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| | | | Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 141 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 141 | Hello,
As I am getting ready to pull my cab, I have been advised to replace my wiring harness..which sounds like a great idea. Can anyone recommend a cost friendly solution or source? So far the best price I found is with American Classic truck parts at 195.00. I have an alternator not a generator. I do have a harrison Deluxe heater that I believe was installed at the factory, I am not sure if the harness kits include these pieces.
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brian | | | | | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 | yes, if the existing wiring isn't 100% good looking, it's best to replace with new - that's about the price they all have, and what I've paid - there will be 2 listed, one for "w/ generator", one "w/ alternator" ... the heater just uses an 'accessories' power source wire from the ign switch also if the truck doesn't have a fuse panel, just above the pedals [they usually only added that if it was ordered with a number of acessories], it's worth getting one, which usually include some accessory wires Bill | | | | | Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 141 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 141 | Hello,
I am looking at:
EZ wire
Hot Rod Wire
and the American Classic Parts Harness.
If I have a 58 that has an alternator, a cab light, and a heater how many circuits should I be looking for.
would a 12 circuit harness do the trick?
Do you typically need to purchase an additional harness for the heater?
Has anyone used the shrink tubing?
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brian | | | | | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 888 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 888 | Brian, I will have to wire my 4t6 sooner or later and have considered Rebel Wire . They have a 8 circuit kit for $120 and a 10% for Stovebolt contributors. Never used them but another option I'm considering. Good luck. Dan | | | | | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 | my opinion is the factory style repro harness that is tape wrapped is much preferable to the rod style harnesses that have exposed wires that are zip-tied, and the extra runs included aren't needed if you're not planning on things like electric rad fan or AC, electric windows, etc ... a number of folks here like the rod style ones tho
no extras required with the standard harnesses available, including shrink tubing, although where you custom fit length [mostly rear, left long for long beds, cut for short beds] it is a nice touch, easy to use
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