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2012 VLX integrated ballast install

Brett B

By Brett B,
in Ballast Info & How-to

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25 minutes ago, MJR63 said:

Yes!  After I posted this I found them on Amazon but only the double screw type, I could not find any that matched the factory setup (one screw connector and one spade connector).  I went with 30 amp fuses.  Install is in progress!

Cool!

I put my rear pumps in the same place as OP, but I ran my hoses longer so that they looped before connecting to the bags.  This takes a lot of the strain off the bag connector and I have no problem with the Flow-Rites leaking.  I used the crimp style hose clamps and used shrink tubing over them.  I figured the heat shrink would act as a strain relief on the hose, looked nicer and then there's no sharp edges to cut vinyl (especially for the front hose).  I got the shrink tubing on eBay.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-Piece-3M-FP-301-BLACK-HEAT-SHRINK-TUBING-2-inch-x-4-feet-FREE-SHIPPING-/292021225612?epid=1783938226&hash=item43fdd2488c:g:fwgAAOSwjDZYmKrj

Finished pics:

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/be5v6g72el4j4s9/AACC97xcPlOxEryijlpZZrNta?dl=0

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