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02-05-2005, 09:23 PM
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Join Date: May 2004
Location: Binghamton, NY
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Wiring harnesses
I want to get a new wiring harness for my suburban and have a few questions. How much of a job is it to rewire a truck? Is there any good/better/best kits to get, from any particulur company?? I was thinking of getting one from E-Z Wiring. I can get a color coded harness for $165. What about the assessories, do I need to buy newer style or can I use what I have. I want to get this running and on the road this spring, and right now the wiring is the biggest nightmare.
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02-06-2005, 01:35 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Northern Illinois
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I purchased a wiring harness for my 71 blazer from GMCPauls. It fit great, had all the right connectors, and looks great. The engine side took about 30 minutes to change and I can only assume that since your suburban is older it would be easier.
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02-08-2005, 12:25 AM
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AKA "Hurricane Hank"
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Elk Point, South Dakota
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I put a painless wiring kit in my 63. I didn't think it was too bad, but then again, my buddy draino76 did most of the work
 Mine upgraded to blade style fuses, but used all the original style connectors everywhere else.
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02-24-2005, 11:59 PM
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02-25-2005, 09:01 AM
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Captain Ed
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Port Charlotte, FL
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I did an EZ Wiring harness. Be aware that the EZ kit does away with most factory connectors. They are engineered primarily for street rods where original connectors are of no concern. It was of no concern to me either. It went well and the only probelm I had turned out to be my turn signal switch in my column. The labeled wiring made it certain that everything worked right the first time.
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02-25-2005, 11:42 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
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I have installed a couple harness's from GMC Pauls and it is a breeze. I like the original connectors and the option to buy only what you need or what you are working on like the underdash harness,engine compartment,etc. etc.Also you can use thier updated harness so later you can add things like tach or ac.The update also has the original connectors and you can get the underdash harness with the accessory fuse block attached. I might add,think thru what your final goal is and buy and install one time and get it over with. I made the mistake of trying to patch and make my own harness and ended up taking everything apart and starting over.
The biggest job is to get the connectors in the firewall grommets the correct way without ruining the grommet.Dont use a screwdriver to seat the connector in the grommet,use a blunt helper tool.I took an old Craftsman screwdriver and used a grinder to take the edge off it to make it nice and blunt.Use Vaseline to make both parts slick and take your time. Hope this helps!!!! |
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