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Electrical Wiring Setups

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by overlandozzy1, Dec 11, 2022.

  1. Dec 11, 2022 at 4:04 PM
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    overlandozzy1

    overlandozzy1 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    To start off, I have had my tacoma for almost 4 years now, and I'm done building as far as suspension and drivetrain goes (on 35s, re-geared to 5.29s, have 12" shocks in the rear, with ADS coilovers up front, full skids, sliders, winch, gusseted spindles, RCVs, etc). While building I of course took the cheaper route and my electrical wiring is a mess. I'm looking for suggestions when it comes to fixing it the right way. I know about the 9100 SwitchPro paired with the Powertray Mount made for the Switch Pro. However, I am having a hard time justifying a $1000+ price tag for this. DOes anyone on here have any suggestions to get around this?

    I have ditch lights, BD XL 80s, Squadron Pros, and S2's (awaiting install) for the fog area on my bumper, rock lights (awaiting install), 8 BD S2's on my roof rack (awaiting install), and an air compressor.

    I am looking for at minimum a 6 panel switch system to control all of this. If anyone has some advice on this, all help is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance, and pictures are always a help.
     
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  2. Dec 11, 2022 at 4:37 PM
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    soundman98

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    there's the auxbeam or nilight 6-switch panels for $100-170 if you don't need anything other than on/off and a clean connection point.

    higher price tends to mean more button color options to better coordinate interior lighting schemes, bluetooth connectivity, and different output modes-- on/off, momentary, and strobe.

    both of them come up on Amazon pretty quickly. both brands also offer an 8 position panel as well.
     
  3. Dec 12, 2022 at 4:28 PM
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    I would definitely consider sPOD 4x4. They are the original switch bank system on the market and have a very easy design. I know for Switch Pro most will run a separate busbar which is not recommended for these units and causes much more confusion, with sPOD 4x4 they have a fully Canbus system with either a 6 or 8-bank system. Each of these banks is supplied with a 30 amp outlet which is also not found on most competitors' units and is fully adjustable through their Bluetooth app. To acknowledge, they are also in-house with Baja Designs and will be backed with the same customer support and service that we are known for. For all questions, you may have feel free to pm me and also check out the links below for their units.
    sPOD 4x4 SourceLT:https://www.4x4spod.com/sourcelt_w_mini6_universal_fit
    sPOD 4x4 BathamX:https://www.4x4spod.com/bantamx_w_hd_universal
    Best,
    Brandon
     
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  4. Dec 12, 2022 at 4:50 PM
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    What I was trying to do was ask Brandon at Baja to clarify the “void warranty” statement.

    Thank you in advance
     
  6. Dec 12, 2022 at 5:11 PM
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    I will have to do some more digging to validate my previous statement. On their site, it states that if you are subject to using a fuse bank it will actually expose these wires to water and corrosion and will possibly damage the unit and provide unstable connections. If you op to install this unit how they advertise they advise soldering each connection to the corresponding leads or butt splicing them which causes much more installation time over the system sPOD offers.
    Best,
    Brandon
     
  7. Dec 12, 2022 at 5:22 PM
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    Thank you for the follow up info, appreciate your response.

    Alan
     
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