YJ Tow Wiring setup
 

Could soemone kindly direct me to some info on wiring up a YJ for towing
lighting? I'd like to get the tailights wired for towing. All I know so
far is that the tow-er needs a bigger flasher unit, I think. Thanks!


BTW, got my wife's YJ all set. Got rid of the longer shackles and 31"
tires and wheels with the bad offset. The shackles had the caster off by
4 degrees and the tires had the powerband all wrong. We went with BFGs
in 225/75r15s and OEM wheels via ebay and some Currie boomarang rear
shackles and some Currie tow shackles up front. Thanks to you guys (even
you blshit) the little runabout drives a LOT less scarey. She is happy.
When mom's happy... ;^)


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Re: YJ Tow Wiring setup
 

Your '87 shouldn't need a special harness as '91 up does and lists
it at: http://www.accessconnect.com/trailerwiring.htm I'd just buy the
pig tail from your local parts store and wire it like the little
abbreviated initials on the inside of the socket indicate. Using your
volt meter or test light, so as to not cook the fuse.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Jeepers wrote:
>
> Could soemone kindly direct me to some info on wiring up a YJ for towing
> lighting? I'd like to get the tailights wired for towing. All I know so
> far is that the tow-er needs a bigger flasher unit, I think. Thanks!
>
> BTW, got my wife's YJ all set. Got rid of the longer shackles and 31"
> tires and wheels with the bad offset. The shackles had the caster off by
> 4 degrees and the tires had the powerband all wrong. We went with BFGs
> in 225/75r15s and OEM wheels via ebay and some Currie boomarang rear
> shackles and some Currie tow shackles up front. Thanks to you guys (even
> you blshit) the little runabout drives a LOT less scarey. She is happy.
> When mom's happy... ;^)

Re: YJ Tow Wiring setup
 

Your '87 shouldn't need a special harness as '91 up does and lists
it at: http://www.accessconnect.com/trailerwiring.htm I'd just buy the
pig tail from your local parts store and wire it like the little
abbreviated initials on the inside of the socket indicate. Using your
volt meter or test light, so as to not cook the fuse.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Jeepers wrote:
>
> Could soemone kindly direct me to some info on wiring up a YJ for towing
> lighting? I'd like to get the tailights wired for towing. All I know so
> far is that the tow-er needs a bigger flasher unit, I think. Thanks!
>
> BTW, got my wife's YJ all set. Got rid of the longer shackles and 31"
> tires and wheels with the bad offset. The shackles had the caster off by
> 4 degrees and the tires had the powerband all wrong. We went with BFGs
> in 225/75r15s and OEM wheels via ebay and some Currie boomarang rear
> shackles and some Currie tow shackles up front. Thanks to you guys (even
> you blshit) the little runabout drives a LOT less scarey. She is happy.
> When mom's happy... ;^)

Re: YJ Tow Wiring setup
 

Your '87 shouldn't need a special harness as '91 up does and lists
it at: http://www.accessconnect.com/trailerwiring.htm I'd just buy the
pig tail from your local parts store and wire it like the little
abbreviated initials on the inside of the socket indicate. Using your
volt meter or test light, so as to not cook the fuse.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Jeepers wrote:
>
> Could soemone kindly direct me to some info on wiring up a YJ for towing
> lighting? I'd like to get the tailights wired for towing. All I know so
> far is that the tow-er needs a bigger flasher unit, I think. Thanks!
>
> BTW, got my wife's YJ all set. Got rid of the longer shackles and 31"
> tires and wheels with the bad offset. The shackles had the caster off by
> 4 degrees and the tires had the powerband all wrong. We went with BFGs
> in 225/75r15s and OEM wheels via ebay and some Currie boomarang rear
> shackles and some Currie tow shackles up front. Thanks to you guys (even
> you blshit) the little runabout drives a LOT less scarey. She is happy.
> When mom's happy... ;^)

Re: YJ Tow Wiring setup
 

I have not done that, but I would say it would be about the same as trailer
wiring. You have to get to the brake lights and park lights.

--
JimG
80' CJ-7 258 CID
35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
D44 Rear, Dana 30 Front. SOA
4.56 Gears, LockRight F&R
Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries

"Jeepers" <moomesa@INVALIDfnbnet.net> wrote in message
news:moomesa-2150C0.19405728122003@corp.newsfeeds.com...
> Could soemone kindly direct me to some info on wiring up a YJ for towing
> lighting? I'd like to get the tailights wired for towing. All I know so
> far is that the tow-er needs a bigger flasher unit, I think. Thanks!
>
>
> BTW, got my wife's YJ all set. Got rid of the longer shackles and 31"
> tires and wheels with the bad offset. The shackles had the caster off by
> 4 degrees and the tires had the powerband all wrong. We went with BFGs
> in 225/75r15s and OEM wheels via ebay and some Currie boomarang rear
> shackles and some Currie tow shackles up front. Thanks to you guys (even
> you blshit) the little runabout drives a LOT less scarey. She is happy.
> When mom's happy... ;^)
>
>
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Re: YJ Tow Wiring setup
 

I have not done that, but I would say it would be about the same as trailer
wiring. You have to get to the brake lights and park lights.

--
JimG
80' CJ-7 258 CID
35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
D44 Rear, Dana 30 Front. SOA
4.56 Gears, LockRight F&R
Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries

"Jeepers" <moomesa@INVALIDfnbnet.net> wrote in message
news:moomesa-2150C0.19405728122003@corp.newsfeeds.com...
> Could soemone kindly direct me to some info on wiring up a YJ for towing
> lighting? I'd like to get the tailights wired for towing. All I know so
> far is that the tow-er needs a bigger flasher unit, I think. Thanks!
>
>
> BTW, got my wife's YJ all set. Got rid of the longer shackles and 31"
> tires and wheels with the bad offset. The shackles had the caster off by
> 4 degrees and the tires had the powerband all wrong. We went with BFGs
> in 225/75r15s and OEM wheels via ebay and some Currie boomarang rear
> shackles and some Currie tow shackles up front. Thanks to you guys (even
> you blshit) the little runabout drives a LOT less scarey. She is happy.
> When mom's happy... ;^)
>
>
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Re: YJ Tow Wiring setup
 

I have not done that, but I would say it would be about the same as trailer
wiring. You have to get to the brake lights and park lights.

--
JimG
80' CJ-7 258 CID
35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
D44 Rear, Dana 30 Front. SOA
4.56 Gears, LockRight F&R
Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries

"Jeepers" <moomesa@INVALIDfnbnet.net> wrote in message
news:moomesa-2150C0.19405728122003@corp.newsfeeds.com...
> Could soemone kindly direct me to some info on wiring up a YJ for towing
> lighting? I'd like to get the tailights wired for towing. All I know so
> far is that the tow-er needs a bigger flasher unit, I think. Thanks!
>
>
> BTW, got my wife's YJ all set. Got rid of the longer shackles and 31"
> tires and wheels with the bad offset. The shackles had the caster off by
> 4 degrees and the tires had the powerband all wrong. We went with BFGs
> in 225/75r15s and OEM wheels via ebay and some Currie boomarang rear
> shackles and some Currie tow shackles up front. Thanks to you guys (even
> you blshit) the little runabout drives a LOT less scarey. She is happy.
> When mom's happy... ;^)
>
>
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Re: YJ Tow Wiring setup
 

I swapped my OEM flasher unit for an electronic one, about $12. The OEM
unit will flash very rapidly with the extra load of the trailer lights but
the electronic flasher will keep the flash rate constant regardless of load.

"Jeepers" <moomesa@INVALIDfnbnet.net> wrote in message
news:moomesa-2150C0.19405728122003@corp.newsfeeds.com...
> Could soemone kindly direct me to some info on wiring up a YJ for towing
> lighting? I'd like to get the tailights wired for towing. All I know so
> far is that the tow-er needs a bigger flasher unit, I think. Thanks!
>
>
> BTW, got my wife's YJ all set. Got rid of the longer shackles and 31"
> tires and wheels with the bad offset. The shackles had the caster off by
> 4 degrees and the tires had the powerband all wrong. We went with BFGs
> in 225/75r15s and OEM wheels via ebay and some Currie boomarang rear
> shackles and some Currie tow shackles up front. Thanks to you guys (even
> you blshit) the little runabout drives a LOT less scarey. She is happy.
> When mom's happy... ;^)
>
>
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Re: YJ Tow Wiring setup
 

I swapped my OEM flasher unit for an electronic one, about $12. The OEM
unit will flash very rapidly with the extra load of the trailer lights but
the electronic flasher will keep the flash rate constant regardless of load.

"Jeepers" <moomesa@INVALIDfnbnet.net> wrote in message
news:moomesa-2150C0.19405728122003@corp.newsfeeds.com...
> Could soemone kindly direct me to some info on wiring up a YJ for towing
> lighting? I'd like to get the tailights wired for towing. All I know so
> far is that the tow-er needs a bigger flasher unit, I think. Thanks!
>
>
> BTW, got my wife's YJ all set. Got rid of the longer shackles and 31"
> tires and wheels with the bad offset. The shackles had the caster off by
> 4 degrees and the tires had the powerband all wrong. We went with BFGs
> in 225/75r15s and OEM wheels via ebay and some Currie boomarang rear
> shackles and some Currie tow shackles up front. Thanks to you guys (even
> you blshit) the little runabout drives a LOT less scarey. She is happy.
> When mom's happy... ;^)
>
>
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Re: YJ Tow Wiring setup
 

I swapped my OEM flasher unit for an electronic one, about $12. The OEM
unit will flash very rapidly with the extra load of the trailer lights but
the electronic flasher will keep the flash rate constant regardless of load.

"Jeepers" <moomesa@INVALIDfnbnet.net> wrote in message
news:moomesa-2150C0.19405728122003@corp.newsfeeds.com...
> Could soemone kindly direct me to some info on wiring up a YJ for towing
> lighting? I'd like to get the tailights wired for towing. All I know so
> far is that the tow-er needs a bigger flasher unit, I think. Thanks!
>
>
> BTW, got my wife's YJ all set. Got rid of the longer shackles and 31"
> tires and wheels with the bad offset. The shackles had the caster off by
> 4 degrees and the tires had the powerband all wrong. We went with BFGs
> in 225/75r15s and OEM wheels via ebay and some Currie boomarang rear
> shackles and some Currie tow shackles up front. Thanks to you guys (even
> you blshit) the little runabout drives a LOT less scarey. She is happy.
> When mom's happy... ;^)
>
>
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Re: YJ Tow Wiring setup
 

In article <3FEF8C48.5C0D8B07@cox.net>,
L.W.(ßill) ------ III <----------@cox.net> wrote:

> Your '87 shouldn't need a special harness as '91 up does and lists
> it at: http://www.accessconnect.com/trailerwiring.htm I'd just buy the
> pig tail from your local parts store and wire it like the little
> abbreviated initials on the inside of the socket indicate. Using your
> volt meter or test light, so as to not cook the fuse.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O

Nice link! Thanks!

I did a Google and found:
http://www.jedi.com/obiwan/jeep/flattow.html

Diodes were involved. I assume your sites harnesses included them. I'll
give 'em a call.


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Re: YJ Tow Wiring setup
 

In article <3FEF8C48.5C0D8B07@cox.net>,
L.W.(ßill) ------ III <----------@cox.net> wrote:

> Your '87 shouldn't need a special harness as '91 up does and lists
> it at: http://www.accessconnect.com/trailerwiring.htm I'd just buy the
> pig tail from your local parts store and wire it like the little
> abbreviated initials on the inside of the socket indicate. Using your
> volt meter or test light, so as to not cook the fuse.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O

Nice link! Thanks!

I did a Google and found:
http://www.jedi.com/obiwan/jeep/flattow.html

Diodes were involved. I assume your sites harnesses included them. I'll
give 'em a call.


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Re: YJ Tow Wiring setup
 

In article <3FEF8C48.5C0D8B07@cox.net>,
L.W.(ßill) ------ III <----------@cox.net> wrote:

> Your '87 shouldn't need a special harness as '91 up does and lists
> it at: http://www.accessconnect.com/trailerwiring.htm I'd just buy the
> pig tail from your local parts store and wire it like the little
> abbreviated initials on the inside of the socket indicate. Using your
> volt meter or test light, so as to not cook the fuse.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O

Nice link! Thanks!

I did a Google and found:
http://www.jedi.com/obiwan/jeep/flattow.html

Diodes were involved. I assume your sites harnesses included them. I'll
give 'em a call.


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Re: YJ Tow Wiring setup
 

If I understand you correctly, you are going to tow the Jeep itself,
not tow with the Jeep. If that is the case, the setup on Jedi's page
is the best I've seen.
Tookie - Denham Springs, LA
88YJ,"Money Hungry"
4" lift, 33" TSLs, Lock-Rights
PosiLock, 4.10s

Re: YJ Tow Wiring setup
 

If I understand you correctly, you are going to tow the Jeep itself,
not tow with the Jeep. If that is the case, the setup on Jedi's page
is the best I've seen.
Tookie - Denham Springs, LA
88YJ,"Money Hungry"
4" lift, 33" TSLs, Lock-Rights
PosiLock, 4.10s

Re: YJ Tow Wiring setup
 

If I understand you correctly, you are going to tow the Jeep itself,
not tow with the Jeep. If that is the case, the setup on Jedi's page
is the best I've seen.
Tookie - Denham Springs, LA
88YJ,"Money Hungry"
4" lift, 33" TSLs, Lock-Rights
PosiLock, 4.10s

Re: YJ Tow Wiring setup
 

Wiring the lamps on a towed vehicle can be simple or complex,
depending upon the vehicle being towed. If your vehicle has a Lamp
Out Module (LOM) like the ZJ and others, you need to diode isolate
each lamp wire. If you don't, you will at a minimum defeat your LOM,
and possibly burn it out. In the case of our '93 ZJ it required six
(6) diode packs. One for each tail lamp, one for each stop lamp, and
one for each turn lamp. If you are going to use stop for turn, you
can get by with four, but you still have to consider the wiring coming
from the pulling vehicle. I.E. common or separate turn/stop.

Roadmaster is the company that makes the most popular diode packs as
sold at RV dealers, etc. They have by far the best information for
installation on various vehicles that I have seen. Their URL is
http://www.roadmasterinc.com/index.html

----

On Mon, 29 Dec 2003 07:02:58 -0600, Jeepers
<moomesa@INVALIDfnbnet.net> wrote:

>In article <3FEF8C48.5C0D8B07@cox.net>,
> L.W.(ßill) ------ III <----------@cox.net> wrote:
>
>> Your '87 shouldn't need a special harness as '91 up does and lists
>> it at: http://www.accessconnect.com/trailerwiring.htm I'd just buy the
>> pig tail from your local parts store and wire it like the little
>> abbreviated initials on the inside of the socket indicate. Using your
>> volt meter or test light, so as to not cook the fuse.
>> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
>
>Nice link! Thanks!
>
>I did a Google and found:
>http://www.jedi.com/obiwan/jeep/flattow.html
>
>Diodes were involved. I assume your sites harnesses included them. I'll
>give 'em a call.
>
>
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Re: YJ Tow Wiring setup
 

Wiring the lamps on a towed vehicle can be simple or complex,
depending upon the vehicle being towed. If your vehicle has a Lamp
Out Module (LOM) like the ZJ and others, you need to diode isolate
each lamp wire. If you don't, you will at a minimum defeat your LOM,
and possibly burn it out. In the case of our '93 ZJ it required six
(6) diode packs. One for each tail lamp, one for each stop lamp, and
one for each turn lamp. If you are going to use stop for turn, you
can get by with four, but you still have to consider the wiring coming
from the pulling vehicle. I.E. common or separate turn/stop.

Roadmaster is the company that makes the most popular diode packs as
sold at RV dealers, etc. They have by far the best information for
installation on various vehicles that I have seen. Their URL is
http://www.roadmasterinc.com/index.html

----

On Mon, 29 Dec 2003 07:02:58 -0600, Jeepers
<moomesa@INVALIDfnbnet.net> wrote:

>In article <3FEF8C48.5C0D8B07@cox.net>,
> L.W.(ßill) ------ III <----------@cox.net> wrote:
>
>> Your '87 shouldn't need a special harness as '91 up does and lists
>> it at: http://www.accessconnect.com/trailerwiring.htm I'd just buy the
>> pig tail from your local parts store and wire it like the little
>> abbreviated initials on the inside of the socket indicate. Using your
>> volt meter or test light, so as to not cook the fuse.
>> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
>
>Nice link! Thanks!
>
>I did a Google and found:
>http://www.jedi.com/obiwan/jeep/flattow.html
>
>Diodes were involved. I assume your sites harnesses included them. I'll
>give 'em a call.
>
>
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Re: YJ Tow Wiring setup
 

Wiring the lamps on a towed vehicle can be simple or complex,
depending upon the vehicle being towed. If your vehicle has a Lamp
Out Module (LOM) like the ZJ and others, you need to diode isolate
each lamp wire. If you don't, you will at a minimum defeat your LOM,
and possibly burn it out. In the case of our '93 ZJ it required six
(6) diode packs. One for each tail lamp, one for each stop lamp, and
one for each turn lamp. If you are going to use stop for turn, you
can get by with four, but you still have to consider the wiring coming
from the pulling vehicle. I.E. common or separate turn/stop.

Roadmaster is the company that makes the most popular diode packs as
sold at RV dealers, etc. They have by far the best information for
installation on various vehicles that I have seen. Their URL is
http://www.roadmasterinc.com/index.html

----

On Mon, 29 Dec 2003 07:02:58 -0600, Jeepers
<moomesa@INVALIDfnbnet.net> wrote:

>In article <3FEF8C48.5C0D8B07@cox.net>,
> L.W.(ßill) ------ III <----------@cox.net> wrote:
>
>> Your '87 shouldn't need a special harness as '91 up does and lists
>> it at: http://www.accessconnect.com/trailerwiring.htm I'd just buy the
>> pig tail from your local parts store and wire it like the little
>> abbreviated initials on the inside of the socket indicate. Using your
>> volt meter or test light, so as to not cook the fuse.
>> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
>
>Nice link! Thanks!
>
>I did a Google and found:
>http://www.jedi.com/obiwan/jeep/flattow.html
>
>Diodes were involved. I assume your sites harnesses included them. I'll
>give 'em a call.
>
>
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Re: YJ Tow Wiring setup
 

In article <moomesa-2150C0.19405728122003@corp.newsfeeds.com>, Jeepers
<moomesa@INVALIDfnbnet.net> writes:

>Could soemone kindly direct me to some info on wiring up a YJ for towing
>lighting?

I wired my 89 YJ for flat towing...very simple. I cut a hole under the driver's
side turn signal, and installed a round trailer connector. I ran the wires
though the fire wall and spliced in under the driver's door sill. There I
installed heatsink diodes which I purchased at an RV store.
Jim

88 Grand Wagoneer
89 Wrangler
00 Grand Cherokee

Re: YJ Tow Wiring setup
 

In article <moomesa-2150C0.19405728122003@corp.newsfeeds.com>, Jeepers
<moomesa@INVALIDfnbnet.net> writes:

>Could soemone kindly direct me to some info on wiring up a YJ for towing
>lighting?

I wired my 89 YJ for flat towing...very simple. I cut a hole under the driver's
side turn signal, and installed a round trailer connector. I ran the wires
though the fire wall and spliced in under the driver's door sill. There I
installed heatsink diodes which I purchased at an RV store.
Jim

88 Grand Wagoneer
89 Wrangler
00 Grand Cherokee

Re: YJ Tow Wiring setup
 

In article <moomesa-2150C0.19405728122003@corp.newsfeeds.com>, Jeepers
<moomesa@INVALIDfnbnet.net> writes:

>Could soemone kindly direct me to some info on wiring up a YJ for towing
>lighting?

I wired my 89 YJ for flat towing...very simple. I cut a hole under the driver's
side turn signal, and installed a round trailer connector. I ran the wires
though the fire wall and spliced in under the driver's door sill. There I
installed heatsink diodes which I purchased at an RV store.
Jim

88 Grand Wagoneer
89 Wrangler
00 Grand Cherokee