CLOSED - Apex Fabworks and Cali Raised LED Black Friday Group Buy - CLOSED

But are they ATO, Mini, Micro, Micro2, etc? I need to get an add-a-tap, and want to order the correct size.

 

They are low profile mini fuses, so get a LOW PROFILE MINI fuse tap

 

Perfect. Thanks!

 

How do you get the wires out of the white disconnect plug so you can feed them through the firewall gromet?

 

I would try a pick.

 

It can be tricky. I am not sure which connector you are working on but almost all of them have a small section of the pin that sticks up that you have to force down from the front of the plug while you pull gently on the wire from behind. A micro screwdriver can work sometimes or even an opened paper clip. Make sure to take a picture of the back so you know which wires go where.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7MnSwi1Cj8A

 

Looks kind of tough. Thanks for the video.

 

The molex connector is harder than the connector on the wiring kit. I'll have pics of the actual clip shortly.

 

To remove the clip its very simple. If you have a Micro screwdriver/small paper clip or anything that will fit in the small side on the front of the connector will work. I happen to have tools made to remove these from building computers and doing custom power supply wiring in the case. Heres a pic of what I use.This is about the same size as a small paper clip which I have used for this type of connection before.

This pic is showing what part of the connector needs to be compressed to release the wire. You'll see a small copper piece sticking out away from the rest of the connector. The goal is to move it free of the plastic so it can slide out the back.


This is where to insert "tool" of choice. 1st wire.


Gently pull the wire out the back. It should take virtually nothing to remove. I pulled the wire out with how I'm holding it in the pic. its easier to hold the clip but such a little amount of pressure needs to be applied to remove the wire, it was easy to do with one hand.


Proceed with last 2 wires.


Heres a pic using a safety pin, paper clip would be identical but I dont have any laying around.


After you run it through the fire wall, you simply push it back in and if you make sure its the right direction it will lock in place, a gentle pull will let you know its inserted correctly. If you need any other pics I wont be installing mine on the truck until sunday or wednesday. I'm working on other projects before I can get to installing this harness.
@Tucktuck8 hope that helps you.

 

Great write up and thanks for taking the time to explain and show detailed pictures.

 

Glad you found it informative. Its actually the first time i've done any kind of write up like that and wanted to get enough info and pictures to be clear. It takes me all of 5-10 seconds to get the wires out. The video of the molex made me want to show how easy it is because i've fought molex connectors plenty and without the right tool molex pins just suck to remove.

 

You did AWESOME for your first write up, thanks again!

 

Very excited I just received my light from CaliRaised. Quick question when I opened the box I noticed that the little plastic bag that was to contain the mounting bolts and material was ripped open. So the parts were scattered in the box, which is no big deal. I just want to make sure I have everything I need, if not I can pick up some parts at a local store. Also not sure if there was to be instructions, so could someone let me know what I'm suppose to have and will need.

 

If you have the Apex Fabworks brackets then you use all the hardware that came with the brackets and you don't use any of the hardware that came with LED light bar

 

And ... no instructions come with the light bar. I got the black friday stealth combo that was put on by Apex/CaliRaised and the brackets came with directions to mount and hardware needed to mount light to brackets. Wiring diagrams for LED light bars can be found online doing a search

 

Unfortunately I do not have the hardware that would have come with the mounts as I purchased the mounts earlier this fall from another member and only received the mount and no hardware.

 

contact Chris @MojaveMadman and i am sure he can help you with either getting the correct nuts/lock washers sent out to you or telling you what you need

 

No need to send them out I'm sure if I knew the correct sizes and exactly all I need I could pick them up at a hardware store. If someone could post the instructions they received

 

I have a 3rd gen 2016 so im sure directions are different than your 2011 .. @MojaveMadman will be able to help you out, im sure he will reply here
I know on mine the hardware includes 2 bolts, 2 flat washers and 2 Lock washers .. thats for led light to mount to brackets. The brackets attach to truck frame using existing nuts on truck