Wire management tips/suggestions?

[helifino16]

I make a Junction Box for the Upfitter Switch Connections. It uses WAGO 20A lever connectors for switches 2-6 and a 30A for Switch 1. I mounted to an unused ground wire Rivnut (apparently used on Lux package unfortunately) so I'm working on a version that mounts using the 'racetrack' hole to the right. Still a bit in development but I've been using it for several months.

Just saw a posting mentioning this. This is a GAME CHANGER! So cool!
I didn't look through all the posts, are you selling these yet? Prices? Links to purchase?

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[Area51BS]

I believe there is only one way to do the wiring properly if you want clean wiring. Tying up extra somewhere is not the answer. Not wrong, just not the best. Cut the light harnesses and add new wire of proper lengths. You can temporarily run them and bundle them with small ties or tape. Then remove and wrap in Tesa tape followed by braided sleeve. Heat shrink ends of braid or cut with a hot knife or heated razor blade. I find it fun and rewarding to do a really nice wiring job. It will also be trouble free if terminated properly.

 

[Dirtrider]

Just saw a posting mentioning this. This is a GAME CHANGER! So cool!
I didn't look through all the posts, are you selling these yet? Prices? Links to purchase?

I'm retired and don't have a business but I will sell one or two direct. I'm asking $50 plus about $12.65 shipping via USPS small flat rate. I'm traveling and won't be home until the end of May but I do have 5 with me and could probably send one to you in the next week or so if you are interested. Pictured

are the colors that I have with me. If you have a Raptor, the switch currents are different so the cover plate and switch order is a little different. I have three cover plates for the Raptor shown in the front of the picture. If you are interested send me a direct message with your shipping address.

 

[Gluestick]

Just want to jump in again on wiring since I’ve just done a ton of rewiring on my Bronco and on a friends.

buy the right materials the first time and you’ll be glad you did. You’ll spend more but you’ll see why when you get it:

tefzel wire: 14awg with a strong but super thin insulation makes it easy to bundle tons of wires

raychem dr-25 for heat shrink tubing: it stays flexible and soft but is so good. If the wire could get wet, use that. If it’s just under hood or interior the flex clean cut braided is nice too.

Deutsch connectors and boots and use the green enhanced seal retention wedge locks on the plates not the orange ones.

There are Deutsch bus connectors, for example I use a 1x6 Deutsch bus to have a single trigger power my 4 pod light back lights and my grille markers. Do something similar to branch front and rear for rock lights, then split laterally and to bumpers at each end using a 4x2 (8 pin) bus connector.

I get most of my connectors and wiring from ProwireUSA - their Motorsport battery cable is the super nice dual jacket and very flexible. but sometimes you’ll want an odd shape connector and there’s a few other offerings at RaceWire and BuyDeutsch.

 

[CalvinT]

I get most of my connectors and wiring from ProwireUSA

Excellent suggestion!

I've also used Delcity and BatteryCablesUSA.

Raychem makes excellent shrink tubing.

 

[tcovington]

Deutsch connectors and boots and use the green enhanced seal retention wedge locks on the plates not the orange ones.

There are Deutsch bus connectors, for example I use a 1x6 Deutsch bus to have a single trigger power my 4 pod light back lights and my grille markers. Do something similar to branch front and rear for rock lights, then split laterally and to bumpers at each end using a 4x2 (8 pin) bus connector.

Excellent suggestions. I *love* Deutsch connectors. Just one note on the bussed connectors - they have a current limit for the connector (13A for the DT series) that is easy to exceed if you were to power a lot of devices. For example, it wouldn't be hard to overload a 1x6 (let alone a 1x12, the largest they sell), since they all have the same 13A continuous current rating.

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