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Originally Posted by MikeB

I'd say he's on the right track running directly off the battery for a hi-powered stereo system. Just be sure to fuse it.

Also, I'd be less concerned about 12 gauge wire, and more concerned about poor connections and wire that's had the insulation rubbed off, etc. I found a couple spots under the wrap on my OE harness that were problems waiting to happen.

As for the 12 ga wire, if the truck still has the proper 16 gauge fusible link, that sucker will blow to protect the wire if necessary.

Yup, and that brings us full circle about the 12 Ga wire! Which reminds me, I think that my FiL put in stranded wire instead of fusible link wire at the junction post by the battery...better go check that.