Grounding Points
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Can anyone tell me all the grounding points on a 98 tib? I just got my ground kit today. Also after its installed, do you have to connect the stock ground cable back to the battery? The kit comes with a new terminal for the ground, so how would i put the stock one back on? Any help?
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^^ not much help faith
Basically with a grounding kit you want to mount the main portion on the engine and hook up to either a bolt on the front (the picker loop) or a bolt on the back (any one you can find). Then you run the grounds to the bolts on the frame, Fusebox mount, Radiator mounts, battery, powersteering resivoir mount, coolant resivoir mount.
Make sure you use a wire wheel and some battery contact spray on the surface to mount. The wire wheel will clean off the paint so you get a good connection. The spray will provide a better connection and prevent corrosion on the areas.
Keep in mind that the purpose of a grounding kit is to provide less electrical resistance. Upgrade your power wires too.
Basically with a grounding kit you want to mount the main portion on the engine and hook up to either a bolt on the front (the picker loop) or a bolt on the back (any one you can find). Then you run the grounds to the bolts on the frame, Fusebox mount, Radiator mounts, battery, powersteering resivoir mount, coolant resivoir mount.
Make sure you use a wire wheel and some battery contact spray on the surface to mount. The wire wheel will clean off the paint so you get a good connection. The spray will provide a better connection and prevent corrosion on the areas.
Keep in mind that the purpose of a grounding kit is to provide less electrical resistance. Upgrade your power wires too.
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You could look at the grounding and Voltage Stabilizer threads in the DIY section. They SHOW you where the points are.
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^^ http://www.rdtiburon.com/index.php?showtopic=10100
There's many ways to do it. Keep in mind that the engine's grounding is the center of this upgrade and should be treated accordingly. The alterntor is grounded to the engine by a large hunk of metal, so really the major thing is engine to chassy. Not saying to disregard rules by a manufacturer, but keep in mind where you really need ground.
There's many ways to do it. Keep in mind that the engine's grounding is the center of this upgrade and should be treated accordingly. The alterntor is grounded to the engine by a large hunk of metal, so really the major thing is engine to chassy. Not saying to disregard rules by a manufacturer, but keep in mind where you really need ground.