Correct, recommendation is to use the front, however people have hooked up directly to the battery without any issues. If you’re going to I would say to use one of the tie down bolts for the ground rather than the negative on the battery itself. No idea if it actually makes a difference but it...
Keep in mind power is needed for the window to drop/raise when opening and closing the doors. I really don’t know what happens if it were not be able to move. If you keep the hood unlatched then it’s not something to worry about. Probably best, if possible, would be to put a rag over the latch...
I’d say common sense would tell you not to have the heavier end balancing on a fulcrum while it’s being raised, and thus 50/50 weight would mean it didn’t matter. But agree fully with safety catches on the outside. I’ve seen it the other way and it makes me wonder how they’ve managed to live as...