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New wiring harness install

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by jeep1970, Jul 27, 2006.

  1. Jul 27, 2006
    jeep1970

    jeep1970 New Member

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    My 1970 CJ5 V6 wiring is a nightmare. I was thinking of installing a Painless wiring harness. Are these good quality ? Can a novice like myself do the install. I do not want to get half way through the project and realize I cant do it and have to tow it somewhere to finish.........Thanks
     
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  2. Jul 27, 2006
    Rampdog

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    I used an EZ wiring kit, and it is good quality. I did it in a week of working evenings and it was simple enough that I think anyone could do it. I understand that the Painless kits are good, I was being cheep when I did mine. There are several kits, and it can be done with bulk wire if that is your wish.
    Just take a lot of pics where the wires go through the firewall and such for future reference, you'll be fine. If you run into problems, help is here, these guys are great!
    Mike
     
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  3. Jul 27, 2006
    MCSCOTT

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    Another vote for EZ. Painless is good quality, but over priced considering the quality of EZ. Just my .02, I'll never go Painless again.

    Oh, almost forgot, it should be easy and straight forward enough for just about anyone to do.
     
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    KCBardo

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    One other option is ez2wire.com (about $20 cheaper than EZ Wiring). This is an ebay store that sells 12, 20 & 26 circuit wiring harnesses. I am in the middle of my install now and everything seems to be going well. Just taking me awhile as I fit it in between work & other distractions.

    I bought the 20 circuit harness and have more than I need for my 66 CJ5. As with other kits, each wire is color coded with a label printed every 6 inches or so. It makes for a rather self explanatory job. Good luck.
     
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  5. Jul 28, 2006
    dohc281

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    :iagree:
     
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    w3srl

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    X3 :iagree:

    EZ-Wire 12 Mini be da shizzle!! :)
     
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    jeep1970

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    I was under the impression that the Painless kits are made for jeeps and not generic. That leads me to think it would be easier to install. I never heard of the EZ kits. It sounds like the way to go. Where should I get it and which model ?
     
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    solomon

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    For those looking this up it's ez2wire.net
     
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    Warloch

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    dauntless_powered

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    Ezwire!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
     
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    KCBardo

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    Thanks, Solomon...
    :oops:
    Must have been tired... .net, .com, .org, .etc

    Too many dot - somethings out there... but is there a .jeep ?:?
     
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    KBcj5

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    I went painless on my 71 cj5 its wasn't hard to install but took some time to make it look good. I'm happy with it.
     
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  13. Aug 3, 2006
    jeep1970

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    So is there a difference between the EZ wire and painless kits beside price. I would not mind paying more if the painless kit was a custom kit for my jeep rather than a generic kit. If there is no differenec than I will go with the EZ wire because of much cheaper price. Which model do you guys recommend...................
     
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  14. Aug 3, 2006
    w3srl

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    What's custom about a Jeep? It's a street-legal farm tractor in disguise!

    <J/K>

    Serouisly, a Jeep CJ, even in its most complex mutation is still about as basic as a motor vehicle is going to get. The Ez-Wire harness even had a special connector to mate up with a GM steering column, although the diagrams with the harness would enable even the most ham-handed mechanic to match up the harness to to whatcha got. A factory shop manual would be a great help though. ;)

    The really cool thing about doing a total re-wire of your jeep is that you'll really gain an understanding of how the electricals all work, as opposed to matching the blue wire to the blue wire, etc. It really isn't all that hard. Each circuit needs a (+) wire and a (-) wire and sometimes with a switch in line. Every circuit should also have a fuse somewhere.
     
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    1969 CJ-5

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    I got mine from
    Joe
    Central Wa. 4x4 & Auto. Electric
    www.4wheelinjunky.com

    It worked great at 190.00 for the kit.... I gues it is 225 now for the kit. I guess the price has gone up.
     
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    Hill

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    When I re-wired mine, I chose a different solution.
    I gathered a bunch of wire, some in-line fuses, a few connectors, and a soldering iron. When I was satisfied with the results I wrapped everything with a few rolls of black tape. Works fine.

    It helps to have a pretty decent idea of how everything works.

    -Hill
     
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  17. Aug 4, 2006
    Warloch

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    First time - ordered an EZ and Painless. Laid them out on the floor and there was no real difference - the fuse block was even the same. I have used the EZ several times and never looked back.
     
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  18. Aug 4, 2006
    jeep1970

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    Ok, im convinced. I will get the EZ wire kit. You guys just saved me about 150 bucks. $ I can use to buy new turn signal switch etc. and should be able to have all new electrical when Im done...................
     
    jeep1970, Aug 4, 2006
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