For those of you towing "TJ" version Jeeps.
Gents, This really doesn't apply to any other version of Jeep, just the TJ version. And, as far as I know, any and ALL TJs are included. We all know they come with standard roll up windows and, manu...
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Hey Jeeping gang,
I surely thank you for the nice comments on the job. It was a tiny challenge but, nothing that requires master skills. As for the doors being able to still be removed, yes. The window wiring kit is a bit cumbersome for continued opening and closing of the doors, as it's not as flexible as we'd like it to be. The power lock wiring is basically only two wires so, that can be setup with ultra-flexible wiring and, a nice disconnect for it. I've set ours up with what's called a WeatherPak plug on each door for the door lock wiring.
It's not real pretty right now but, it will be cleaned up shortly for a nicer look and setup. I had the Jeep down for about 3 days while doing this job and, an anti-theft device I created I was installing too. So, when I got done with all of it, it works and, I'll be fine with it for the time being. But, as stated, it will be cleaned up to a nicer operation.
As for the potential for it to be damaged in a wet operation, well, there's potential for that but, highly unlikely. And, even water was to infiltrate into those doors, it might may or may not damage the window motor as, it's a pretty sealed tight unit with WeatherPak plugs on it.
The power door lock motor can basically run under water, it's that sealed. So, as stated in my original post, this is simply a luxury option for making things more pleasant in both driving and locking-unlocking.
You know, it's kind-a funny you should mention the "knee" thing and, running the windows up and down with it. Right after I installed them and we were on a test drive, I didn't even realize that, I had lowered the wifes window, all the way down while we were driving around. She asked me if I had done it and I say "did what?". She said my window went down by itself 'cause she had not touched the button.
I said, "****" now what's wrong??? But, I shortly realized that my knee had leaned up against the passenger side button on the drivers door and, lowered the window. From that point on, I just did it to bug her.
But, yes, you can put that drivers side button assembly in or on the center console and simply devise some sort of plug for the whole in the door panel where the crank used to be. It's not a bad idea at all for two reasons. One, you'd have less wires to deal with in the door jamb opening and, two, no KNEE OPERATIONS OF EITHER WINDOWS.
I might even do it at a later date.
Scott
I surely thank you for the nice comments on the job. It was a tiny challenge but, nothing that requires master skills. As for the doors being able to still be removed, yes. The window wiring kit is a bit cumbersome for continued opening and closing of the doors, as it's not as flexible as we'd like it to be. The power lock wiring is basically only two wires so, that can be setup with ultra-flexible wiring and, a nice disconnect for it. I've set ours up with what's called a WeatherPak plug on each door for the door lock wiring.
It's not real pretty right now but, it will be cleaned up shortly for a nicer look and setup. I had the Jeep down for about 3 days while doing this job and, an anti-theft device I created I was installing too. So, when I got done with all of it, it works and, I'll be fine with it for the time being. But, as stated, it will be cleaned up to a nicer operation.
As for the potential for it to be damaged in a wet operation, well, there's potential for that but, highly unlikely. And, even water was to infiltrate into those doors, it might may or may not damage the window motor as, it's a pretty sealed tight unit with WeatherPak plugs on it.
The power door lock motor can basically run under water, it's that sealed. So, as stated in my original post, this is simply a luxury option for making things more pleasant in both driving and locking-unlocking.
You know, it's kind-a funny you should mention the "knee" thing and, running the windows up and down with it. Right after I installed them and we were on a test drive, I didn't even realize that, I had lowered the wifes window, all the way down while we were driving around. She asked me if I had done it and I say "did what?". She said my window went down by itself 'cause she had not touched the button.
I said, "****" now what's wrong??? But, I shortly realized that my knee had leaned up against the passenger side button on the drivers door and, lowered the window. From that point on, I just did it to bug her.
But, yes, you can put that drivers side button assembly in or on the center console and simply devise some sort of plug for the whole in the door panel where the crank used to be. It's not a bad idea at all for two reasons. One, you'd have less wires to deal with in the door jamb opening and, two, no KNEE OPERATIONS OF EITHER WINDOWS.
I might even do it at a later date.
Scott
