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Fuseblock storage

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by spud, May 6, 2008.

  1. May 6, 2008
    spud

    spud Nope..it's not finished!

    Augusta Co. Virginia
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    The CJ5 fuseblock is in a location that is quite inaccessable by the more "round" types like me. During my build, I realized this and thought about a common household food storage container to hold my fuseblock under the hood on the firewall. I'm sure many of you have done a similar install but I thought I would post a few pics of mine........:)
     
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  2. May 6, 2008
    Fnord5

    Fnord5 El Jeepo Gigantico!

    Sacramento...
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    I like the idea, and the fuses are hard to get to even for not so "round" guys.
    However, those containers are really flimsy, and I doubt they would hold up to much heat or vibration.
    Something like an OtterBox would be a better option in my opinion.
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  3. May 6, 2008
    DanStew

    DanStew Preowned Merkin salesman Staff Member

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    I ended up using a "hobby box" from radio shack for my fuse block, but ended up losing teh cover years ago :(
     
  4. May 6, 2008
    spud

    spud Nope..it's not finished!

    Augusta Co. Virginia
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    I felt like the heat would be the only issue for the box too. If it warps or melts down, I'll replace it with a better enclosure. I grabbed what I had handy around the house that day. Actually, I hope that the fact that this is a street Jeep, that it won't see as high a tempature as a Jeep that would have alot of idling time off road to build up heat under the hood.

    We'll see I guess........:beer:
     
  5. May 6, 2008
    NorCoJeeper

    NorCoJeeper Member

    Ft. Collins CO
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    Great idea!! Even if it does fall apart, it's a cheap start to see if you like it.
     
  6. May 9, 2008
    jeepdaddy2000

    jeepdaddy2000 Active Member

    Eagle Point oregon
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    Your best bet is to hit the U pick yards. many late model vehicles have under hood boxes that contain not only fuses but relays as well. Many times you can score the entire loom for 20 bucks.
     
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