I'm finally tired of having to go under the hood every time I want to start or stop the truck...
Also all but one light is out at this point and the fuse box is basically disintegrated.
It sounds like Centech and American Autowire are the only ones you can really buy from the Early Bronco Websites, but I've also seen the Painless one.
A buddy of mine tells me that the Painless wiring kits are anything BUT painless to install, but I have read good reviews online.
I plan on hiring someone to install the harness, and they have told me to "go buy a wiring harness" and they will do the install for $550. Another friend tells me it should only take a "couple hours" if we do it in my garage.
So... point is...
1) If I'm hiring a mechanic to install this for $550, does it really matter or should I assume that they will just figure it out and just buy the cheapest one I can find? Is this a reasonable price?
2) If I get my buddy to help me, which one is best? And is 2-4hrs a realistic timeframe to do this?
3) If I do #2 above, what are the big "aha" things I need to keep in mind? In other words, if you have done one of these jobs, what did you wish you bought and/or prepared for in advance? Buy an extra kit of grommets, special crimper, what-not...
4) Do all kits work with the stock gauges and "plunger" dash controls? It seemed like the Painless version did, but the others kindof sounded like they were just plastic toggle switches that replaced the original ones...
Also all but one light is out at this point and the fuse box is basically disintegrated.
It sounds like Centech and American Autowire are the only ones you can really buy from the Early Bronco Websites, but I've also seen the Painless one.
A buddy of mine tells me that the Painless wiring kits are anything BUT painless to install, but I have read good reviews online.
I plan on hiring someone to install the harness, and they have told me to "go buy a wiring harness" and they will do the install for $550. Another friend tells me it should only take a "couple hours" if we do it in my garage.
So... point is...
1) If I'm hiring a mechanic to install this for $550, does it really matter or should I assume that they will just figure it out and just buy the cheapest one I can find? Is this a reasonable price?
2) If I get my buddy to help me, which one is best? And is 2-4hrs a realistic timeframe to do this?
3) If I do #2 above, what are the big "aha" things I need to keep in mind? In other words, if you have done one of these jobs, what did you wish you bought and/or prepared for in advance? Buy an extra kit of grommets, special crimper, what-not...
4) Do all kits work with the stock gauges and "plunger" dash controls? It seemed like the Painless version did, but the others kindof sounded like they were just plastic toggle switches that replaced the original ones...