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Old Feb 14, 2009 | 10:22 PM
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What is the best way to hook up an amp power cable and run it through the cab. I have a reg cab 08. I need to run some cables from the deck to the rear. Any ideas would help. thanks
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Old Feb 14, 2009 | 10:34 PM
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Well i ran my amp cable thur the firewall on the drivers side and ran mine under the molding on the bottom all the way to the back very easy if u have any questions just ask me
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Old Feb 15, 2009 | 12:20 AM
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Originally Posted by CTRAHAN18
Well i ran my amp cable thur the firewall on the drivers side and ran mine under the molding on the bottom all the way to the back very easy if u have any questions just ask me
same here. i have an amp under the backseat along with two subs and i also have an amp under the passenger seat.
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Old Feb 15, 2009 | 03:47 AM
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on the 08's ive found it easier in the long run (shorter cables, too) to run the wires through the passenger side of the fire wall, right behind the battery. Its a tight spot to get your hand into, but doable... trust me I just did it this week 3 times lol (an 04 FX4, 08 XLT and 05 XLT) had great luck. run the wires under the fuse panel and down the pass trim molding, cant go wrong!
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Old Feb 15, 2009 | 08:44 AM
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Originally Posted by f150AK
What is the best way to hook up an amp power cable and run it through the cab. I have a reg cab 08. I need to run some cables from the deck to the rear. Any ideas would help. thanks
Originally Posted by CTRAHAN18
Well i ran my amp cable thur the firewall on the drivers side and ran mine under the molding on the bottom all the way to the back very easy if u have any questions just ask me
Originally Posted by f150mashin559
same here. i have an amp under the backseat along with two subs and i also have an amp under the passenger seat.
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on the 08's ive found it easier in the long run (shorter cables, too) to run the wires through the passenger side of the fire wall, right behind the battery. Its a tight spot to get your hand into, but doable... trust me I just did it this week 3 times lol (an 04 FX4, 08 XLT and 05 XLT) had great luck. run the wires under the fuse panel and down the pass trim molding, cant go wrong!
Not to hijack here......what ga. wire did you all run?
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Old Feb 15, 2009 | 11:19 AM
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I used 4 gauge all copper on my amp

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Old Feb 15, 2009 | 11:27 AM
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on the 08 super, there is a whole with grommet on the passenger side fire wall. Would assume its there of the reg
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Old Feb 15, 2009 | 11:39 AM
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i used 4 gauge and 8 gauge for my amps
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Old Feb 15, 2009 | 12:12 PM
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Cool, was just checking to make sure the 4ga I have to run this week will fit ok in sil. Don't want to have to pipe it underneath.
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Old Feb 15, 2009 | 05:53 PM
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Originally Posted by SinCityFX4
Cool, was just checking to make sure the 4ga I have to run this week will fit ok in sil. Don't want to have to pipe it underneath.
you wont. your best bet is to run it into the drivers side hole just cut a little slit in it and it should go right thru.
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