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i would much rather have the lead to the starter be only hot while the starter is running... i dont like the idea of that cable being able to chaff and short out the battery. i tried several different setups before i settled on what i have now, my previous results were anything from click but no crank, to starter sticks on and wont disengage. now that i look, im pretty sure that the tech library article, 4x4junkie and i have all done the same setup though....Why not just jumper the starter solenoid batt terminal to the solenoid coil, and run one cable from the fender relay per the stock setup/diagram? Then the cable will only be hot when the starter is being used. Much simpler. shady