area with a flat space wen the seats are fold down, to i can maxout my cargo space wen needed.

well i agree on security reasons, but you are already attracting attention with that screen. as for cargo space you have a box sitting in back so the amp wouldnt take up any more room if attached to even the back of the seat. its a clean install from what i can see, i just worry the amp wont keep cool and start cutting out on you.

 

[riceandpho]

these amps are good amps, it gets warm, but never hot, i drove 2+ hours with music blasting and it still warm, cant go wrong wit the jl audio amp, plus my other kicker amp thats pushing the rear doors, has a fan built in so its kool, rememeber im doing 150watts per door, and its a/d/s/ 346is in the front and 336im in the back