Jacob Ochs Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 So since I've got my MJ I've been using butt splices. I heard that butt splices aren't the best way to do things, so I was wondering what would be the best way to permanently put 2 wires together! Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strokermjcomanche Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 Solder , heat shrink and dielectric grease . Just my opinion . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimoshel Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 ^^^ What he said. I twist the ends together, half an inch is good, and solder. Then heat shrink. Trouble with soldering is vibration will break the wire at the solder joint. Heat shrink helps take care of that. get a copy AC 43.13-1A&2. Tells you every possible thing you would ever want to know about soldering. If it's good enough for A/C then it's good enough for Jeep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacob Ochs Posted December 31, 2014 Author Share Posted December 31, 2014 Thanks guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
91Pioneer Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 Butt splices if done correctly would be fine for something unimportant like a stereo. Anything pertaining to the vehicle running should be soldered (lights, sensors, etc.). Ideally you'd want to solder and shrink-tube everything though if you have the skills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacob Ochs Posted December 31, 2014 Author Share Posted December 31, 2014 Butt splices if done correctly would be fine for something unimportant like a stereo. Anything pertaining to the vehicle running should be soldered (lights, sensors, etc.). Ideally you'd want to solder and shrink-tube everything though if you have the skills. I always would butt splice than heat shrink around important things like my trailer lights I have butt splice then heat shrieked, I'm guessing I should go back and solder it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
91Pioneer Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 OK so I soldered my radio wires too ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tugalo Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 the aircraft industry and the military use raychem environmental spiices..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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