Plastic Wire Cover on Tailgate

CapnDik · 02-08-2007, 08:42 AM

I know you all know what I'm talking about, right? I need to buy one, but I don't know what it's called, or where to buy it from.

It's on the inside of the gate, and houses the contacts for the tail-light wires.

Thanks!

cliff7593 · 02-08-2007, 09:33 AM

I think you might be asking about what's called, corrugated slit-loom tubing. You shoud be able to get it at a Home Depot, or an electrical supply store or even an auto parts store.

Bill_Dunnigan · 02-08-2007, 09:43 AM

no, he needs the plastic case that covers the wire contancts near the hing

i have one but it'de be cheaper for you to get it at a dealer as shipping it would be expensive

CapnDik · 02-08-2007, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Sait

no, he needs the plastic case that covers the wire contancts near the hing

You are correct, sir! That's exactly what I need!

You think shipping would be cost prohibitive? I didn't think it would weigh too much, being plastic.

My last Heep had one, but I never paid much attention to it. The Heep I just bought is missing the cover, and wow, you can certainly tell. I guess you never really know what you have until it's gone, right?

Combatsylvania · 02-08-2007, 10:27 AM

have yo uconsidered just ditching the contact pads all together, and use some coiled wire to run the thid break light?..

just a thought.

raskull · 02-08-2007, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Combatsylvania

have yo uconsidered just ditching the contact pads all together, and use some coiled wire to run the thid break light?..

just a thought.

His contacts and light are probably working fine, just the nice plastic cover that goes over top of the metal bracket and plugs is missing.

To the OP: Go to the dealer, small plastic parts like that will likely only run you $5 or so. May take a week to come in though..

CapnDik · 02-08-2007, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Combatsylvania

have yo uconsidered just ditching the contact pads all together, and use some coiled wire to run the thid break light?..

just a thought.

Actually, no. I never even thought about it. I guess that might not be a bad option.

I was hoping for the factory look, though.

86cj · 02-09-2007, 06:22 PM

When put the brake light on my KOZ rear tire carrier, I had to cut wire before it went to the contact pads.

When I took the contact pads and bracket off I found the Factory had somehow scraped the insulation off both + /- wires about 2" long right behind the rubber contacts inside the rear fenderwell.

My Jeep was almost new and no problems happened, but if you are chasing a brake light short on a 04' check it out. There is no way to see the bare wires until you pull the rubber contacts out.

02-09-2007, 06:22 PM	#8
86cj Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: mi Posts: 23 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Brake light contacts When put the brake light on my KOZ rear tire carrier, I had to cut wire before it went to the contact pads. When I took the contact pads and bracket off I found the Factory had somehow scraped the insulation off both + /- wires about 2" long right behind the rubber contacts inside the rear fenderwell. My Jeep was almost new and no problems happened, but if you are chasing a brake light short on a 04' check it out. There is no way to see the bare wires until you pull the rubber contacts out.

02-08-2007, 09:33 AM	#2
cliff7593 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: NE Indiana Posts: 70 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	I think you might be asking about what's called, corrugated slit-loom tubing. You shoud be able to get it at a Home Depot, or an electrical supply store or even an auto parts store.

02-08-2007, 10:27 AM	#5
Combatsylvania Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Elmvale, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,850 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	have yo uconsidered just ditching the contact pads all together, and use some coiled wire to run the thid break light?.. just a thought.