Small relay box under the hood is loose - how to fix it

[yuriklan]

The small relay box next to the large one on the driver's side is loose, only being held by the cables that go into it. The cover is also loose. I don't want to replace the entire box. Any ideas on how I could fix it in place? I don't want to just wrap a zip tie around... thanks!

 

[Curious Hound]

If the original plastic retainer is broken....

1. Zip-ties
2. Duct tape
3. Electrical tape
4. bungee cords
5. Ratchet strap
6. Vice grips
7. C-Clamp
8. Train a squirrel to hold it.
9. De-pin and disassembled. Find suitable locations to drill holes through it and bolt it to the bracket. Then re-assemble.
10. Replace completely.

 

[SenorNoob]

You forgot glue...

I like glue.

 

[JoshT]

8. Train a squirrel to hold it.

I wouldn't count on that solution. Just ask p-nut what the gubermnt does to trained squirrels. They might decide they want to test your truck for rabies as well due to contact.

 

[ShhhhhDougsHere]

Curious you forgot bubble gum as well.

 

[ShhhhhDougsHere]

I think I would go with the de-pin , disassemble and find suitable places to drill drew holes option.

However you do it be gentle with.

 

[yuriklan]

Reporting back:

- The squirrel ran away. Left a message: "Nuts!"
- Bubblegum got stuck in engine. Didn't fix the fuse box; fixed another problem, though.
- Glued myself to the hood. Kinda hard to drive now over 30. Not like it was easier before.

Gonna try the other options in the list. Thanks!

 

[ShhhhhDougsHere]

Lol.

 

[yuriklan]

I'm happy to report again:

- The squirrel is back. He slammed his bedroom door, muttering something about a larger allowance.
- The head gasket was almost gone, but now it's not leaking anymore. Everytime I hit the gas, though, I feel a faint bubblegum smell.
- I unstuck myself from the hood, and to my surprise, I almost got up to 45. I was happy, but then I noticed I was going downhill. Oh well.
- Zip ties did the trick. It was not the most elegant solution, but it worked.

Thanks a bunch, folks!

 

[ShhhhhDougsHere]

Your welcome for the encouragement it's the least I can do for all the help I've gotten from the TRS family.

Good luck in the future.

 

[Curious Hound]

I'm happy to report again:

- The squirrel is back. He slammed his bedroom door, muttering something about a larger allowance.
- The head gasket was almost gone, but now it's not leaking anymore. Everytime I hit the gas, though, I feel a faint bubblegum smell.
- I unstuck myself from the hood, and to my surprise, I almost got up to 45. I was happy, but then I noticed I was going downhill. Oh well.
- Zip ties did the trick. It was not the most elegant solution, but it worked.

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Thanks a bunch, folks!

I actually need to do that on my Superduty. That little 3-relay box is just laying on top of everything on the inner fender.