gvns8

So I spent a bunch of time trying to find a 20+ pin plug to make removal of my doors simpler. I have heard grands have a plug that works, but they are next to impossible to find. So I came accross this.



It is a power source extension for a computer. Anyone have a better solution or reason not to use these because these are only a few bucks and seem like they will be a lot more convenient than unplugging 4 separate plugs for each door. They are 18ga wire. Found them searching google or ebay for a "20 or 24 pin power extension".

Boost Happy

thats a good idea. But you can use older ZJ plugs if you dont have heater mirrors

Red82

Did you not read what he posted? He said he can never find them.

allsierra123

I dont see whY they wouldnt. We use the same type of plug in appliances. You may want to load it up with some dielectric grease. Or figure out some way to seal them up. That is if you live in a climate that has really wet winters.

5-90

ATX MOLEX plug - available in 20-pin and 24-pin readily.

However, they're not sealed against environmental intrusion - I'd consider this a factor.

If you're not averse to spending a few more bucks, and doing a bit more work, I'd get CPC (Circular Plastic Connector) kits instead. The other advantage to using CPCs is that you don't have to splice to a pigtail (which is often also not environmentally sealed,) and extra connections in a circuit really should be avoided (CPCs require you to terminate each wire yourself, but you'll terminate it and then insert it into the housing.)

Delphi Weatherpacks are also available up through, I believe, 8-pins; Metri-Packs are available with a higher pin count (I think) and you can get Deustch connectors with relatively high pin counts as well.

Yeah, you have to assemble those yourself as well, but properly assembled Weatherpacks, Metri-Packs and Deustch connector housings are also environmentally sealed.

Me being me, I prefer to keep automotive wiring sealed wherever possible.

I assume you're doing this to make your doors readily removable?

Greyly Driver

just shrink wrap or liquid elect tape the connections after you crimp them and theyll be sealed. i would probably pour some in the back of that pc connector too.

NorCalJeep

Thanks for sharing this. Now my spare computer can be put to good use.

Boost Happy

I can get them all the time. Actually got a set today. I did mine with 96+ zj connectors, I plan to redo mine using the 93-95 connectors. I can grab another set from the yard next weekend if I'm compensated that is.

gvns8

Thanks for the input guys and glad to see it was helpful for someone. Here is the connection I was actually thinking of using (it seems to be higher quality and sealed wires at the plug.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bitfenix-24-...#ht_5250wt_982



5-90: my problem with using the typical sealed connections is that I need one that is at least 20 pins in a plug, and I couldn't find any sealed that have 20+ pins. However the elements are still a concern for me. I was planning on just having the connection inside the cab and simply unplugging it, sliding it through the hole to the door like I do now when I remove my doors and then be good to go.

However, it would be really convenient to find a plug that would work like the ZJ plug. The CPC plugs you mentioned are exactly what I was trying to find but couldnt figure out what they were called. Here is what they look like for everyone else:



Do you know where to buy those from in a complete kit?

I found this site, but its kind of confusing figuring out all that I need and how large the plugs actually are:

http://www.alliedelec.com/search/pro...6#tab=overview

5-90

I thought I had a paper catalogue from Allied, but I don't see it anywhere...

However, I just had a shufty at their site - once you get sorted down to CPCs, there are a few filters on the left side of the screen. The bottom one filters by number of contacts - with numbers up to 100. And 24 is definitely one of them - I think all of the 20's are included, as are most of the 30's.