Best way to clean up wires?

[Clamcakes]

Howdy!

So I'm starting to install goodies on my Gladiator, and I hate having wires running everywhere! I'm pretty new to modding vehicles in general, and I'm looking for a way to clean up the engine bay wiring. For example, I just installed new headlights, but I have the wire connecting the DRLs going across under the hood supports, and then the excess zip tied together coiled up behind the passenger headlight, hoping that it won't get hot enough to melt/burn!

I also have the add-a-fuse for the DRLs sticking out of the fuse box, but the lid won't shut, pinching the wire coming out of it, which is now running across my intake filter cover and then down to the passenger headlight for power.

Is this just the way Jeeps are?

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[Bandit’s Lair]

Wire loom or the good wire wrap tape are good choices. When it comes to wiring it’s really good to plan out what you think you’re going to run and plan it out on paper as far as routing. Fuse blocks, relay blocks, multifunction switches all those things can help organize wire routing. Another thing is to have all the tools and supplies to make your own connections securely. The less wire you have to use for a run the cleaner it automatically looks. Nothing to hide.

 

[Clamcakes]

Wire loom or the good wire wrap tape are good choices. When it comes to wiring it’s really good to plan out what you think you’re going to run and plan it out on paper as far as routing. Fuse blocks, relay blocks, multifunction switches all those things can help organize wire routing. Another thing is to have all the tools and supplies to make your own connections securely. The less wire you have to use for a run the cleaner it automatically looks. Nothing to hide.

I’ll have to look into this stuff then, and where to mount it. Especially when it comes to relays and how to run switches and what not into the cab. That is what I’m worried about as well.

 

[Bandit’s Lair]

Truth!!!! On the into the cab thing. Switch panels are good for the soul. Even if you have to run more than 1 that’s way less wires through the firewall.

 

[LouisvEarlleJT]

Like was already said - wire loom (and if it's black then it basically blends in) and mapping it out with a piece of scrap wire (or even twine or something) helps.

Across the firewall is a typical place to run if you're trying to get to the battery, that is where the factory aux wires/fuses are placed. If you're mounting cowl lights there are channels cut in the foam on either 'corner' that let you pass wires through cleanly.

For things on the front and/or bumper you can tuck wires up into the bumper or under the air box (again, assuming you're trying to get to the battery).

 

[ORACLElights]

Wire wrap and/or loom, and planning ahead! We’ve found that something like the TRIGGER system makes accessory management way cleaner once you start stacking multiple lights/accessories onto the build. Everything stays centralized in one place, and you can still control it through the wireless remote or Bluetooth app without having to add a bunch of extra switch panels or clutter inside the cab.

Especially nice if you’re running multiple zones like rock lights, chase lights, ditch lights, camp lighting, etc.

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