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power distribution box

I just run the factory junction blocks from a 94ish 2500..
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You can also get nice distribution blocks off CUCV's.
 
Depending on what you want to do in the future, you might want to consider something more along the lines of what all modern vehicles use, the underhood fuse panels that have integrated relays. They allow you to differentiate between batt. 12V and ignition 12V, which in the case of batt. 12V, means running one large gauge wire to the panel, instead of multiple small ones. There are aftermarket panels that will do this undoubtedly, but so far it seems most/all don't allow ganging circuits very easily when you need power that is both controlled via the ignition switch AND battery.

I ended up with a junction block similar to what is shown above (but from a Cadillac) close to the battery to power the fans, then a smaller underhood GM fuse block for all the circuits requiring less current, and being fused.
 
dyeager535 said:
Depending on what you want to do in the future, you might want to consider something more along the lines of what all modern vehicles use, the underhood fuse panels that have integrated relays. They allow you to differentiate between batt. 12V and ignition 12V, which in the case of batt. 12V, means running one large gauge wire to the panel, instead of multiple small ones. There are aftermarket panels that will do this undoubtedly, but so far it seems most/all don't allow ganging circuits very easily when you need power that is both controlled via the ignition switch AND battery.

I ended up with a junction block similar to what is shown above (but from a Cadillac) close to the battery to power the fans, then a smaller underhood GM fuse block for all the circuits requiring less current, and being fused.
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i was looking t something like an spod but they are expensive ,there is a local 4x4 shop that adapts then into anything
I seen a facebook post where they put on in a raptor. just dont know if i want that rout might though cause it is a cleaner look
 
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I've seen one of these, I really like the weatherproof (or resistant?) design, and the fact that they are square. Not sure how well they would work practically, plus no relays: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Used-Fuse-Box-FMTV-LMTV-M1083-Stewart-amp-Stevenson-/361834802259

Trying to adapt similar style panels from commercial vehicles thus far seems difficult because most are molded plastic, designed to fit into cramped engine bays, thus the mounting surfaces are normally oddly shaped. The one I ended up with, which is a few rows of mini-blade fuses, works fine, but also mounts a bit odd (I think it was from a 90's Cadillac too) and has no protection from dirt and water. Which even though my inner fenders and fender skirts are intact, still gets on the panel a bit. Dust seems to be the worst problem, although it hasn't actually caused any issues.

Since my heater fuse burned the fuse panel, I may have to consider rewiring the whole truck off of these, and eliminating the stock fuse panel completely. There are certainly enough fuses to do so.

My current piece looks kind of like this, but even more compact:
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Either of these designs might be useful? Cost isn't as ridiculous as I expected, but I only looked at cost of the panel, not sure about how bad wiring and what not would be with them:

http://www.littelfuse.com/products/dc-power-distribution-modules/configurable-pdm.aspx

http://www.littelfuse.com/products/dc-power-distribution-modules/hard-wired-pdm.aspx
 
Well i want a power distribution to clean up the battery everything is already fused or has relays to em
 
Any time I need some sort of electrical component I look to see if they make it first before looking at others.
 
I used an electrical center from a Ford Ranger. I just solder-spliced into the wires to repurpose for my needs. That way each item has it's own fuse or fuse and relay instead of hanging a bunch of things off a single fuse or fusible link. You can also use the blade-type diodes for relay control logic. Seemed like a necessity when I was going from carb to EFI.
 
Looked closer at what was presented, including what I linked to, and none of them really offer what I consider "convenience" like the OEM solutions do.

Ganging rows of fuses, some through a relay, some not, make wiring multiple items up much easier and cleaner than running multiple wires to each fuse location, and adding on in the future.

I should look more in-depth to see if anyone makes a fuse panel-like replacement, that offers the benefit that the OEM pieces do. The only thing I dislike about the late-model OEM pieces is fitment, generally. Also not a big fan of soldering anymore (just personal preference), so when I rewire I like to be able to crimp the wire to the terminal. The OEM products make that somewhat hard, since you have to be able to get hold of the same terminals the OEM used, and for ganged fuse blocks, seem fairly difficult to find.
 
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