Homebrew Jeep Mods
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From: Manhattan, Kansas
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
Originally Posted by Jeepyjeepy
Actually in ks red blue and several other colors are illegal to have on while on the street. Parked is fine but not while driving. I know Wichita usually upholds that new rule
Originally Posted by Troth
plastic chillin at 220 F cant be great, if youre going to keep 2 air filters get metal pipe welded at the same shape and wrap it with insulation
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From: Indianapolis, IN
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0

I just used a standard black 120v/15A Leviton single-gang outlet ($2.75) and outlet cover ($.89).

This is what it looks like with the cover off.
I'm pretty sure that covers the important parts. Let me know if you've got any questions.[/QUOTE]
Ok, F1, got one more question. I purchased an outlet, cut my hole, etc. I noticed 4 screws on the outlet, basically two per receptacle. Since you ran the extension cord, then cut and wired that to the outlet, does only one of your outlets work then? If not, how did you provide power to both outlets using one extension cord. Will I need an inverter with two outlets in order to power the two outlets in the back of my truck? Thanks.
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From: some small town oregon
Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Originally Posted by Red Sled 01
I just used a standard black 120v/15A Leviton single-gang outlet ($2.75) and outlet cover ($.89).
This is what it looks like with the cover off.
I'm pretty sure that covers the important parts. Let me know if you've got any questions.
Second set of screws are for the pass thru. Wire one side and both will work.
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From: chillicothe, OH
Year: 1991
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Originally Posted by odgreen89on35s
Ok, F1, got one more question. I purchased an outlet, cut my hole, etc. I noticed 4 screws on the outlet, basically two per receptacle. Since you ran the extension cord, then cut and wired that to the outlet, does only one of your outlets work then? If not, how did you provide power to both outlets using one extension cord. Will I need an inverter with two outlets in order to power the two outlets in the back of my truck? Thanks.
Dont put both on one "side" though. Black to brass screws, white to silver screws.
Ok, F1, got one more question. I purchased an outlet, cut my hole, etc. I noticed 4 screws on the outlet, basically two per receptacle. Since you ran the extension cord, then cut and wired that to the outlet, does only one of your outlets work then? If not, how did you provide power to both outlets using one extension cord. Will I need an inverter with two outlets in order to power the two outlets in the back of my truck? Thanks.
The screws on your outlet should be brass colored on one side and chrome or silver on the other. Attach the hot (black) wire to the brass side and the neutral (white) wire to the chrome/silver side. It doesn't matter which of the two screws you use although standard wiring convention suggests the supply should go on the "top" screw and the load on the bottom (when you're linking multiple outlets). In the application we're talking about, it makes no difference. The green ground lead connects to the green hex nut that's threaded into the metal outlet frame.
I'm going to take a picture of the wiring, give me a few minutes.
Last edited by F1Addict; Jan 24, 2012 at 11:34 PM. Reason: Forgot something!
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From: chillicothe, OH
Year: 1991
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Originally Posted by F1Addict
Also, most decent inverters have an internal ground fault interrupt circuit. Mine does, which is why I didn't use a GFI outlet.


