Amp install question

[Stryker11]

I've been out of the system game too long I think... what type of connectors are used to wire up into an amp like this? Bare wire, ring, open end? I haven't a clue. Also, what's the easiest way to run the wires under the carpet in the rear when mounting an amp in the rear under the storage cover?

 

[MAY03LT]

I use bare wire but there are also guys like toolmaker who make 'amp inputs' for a cleaner look.

 

[dna59]

Just strip the wire, put them in bare and tighten.

 

[DAlastDON]

If using the same size wire or smaller, as the amp terminal, you can just put the wire in the amp terminal and tighten down. If using a gauge wire that is larger than can fit, instead of trimming, use a wire reducing terminal between the wire and amp terminal. Every so often put an allen wrench on the terminals to make sure they are still tight as the wire compresses more.

Wire reducer

 

[Stryker11]

Thanks guys. Got all the wires run today. Made a slit in the carpet rt behind the rear left seat just under where the seat fold down flap is. I used a plastic window blind rod to pass the wires under the carpet. Worked great.

 

[FearlessAZ]

I just used bare wire. We ran power along the doors under the door kick plates on drivers side. Rand the speaker wires on the passenger side. Had it come up right behind the rear seat.

 

[Stryker11]

Where's a good place for the ground wire for the amp if I put it in the rear floor storage compartment?

 

[DAlastDON]

Where's a good place for the ground wire for the amp if I put it in the rear floor storage compartment?

Best would be the frame.

 

[FearlessAZ]

I put my ground in where the rear seats bolt in. Right under the flaps. Haven't had any problems at all.

 

[Blckshdw]

There are factory ground points in the lower D pillars as well.