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skygear's 2005 Desert Sand 4x4 DCSB

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  1. Jun 24, 2014 at 11:19 PM
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    I'm in it~$150 so far without waterproof connectors for accessories. Think they sent me the wrong metri pack connectors. They aren't snapping in. When I drop an accessory in a terminated hole. The connection pushes the terminal out
     
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  2. Jun 24, 2014 at 11:38 PM
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    Wow, that's really not too terrible then. I couldn't find anywhere online that didn't require you to buy in bulk....
     
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  3. Jun 25, 2014 at 4:29 AM
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    Rfrm 90
    Terminals and relays, got me up to 135
    Then shipping got me to the 150 mark.

    There were places that had it less expensive, but then the components were putting me in the 200 range. Happy so far.

    WayTech for like 80ish?

    Then there was CCI Connection Concept inc. Got the better package from them


    I saw a couple of the bulk sites too. I would have just done a group buy at that point. I'm sure enough people would have been interested
     
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  4. Jun 25, 2014 at 7:40 AM
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    Subscribed. Love your truck, especially the FrontRunner rack and lighting in the front. That's on my to-do list.

    I just posted over in the "sPod? Ha!" thread on FJCruiserForums a complete parts list for all of the Metri-Pack 280 connectors. I'm curious if the parts you ordered agreed with what's on that list, or if there's an error on my list that would cause the wrong parts to be ordered (like what you said happened to you when you first ordered).
     
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  5. Jun 25, 2014 at 8:29 AM
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    Mine might have just been an issue since they repurposed a caterpillar branded one for sale to me
     
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  6. Jun 25, 2014 at 12:53 PM
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    More done

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    I've got no fucking idea what you are doing here lol
     
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    Braided loom neqy7aqa_3d8c00e0d6efe40c36e126f89647c09ce3e9611c.jpg
     
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    So basically I am reducing all of this mess into 1 box. Similar to an SPOD or an oem fuse box. Ever have a bread board project? Kind of like that. You put the components in where you want them and then Wire from the rear.

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  11. Jun 25, 2014 at 2:08 PM
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    I see too many people having huge relay arrays in the trucks. This solves that issue. And prevents corrosion
     
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    I like the idea of wiring plugs on everything beforehand... May have to do that.

    DSCN2301_zpsbcbf0162_1ac601ecf67fc62cc24238407f6c7918f2c16979.jpg
     
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    yep. He did an awesome job. I want to get a bulkhead connector or multipin. That way I can disconnect and have the whole thing in cab
     
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    Instead of the split loom, doing braided too
     
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    I love braided loom so much better....

    Bought 100ft of 1/8" and it's already gone....
     
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    Now IC. So just like an automotive fuse panel in a box. Oh, now that has me thinking about a budget solution. Love the JY!
     
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  17. Jun 25, 2014 at 2:22 PM
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    LOL- I had 1/2", 1/4", and 1/8". Yep, all gone too. I helped other people on their installs before i did mine. Less than 25' on my rig. ~400' gone...
     
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  18. Jun 25, 2014 at 2:24 PM
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    Exactly. That link has the 5/10 in it and the 10/40.
     
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    Bought some 1/2" split sleeve but I've only used it on my amp wiring. Only other thing I can think I may need it for is a winch and dual batteries...

    Almost bought 1/4" this time around as 1/8" takes a while to sleeve down 10 gauge wire.
     
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  20. Jun 25, 2014 at 2:27 PM
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    There was a link somewhere for flame retardant braided loom. Thats what I want. Everytime I heat shrink, i toast a piece by accident.
     
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