How Painfull or "Painless"?

Hello all, I have my build in for paint and will soon begin putting it all back together. During my teardown and acquisition of parts, I have added gauges, Tach, and turnsignal w/hazard that did not exist on the wire that I pulled out. I am looking for advice as to whether to add wires to the existing system, or to go for the painless system? Has anyone done either and what recommendations do you have? I have noticed there are a couple different "Painless" kits as well. Thanks in advance.

 

EZ wire is much cheaper and on the same premise as painless.

Look on Ebay,

High5

 

if your wiring is in good shape, just wire in the added goodies you mentioned above, not that difficult.
If your wiring has been mangled up by previous owners, then maybe going a rewire is in the cards; it's not difficult mechancially speaking, just time consuming sorting, laying out, and routing the wires.

 

I agree with jpflat2a, don't replace just to replace.
I had to replace mine since it looked like the PO took a bowl of spaghetti and threw it under the dash....
I used the kit from 4WheelJunky, and it wasn't too bad. The directions were fair, I had stuff left over, and I still don't have hazards or a horn (not the kits fault, I just haven't finished troubleshooting it!). I have heard EZ Wire is good, also.

 

:iagree:

 

I would vote for Centech. I re-wired my Jeep from headlights to tail lights a few years ago and it wasn't too bad. The only "hard" part was the turn signals, but if you get a Chevy style plug (which I didn't have) it will save ALOT of time.

 

I agree w/ the EZ wire harness. I purchased the EZ Mini 12 on ebay for $135 w/ shipping. It's very simple to understand, w/ a central fusebox (instead of inline fuses), has all the connections needed for a CJ, they are all labeled as to where they go every 5", and it can be done in a day. Just be sure and get some good terminals (16-18 AWG rings, male/female spades, a few bullet connectors, heat shrink, and butt splices). Get the ones w/ weatherproof heat shrink already on them and you'll be ahead of the game. Lots of stripping and crimping so I suggest getting a good tool for that if you don't already have one.
It's a very easy project and will pay dividends for as long as you own the jeep (its even a good bargaining point if you sell it).:v6:

 

With the EZ-wire available theres no way I would waste another $200-$300 (literally) for a Centech or Painless kit, they just don't compare when you throw in the cost. I bought my EZ-wire kit about 7 years ago, the kit is made even better now and I haven't got one complaint about the old style ones.

 

Thanks for the opinions so far. I guess I could use what is there, but it is a bit messy and if I'm going to add the other stuff I may as well try one ready to go. Thanks. I think I'm leaning toward the EZ2wire.