Wiring harness

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It's crazy to think the parts are a couple of hundred, and its 10 times that to put them on!!
So , I'm thinking I'll lay some wires, and pull the old ones? Kinda follow the old paths?

[Stephen717]

I can honestly say if you take the time with the right kit it's not that hard. If you're using a manual transmission remember to plug the wires for the neutral safety switch together or the truck won't start. And make sure the kit comes with everything. I had to make a couple of small harnesses in my truck (thankfully the shop in work at has plenty of wire and connectors) and I had to order the heater harness but it all went in smoothly. I could've ran it a whole lot neater though. Right now it's just a tangle of wires. You'll never see it behind the gauges though. Anyway. That's just my 2 cents. Don't pay someone else to do what you can do yourself for about 1/2 to 2/3 cost

[Steeveedee]

Originally Posted by External

It's crazy to think the parts are a couple of hundred, and its 10 times that to put them on!!
So , I'm thinking I'll lay some wires, and pull the old ones? Kinda follow the old paths?

I agree. If you took the old wires out and put the new wires in as you went along, it shouldn't be that tough. I'd recommend taking a ton of pictures, too. My memory isn't as sharp as it once was. Well, maybe have someone else take pictures, in my case. I can ruin a perfect photo opportunity.

[franken]

Originally Posted by Steeveedee

I agree. If you took the old wires out and put the new wires in as you went along, it shouldn't be that tough. I'd recommend taking a ton of pictures, too. My memory isn't as sharp as it once was. Well, maybe have someone else take pictures, in my case. I can ruin a perfect photo opportunity.

Except it's not so easy to get the right terminals and he still needs correct crimpers, so why not get a complete harness and terminate things?

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I will be getting a complete wire harness set. I have way too many wires going no where. Just last week, one left blowing in the wind got caught between the manifold and the oil dipstick tube, grounded out and fried a small section by the battery.
I added a small fuse block replacing the direct connector that was beside the battery on the fender that also burnt up. Sorry no pictures, cannot upload right now.
Biggest thing is the money. I can talk my financial advisor,"wife" out of wire harness money, not 2 grand of labor money.

[Steeveedee]

Originally Posted by franken

Except it's not so easy to get the right terminals and he still needs correct crimpers, so why not get a complete harness and terminate things?

Not sure I understand. If he gets a complete harness, doesn't it come with the terminals on it? I guess I don't know what "complete" means, in this context.