well i am wanting to run the power wire for an amp i want to install but im not sure whats the best way to run it, the battery sits on the drivers side and im not really sure where i could drill in the firewall to run it under the carpets, or run it straight under the car, but needs something to protect the wiring.....

what would be your ideas on what i could do, and if so could you please gimme a lil tutorial on how to do it, ive never installed one in a SUV, only neons and other small cars. thanks in advance.

 

I ran my power wire through the existing grommet in the fire wall, it took some cutting of that grommet. Then I took out the seats (front and rear) which is quite easy. The panel around the doors are pretty easy to remove, start with the center pieces on the bottom they just snap out. Then I ran the wire to the rear compartment (where the 3rd seat is normally would be) via the channel down the center of the vehicle along with the rca lines coming from my head unit. Keep in mind I ran all new speaker wires to my doors from the amp too (5ch with sub). Currently working on a second sub .

 

like adukart said run the wire through the grommet for the gear selector cable.

adukart, does your durango only have 5 seats?

 

yep, only 5. My uncle ordered it like that in 97, they are kinda rare. I like the extra compartment though.

 

I knew that it was an option but I'd never even seen a picture of a 5 seat one until you just posted that pic. I guess that extra compartment makes a great place for speakers.

 

iight, ill try it this weekend, thanks for the replies, will prob upload pix to show my progress

 

I hope the RCA's are on the other side of the tunnel from the power wire. The reason i say this is you could develop a whine or worse coming out your amp and causing the sub and speakers harm. it is common pratice to run them apart as to keep the RCA's and speaker wires from getting electrical NOISE in them.

 

Yes dirtrango the rca's are on the other side of the tunnel from the power wire. I am well aware of electrical interference but good you brought it up, I forgot to mention that.