Wire disconnects

[Johnny]

I am trying to make my wiring harness easy to disconnect from the body. I know I will have to take body off for painting and I don't want to have to cut wires when I do this. Any good ideas? I used a trailer connector on the rear wiring, but that was only 4 wires. Should I use a few trailer connectors on the front wiring or something else?
Ideas, please.
Thanks

 

[old round fart]

I have used a terminal strip from Radio Shack. Get a number set from electrical supply (wrap-around style is what I used).

 

[PotvinGuy]

Del City has trailer connectors up to 8 wires: http://www.delcity.net/store/8!contact-Molded-Connectors/p_

These are cheap, sturdy and already terminated. I use them all over my car.

 

[rbsWELDER]

I have thought thru the same problem and I am planning to use a 22 pin connector, like this one:
http://www.diyautotune.com/catalog/weather-pack-22-position-bulkhead-connector-kit-p-364.html

 

[bentbaggerlen]

Another vote for the Weather pack 22 pin plug, I've used thousands of them in the truck industry. Great products. Add a plug kit like this and you should have every plug your car could need.
http://www.diyautotune.com/catalog/460-piece-weather-pack-kit-p-379.html

 

[Johnny]

Thanks, guys. All great ideas. There are a few really large wires (10ga.) Can these connectors handle them without getting too hot? Don't want melted plugs.
Thanks

 

[rbsWELDER]

Anybody ever seen a reasonably priced crimp pliers for the weather pack connectors?

 

[Johnny]

Relative term. But, my answer is no. Those things are pretty high dollar.

 

[bentbaggerlen]

http://www.amazon.com/Pico-0665PT-Weatherpack-Terminal-Crimping/dp/B001QRS84G There are a few in the $30 range. I know a few of the guys in the shop use these and they worked fine

 

[Johnny]

Now, that's not too bad. Thanks for the heads up

 

[rbsWELDER]

http://www.amazon.com/Pico-0665PT-Weatherpack-Terminal-Crimping/dp/B001QRS84G There are a few in the $30 range. I know a few of the guys in the shop use these and they worked fine

As I understand it, Weather Pack is a two stage crimp. The cited pliers will NOT do that.

 

[PotvinGuy]

The 22 pin connector will take 12 gauge wires. I'm not sure if there is a terminal for 10 gauge wire. Can't find one online.

 

[bentbaggerlen]

Yes your right, weather pack is a two stage crimp... they don't however need to be done at the same time. First you crimp the plug onto the wire.. then you crimp the seal into place. those pliers will do just fine. In fact this same tool was supplied to my company by Weatherpack when I ordered all the plugs for a AT&T and State of CT order. ​

Here this is even a better deal, it come with the extractor tool... ​

http://www.amazon.com/Delphi-Packard-Weatherpack-Crimper-Tool/dp/B002CCAEJ6​

 

[Johnny]

looks good. I believe I'll be ordering that deal.
Thanks