For now identify the connectors I’m missing and get new loom and tape to fix everything that needs fixing.

Make sure you try the crumble test and not just on sight - or you'll be back in there replacing the loom you didn't before the install, after you move it around about 200 times getting it into place. ;)
 
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A very helpful thing to do is label both ends of each connector on your existing harnesses as you unplug them. Then lay those harnesses next to the new ones and label those connectors using your code. The labels can be the device name or a number/letter/animal code. Anything that helps you quickly identify and match up each end of the connectors.

Pictures of the out of reach areas or odd routing will help by creating a check list. I lost track of one of the connectors in the engine bay and couldn't find it for a long time until I called Blaine, described the connector and what area it belonged to. It ended up being for the AC compressor which was out of sight and difficult to reach.

Ugh…that damn AC compressor sensor. That one was terrible!
 
A very helpful thing to do is label both ends of each connector on your existing harnesses as you unplug them. Then lay those harnesses next to the new ones and label those connectors using your code. The labels can be the device name or a number/letter/animal code. Anything that helps you quickly identify and match up each end of the connectors.

Pictures of the out of reach areas or odd routing will help by creating a check list. I lost track of one of the connectors in the engine bay and couldn't find it for a long time until I called Blaine, described the connector and what area it belonged to. It ended up being for the AC compressor which was out of sight and difficult to reach.

All good ideas. That gives me a game plan. Thanks.

As I snooped around under the hood I did notice some connectors are hard to get to. Oh boy. Can’t wait.
 
Is there a 'go to' place to get OEM connectors? Or is this all just junkyard and cutting your old connectors off and using them on the new? I'd like to keep the old engine harness intact with all the connectors, but will have to steal them if I don't have a source.
 
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This is my favorite part of this website.
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Is there a 'go to' place to get OEM connectors? Or is this all just junkyard and cutting your old connectors off and using them on the new? I'd like to keep the old engine harness intact with all the connectors, but will have to steal them if I don't have a source.

https://www.picowiring.com/ You can purchase through the truck parts store there on east Trent.
 
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I’ve been going out and trying to identify all the connectors. As I go I label them on the cardboard. I’ve ordered a label maker and 6 different color tapes. When it all arrives I’ll start labeling my current connectors and harness and the new harness. The color code will help keep things organized. Blaine is sending me some connectors to see if I like them.
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This line out of C3 was driving me crazy. It’s really long and has a 4-point connection on the end and a splice 18” before the end w nothing there. I finally figured out it was for cruise control.
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The black plastic ones with the red locks are apex from Delphi / Aptiv. You can buy them individually (as well as all the little parts) from mouser

https://www.mouser.com/electronic-components/

There are some Amp connectors too (sensors and things). Tougher to find, but mouser does have some of them. I took a chance and bought a few, but there are others I couldn’t get. I’d share my order history, but can’t find it right now on mouser.

Bigger things like the PCM connectors and transmission connectors you’ll probably have to harvest off another harness.
 
I think the blue one is missing a fender.

He said he was looking at your Jeep yesterday and said to let you know that if you wanted to sell your GR inners and outers he'd buy them. 🤣 Really.
 
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He said he was looking at your Jeep yesterday and said to let you know that if you wanted to sell your GR inners and outers he'd buy them. 🤣 Really.

If Revolution doesn't restock the usa front inner axles any time soon I may just need to part it out. Its getting lonely sitting on jack stands.
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If Revolution doesn't restock the usa front inner axles any time soon I may just need to part it out. Its getting lonely sitting on jack stands.
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I see the snow blower is ready to go though. Ya'll having any snow yet? We only had one bout. It lasted about a week.

I can't believe yours is still on jack stands. This is getting ridiculous.

Kaleb is doing his torque boxes. I'm really proud of him, We just finished welding the passenger side up. He did most of the welding.
 
I see the snow blower is ready to go though. Ya'll having any snow yet? We only had one bout. It lasted about a week.

I can't believe yours is still on jack stands. This is getting ridiculous.

Kaleb is doing his torque boxes. I'm really proud of him, We just finished welding the passenger side up. He did most of the welding.

Yep. Snow blower and dirtbike traded spots. I've only used it once this season so far. We had an 3-4" a few weeks ago but its rained a bunch since then so the snow in the neighborhood is all but gone.

Talk about polar opposite of last year. Im sure once it comes it'll come with vengeance.
 
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Go kaleb!!! How do the oem fender look? Are they rusted out?

Maybe some DIY AEV style highlines.
 
Yep. Snow blower and dirtbike traded spots. I've only used it once this season so far. We had an 3-4" a few weeks ago but its rained a bunch since then so the snow in the neighborhood is all but gone.

Talk about polar opposite of last year. Im sure once it comes it'll come with vengeance.

Same here. Polar opposite. Mostly rain 🌧️.

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I see the snow blower is ready to go though. Ya'll having any snow yet? We only had one bout. It lasted about a week.

I can't believe yours is still on jack stands. This is getting ridiculous.

Kaleb is doing his torque boxes. I'm really proud of him, We just finished welding the passenger side up. He did most of the welding.

And who didn't want to buy a welder a while back? Glad both of you are learning how to use it. He's come a longways on his Jeep too.
 
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And who didn't want to buy a welder a while back? Glad both of you are learning how to use it. He's come a longways on his Jeep too.

You’re so right Wildman! This was his first welding job, and he took right to it! He was reticent to give me the wand. He really liked it and said this is a good skill to have.