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70c10 · 11-20-2002, 08:53 AM

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

BUXMAN66 · 11-20-2002, 01:55 PM

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.

70c10 · 11-20-2002, 02:00 PM

Buxman66, I never thought of that.

bouncytruck · 11-20-2002, 02:28 PM

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.

johnnyp · 11-20-2002, 02:56 PM

GMCPaul has the complete set of OEM straps w/ bolts for $28.00.

SoCal71K20 · 11-20-2002, 10:40 PM

AutoZone has decent looking braided ones for 4 or 5 bucks.

toms68cst · 11-20-2002, 11:57 PM

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.

Longhorn Man · 11-21-2002, 12:53 AM

You can use wire with crimp on connectors.

BUXMAN66 · 11-21-2002, 04:05 AM

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!!

11-20-2002, 08:53 AM	#1
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	Ground Strap Pics? 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 __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

11-20-2002, 01:55 PM	#2
BUXMAN66 go bucks! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: MIAMISBURG OHIO USA Posts: 803	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. __________________ '68 swb 1/2t 350/350th '86 lngbd 3/4 TON parts getter '49 gmc 1/2 t 5 window 350/350th '96 gmc sonoma sle ext-cab. hey it's a 4cyl. 5 spd and good on gas y'know?

11-20-2002, 02:00 PM	#3
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	Buxman66, I never thought of that. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

11-20-2002, 02:28 PM	#4
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	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. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

11-20-2002, 02:56 PM	#5
johnnyp Keepin' It Stock Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Grand Island, Nebraska, USA Posts: 554	GMCPaul has the complete set of OEM straps w/ bolts for $28.00. __________________ 72 Sierra Grande - Maych Forget about "do it right the first time". Do it wrong the first time to learn how, then do it right the second time.

11-20-2002, 10:40 PM	#6
SoCal71K20 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Lemon Grove, California Posts: 152	AutoZone has decent looking braided ones for 4 or 5 bucks.

11-20-2002, 11:57 PM	#7
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,300	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.

11-21-2002, 12:53 AM	#8
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	You can use wire with crimp on connectors.

11-21-2002, 04:05 AM	#9
BUXMAN66 go bucks! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: MIAMISBURG OHIO USA Posts: 803	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!! __________________ '68 swb 1/2t 350/350th '86 lngbd 3/4 TON parts getter '49 gmc 1/2 t 5 window 350/350th '96 gmc sonoma sle ext-cab. hey it's a 4cyl. 5 spd and good on gas y'know?



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