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Old May 28, 2013 | 10:40 AM
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Where did you guys run your wires so they weren't visible?? Pics would help thanks!
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Old May 28, 2013 | 10:46 AM
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I drilled a hole under one of the roof rack end caps and ran the wires to it through the roof rack rails
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Old May 28, 2013 | 12:57 PM
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Originally Posted by phletch
I drilled a hole under one of the roof rack end caps and ran the wires to it through the roof rack rails
Got any pictures?
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Old May 28, 2013 | 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by XJwonders
Got any pictures?
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f5/spo...4/#post2478590
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Old May 30, 2013 | 01:57 PM
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I used a Newmar RA-1 marine cable feed-thru. So far, it has held up to a few good rainstorms and several trips to the car wash with no signs of a leak. Highly recommended.

They are also available in several larger sizes (RA-2, RA-3) to accommodate larger-diameter wires/cables/bundles.









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Old May 30, 2013 | 02:25 PM
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^^X2 Those thing work great.
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Old May 30, 2013 | 02:43 PM
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Awesome solution right there.
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Old May 30, 2013 | 02:46 PM
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Nice!!!
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Old May 31, 2013 | 03:12 PM
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I like that idea^^ but not for the money... and flipping less than a dollar for a cordtite..... but 9 bucks for shipping?!?! Gotta be kidding me!! Wish I could make something like those two things.. for free.
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Old May 31, 2013 | 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Big D!
I like that idea^^ but not for the money... and flipping less than a dollar for a cordtite..... but 9 bucks for shipping?!?! Gotta be kidding me!! Wish I could make something like those two things.. for free.
Check around with boat shops or marinas. i'm sure someone in your area has them or something close to it.
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Old May 31, 2013 | 04:05 PM
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I got a pack of assorted sized rubber grommets from the parts store, drill a small hole, insert the grommet and insert the wire. Finish up with a dab of sealant. The bag of grommets ran me less than $2. Inside, I ran my wires under the headliner and on the outside, I ran them inside the rails.

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