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Old Dec 9, 2006 | 03:16 PM
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Ground

I need a ground inside the cab, Hopefully fairly close to the fuse boxs.

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Old Dec 9, 2006 | 08:48 PM
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Remove the knee bolster or Euro Shelf. Look up under the dash, at the left side of the knee bolster area - there's a metal bracket that supports the dash. There's a Torx screw holding the bracket to the body. It's a bit of a pain to unscrew - you'll need a Torx bit, a universal joint and an extension. I put a pig tail with three leads on it into a crimp on 'fork' connector and attached it to that screw. This way I have a couple of extra ground leads in the future if I ever need 'em.

This bracket is pretty close to the fuse box. Sorry - no photos handy.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2006 | 10:30 AM
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Thank you, I found it and it is a PITA but well worth it. Thanks again
 
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Old Dec 10, 2006 | 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by AntiqueCarNut
...I put a pig tail with three leads on it into a crimp on 'fork' connector and attached it to that screw. This way I have a couple of extra ground leads in the future if I ever need 'em.
That's a great idea! I used the same screw, but didn't think to add additional grounding points.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2006 | 10:36 AM
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You know if you were looking for EARTH it might have been easier. :-)
 
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