Front bumper ground wire?

[Bub]

Not sure what this is or what function it serves. It looks to be in pretty bad shape - barely holding together. I stumbled on it looking for a solution to recent radio interference issues.



Should I replace it, and if so what type of wire should I use?

Thanks in advance as always.

~Bub

[fordman]

that is the body to frame ground. it needs to be there to complete the circut for the bed lights. if its bad replace it with something heavy.

[Bub]

Fordman,

Thanks as always.

[Darrman]

that is the body to frame ground. it needs to be there to complete the circut for the bed lights. if its bad replace it with something heavy.

Hmm, I dont have that hooked up on my truck, and the lights work fine. Of course I dont have the engine grounding strap hooked up either.

[fordman]

its making a ground another way then.

[mrsnicks]

Autozone. 15" universal ground strap. Part Number: 60213

$5.99

Patrick

[Bub]

Hey Darrman,

It was good meeting you last week. Waxahatchie is a cool town.

Patrick,

Thanks for the tip. I was just going to use a heavy gauge wire when I replaced it this weekend - now I know what to ask for.