The Silver Fox LJ Build

[Lou]

I’d say the passenger side is 90% done. The slider is on, the battery is tied down in a way I’m not happy with, but it’s tied down. Everything works. The hood is cut. That went pretty easy. Cut it while it was on the rig and then worked with the flap disk for awhile. Got the turn signal and side marker mounted and working. Not so happy with the side marker, but I don’t care that much. I had all these LED’s from years ago just sitting in the attic, so I’m using them. Still have to decide on hood pins. I can think on that. If I want to move the side marker I can do that too because that section of aluminum can completely be cut off and not affect anything. NO idea why it’s so wide. The earlier GR non-Hiline is not that wide. Oops, just noticed I didn’t take any pics of the turn signals and side marker lamps. Tomorrow. Very happy with the slider. It looks phenomenal to me. This is a big project but very rewarding. I just hope I can get the overall battery system better. Tomorrow I’ll put the cowl on, turn it around, and get started on the drivers side. I need to do the Cats too, so this may take a bit.

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[JMT]

I have the older design that only takes the Optima battery unfortunately. But when my Optima craps out I’ll either buy the new setup they have, or more likely I’ll make a tray similarly shaped that bolts to the old style lower support. The new design the support and tray are one piece. Old design they are 2. All depends how much time I have when the need arises.

That’s possible. Would have more room if I fabbed one the width direction to pass between the terminals. I have to think it through more. Thanks. Helpful.

 

[JMT]

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This^^^

Thank you.

Need all new battery cables and do it all fresh and right.

 

[JMT]

What size battery cable should I use?

 

[S/C-HD2002]

I bought 2 gauge to do mine.

 

[Lou]

What size battery cable should I use?

I use 6 and 2 awg welding cable. 2 awg is over kill for a tj electrical system but keep it on hand if I have to redo winch cables and avoid stocking 4 awg.

 

[Wildman]

I use 6 and 2 awg welding cable. 2 awg is over kill for a tj electrical system but keep it on hand if I have to redo winch cables and avoid stocking 4 awg.

Same...

 

[lBasket]

What size battery cable should I use?

I had to buy a hydraulic crimper to make battery cables, the ends kept slipping off when I used a stake crimper. Fun tool

 

[jjvw]

What size battery cable should I use?

Factory is 6awg. When I did my fenders, I replaced everything with 4awg because I couldn't justify a reason to go bigger in the first place.

 

[Lou]

If I was in your position I’d probably just buy 10-15 ft of each color in 4 awg and run everything with 4. Look for ewcs on Amazon it’s good stuff and price is good.

You will need a hydraulic crimper.

Buy quality tinned copper lugs. I only use Molex.

 

[mrblaine]

Buy quality tinned copper lugs. I only use Molex.

Not that anyone should make them a first choice, but if one gets in a bind and needs something in a hurry, the marine stuff at West Marine is very good. The prices suck, but being able to walk in and grab something fast is never a bad thing.

 

[JMT]

If I was in your position I’d probably just buy 10-15 ft of each color in 4 awg and run everything with 4. Look for ewcs on Amazon it’s good stuff and price is good.

You will need a hydraulic crimper.

Buy quality tinned copper lugs. I only use Molex.

Great help. I was going to go start measuring but knowing 10-15 feet (probably 15 if I’m re-doing the winch) will be plenty is helpful. Good sources too. I was looking at some that’s pretty flexible. Will check out EWCS and Molex. Hydraulic Crimper (Just Empty Every Pocket, Haven’t said that in years. LOL).

 

[Lou]

Not that anyone should make them a first choice, but if one gets in a bind and needs something in a hurry, the marine stuff at West Marine is very good. The prices suck, but being able to walk in and grab something fast is never a bad thing.

Yeah west marine will sell quality lugs.

I would avoid lugs off Amazon.

 

[Lou]

Great help. I was going to go start measuring but knowing 10-15 feet (probably 15 if I’m re-doing the winch) will be plenty is helpful. Good sources too. I was looking at some that’s pretty flexible. Will check out EWCS and Molex. Hydraulic Crimper (Just Empty Every Pocket, Haven’t said that in years. LOL).

I wouldn’t use 4 awg for the winch.

 

[JMT]

FYI, what I’m running:

Warn 9.5XP
Bulletpoint Auxiliary Fuse Box
Single ARB Compressor
Soundstream Nano Amplifier
Midland GMRS
Little things

 

[jjvw]

FYI, what I’m running:

Warn 9.5XP
Bulletpoint Auxiliary Fuse Box
Single ARB Compressor
Soundstream Nano Amplifier
Midland GMRS
Little things

What size electrical cables did Warn send with the winch?

 

[JMT]

What size electrical cables did Warn send with the winch?

Those are big, assuming they came with the winch. Maximus installed it. I have been meaning to read the cabling. I suspect 2 gauge. They don’t bend easily, so I will probably replace it took with something more flexible but same gauge.

 

[mrblaine]

Those are big, assuming they came with the winch. Maximus installed it. I have been meaning to read the cabling. I suspect 2 gauge. They don’t bend easily, so I will probably replace it took with something more flexible but same gauge.

I bet a dollar you need a translator.

 

[JMT]

I bet a dollar you need a translator.

You’re not a high stakes gambler. They are 2 gauge.

 

[mrblaine]

You’re not a high stakes gambler. They are 2 gauge.

I've got a few Warn cables that have the size listed on them as X square mm. Fortunately the 9.5 isn't messing with that BS, yet.