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When attempting to install the wiring harness for my Rockslide Engineering Step Sliders, and having a manual transmission JL, I was quick to discover the instructions call for wiring through a blank that is installed to cover the clutch pedal feed-through. Obviously if you own a manual transmission JL, this will not work, and there are only a few discussions on the internet offering a solution. RSE doesn't even offer a solution, but hopefully will "officially" in the near future. So - here is what I did with thanks to some others that shared their findings and solutions...
First, I didn't want to have to do this ever again, so rather than just feed the RSE wires through, I fed 8 Gauge Wire through and installed a 6-position fuse block. Now I'm good for the RSE steps and an additional 5 power additions for future interior improvements.
Parts:
6' of both red and black 8 gauge automotive wire (good for the 100A max capacity of the fuse block)
4 - 1/4" round wire connectors for 8 gauge wire
1 - JOYHO 6-Way Fuse Block W/Negative Bus - ATC/ATO Fuse Box with Ground, LED Light Indication & Protection Cover, Bolt Connect Terminals (Amazon Prime same day delivery if you are in a hurry!)
4 - sheet metal screws
1 - Coat Hanger
Electrical Tape as needed
Procedure:
The basic procedure is to run the wires through the boot of the main electrical harness located inside the passenger side fender. It’s easily accessible by just removing the two lower fender liner press-fittings and folding the fender liner up and out of the way. If you support the front axle on a jack stand and remove the right front tire it makes accessibility much easier.
Attach the wires to the coat hanger leaving about 6" of coat hanger exposed to poke through the rubber boot. Wrap the wires together into a 2-wire bundle with electrical tape to give them a nice finished appearance one everything is done (do this now, as it will be much more difficult if not impossible once the wires have been installed!)
From inside the jeep in the upper passenger footwell, slide the coat hanger between the wire harness and the rubber boot being careful not to drive it toward the wire bundle. The boot has two walls. The wall on the inside of the jeep you can pull back a bit and not poke through it, but rather run along side it. Once through this area, you will hit the outside rubber wall of the boot which is taped into the wire harness and thus must be poked through. To ensure you are poking through the rubber boot and not into wires, look into the fender well and you will see where the coat hanger is applying pressure. Once it is confirmed that you are pressing against the boot, just keep pushing until it breaks through (I did it by myself, but having someone push from inside while observing and pulling from the fender side would be easier and faster). Once through the rubber membrane with the coat hanger, grab the coat hanger with a pair of pliers and fish the wires through. Once you have the wires, they route easily between the fender and battery into the engine compartment.
Cut the wires to length, attach the round wire connectors to each end of the 4 wires, then connect the ends to the battery posts and fuse block posts. Use sheet metal screws to attach the fuse block to the passenger footwell.
Now you have a nice, professional looking fuse block installed inside your manual transmission jeep for up to 6 accessories. The fuse block mentioned above can handle up to 30A in each slot and up to 100A total.
Hope this helps! Happy Jeeping!
First, I didn't want to have to do this ever again, so rather than just feed the RSE wires through, I fed 8 Gauge Wire through and installed a 6-position fuse block. Now I'm good for the RSE steps and an additional 5 power additions for future interior improvements.
Parts:
6' of both red and black 8 gauge automotive wire (good for the 100A max capacity of the fuse block)
4 - 1/4" round wire connectors for 8 gauge wire
1 - JOYHO 6-Way Fuse Block W/Negative Bus - ATC/ATO Fuse Box with Ground, LED Light Indication & Protection Cover, Bolt Connect Terminals (Amazon Prime same day delivery if you are in a hurry!)
4 - sheet metal screws
1 - Coat Hanger
Electrical Tape as needed
Procedure:
The basic procedure is to run the wires through the boot of the main electrical harness located inside the passenger side fender. It’s easily accessible by just removing the two lower fender liner press-fittings and folding the fender liner up and out of the way. If you support the front axle on a jack stand and remove the right front tire it makes accessibility much easier.
Attach the wires to the coat hanger leaving about 6" of coat hanger exposed to poke through the rubber boot. Wrap the wires together into a 2-wire bundle with electrical tape to give them a nice finished appearance one everything is done (do this now, as it will be much more difficult if not impossible once the wires have been installed!)
From inside the jeep in the upper passenger footwell, slide the coat hanger between the wire harness and the rubber boot being careful not to drive it toward the wire bundle. The boot has two walls. The wall on the inside of the jeep you can pull back a bit and not poke through it, but rather run along side it. Once through this area, you will hit the outside rubber wall of the boot which is taped into the wire harness and thus must be poked through. To ensure you are poking through the rubber boot and not into wires, look into the fender well and you will see where the coat hanger is applying pressure. Once it is confirmed that you are pressing against the boot, just keep pushing until it breaks through (I did it by myself, but having someone push from inside while observing and pulling from the fender side would be easier and faster). Once through the rubber membrane with the coat hanger, grab the coat hanger with a pair of pliers and fish the wires through. Once you have the wires, they route easily between the fender and battery into the engine compartment.
Cut the wires to length, attach the round wire connectors to each end of the 4 wires, then connect the ends to the battery posts and fuse block posts. Use sheet metal screws to attach the fuse block to the passenger footwell.
Now you have a nice, professional looking fuse block installed inside your manual transmission jeep for up to 6 accessories. The fuse block mentioned above can handle up to 30A in each slot and up to 100A total.
Hope this helps! Happy Jeeping!
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