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All of your aftermarket switches go to?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by 2K_Taco, Aug 11, 2016.

  1. Aug 11, 2016 at 6:42 PM
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    2K_Taco

    2K_Taco [OP] Well-Known Member

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    How many have you installed and what do they go to?

    I have 2, one for the LED lights in my bed and the other is a LED light bar (to be installed)

    I'm planning a DIY upgrade to a row of switches and want to plan in advance. (Thinking to self: 'How many do I need')

    I'm not planning on over doing it with an excessive amount of aftermarket components.

    I can think of these (Some not for me)

    Front winch
    Rear winch
    Fog lights
    Extra LED light (bar)
    Interior LED's
    ???
     
  2. Aug 11, 2016 at 7:29 PM
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    ...we'll get there.
    You have 2 winches? Might as well put them on the same switch. Won't use both at once
     
  3. Aug 12, 2016 at 5:07 AM
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    Indy

    Indy Master of all I survey.

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    Sure you can. Let's assume he's the evil leader of a cult and needs to make an example of someone to quell some dissent.

    2 winches, 2 trees and a block on both so you can run a separate line to his hands and feet. If none of your followers have a winch equipped vehicle you can do everything yourself.

    Or what if your secret villain lair has been raised by 2 spies and you've managed to capture them? With 2 winches you can torture them independently without having to invest in a 2nd batch of equipment.

    Regardless each winch will need 3 switching points. 1. On/off 2. In 3. Out. Most would use a SPDT to combine the direction and you could do the same to power both winches with the center being both off. So minimum 2 switches.
     
  4. Aug 12, 2016 at 6:22 AM
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    ...we'll get there.
    i didn't consider the nemesis-torture angle. my apologies
     
  5. Aug 12, 2016 at 6:23 AM
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    micalbertl

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    but what if it is a team of 3 spies!?!?!?! better get a third winch and mount it in the bed to be safe.

    I have just a little on off switch for my eLocker because I don't want to disable abs all the time
     

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