Aftermarket Fuse Block

[TheBearken]

Hi all,

 

I bought myself an 88' MJ this past summer and have been scouring the forums for tips and guides on fixing the many issues it came with. They've been super helpful and I've made good progress. I've only got outstanding electrical problems to resolve before I'm ready for winter.

 

I've got the usual story, fluid leak/ window leak behind dash/ PO doing some sketchy radio installation work.

 

My main concern for the moment is getting the Fuse block back in shape. Currently it's a mess and after cleaning it out and doing what I could to keep connections solid, it continues to be a constant pain when I'm trying to troubleshoot power issues and I have to go back to step one because I nudged the fuse block a little bit and something jiggled out of contact. I'm wondering if it would be better to use something like this:

 

http://a.co/d/6eg43oy

 

instead of ordering new connection pins and replacing them in the existing block. I figured it would let me move the block to a better location, and keep the original block for the relays and modules.

 

does anyone have experience using similar products? 

 

[Jeep Driver]

1 hour ago, TheBearken said:

Hi all,

 

I bought myself an 88' MJ this past summer and have been scouring the forums for tips and guides on fixing the many issues it came with. They've been super helpful and I've made good progress. I've only got outstanding electrical problems to resolve before I'm ready for winter.

 

I've got the usual story, fluid leak/ window leak behind dash/ PO doing some sketchy radio installation work.

 

My main concern for the moment is getting the Fuse block back in shape. Currently it's a mess and after cleaning it out and doing what I could to keep connections solid, it continues to be a constant pain when I'm trying to troubleshoot power issues and I have to go back to step one because I nudged the fuse block a little bit and something jiggled out of contact. I'm wondering if it would be better to use something like this:

 

http://a.co/d/6eg43oy

 

instead of ordering new connection pins and replacing them in the existing block. I figured it would let me move the block to a better location, and keep the original block for the relays and modules.

 

does anyone have experience using similar products? 

 

That is not going to solve your fuse block problem. 

 

Get a good used block and go through it correctly. 

 

It's the only way. 

 

 

[Pete M]

solder is your best friend  

[Warren Mohler]

I have same problem with loose connections in fuse block where do I purchase those new terminals and do they lock into factory block? 

[Jeep Driver]

https://www.delcity.net/store/Fuse-Block-Terminals/p_177

 

 

Just get singles and 4s, 4s can be cut to 2s and 3s.

[Cheapamanche]

On 8/24/2019 at 4:52 AM, Jeep Driver said:

https://www.delcity.net/store/Fuse-Block-Terminals/p_177

 

 

Just get singles and 4s, 4s can be cut to 2s and 3s.

Good advise. Saving money is good. Better yet why not just get all 4s? Again, I need to learn how to solder.... And I need a new fuse block too haha

[Manche757]

On 10/23/2018 at 12:31 PM, Jeep Driver said:

Get a good used block and go through it correctly. 

 

 MJ used ones are generally not available.  XJ used fuse panels are the second best?