BobbyG2 Posted December 9, 2012 Report Share Posted December 9, 2012 Hey guys, I got almost everything for my big 3 done. I just got one step left, grounding to the frame. I went to my local Ace Hardware and asked for a self tapping bolt/some washers and a sheet metal bit. I drilled the hole, and started bolting down, but before I could even start torquing down the bolt it just started tearing apart the metal, and now I need to drill a new hole. Maybe I'm using the wrong kind of bolt? What's the best way to secure your ground to the frame? I already have the alt(+) - bat(+), and bat(-) to alt bracket done. This is my last step! Lol. *New vehicle and system coming soon.* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SixTwoRado Posted December 9, 2012 Report Share Posted December 9, 2012 Do you have any bolts on the frame near by that you could just remove, sand down to bare metal, and then attach a ring terminal there? I don't have the most experience in doing big three upgrades, but I have a lot of experience with everything else. Seems like it would be easier to use a pre-existing bolt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowDrifter Posted December 9, 2012 Report Share Posted December 9, 2012 Don't use self tapping screws. Drill a decent sized hole, sand, and bolt through from the other side. Spray tar works great for sealing out moisture ~~~~~~~~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...
will77530 Posted December 9, 2012 Report Share Posted December 9, 2012 ^^^ that or maybe a rivet? just an idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graham0599 Posted December 9, 2012 Report Share Posted December 9, 2012 Try just a plain hex head bolt with locking nut/washer My 350z build- http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/174424-2008-350z-build/page-2?hl=%2B350z+%2Bbuild#entry2605678 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michigancapri92 Posted December 9, 2012 Report Share Posted December 9, 2012 i just use pre existing bolts on the frame Teamcapri.comThe TeamCapri 1992 Mercury Capri XR22012 FORD EDGE SQ BUILDOld build logMy FeedBack1992 Mercury capri XR2 Hyper LED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tacomaguy1 Posted December 9, 2012 Report Share Posted December 9, 2012 What about when the frame is boxed and you can't get a nut on the other side of the bolt. I've used a big self drilling screw and that thing held just as strong. I could torque it as tight as I want Team Flex Issues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyG2 Posted December 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2012 Do you have any bolts on the frame near by that you could just remove, sand down to bare metal, and then attach a ring terminal there? I don't have the most experience in doing big three upgrades, but I have a lot of experience with everything else. Seems like it would be easier to use a pre-existing bolt. The only on that side of the frame is my engine block mount. I'm not sure if that's a good bolt to loosen lol. Don't use self tapping screws. Drill a decent sized hole, sand, and bolt through from the other side. Spray tar works great for sealing out moisture I might end up doing that. It's gonna be a PITA to do though since my car is so low to the ground, gonna have to jack it up, and drill through the other side of the frame (It's boxed and hollow) *New vehicle and system coming soon.* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowDrifter Posted December 9, 2012 Report Share Posted December 9, 2012 Can you roll it up on a couple of wood boards? Might give you enough clearance to get under without jacking it up ~~~~~~~~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...
BobbyG2 Posted December 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2012 I could probably do that. Not sure if that's the safer option though lol *New vehicle and system coming soon.* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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