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Grounding Strap2 viewsMake sure you plan for extra flexibility. Measure twice, cut ONCE.
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Passenger-side ground strap close-up2 views
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Hood ground strap2 viewsI installed two ground straps for the hood, as the engine compartment has the highest concentration of electrical noise.
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Step 2: Remove Paint & Primer1 viewsThe Dremel is perfect for this. Get down to the steel!
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Step 3: Apply Anti-Oxidant Compound1 viewsUse NoAlox or other anti-oxidant, conductive compound.
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Step 4: Attach Hardware1 viewsOnly use STAINLESS hardware. It's more expensive, but well worth it.
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Step 1: Drill Pilot Hole1 views
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Tools & Parts1 viewsStainless steel self-drilling screws, stainless washers, stainless, 1/2" braid, NoAlox Anti-oxidant compound, wire brush, dremel tool with grinding wheel. ALL purchasable at Lowe's (except the braid).
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NoAlox Anti-oxidant compound1 viewsThis is great stuff to protect against dis-similar metals, rust & oxidization. Thank goodness it was in Spanish, too.
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Ground Strap on the rear hatch1 viewsBenefits achieved after ground strapping all doors: voltage drop decreased, power output increased by 2-3%, and most noticeably - cross chatter between my HF and VHF radios completely disappeared.
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Driver-side ground strap1 views
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Engine Block Grounding1 viewsThe engine was already grounded. To improve the existing connection, I removed the bolt, ground away paint & primer, and added compound for protection and conductivity.
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