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I am looking at installing some electrical components on my 2020 Silverado RST.  In looking at the battery distribution center on top of the battery, I have a few empty slots, some with a separation about the equivalent of an ANL fuse and Mini ANL fuse.  Does anyone know where I can get these studs that slide into the brackets?  I have asked my dealer, and no one knows what hey are called or where to get them.  I just feel that using these spots, all installations will look clean and almost like OEM.

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Chet Enthusiast

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You could try replacing the 12v distribution plate w/ the 2.7l turbo's part.  The 2.7 has OEM posts at the extra locations, with fuses.  It uses only 1 of the additional three fuses (it uses the 80amp one).  BUT, you might still be stuck looking for two additional posts.  here's a picture from my 2019 2.7l .  I use one of these extra posts w/100 amp fuse to run an inverter, but I still will put a 60amp fuse after the 100amp, because if the 100amp blows, then it looks like I have to replace the entire plate. 

 

 

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Paul Osterdahl New Member

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Sorry to bring up an old thread. I am in the process of adding some LED strips to the bed of my 2019 Silverado and am going to be running 12 volt power from the battery back to the bed. Under the batter cover within the distribution block there is already a space accessory stud/terminal. Could this be repositioned and then used to mount the ring terminals for 12 volt power? Also, would it be fine to have the wires coming off the terminal to have an inline fuse on the battery end rather than connecting the additional stud with a fuse? It looks like there is an exact spot to relocate this additional terminal to and all that would be needed is the nut and a washer to go on top. I stole a screen shot of the above photo to indicate what I am talking about.

 

Thanks in advance for any help!

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Mikec57 New Member

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Does anyone know where the number one wire leads to? I’ve had to replace my distribution block two times now within a year and the number one is the one that keeps blowing. 2020 Silverado lt 2.7

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Frederick Vobbe Enthusiast

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I know it's an old topic, but just wondering if you got any closure on this.

 

I'm still looking for the square head bolts that go through the assembly which to attach your cable to.

GETGONE Enthusiast

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Even if you find them, it's not going to do you any good as you also need the top plate which is riveted in place. Only other option is to drill a hole in the existing metal plate and then run a fuse of whatever kind there and bolt it to the plate. I have a winch I'm going to be installing and have been trying to figure out how to wire it and include a 500 amp circuit breaker.

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GM sells this kit, part number 84669070, that adds a couple fused studs on the 'Battery Distribution Unit'.  It is included with the Upfitter Switch kit and as part of the 'Snow Plow Prep' option.  There is a Tech Bulletin explaining the kit.

 

Upfitter Tech Bulletin 147b

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