DirtyB, did you add connectors for the maxi fuses, relays, and mini fuses or did you only add the ford style connections for the relays? I am needing to locate all three types of terminals. Did the ford type connection snap securely in place and hold like the OEM Jeep terminals? The crimping tool you posted in your headlight harness upgrade thread, did you use it to make the barrel type crimps? If so, did it do the job well?
Thanks for the help so far!
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I used the already present wires and connectors. Since the box came from a Grand Cherokee, there was ABS brake stuff that was not needed so I re-used it for horns, lights, etc. However, I have done a little experimenting, and it's relatively easy to remove any old connectors and add in what you want once you figure out how to do it. You only need a sharp round object like an ice pick (I used the tip of a test light). You'll need to add a wire to one terminal of a fuse tied to the terminals of your relay(the other fuse terminal should already be hot if you wired the main lines up to your alternator). Once you open up the back of the box, just trace the flow of electricity and you'll get it. It's really easy. One word of caution, the plastic is relatively brittle, so don't force anything. Find the clip that's holding the pieces and parts and patiently remove.
The ford style connectors in the link above will snap into place. You can see that there's a little square cut out of boths sides of the spade. That's what will hook up into the fuse/relay box when you push it in there (after connecting the wire of course). Because there's a square cut out on both sides, it doesn't matter which way you stick it in. It'll grab either way.
I believe the link to "clips and fasteners" will get you every connector you need.
The crimper tool I used worked awsome. I didn't make one bad connection. I used the solderless style barrel connectors with the built in heat shrink. See the link for the connectors. They worked really well with a heat gun.
If you search the web, there are pages and pages of debates as to which is the best connector to use for automotive purposes. I don't want to get into an argument of solder vs cold, so don't bait me. I know the connections I made will be solid for years to come and definately better than some electrical tape and twistys.