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Purchasing New 2016/17 OEM Switches.

Discussion in 'Technical Chat' started by Khrolar, Feb 19, 2017.

  1. Feb 19, 2017 at 5:48 PM
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    Khrolar

    Khrolar [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Hello all, I recently purchased a 2017 TRD OR, double cab, short box. I have seen been looking at mods and am currently working on the Reverse Camera anytime as well as the Nav anytime mod.
    I was hoping to use an OEM style switch for both mods and mount them below the Radio
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    Where the ECT switch is, and move the ECT switch to beside the Bed plug/ rear sliding switches.
    [​IMG]
    (pardon the mess, I it apart to take a look at the connections.)

    Ideally, the ECT would end up using the taller blank on the right side. The reverse would use the old ECT location, and the Nav switch would fill the current blank beside it.

    Is this actually possible? I know it means I would need 3 new switches, the currently ECT leads are too short to reach but I should be able to splice an extension to them. My real problem is trying to keep the OEM look. I can't seem to find a retailer that will sell custom switches that fit the 1 1/4" by 7/8" slots.

    www.ch4x4.com sells ones that fit the 1 9/16 x 13/16" slots (meaning the new ECT switch is covered.)
    http://www.aironboard.com Sells ones that will fit the center console, but are not custom etched. The ones they do sell are geared towards lightbars.

    Are there any stores I might be missing? Or is there an easier way to do this? Perhaps a new panel for below the radio that takes the taller switches?
     
  2. Feb 20, 2017 at 6:56 AM
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    Khrolar

    Khrolar [OP] Well-Known Member

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  3. Feb 27, 2017 at 1:34 PM
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    trrn11500

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    Take your time looking for the right size switches. I have seen other people on this site with them. Don't rush it and you will have a nice clean job. Your ideas are good.
     
  4. Feb 27, 2017 at 1:42 PM
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    trrn11500

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    Maybe this guy can guide youIMG_0032.jpg
     
  5. Feb 27, 2017 at 6:33 PM
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    millhouse

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    Waytec in Minnesota sells all the cool electric things but there proud f there stuff.
     
  6. May 10, 2017 at 8:40 PM
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    Dragons Taco

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    I bought mictuning switches. I like them because they match the pushbutton style much better than the more popular flip style.
    It's available in both sizes, the tall for the left console and the short for the center console.
    Two LED's for night viewing and power on. Plus they are dirt cheap.

    mictuning switches

    EDIT:
    Well these are all light switches too. You may be able to contact them to see if they have more graphics.

    EDIT2:
    CH4x4 is better after all. they have lots of options and aren't too expensive.
    Nice find.
     
    Last edited: May 10, 2017

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