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Does anybody have pics of where all the ground straps go on our trucks?. There have been alot of posts lately about electrical gremlins and proper ground straps. I have been one of them. Just curious. I think this would help a ton of members. Thanks
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go bucks!
Join Date: Jan 2002
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as these trucks rolled down the assembly line, ground straps and having a specific location to mounting them had no continuity..one truck the cab to frame strap might be on pass. side framerail,sometimes on the drivers side.the only strap that i have found to be the same on different trucks i've owned/seen is the engine block(which was actually mounted to the pass side rear boss of the head)to the frame.the body/cab strap has been placed in different positions. "bob"might have been on the line that assembled the frame to cab,but "bill"might mount it in a different location.
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Buxman66, I never thought of that.
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Join Date: Sep 2001
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Can you buy new ground straps? Do they have to be the same as original or can they just be a wire? Most of the ground straps on my truck are shot, infact, I tested it the other day and the body and frame where not grounded at all. Could be a source of some of my many electrical problems. Ran a ground wire from the battery to the frame but I haven't gotten to the frame to the body yet.
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Keepin' It Stock
Join Date: Aug 2001
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GMCPaul has the complete set of OEM straps w/ bolts for $28.00.
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Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Lemon Grove, California
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AutoZone has decent looking braided ones for 4 or 5 bucks.
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I have one on each side of the engine extending from the rear outward valve cover bolts to bolts right into the firewall. I can get you more info or pictures if needed. I shot a ton of them before I started taking things apart recently.
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Join Date: Jan 2001
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You can use wire with crimp on connectors.
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go bucks!
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just put a new set on my engine block to frame ,and cab to frame .went it auto-zone (they can't screw up braided ground straps!!)spent a little over $7 w/tax.made a he## of a difference!!
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