Running power from battery to the rear

[boyter]

My first post....whoo hoo!

I've been browsing this site for a while and the information on it is superb. one thing I have been looking for and cannot find however is pictures of how to run a power cable from the battery to the rear of the truck.

I have a plan of fitting some flush mounted bumper lights using a relay and and Aux switch along with some LED cargo lights.
ideally I would like some advice on routing the power cable from the battery rather than going on my own trial and error.

Thanks!

Boyter

 

[Icecobra]

We ran it in the frame rails used 4 gauge to power a winch mounted in the rear receiver hitch...

 

[justvettn]

I did the same thing ran power through the inside of the passenger side frame.

 

[The Car Stereo Company]

duct tape......

 

[onesickpuppy]

Just extend from the outfitter wire along frame to rear. If you wanted 12 volt there should be a 12 volt usually through the trailer plug for charging trailer while towing, but I have not verified that one yet....

 

[DynoDynge]

Just extend from the outfitter wire along frame to rear. If you wanted 12 volt there should be a 12 volt usually through the trailer plug for charging trailer while towing, but I have not verified that one yet....

There is power there & that's how I powered my reverse lights

 

[Kmandoske]

I ran a wire in the passenger side frame rail as well. I have a fuse block under my dash for my extra stuff that I do not want to run thru the AUX switches. I have emergency (Blue Lights) but I also added bed lights and reverse lights (Work light function needed power) If your going to run a wire don't just run one wire. Get a wire with 3, 4, or 5 conductors so you have some options in the future. I spiced into mine mid frame to get some blue lights on the running boards. My next mod is a combination puddle light / rock light that shines from the driver side frame to the passenger side and vice versa so I can see left and right when making a tight turn in the dark. ( and it looks cool )

 

[boyter]

Thanks for the advice all, I got under the truck today and it makes sense to go through the frame rails.

on another note, got the spotlights wired today