Wiring Harness

Max in DC · 08-31-07, 09:40 AM

Has anyone here replaced their FJ40 harness with any of the available replacement harnesses, such as Painless, etc? My stock harness is a mess, and I'd like to know others' thoughts or experiences with the replacements.

Thanks.

John Smith · 08-31-07, 01:34 PM

What year is your 40? My understanding is that Painless is a PITA to install in a 40.

jhaha · 08-31-07, 10:12 PM

I used the EZwire one. Great product, really easy to do as long as you take your time. Get the 21 circuit harness. It is worth it. Solder all of the connections!!!!!

I actually am getting ready to add on to this harness with a winch and an electric fan.

AND WRITE DOWN EVERYTHING YOU DO WITH THE WIRE HARNESS!

cahilc · 10-02-07, 04:24 PM

I'd check out Ron Francis. I think the web site is www.ronfrancis.com. Seems like real good stuff. No experience with it yet but that would be my preference.

Cheers,
Cahil

Max in DC · 10-03-07, 08:56 AM

I've got a 79 FJ40, which I'm in the midst of taking down to the frame. I figure that if I'm going to do this right, I will need to get rid of the electronic mess that I currently have.

Any/all suggestions are appreciated.

Thanks!

Blue77FJ40 · 10-03-07, 09:20 AM

Whatever you do, don't ask Bob's PO for wiring advice. Every single wire in his harness under the dash is blue.

I've heard that Centek harnesses have been used less painfully than Painless.

76FJ40 · 10-03-07, 09:27 AM

What's wrong Dan, I thought blue was your favorite color?

Blue77FJ40 · 10-03-07, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 76FJ40

What's wrong Dan, I thought blue was your favorite color?

You know what they say about too much of a good thing!

08-31-07, 09:40 AM	#1
Max in DC IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Chevy Chase Posts: 29	Wiring Harness Has anyone here replaced their FJ40 harness with any of the available replacement harnesses, such as Painless, etc? My stock harness is a mess, and I'd like to know others' thoughts or experiences with the replacements. Thanks. __________________ - Max

08-31-07, 01:34 PM	#2
John Smith In the garage Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Maryland TLCA# 9074 Posts: 1,798	What year is your 40? My understanding is that Painless is a PITA to install in a 40. __________________ 79 FJ40 & 78 FJ55

08-31-07, 10:12 PM	#3
jhaha IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 274	I used the EZwire one. Great product, really easy to do as long as you take your time. Get the 21 circuit harness. It is worth it. Solder all of the connections!!!!! I actually am getting ready to add on to this harness with a winch and an electric fan. AND WRITE DOWN EVERYTHING YOU DO WITH THE WIRE HARNESS! __________________ 1974 fj40 frame off Aquala tub, 4 wheel disc brakes, 350, Q78's Soon to be SOA, TBI and 37's Landcruisers are Hardcore

10-02-07, 04:24 PM	#4
cahilc IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Silver Spring, Maryland & Daytona Beach, Florida Posts: 811	I'd check out Ron Francis. I think the web site is www.ronfrancis.com. Seems like real good stuff. No experience with it yet but that would be my preference. Cheers, Cahil __________________ ..... 67 Red FJ40 - SBC, Holly, NV4500, SOA 87 Blue FJ60 - Cummins 6BT, NV4500, OME, SUA ..... coupla' parts rigs too ...

10-03-07, 08:56 AM	#5
Max in DC IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Chevy Chase Posts: 29	RE: Wiring Harness I've got a 79 FJ40, which I'm in the midst of taking down to the frame. I figure that if I'm going to do this right, I will need to get rid of the electronic mess that I currently have. Any/all suggestions are appreciated. Thanks! __________________ - Max


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10-03-07, 09:20 AM	#6
Blue77FJ40 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: MD Posts: 1,174	Whatever you do, don't ask Bob's PO for wiring advice. Every single wire in his harness under the dash is blue. I've heard that Centek harnesses have been used less painfully than Painless. __________________ '77 FJ40: HFS, 33's, Locked and Low'd

10-03-07, 09:27 AM	#7
76FJ40 Old Fart Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: NOVA TLCA# 8019 Posts: 1,274	What's wrong Dan, I thought blue was your favorite color? __________________ '76 FJ-40 with a Hula Girl on the dash for me and a '65 FJ-45 LPB for the wife. Life is good.

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