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Old 12-29-2004, 12:28 AM
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Using chrome 97 4runner bumper as a ground

I bought thoes lights from the great deal over at jeepin outfitters. They use a internal ground to the mounting bracket. I was wondering if I could ground the lights to my 97 chrome bumper? I know in car audio chrome isnt the best ground, but at this point I dont got much choice. Got any ideas?
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you could put a eye terminal under the base of the light and run that wire to a good frame ground
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bumper should be fine....my ligths are grounded from the housing to the mounts on my bumper...
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I don't see any problem with it either...
Just make sure to prep the area by sanding and paint after making the connection to prevent rust.
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thanks guys, I was just puzzeled as to what to do with the grounds on the light
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Just a thought, but if the bumper is connected to the frame with those energy absorbing cushions, there may not be a good connection to frame ground. Running a wire back along the harness to a good frame ground may not be a bad idea. Might save on weird intermittant problems down the road.
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I orginaly figured that. I used to have driving lights, and the harness is already run. I was thinking that I just connect up the wires.
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