New wiring harness install

My 1970 CJ5 V6 wiring is a nightmare. I was thinking of installing a Painless wiring harness. Are these good quality ? Can a novice like myself do the install. I do not want to get half way through the project and realize I cant do it and have to tow it somewhere to finish.........Thanks

 

I used an EZ wiring kit, and it is good quality. I did it in a week of working evenings and it was simple enough that I think anyone could do it. I understand that the Painless kits are good, I was being cheep when I did mine. There are several kits, and it can be done with bulk wire if that is your wish.
Just take a lot of pics where the wires go through the firewall and such for future reference, you'll be fine. If you run into problems, help is here, these guys are great!
Mike

 

Another vote for EZ. Painless is good quality, but over priced considering the quality of EZ. Just my .02, I'll never go Painless again.

Oh, almost forgot, it should be easy and straight forward enough for just about anyone to do.

 

One other option is ez2wire.com (about $20 cheaper than EZ Wiring). This is an ebay store that sells 12, 20 & 26 circuit wiring harnesses. I am in the middle of my install now and everything seems to be going well. Just taking me awhile as I fit it in between work & other distractions.

I bought the 20 circuit harness and have more than I need for my 66 CJ5. As with other kits, each wire is color coded with a label printed every 6 inches or so. It makes for a rather self explanatory job. Good luck.

 

:iagree:

 

I was under the impression that the Painless kits are made for jeeps and not generic. That leads me to think it would be easier to install. I never heard of the EZ kits. It sounds like the way to go. Where should I get it and which model ?

 

For those looking this up it's ez2wire.net

 

Ezwire!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Thanks, Solomon...

Must have been tired... .net, .com, .org, .etc

Too many dot - somethings out there... but is there a .jeep ?:?

 

I went painless on my 71 cj5 its wasn't hard to install but took some time to make it look good. I'm happy with it.

 

So is there a difference between the EZ wire and painless kits beside price. I would not mind paying more if the painless kit was a custom kit for my jeep rather than a generic kit. If there is no differenec than I will go with the EZ wire because of much cheaper price. Which model do you guys recommend...................

 

I got mine from
Joe
Central Wa. 4x4 & Auto. Electric
www.4wheelinjunky.com

It worked great at 190.00 for the kit.... I gues it is 225 now for the kit. I guess the price has gone up.

 

When I re-wired mine, I chose a different solution.
I gathered a bunch of wire, some in-line fuses, a few connectors, and a soldering iron. When I was satisfied with the results I wrapped everything with a few rolls of black tape. Works fine.

It helps to have a pretty decent idea of how everything works.

-Hill

 

Ok, im convinced. I will get the EZ wire kit. You guys just saved me about 150 bucks. $ I can use to buy new turn signal switch etc. and should be able to have all new electrical when Im done...................