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this is what i did to my 2019.. it works nicely and looks pretty decent. i used the stock bumper connector, i retained the 4 pin / 7 pin on the bumper..

yes. i actually use the aux switch outputs (rated at 20 amps) to control the relays in the box i mounted (50 amp relays with 40 amp fuses that can be wired in parallel for up to 80 amps per pair) for larger draw accessories... as an example i have 2 250 amp solenoids wired in parallel (500 amp...

i used a piece of 1 inch x 1/4 inch flat bar under the brace pictured. it is bent to exactly follow the lines of the oem brace. then i welded L brackets to that and mounted the box to it.

here is where i installed mine, you have to remove this bar to replace the battery but all the wires come in from the firewall end so that you can just swing it around and lay it on the cowling.

here is a supplier who seems to not think these are made of gold.... connector: https://www.questcomp.com/part/4/7114-4142-02/69325584?utm_source=octopart&utm_medium=industry-cpc&utm_campaign=partsearch seal: Yazaki 7158-3016-80 i found the seals, but havent been able to...

you guys are awesome, thanks

does anyone know the part number for the crimp terminals that are on the 10 inch wires they give us in the wiring pack that we are to plug into the light grey and dark grey connectors next to the aux power panel that is rearward of the drivers side battery? looks like there are 2 of them, a 1/4...

That's good info! Looks like I will probably use a 300 amp circuit breaker . I wanted that to be the absolute weakest link anyway. I am a big fan of overkill when dealing with wiring!

I am using welding cable from the engine bay for the positive, but I hadnt thought about the ground being an issue, I may install a jumper from engine block to frame made of welding lead as well. I appreciate the insight, it is much cheaper and easier to prevent an issue than it is to repair one!

i agree, i have had success up to 40 amps, if i need more than that, i will either add another box that is identical to this box, this would allow me to parallel a set of relays for 60 amps continuous. i am pretty sure i can source heavier duty terminals from mouser.com i also know that 80...

i have the aux switches from the factory so i have the Aux PDC, but as stated earlier, they are only rated at 28 amps continuous. i mounted the heavy duty (300 amp continuous duty) relays wired in parallel inside the front fender on the passenger side of the truck i you dont know they are...

The local dealer advised me that if I utilized the aux switches and it the load was over the rating of the switch, the warranty would not cover any repairs. What I decided was to add an auxiliary relay box that would be controlled by the aux switches and would use commonly available Bosh style...

i would really like to get my hands on the cad info of my truck, but it seems that if i am not upfitting large quantities of trucks, FCA isnt interested in giving me the info...

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