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Switch Panel Options

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Clemson55, Mar 20, 2020.

  1. Mar 20, 2020 at 8:03 PM
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    Clemson55

    Clemson55 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I've been doing some searching on here and through Google and can't really find what I want, if I missed it please point me to the right thread.

    I have a 2015 TRD Pro so most of the switch spots are already taken. I already added a rear bumper which has some extra lights, I also want to add a light bar on the roof, possibly one on the front bumper, and some lights on the bed. Because of that I am trying to figure out what options I have for adding a panel with some extra switch spots. I believe I only have 2 open spots at this time, so I need something extra for at least 2. If there is something with 4+ I would probably just locate them all on that. I thought there might be something that fills that small cubby hole to the lower right of the steering wheel but haven't found anything. If anybody has found a panel that does that or in any other place please let me know. Thanks
     
  2. Mar 20, 2020 at 8:15 PM
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    ZRXDean

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    I did this to my 2015

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  3. Mar 20, 2020 at 11:09 PM
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    Clemson55

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    Did you fit that into the existing sunglasses holder? What panel did you use?
     
  4. Mar 20, 2020 at 11:10 PM
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    hoarder23

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    Sounds like you need a SwitchPro
     
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  5. Mar 20, 2020 at 11:12 PM
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    Clemson55

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    Whats a switch pro?
     
  6. Mar 20, 2020 at 11:23 PM
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  7. Mar 21, 2020 at 3:36 AM
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    Hyland33

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    If your just looking for a couple switches or if the 4 are small you could go on the center console. Nice and easy to get wires here.
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  8. Mar 21, 2020 at 3:50 AM
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    Crosis

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    A very expensive choice to do what should not be a spendy thing.
     
  9. Mar 21, 2020 at 5:46 AM
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    ZRXDean

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    Yes - dremeled it and used OTTRATTW for the panel and switches. I also jumped the switches, made a braided harness and ran them to an aux fuse panel. Sort of a hybrid version of what was done here: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/diy-build-and-install-a-bussmann-rtmr-fuse-relay-block.399454/

    I did a hybrid of this using a blue sea panel but the way I did my switches was pretty much identical to that thread. Fun little project.
     
  10. Mar 21, 2020 at 9:37 AM
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    I have the eBay 8 gang panel. So far I love it. Scored it for under $50. Can find em all day for $100. IMG_20200315_154402865.jpg IMG_20200315_154742757.jpg IMG_20200317_061700426.jpg IMG_20200317_061547808.jpg IMG_20200317_061516572.jpg
     
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