Success. I should start by saying this is really a pretty simple hack, and I'm an idiot for screwing it up the first time. At least I can help others avoid my mistakes. Tips to add to the work that Solardude already contributed:
1. DONT RUSH. Just slowly plan things out and take your time. If you rush and make the wrong connection, you will fry something and have to spend $$ and time fixing it. In my case I fried something in the power controller that is built into the battery, and it is VERY difficult to get the batteries separately.
2. Make sure you have the right tools. You need 20 gauge wire (preferably red and white or red and black), barrel crimp connectors, a crimping tool, a stripping tool, and closed end crimp connectors. Dont half *** this - you need the right stuff to make sure the connections are tight.
3. When you are first cutting and reconnecting the battery wires (the wires between the battery and the connector), do JUST the reds, strip them, prep red jump wire, install all in barrel connector and crimp tight. THEN do the black wires. This will avoid any possible jumping.
4. On the Amp power wires, use the USB ones as Solardude did. They are longer and more beefy than the other connectors included with the Amps. IMPORTANT: The power connector uses a faint dashed line on the Positive side (as opposed to text on the Negative side). Test it yourself with a meter to verify. Connect the positive (dashed) side to the red wire coming from the red battery wires, and text (Negative) side to jump wire going to the black battery wires.
Have fun! and thanks again to Solardude for the idea and input.