The Building of Meanst

[paychex.308]

looks good gentlemen! :thumbup:

andrew -

 

[MTG]

It does look good!

I couldn't tell on my phone. I'll grab some with better light when I head back over...if Sharkey hasn't already.

 

[Sharkey]

Done except for we need some spacers for the front. The 4.75" back spacing didn't work with the sway bar link ends.

Looks sweet though. Now it's on to the wiring for accessories.

 

[paychex.308]

Meanst has been ENFORCED!


andrew -

 

[MTG]

It's a party.



Like that rugged brown color.

Bad lighting again. :grayno:

 

[paychex.308]

KNUCKLES making friends with the new kids. How sweet! :blush:

 

[Sharkey]

Meanst has a lifted Jeep...now he has had some honey too!

MTG- thanks again for the help and for the tools. :honey:

 

[Meanst]

Thanks sharky and MTG, super happy to have a real jeep now.

 

[10frank9]

Who's 2-dr? Sharkey????

 

[MTG]

Meanst has a lifted Jeep...now he has had some honey too!View attachment 36446

MTG- thanks again for the help and for the tools. :honey:

Oh sure...break out the honey AFTER I leave.

 

[MTG]

Thanks sharky and MTG, super happy to have a real jeep now.

Great to meet you meanst. No problem. Jeep looks great! Can't wait to wheel with you!

Edit: thanks for the honey! :honey:

 

[Sharkey]

Oh sure...break out the honey AFTER I leave.

Lol. Just one shot and I had to twist his arm.

 

[Sharkey]

Who's 2-dr? Sharkey????

Another buddy of mine. He isn't on the forum. He wanted to check out the Enforcer lift in person.

 

[FoxC]

I've been trying to tell everyone that lawyers are good for something... Great job guys.:thumb: Meanst looks awesome.

 

[Sharkey]

I've been trying to tell everyone that lawyers are good for something...

:cheesy::cheesy: Funny, I've been saying the same thing.

 

[Sharkey]

Taking the family to the lake with MTG and his family, then it's back to wiring this sucker up.


Couple of questions for you electrical gurus:

(1) Is it fine to piggy back the power wires for four switches to a "key on" hot wire from the OEM system? (I assume the draw for four switches is minimal and won't overload the stock computer); and,

(2) Does anyone remember the correct color OEM wire to tap for the dash dimmer lights on a 2008?

Thanks in advance for the help!

 

[GCM 2]

Couple of questions for you electrical gurus:

(1) Is it fine to piggy back the power wires for four switches to a "key on" hot wire from the OEM system? (I assume the draw for four switches is minimal and won't overload the stock computer)

My question(s) back to you; is there a chance two, three or all four could be switched on/running on at the same time? I might go directly to the battery or SPod (I know big bucks for that)

Also, I think all the lights are LEDs, correct? A whole lot less amperage/wattage being drawn, so maybe the four necked down to one may be safe??? I think because we are discussing it might mean its not the right thing:idontknow:

(2) Does anyone remember the correct color IEM wire to tap for the dash dimmer lights on a 2008.....

No clue on this one. Check the dome light wiring color and back track it, since this is dimming too

 

[catahoula]

Rig looking good!:rock:

 

[Sharkey]

My question(s) back to you; is there a chance two, three or all four could be switched on/running on at the same time? I might go directly to the battery or SPod (I know big bucks for that)

Also, I think all the lights are LEDs, correct? A whole lot less amperage/wattage being drawn, so maybe the four necked down to one may be safe??? I think because we are discussing it might mean its not the right thing:idontknow:

No clue on this one. Check the dome light wiring color and back track it, since this is dimming too

Thanks Greg. Here is a thought about the switches. The ARB harness comes pre-wired for three switches (compressor, f-locker, r-locker). The harness draws switch power for all three switches from the same lead (22 gauge wire) and the directions say to tap switched power in the dash. Certainly ARB would expect all three switches could run at the same time. This is what got me thinking about running all of the switches off of one lead. The only draw is for the little light in the switch. The switch itself is then triggering a relay. The relay obviously has its own direct battery lead with a fuse.

I may give it a shot just so meanst has all of the switches hooked into the ignition. That way nobody can turn his lights on without the key in the ignition.

 

[Sharkey]

So I wired the compressor to the keyed outlet, the other three switches to the accessory 12 volt, and all four switches' dimmer to the heater switch dimmer. Works like a charm. For those of you who don't intend to run a cage, this is honestly one of the cleanest and best looking switch setups I have seen. It looks factory...well, better than factory.