Center Console Switch Panels

I bought one and used it to install my Ham Radio and Anytime Backup Camera DPDT switch.

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@Iggy

Any updates on the new design? I hope you’re still making these because the lower console is the only spot I have for my switches.

 

I'll be down for one of these. 5spd Mt, Don't know if it differs any between the 6 and 5

 

@Iggy

I hope you’re still making these because I need one for a 2nd gen 6-speed!!!

 

i"m finishing my last batch of battery trays and then I'm making a batch of these. There will be a GB when I do!

 

That’s great to hear. Can you please post here when the group buy starts. I don’t want to miss out on getting one of these because it’s the only place left where my switches can go.

 

@Iggy PM sent

 

Couldn’t wait any longer so I made my own panel from 0.125 Al last weekend after several hours of trial and error with cardboard cutouts to get right shape. I wanted a hard mount so I used two pieces of 1X1X.063 angle extrusion I squeezed in a vice to get a tighter angle and also trimmed 1/8” off one leg to clear switch opening. I then added threaded pop-rivets to the angle pieces for the front panel to bolt into. Finally I matched drilled to the console and held in place with standard #6 screws. I Spent about a day and a half making this, so it’s a bargain if you can buy one from Iggy.

 

@Iggy Is it possible to use the Toyota type push switches instead of the rockers? I like the fit and finish of the OEM looking push switches like CH4x4 sells. Not sure if the switch bracket can accommodate both.
Nice looking stuff man!

 

I'd like to see one with gauge pods instead of switches.

 

Hey @Iggy any estimates on when you'll start making and selling these switch panels again? I'm going to be installing some accessories soon and I'm trying to decide if I should wait for one of your high quality ones or if I should just build my own. I was hoping to take the lazy way out and just buy one though.

 

I don't have any at the moment. I'm trying to keep the cost the same of the panels, but prices of everything has gone up. The biggest part are the handles, they are aluminum and have become an expensive component. I'm trying to change the design so I don't need them. One alternative I'm working up is 3D printing the handles instead.

 

Okay, thanks for the update! Just my personal preference, but the handles aren't a huge deal for me. They do look pretty cool but I would assume you could just pull the panel out by one of the switches if you needed to, right? Although a 3D printed one would be cool too.

 

You can it's just a bit more difficult. The panel is pretty snug. I guess it depends on how often you want to remove the panel.

 

@Iggy

I know you’re very busy but do you have an idea of when you’ll be doing another run of center console switch panels?

 

@Iggy any chance you will be doing a center console switch panel for 3rd gen?

 

@Iggy

Any idea on a timeline for the switch panels?

 

I couldn't afford to wait so I ended up building my own switch panel and it honestly wasn't that difficult. I followed the instructions in this thread and it turned out fairly decent. It'd be a lot easier if you had the right tools, but I did this with just a hack saw and a drill.

 

Ok everyone, I am just finalizing pricing on these right now. Costs went way up so I'm trying to make it work. I'm going to start a group here in a few hours and it will be my last run of these. I'll post the link here

 

Group buy is up!

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/2nd-gen-switch-panels.656747/