 Wire Routing for Headlight upgrade, Where? |
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| HarveyH |
 Mar 9 2012, 02:54 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 450 Joined: 19-June 03 From: Downingtown, PA Member No.: 843  |
A couple of months ago I asked about wire sizing for routing new wiring directly from the battery up to the front for 55/100 or 85/100 headlights. I have all my relays and other piece parts pretty much picked out and now that it's starting to get toward spring I'm ready to consider wire routing.
I'd really prefer not to try pulling wire up though the existing harness bundle and out with the existing headlight wires. (Old and not as flexible as I once was....) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/slits.gif) How have others done this? I thought about under the passenger rocker panel using grommets and lacing. Also thought about through the firewall and into the passenger compartment under the carpeting along the passenger side longitudinal. Any suggestions? Pictures? Thanks, Harvey |
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| gothspeed |
Mar 9 2012, 03:48 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,539 Joined: 3-February 09 From: SoCal Member No.: 10,019 Region Association: None |
For some of the extra wires I will be running for the addtional gauges, front fuel pump and audio power wires ........ I was thinking of running 1/2" plastic conduit through the tunnel ............ OR one of those bulkhead connectors??
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| matthepcat |
Mar 9 2012, 05:07 PM
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Meat Popsicle Group: Members Posts: 1,462 Joined: 13-December 09 From: Saratoga CA Member No.: 11,125 Region Association: Northern California |
I run an 8 gauge wire from the battery, through the tunnel to a 6 bay marine fuse panel under the dash. It is nice to have constant 12v clear of factory wiring.
As for headlights, you could run some higher end LED headlights on your factory wiring and be pulling less power through them. If that is not good enough, put in some high power driving lights. |
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| gothspeed |
Mar 9 2012, 06:02 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,539 Joined: 3-February 09 From: SoCal Member No.: 10,019 Region Association: None |
^^ That is a good idea (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)!!! did you seal the wire at the bulkhead?? I have been looking for a sealing method for any extra wires run through the bulk head.
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