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Andy4639 · 11-09-2014, 04:52 AM

I'm fixing to install 6 way electric seats /heated in my 71 truck.

My question:
I have the power cable run to the amp under my seat now. I was wondering if I could tie into this cable at the power block by the speakers and run the seats with no problems with the speakers.

I need a hot wire for the seat and since it's already back there I thought why not. What do you think guy's Good/Bad idea?

Cooper197 · 11-14-2014, 12:01 AM

I don't see why this would be terrible, but I suppose it could lead to having feedback or noise in your stereo that you wouldn't want. I ultimately opted to just run new wires back for mine.

Andy4639 · 11-15-2014, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Cooper197

I don't see why this would be terrible, but I suppose it could lead to having feedback or noise in your stereo that you wouldn't want. I ultimately opted to just run new wires back for mine.

After think about it more I think I will have to run new wiring. My plan is to have them shut off when the key switch is turned off so that being said I will have to put it on a switched wire. I also plan to run the ground through the seat belt buckle so if the truck is running and you unbuckle the seat belt it will shut off to.

Andy4639 · 11-19-2014, 09:20 AM

Drivers side is in. I ran a switched hot and had to rethink the ground. It didn't work through the seat belt. The switch is for a buzzer so when it was buckled it was off when you unbuckled it came on. LOL... So I just have the normal ground right now.

**Cash3481** · 01-10-2015, 11:03 PM

Andy,
After reading is I'm glad you decided to run a new wire separate for the seats. I am fairly certain you would hear the seat motor in the speakers when you operated the adjusters. It's like having you home computer plugged into the same plug as your paper shredder. If your listening to music, it shrieks the shredder sound through the speakers.
Good luck on the other side.

Andy4639 · 02-18-2015, 03:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Cash3481

Andy,
After reading is I'm glad you decided to run a new wire separate for the seats. I am fairly certain you would hear the seat motor in the speakers when you operated the adjusters. It's like having you home computer plugged into the same plug as your paper shredder. If your listening to music, it shrieks the shredder sound through the speakers.
Good luck on the other side.

Thanks I got them all sorted out and all works fine now!

Andy4639 · 03-01-2015, 04:03 AM

I ran a hot fused wire to the back of the cab and mounted a 6 way fuse panel on the side of my sub box.

I then ran the electric seat wire from there to each seat. Each seat has it's own wiring harnes with relay's. The grounds both run through the seat belt buckles so if you un buckle your seat belt the heaters will turn off. I've had it hooked up for a month so far and no problems at all.

PAWS 72 · 03-22-2015, 02:31 PM

What seats are you using? You've always had a nice truck.

Andy4639 · 03-24-2015, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by PAWS 72

What seats are you using? You've always had a nice truck.

1999 Tahoe seats. Thanks!

11-09-2014, 04:52 AM	#1
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Question I'm fixing to install 6 way electric seats /heated in my 71 truck. My question: I have the power cable run to the amp under my seat now. I was wondering if I could tie into this cable at the power block by the speakers and run the seats with no problems with the speakers. I need a hot wire for the seat and since it's already back there I thought why not. What do you think guy's Good/Bad idea? __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

11-14-2014, 12:01 AM	#2
Cooper197 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 199	Re: Question I don't see why this would be terrible, but I suppose it could lead to having feedback or noise in your stereo that you wouldn't want. I ultimately opted to just run new wires back for mine.

11-19-2014, 09:20 AM	#4
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Question Drivers side is in. I ran a switched hot and had to rethink the ground. It didn't work through the seat belt. The switch is for a buzzer so when it was buckled it was off when you unbuckled it came on. LOL... So I just have the normal ground right now. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

01-10-2015, 11:03 PM	#5
Cash3481 Loves all GMC trucks Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Columbia Mo Posts: 4,435	Re: Question Andy, After reading is I'm glad you decided to run a new wire separate for the seats. I am fairly certain you would hear the seat motor in the speakers when you operated the adjusters. It's like having you home computer plugged into the same plug as your paper shredder. If your listening to music, it shrieks the shredder sound through the speakers. Good luck on the other side. __________________ Mike If your helping someone and expecting something in return... your doing business not kindness!

03-01-2015, 04:03 AM	#7
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Question I ran a hot fused wire to the back of the cab and mounted a 6 way fuse panel on the side of my sub box. I then ran the electric seat wire from there to each seat. Each seat has it's own wiring harnes with relay's. The grounds both run through the seat belt buckles so if you un buckle your seat belt the heaters will turn off. I've had it hooked up for a month so far and no problems at all. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

03-22-2015, 02:31 PM	#8
PAWS 72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Sheffield, ALA Posts: 2,471	Re: Question What seats are you using? You've always had a nice truck.



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