ant the ninja Posted May 24, 2012 Report Share Posted May 24, 2012 So I think this might be a little noobish but I still havent done the big 3, I know I know, It should have been done a long time ago. Anyway, Im going to do it next week but I am extremely nervous about it for some reason. Does anyone have any pointers for me? and Exactly what I need to do it. I know 1/0 gauge ofc wire but what else? Has anyone thats done it on a 2002 ford explorer know the best place for the ground? ahhh, help! thanks guys. Quote 2002 Ford Explorer XLT Front Stage: Crescendo CCX 6.5's Rear Stage: ??? Two 15" Powerbass M154 Audiopipe AP15001d Pioneer DEH-P5100UB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyG2 Posted May 24, 2012 Report Share Posted May 24, 2012 I still haven't done my Mountaineer either, but looking around probably the best/easiest place would be the strut tower, that's what I'm thinking of doing. Quote *New vehicle and system coming soon.* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowDrifter Posted May 24, 2012 Report Share Posted May 24, 2012 Do NOT skimp on connections. Make good solders/crimps on the lugs. Don't smash it with a hammer / melt solder on the top. Either use a good hydraulic crimper with marine grade lugs or solder until it drips out the bottom of the wire. Sand all connections down to the metal Make sure you use zip ties to tie everything out of the way, and keep the wire away from anything that moves/gets hot At a minimum, put a fuse next to the battery on the alternator charging wire. If you have to snake that wire around a bunch, fuse next to the alternator and the battery Quote ~~~~~~~~SAY NO TO PHOTOBUCKET~~~~~~~~ Snow's DD-1 tracks here: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/167433-snows-dd-1-tracks/ My take on OFC vs CCA: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/110381-things-that-piss-you-off-in-the-car-audio-world/?do=findComment&comment=2461444 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ant the ninja Posted May 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2012 Do NOT skimp on connections. Make good solders/crimps on the lugs. Don't smash it with a hammer / melt solder on the top. Either use a good hydraulic crimper with marine grade lugs or solder until it drips out the bottom of the wire. Sand all connections down to the metal Make sure you use zip ties to tie everything out of the way, and keep the wire away from anything that moves/gets hot At a minimum, put a fuse next to the battery on the alternator charging wire. If you have to snake that wire around a bunch, fuse next to the alternator and the battery There really isn't a ton of space between the alt and bat so do you think both fuses would be needed? Also, what size fuse? And I see people buying new battery terminals, that's neccesary right? And one more (I'm annoying, I know, my bad.) Do I leave my stock wires there? Or take them off totally, I post a pic soon because my stock power wire branches off in two different directions. Quote 2002 Ford Explorer XLT Front Stage: Crescendo CCX 6.5's Rear Stage: ??? Two 15" Powerbass M154 Audiopipe AP15001d Pioneer DEH-P5100UB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trey_Dog650 Posted May 24, 2012 Report Share Posted May 24, 2012 for 1/0 a 300 amp fuse dont replace stock wires not necessary to buy new terminals, but makes it easier Quote 13 Kia Forte Build! 07 Hyundai Accent Build ***Super Seller*** N8ball2013 And then he gets to say ok all you guys were right. im sorry for being a dummy poo poo head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ant the ninja Posted May 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2012 Ok thanks for your help guys. The only thing I'm worried about is the ground, not a clue where I'm putting that. Quote 2002 Ford Explorer XLT Front Stage: Crescendo CCX 6.5's Rear Stage: ??? Two 15" Powerbass M154 Audiopipe AP15001d Pioneer DEH-P5100UB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowDrifter Posted May 24, 2012 Report Share Posted May 24, 2012 Pose some pics of your engine bay and I can give you some ideas Quote ~~~~~~~~SAY NO TO PHOTOBUCKET~~~~~~~~ Snow's DD-1 tracks here: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/167433-snows-dd-1-tracks/ My take on OFC vs CCA: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/110381-things-that-piss-you-off-in-the-car-audio-world/?do=findComment&comment=2461444 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMac18 Posted May 24, 2012 Report Share Posted May 24, 2012 Just make sure it's a nice solid connection and as stated clean it down to bare metal and you'll be alright. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trey_Dog650 Posted May 24, 2012 Report Share Posted May 24, 2012 ground to strut tower, engine, and frame Quote 13 Kia Forte Build! 07 Hyundai Accent Build ***Super Seller*** N8ball2013 And then he gets to say ok all you guys were right. im sorry for being a dummy poo poo head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ant the ninja Posted May 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2012 Ok give me a few and ill post a bunch of pictures for you guys. Also, can you guys reccomend any good battery terminals I should buy? And some good quality crimp/soldering terminals? I'm grabbing knu wire so I know that's good. Quote 2002 Ford Explorer XLT Front Stage: Crescendo CCX 6.5's Rear Stage: ??? Two 15" Powerbass M154 Audiopipe AP15001d Pioneer DEH-P5100UB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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