Iowa Jeep

Accessory Relay/Fuse Box

jyyj — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 20:08:54 +0000

Trying to keep the wiring rat’s nest to a minimum, I created a Fuse and Relay box.

Parts list:
1 Project box a la Radioshack
1 Power distribution block
1 Fuse holder
4 Appropriately sized relays
4 Appropriately sized fuses
Various wires and connectors

I started by bridging the power distribution block followed by mounting it to the side of the box. The 4 fuse block was mounted to the lid.

I then drilled two holes in the lid for power access to the relays the box will contain.

After putting it all together, it successfully kept the wiring to the relays (4 wires per) from spreading all over the engine compartment.

Specific instructions would depend upon the type of box, fuse block etc you get.

All the pics, of this build, start on this page of the gallery.

Iowa Jeep

jyyj — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 15:07:40 +0000

Turn Signal Stem

jyyj — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 19:12:11 +0000

I busted my turn signal stem today and, apparently, you can't get just the stem from dealerships anymore. They sell the stem and switch as a single unit for $144.

I ordered just the stem from JeepsAreUs. I have never used them before so we'll see how it goes. Roughly $36 including shipping.

JeepsAreUs

I'll comment on the post when I billing hits the card, I get notification of shipment and receive the part.

YJ Armor

jyyj — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 01:59:17 +0000

My armor setup on the YJ is finally complete.
All that needs to be done is sealing and paint touch up.

Thumbnails are of the front armor, more pics of the rear armor as well, after the jump.

look ma! I’m taller!!

hopper — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 03:37:15 +0000

Installed a 2" budget boost... coil spacers with new slightly longer shocks. While in the process of removing the springs, one of the swaybar links failed.... or i should say came apart:

sooo... got a new one installed and all back together... YAY! Now, just need to get that door fixed.

06/08 Outage

jyyj — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 22:03:29 +0000

Apparently we had a power failure today that my UPS wasn’t quick enough to take over for.

Everything is back up and running.

One database was corrupted but we were able restore it from this morning’s backup.
Backups will be more frequent during storm season.

IowaJeep.net Update

jyyj — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:27:38 +0000

Iowajeep.net email addresses, including webmail, are now available.
IMAP
POP3
WEB
Contact me if you are interested.

Stereo Hookup

jyyj — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:10:57 +0000

Recently I had a slight battery drain issue which I narrowed down to the stereo install. Apparently there was power applied all the time, regardless of ignition switch position. Even with the unit off, there was a significant draw.

I did some digging and found a wiring diagram for the unit.

Brown, phone mute. (unused)
Yellow, 15A fused, memory backup lead. (needs power all the time)
Yellow, 3A fused, bus power. (needs power all the time)
Red, power. (needs power when ignition is on position)
Blue/White, amp turn on. (not used at this time, but will in future)
Black, ground.
Orange/White, illumination. (connect to light switch?)
Blue, auto antenna. (LOL, on a YJ? unused)

So now I have to figure out where all this is SUPPOSED to go in the wiring harness.

Electrical Accessories

jyyj — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 22:00:36 +0000

A laundry list of items to be installed.

XRC8 Winch
~400W Inverter (40A)
2x 100W SRS Lights (20A)
12V Air Compressor, OBA (30A)
12V Power Port (20A)

In theory, I’d like to have a power distribution point under the hood and in the cabin area provided the items connected don’t draw too much amperage. Clean wiring is the name of the game.

Everything that can will have a relay connected to an illuminated switch to indicate power is applied and system is active. All items will be fused as well.

The winch remote plug-in will be mounted in the switch panel.

The first order of business is to estimate what the max draw of each of these items.

Winter Planning

jyyj — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 17:45:17 +0000

Since it's too cold out to actually do any work, it's time to make plans for the future.

I need to work on multiple systems on my YJ. Recovery, electrical, suspension and a seeping leak etc.

Recovery:
Luke over at Frontier 4x4, is currently designing a front bumper to house the Smittybilt XRC8 I will be buying soon.
Move hi-lift to rollbars or hood.

Electrical:
I will be putting LED replacement dash lights in. Half the bulbs I have are burnt out.
Get gauges working or replaced.
Alternator upgrade for winch use.
Install dash speakers.
Install 12Vdc air compressor.
Wire in XRC8 winch.

Leak:
I have a small leak at the transmission cooler that needs corrected.

Suspension:
Finally trim u-bolts.
Install bump stops.

Brakes:
Adjust E-brake

I'll add more as I think of it.