TdmayfieldIV
03-10-2012, 11:15 PM
Decided to start a thread all about wiring. I have had **** wiring since day one from my bronco. I'm re-doing all of it for the new body and I have learned a few things that I though i should pass on.
Post your wiring tips, ideas, common flaws ect.
1. The wire itself
-The wire from parts stores is **** and isn't designed for the heat of underhood use.
-GXL wire is what the auto industry uses. It has a thicker shielding and can withstand underhood heat.
-16 Guage is only good up to 20 amps, more than that and **** will start melting down
-14 Guage is the industry standard for most circuits
2. Connections
-Tools are the key. Pliars don't cut it when it comes to crimp connections.
https://encrypted-tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQPlQTokTJkFq6YSe_Wl4r_Ue21OUIZi K2jPhWNveDrM3i8mKRcjw
Weatherpack crimpers, these suck for butt connectors
https://encrypted-tbn3.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSDP8F0KcfvVmQatsAANHmcHslNI6kTL a4REyfjaWHtpJBYycFI
Normal crimp pliars, the ones with the crimpers near the end of the tool suck because you can't get the leverage you need. The pliars with the crimp near the pivot allow you to get a good crimp.
Strippers
https://encrypted-tbn3.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTSATk9gMZng9GOUKH0I78rCMv3pqWKa u8JxG2cZQwK--y3Rqt2IQ
These are the only way to go, period.
Post your wiring tips, ideas, common flaws ect.
1. The wire itself
-The wire from parts stores is **** and isn't designed for the heat of underhood use.
-GXL wire is what the auto industry uses. It has a thicker shielding and can withstand underhood heat.
-16 Guage is only good up to 20 amps, more than that and **** will start melting down
-14 Guage is the industry standard for most circuits
2. Connections
-Tools are the key. Pliars don't cut it when it comes to crimp connections.
https://encrypted-tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQPlQTokTJkFq6YSe_Wl4r_Ue21OUIZi K2jPhWNveDrM3i8mKRcjw
Weatherpack crimpers, these suck for butt connectors
https://encrypted-tbn3.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSDP8F0KcfvVmQatsAANHmcHslNI6kTL a4REyfjaWHtpJBYycFI
Normal crimp pliars, the ones with the crimpers near the end of the tool suck because you can't get the leverage you need. The pliars with the crimp near the pivot allow you to get a good crimp.
Strippers
https://encrypted-tbn3.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTSATk9gMZng9GOUKH0I78rCMv3pqWKa u8JxG2cZQwK--y3Rqt2IQ
These are the only way to go, period.