Big System = Big Wire - "Double Zero" 2/0 power & Grounds fused & ran under truck | GMC Yukon XL

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Big systems need big cables. Especially for the long runs. Beefing up the positive cable from your alternator even if it is not high-output is important as well. Grounds should be solid. Even though these video's aren't super exciting, it is still a very important part of the build. The amp rack can go in now though! stay tuned! Thanks for watching if you did!
Find these tools, and MORE here: audiopartsdirect.com/
See my previous video • "Floating" Steel Plate... for this video to make sense.
So far this is what we have:
Headunit: Pionner AVH-W4500NEX double din
DM-810 Processor by Audiocontrol www.audiocontrol.com
Alternator Mechman 400 amp elite series www.mechman.com
3 Titan 8 Lithium Batteries www.4xspower.com
Amplifiers: DC Audio 7.5K and now (2) DC 90.4 www.dcsoundlab.com
Subs: Sundown Audio 24" ZV5 (in the Skelator box) www.sundownaudio.com
2 sets Mids/highs: Skyhigh Car Audio Neo 3 way components www.skyhighcaraudio.com
Power and speaker Wire www.skyhighcaraudio.com
Second Skin Sound Deadner www.secondskinaudio.com
and more (as the build progresses)
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[@meade916]

XS Power Lithium, Mechman 400 Amp alternator...and some Skyhigh Car Audio 2/0 cable! I LOVE IT! Even though this phase of the build isn't super exciting, as far as a youtube video is concerned, it is still a very important part of the system. Proper power and ground deliver is essential. The amp rack can go in now though! stay tuned! Don't forget to hit that subscribe button, this thing should be beating down the block real soon! Thanks for watching if you did!

[@mikemccabe7124]

its often the most overlooked part of a build i see too many times where people either run the wrong size or way to long of the wrong kind of power wires and they wonder why they have issues.. you can never go wrong with atleast a run of 1/0 of ofc power wire and one more for ground for a decent system along with doing the big 3 then its out of the way and you know you don't have to worry about it

[@thomascampbell4251]

The boring part has to get done for the fun part.

[@Basshead40]

Question where you get them inserts you used for the frame grounds? You sell those?

[@mikemccabe7124]

@@Basshead40 i think he used those new drill bits that also have the top half is a threaded tap so you can drill ur hole & thread it all at the same time saving you time and making it easy so u know u'll always have the correct size drill bit for the thread size u need

[@BEERLIGHTBROKER]

Rambo at 3:17

[@xgeraldiswhoax]

After 15 years of following you, you are STILL the BEST AUDIO installer in the game… PERIOD

[@timdrake220]

You always say the wiring videos are boring but they're what keeps me coming back lol. I love to see the whole process unfold.

[@bangbang2bpt]

Wiring is the best part of the builds. Its what gets the style points and what brings everything together

[@donatepickettay8662]

Bro I enjoy watching the wire runs because it’s gives me ideas on how I can run my wire for my next system in my Tahoe and how to do it correctly. Keep them coming bro.

[@shawnmcmanaman1]

The wiring is my favorite part and you always do a super clean job with it. I've picked up tons of tricks from watching you and your attention to the little details.

[@flaman78]

Wiring vids are helpful as hell. Gives you an idea of how to and where to run them.

[@KOSx15]

Am i the only one that likes watching wiring videos? Theyre so therapeutic to me lol keep them coming mr meade! 🤘🏻

[@fernandomarquez5853]

Seeing how clean he is with his wiring makes me wanna go out an fix my shit

[@seanhatch4425]

Definitely not boring content to me Steve.. I enjoy videos like this. It shows me how to install cleanly and correctly. Having so much fun taking my time doing my build. Half the fun is doing it.

[@simplelife1741]

Steave always say running wires is boring to show us but I actually enjoy it very much 😂

[@Pgh2Dall]

Every video is exciting regardless of what is being done.

[@SpiritHealer1]

I really like the wiring vids, its satisfying to watch and really important for any build.

[@niteryder414]

The wiring is one of the best parts love seeing the clean wiring

[@anthonybrown6143]

Like I mentioned on you're post before kinfolks, It's never boring watching you run power wire, cause it's educational to beginners and you give good ideas to us old bass heads. Keep it bangin loud kinfolks.

[@joesepeda4070]

Running n hiding the wire to me is the best part of the install because people always want to know how did u do that

[@hemi08911]

Man ain't nothing bored about your wiring video especially when they're in detail like this. You've just given a tutorial on how to properly run wires for Escalades, Yukon, Tahoes etc... pure free Game.

[@juanridge79]

Love the wiring videos. The care you take in running them is top notch.

[@PSBeard]

Wiring is actually interesting and makes or breaks a system. Love your products that makes wiring all that better.

[@Type2Trucker]

Teaching how to run the wires clean. I’m learning detail. Thank you

[@samuelrodriguez3826]

Steve for some people it's good to post the wiring video especially its a big system I'm working on my first one and I wanna make sure I have my wires in the right place for my trailblazer all those it's baby Kong right now but my woofers are going to get upgraded I have a few more things I have to get done for my electrical work now I see how you recommend certain ground areas for best results. So I say this video does matter dude thank-you for that 💯

[@CYCOMiko81]

Running wires to me is never boring. A very essential part for any system no matter how big or small. A lot just getting in to the world of car audio can appreciate and learn a lot from these. Keep up the good work

[@bigserge07]

I love all your vids and your attention to detail is unmatched. Looking forward to seeing the 24s rattling doors.

[@jim575757]

As an electrician. These video's aren't boring at all actually for me :D

[@genosaudio]

Just this video alone gave me to much inspiration on rewiring my truck a better way...

[@braedenboss5636]

These videos might not get as many views but damn do I appreciate you posting them. I've been watching SMD and jat4011 run wires for 6 years now and I've learned so much from the 2 channels. I have friends calling me to help them run wires in cars, boats, rvs, and houses all thanks to the skills I've learned watching these videos. Keep it up 👍

[@loganowens4439]

personally i love watching audio wiring especially with big gauge wires and how tidy it can be inspirers me to tidy up my not so clean single 12 in my trunk lol

[@philr.2661]

More power requires lower gauge, not big/larger gauge.

[@noluck8613]

That crimper and wire stripper 😍

[@kswis]

Personally, I love watching the way you run wire. 2/0 isn't always too easy to work with. Def massive wire n yup I'm having trouble getting white, 1/0 too, if your having issues with it were all screwed lol

[@johnsmith-dd1hl]

This is the stuff I dig. The guts not the fluff. Love the content!

[@Moddwerxtech]

Steve, I've been watching you from the very beginning, back when your Tahoe was silver and through the years you've taught us well of what it takes to build a huge system. I always look forward to your videos and your expertise. Keep on bassin on!!

[@kick_then_shift]

Wiring may not be a viral video but I think I speak for alot of people we enjoy watching you put together a build. Like you said its apart of the madness that makes a great system. I'm living out my dream for my yukon through you right now lol

[@esolo4751]

Wiring is therapeutic. Especially with all the correct tools and a lift. Yes please!

[@Ralph5k]

never thought watching wires get crimped , put in a car would be so interesting. good work man !

[@maxbroome8172]

Honestly my favorite part is running the cables and crimping the lugs lol. 🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻

[@maxbroome8172]

What What, got the big dog himself liken my shit lol. That Milwaukee wire crimper and that other thing that gets the sleeve off the wire some dope shit. $$$ 🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻

[@catch22frubert]

Wiring is one of my favorite parts of the build, and its one of the parts people do a sloppy job on. Your videos show the cleanest ways to run your wiring.

[@ericfranklin-5.0]

Wiring videos alway hit man we not tired of anything you do nothing but 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@christopheranderson9240]

I actually really like to watch wiring videos. I don't know why others wouldn't.... Amp racks are pretty ... boxes can be dope. But the wiring is a beautiful craft!

[@ChefKe357]

I personally like wiring videos especially because I want to do this for a living

[@cudleeman]

These are my favorite videos… Glad to see it isn’t just me.

[@justindewoody]

I personally love the wiring videos. I like to see the methods and just how and where wires need to be ran.

[@raultirado7208]

I love watching wiring videos Steve you do it so well you give me inspiration to do mines as good as yours all of my car builds

[@bigdaddy6879]

I always love watching your wiring videos. They inspired me to pull the trigger on some SMD blocks and SKY HIGH WIRE and do it right this time around. I will make a video and tag you when I do it. Keep killin the game good sir.

[@rodolfosotelo5929]

Wire runs are one of my favorite videos!

[@omark2423]

Wiring is the most important part of the setup. People dont understand that one wrong move can destroy it all.

[@karbonfiba2044]

"If you dont have this...You dont have that"... -Meade

[@meade916]

word. haha!

[@henriquee67]

man, i love wiring, i love every part of a sound build, would love to work in some shop like steave's, but we dont have one around cuz not many customers unfortunaly

[@mikethatguy27]

I can't get over how good the SMD fuse blocks look. Then the white wire and white heat-shrink. DAMN SON! Looks fantastic💯✌️

[@meade916]

we have hundreds of color combo's we offer...and even color combo's i can't stand STILL LOOK AWESOME. I really love what we do at SMD HQ. Thanks for the compliment :)

[@MrDopey32]

Doesn't matter if wiring is boring, there's always something to take from the video that's useful! Thank you Steve!! Knowledge is power people!, get all of it!!

[@heavymist75]

I personally find this fascinating. Maybe I’m in the minority? Nonetheless all your power wiring videos have helped me on my vehicles. Don’t mind these at all!

[@lanleyleclaire9621]

I watch every video brotha! I’ve installed my system by your videos. I enjoy the small things. Not everyone takes the time to show step by step. Kudos man!!!

[@mainmanmustard]

Whenever Steve is putting on a clinic, you know I'm watching. I've been doing car audio for myself and for a career for a quarter of a century. I find that i pick up new techniques more times than not on these videos. Keep showing us the "boring stuff", not enough of the folks out here know these things.

[@garymiller652]

I’m a bass head so I like to watch running wire and everything about a system lol hell I even take how you do some stuff into consideration for how I did my 2001 Yukon build!

[@tlosouf85]

I be waiting on these types of videos. I like cleanliness when running wires

[@nfazio62293]

i think i enjoy watching the craftmanship of good wiring as much as the actual bass demos at the end of the install

[@koolBOY8323]

maybe i'm crazy but i like running the wire nearly as much as listening to the system. there's a zen and an artwork to doing it clean.

[@dzill52]

Hey bro damn that this is my third time watching this keep doing what you doing because this is expiring if a person can't relate to that he really not into it .you really raise the bar from the s*** you do that's the level I want to be on thanks keep up the good work💯

[@grady.stu.8300]

I really enjoy running 1/0 wire and making it as clean as possible. I like these videos.

[@ceralde85]

I personally like your wiring vids! Gives me ideas and I love a clean hidden look!!!

[@Watchingyou-daily]

Anything you provide in this field is helpful to the DIY techs.

[@tan.91]

honestly i love watching the wiring videos

[@93maximaguy]

A video of you wiring the Tahoe back in the day is what got me into car audio, I say this is great content 👌 thanks for showing us!

[@geraldgutierrez9893]

This was great for me, I have an 87 gmc s15 with no firewall to lead my power wire. Thank you for your time on running wire under the truck. Greatly appreciated it.

[@onemantwohands5224]

No doubt mate , that's why I watched this cos I'm right in the middle of my installation and needed some good Meade inspiration YEHHH! Cheers from Oz

[@goldie1969]

Showing how to run and what size power wire is important it might not get views but for someone that install it great to see.I enjoy all your builds.

[@Jacobt844]

Might not be everybodies favourite but I love watching whenever you do wiring because it's always so clean and tidy, even if it's not seen

[@brutisking]

The process is definitely one of the best parts to watch💯🍻

[@miiiikee_]

the Denali is coming along pretty quick!

[@Clare.1985]

I really appreciate you doing this on video. As someone reintrocing themselves to car audio after a nearly 2 decade-long hiatus. It is a great learning experience to see how a professional does this. Thank you.

[@justinvellier6220]

I don’t think there boring at all. I learn something new almost each time I watch.

[@siccivic01]

Very satisfying to watch it done the right way.

[@jasonfoster9697]

It’s because of your videos like this I have a properly ran system any and all videos are appreciated thanks for the content Steve!!

[@mykejonesjones1846]

One of the few guys that still post your work on KZbin appreciate it and much respect !

[@davidgardner4940]

Mr.Meade,You are an artist when it comes to your wiring. You show folks how to run their wires where they aren't gonna get cut or pulled down. Mainly you show in my opinion the safest way to do it

[@yodabolt1247]

I like seeing you run this big wire. Thinking my 80amp stock alternator doesn't need such things.

[@suomynona6098]

Wiring is crucial and especially being wired properly, professionally, and clean. Keep up the great work. I appreciate the videos.

[@OfficerSpanky7]

I absolutely love the wiring videos. I love how meticulous you are about it.

[@djronthemechanic3695]

Steve every step you do for a install is always great to me, cause you give me ideas on running my wire the correct way.

[@TheBeerBox80]

After watching your videos I switched all of my batter cables to SkyHigh 1/0 OFC. It makes a huge difference.

[@gregkrueger331]

The two existing holes next to where you drilled at is where they access the inside of the quarter panel to spray their rust producing foam.

[@DaDonBossMan]

You’re right when you say it won’t go viral but it’s in my opinion the most important part of the system. Those tools are still bad ass and nice to see in action

[@airwaynelson]

I like the wiring videos! I would rather wiring videos than watching body panels flex. Great content and filming!

[@c_march9312]

I love it because I have a Tahoe and I ran my 4/0 the same way , so it makes me feel good I done it right

[@cummingelite3791]

It's always a joy to watch you run the wires the way you run them because it teaches me a better way to install what I got to install thank you for your videos really appreciate it

[@indecline100]

Thanks for videos like this. Running those wires doesn't get anymore clean than that. Thanks steve

[@souljahbrown7065]

I love when you do the wiring part out of the whole build. Always discreet and clean. ⚡⚡⚡

[@Jimmy-xi8oj]

Wiring is one of the best parts of putting in a system it's one of the things that's inspires me to push to do better and I appreciate you for doing these videos

[@johnnywood8082]

This is my favorite part of the build. Running power and ground and distribution blocks.

[@Evilthx]

I like the wiring as well. It's nice to see someone put effort into making it functional and look great too. We also can get motivation from watching these videos.

[@ajpierce5157]

It's not boring to me, i like all aspects of the builds

[@AbbzAbbz]

Love these wiring videos I personally find them helpful I’ve gone back and watched some of them 20x over when I’m wiring up my own stuff and always pick up on new ways of doing things

[@Bluehill29]

I love your vids that focus on the fundamentals. Thanks!

[@baki33jj]

I understand what you mean and the effort doing on the details means a lot. I am plumber and I know is different from this but when it comes to the internal work no one cares but me I care and I see what you do is great. Many sees the look. But when I see some videos of you lately fixing other projects that when they see that the inside or wireeans a lot. Same with plumbing. Keep it up 😀😀😀

[@TG-qy3us]

Proper wiring is a must.if it's half ass'ed then so is the install.good video as always bud.showing beginners the process .showing them the right way

[@Gnik4144]

Actually watching someone wire is pretty cool tbh!!! I enjoy anything car audio… I’m pretty sure all your subscribers enjoy it too! It’s cool to see how someone thinks, plus it teaches us new and different ways to run our wires.

[@djdondada4258]

The best video ever, because I'm at this point on my build on my Suburban and it helped me out BIG TIME...💪🏾 I'm about to watch it again 😁😁😁

[@PhiMobileSounds]

Just to imagine soldering those lugs like the Tahoe. That crimping tool is a beast and time saver! And getting the right sized grommets are key.

[@PhiMobileSounds]

And those bluepoint pliers made easy work out of that 00awg wire! That or this man has crazy grip strength.

[@Julio-yj6rr]

My wiring skills has gotten so much better just by watching these videos. Keep them coming Steve

[@SundownU12s]

I absolutely love a solid wiring video

[@thewatcher629]

if you ask me thats good stuff you are teaching people because ive seen so many amature builds that have caught fire because of bad wiring good job