1966 Jeep CJ5 4x4, GE Jeep!
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This is what we came up with for battery installation. We wanted to keep the batteries within their respective configurations. A CJ5 doesn't have much empty space laying around and placing all the batteries in the rear was not a good strategy for weight distribution.
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This is what we came up with for adding integrity to the side battery boxes. Bolted to the side of the box, we considered the need to remove a module, which this allows without removing the body, and includes a very stable step up. We won't truly know how stable the driving is until it's on the road, but we're very optimistic it will have good driving manners with this configuration.
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This is the battery layout with all the wiring connected in its general location. I believe some of this wiring won't be needed due to our very simple build; manual steering, manual brakes, no A/C, no power windows, no heated seats, etc.
https://forum.resolve-ev.com/user/isak, what are your thoughts on what wiring isn't necessary? -
BMS with all the harnesses attached. Not sure if all these connections are necessary for our build but we're going with it until we hear otherwise. Anyone want to comment on what's necessary and not? I'm not sure how to invoke the "@isak" link for his response. It would be great if someone could help me with that.
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I went with a pre-made box that has good sealing for all the Leaf battery command wiring. You can't see it from the picture, but the snout that connects to the motor cable is toward the top of the box in the picture. Not sure what wiring is necessary here but it's all connected as it once was. The box will actually face down once it's all wired, sitting between the frame side to side and between the transfer case and rear battery.
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Separating some of the BMS wiring loom to reach the three separate boxes without needing extension wiring. Considering how we want the battery boxes to be completely modular, I still need to consider extension wiring plugs for quick disconnect.
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You'll notice the snout attached to the box is upside down. It will be right side up when installed since the door will be facing down. Zooming in you can see the + and - marks just above the orange plug. The Resolve-EV controller wiring will plug into the round black plug. The reddish connector originally plugged into the harness that went through the floor of the Leaf. I guess that just stays unconnected, although there are a couple wires that plug into the hardware within the box connected to this plug.
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Regarding wiring, I didn’t use the 3rd (square one) of the 3 connectors on the outside of the battery that supplied the car’s hvac stuff. I just cut that section including the socket off the aluminium metal work. So any wiring that connected to that on the inside of the battery was left out in my build.
It’s possible in the future I may get back to wanting heating, but I’ll cross that bridge when I get to it. -
Regarding wiring, I didn’t use the 3rd (square one) of the 3 connectors on the outside of the battery that supplied the car’s hvac stuff. I just cut that section including the socket off the aluminium metal work. So any wiring that connected to that on the inside of the battery was left out in my build.
It’s possible in the future I may get back to wanting heating, but I’ll cross that bridge when I get to it.@ianlighting Awesome, thank you for your input. I wasn't sure what that plug was used for and we certainly won't have any heating or cooling, just open cockpit for warm weather excursions.
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BMS with all the harnesses attached. Not sure if all these connections are necessary for our build but we're going with it until we hear otherwise. Anyone want to comment on what's necessary and not? I'm not sure how to invoke the "@isak" link for his response. It would be great if someone could help me with that.
@leshall89 All the BMS connectors are necessary except the ones going to the relay that controls the resistive heaters that sit on the cells (not all leaf packs come with resistive heaters). It's the cables that go from the BMS to a rectangular black box. Temperature sensor cables connector and the 12V and CAN connector and the rest of the balancing wires are all needed for the BMS to not throw a fit
