Let's see your 1st Gen switch setups!

I finally got a second set of LEDs for my truck (via TWSS ), so I'm thinking about upping my switch setup. I've considered the OEM style swicthes, but I really like the ones with covers, like these:

$13 ESUPPORT Car Carbon Fiber Cover Blue LED Light Rocker Toggle Switch SPST ON Off Pack of 5

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00SUS1RN8/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A2WCR1L7XCIL9L&psc=1. I also prefer not to cut or permanently modify anything if it's not needed.

With that being said, would it be possible to fit two of the above switches in the little square plastic piece between the cup holders (pictured below)? It pops out and I could easily cut a piece of plastic to fit into the spot. It also gives easy access to the wires coming from the back of the switch since the area underneath is open. Thanks for any advice.

 

Do you still have these switches? If so, do you mind getting their dimensions for me? I'm trying to figure out if they would fit in a certain place in my truck. Also, do you have a link to them?

 

Cut in under tray to have more room.

 

Finally got around to moving my two switches to a mounted location. I used my dad's dental tools (for making dentures) to cut out a plastic insert and stuck my two switches inside of them. Luckily, I cut it well enough to "snap" everything in rather than using glue. I just need to file down the edges and maybe use some paint.

 

What swtich pod are you using?
Howd you install?

 

Where did you get the panel directly to the left of your steering wheel?

 

Will this:
https://www.aironboard.com/online/switch-panel-2500-carling-2-switches-holder.html

Work with these?
https://www.aironboard.com/online/p...oyota-oem-replacement-front-locker-amber.html

 

Pretty lame, I know. But the ARB isn't lame at all!

 

Anyone ever mount there switches over head ? That’s my plan but kinda lost bc our first gens don’t come with a console up top like the new ones ☹️

 

That’s my plan too. I’m going to utilize the rear view mirror’s 4 fasteners to mount it up there. My plan is to fiberglass the switch pod so it’s flush with the ceiling.

 

maybe this?

*V-Series
https://www.otrattw.net/Snap-In-V-Series-Switch-Bracket-End-VME-01.html

L-Series
https://www.otrattw.net/Switch-Holders/

 

Go go gadget thread revival:

I updated the switches in the tool box to include additional lights at some point:

IMG_2068 by Michael Halat, on Flickr

I then eliminated the tool box earlier last year and recently came up with a new storage solution using ammo cans and moved the switch panel into a HF Apache case. The small switch on the exterior of the case turns on the USB plug and voltmeter as well as lights up the bottom labels of the switches compared to the old pin switch setup when the tool box opened and lit up the labels.

Untitled by Michael Halat, on Flickr
Bed wiring by Michael Halat, on Flickr

Also quite a few cab switch updates since then.

 

I’m thinking about adding the switch panel under CB radio as well. How is yours mounted? Did you attach the panel the radio itself?

 

Yup, just 4 bolts:





More pics here. It's a pain in the dick getting the whole front panel out but I have done it so many times at this point I'm used to it.

 

Awesome, thanks. Agreed on the dash panel, I need to clean up all the wiring behind it and make some sort of fuse panel/power distribution for all the switches, radios, gauge modules, etc.

 

Someone on here at some point shared really cool push on "blocks" for the switches that lets you quickly disconnect all wires from a switch but I can't remember for the life of me where I saw it.

Found it:

CARLING VCH-01 8 Terminal Connector Switch Base

https://www.amazon.com/CARLING-VCH-01-Terminal-Connector-Switch/dp/B00R3Q67KG

I don't think the space we put these switches has enough room for these though. Love the concept though.

 

Yeah those are great, I do have them behind my main switch panel under the stereo, not sure if they'd fit below the CB though.

Quite a bit cheaper from OTRATTW than Amazon.

https://www.otrattw.net/Eight-Terminal-Rear-Connector-Housing-Black.html

 

Still need to wire some of these up, but here’s what I’m running.

 

Nice Jason! That's a lot of lights!

I need to do my seat heaters like you have them. Are those single pole or DPDT switches?