Installing MeSoJDM's Custom Lower Switch Panel

I thought about doing the same but how would you epoxy it in place if you can’t access the rear?

 

You need to leave a lip for it to epoxy to. I got the quick set stuff and held it in place as it dried.

 

I may go this route. It looks insane to remove this.

 

If I remember correctly it took like an hour. I had planned on it taking much longer than that so I had the rest of the afternoon to work on other projects.

 

It’s a pretty big project, I turned it into multiple days of experimenting before settling on clear epoxy after the dremel tool. Don’t want to take my dash apart again.

 

To be honest, after watching some videos and reading the how to, I’ll probably just skip it entirely and figure out another location or option. I don’t trust I can do a clean and tidy job without removing the panel and just seems to be more effort than it’s worth.

 

If you haven’t, just look into the left side switch panel he makes. Easy install, no modification or disassembly

 

Thanks for this @destin_meeks . I did the install this weekend and your write up was invaluable. I also ended up, despite my best efforts, with an extra screw too.

 

It happens when you’re working on your own vehicle.
I take cars apart and install electronics for a living. I can do a full system in a car spanning 2 full 8-hour days and somehow all the screws go back in the right spots. But in my own truck, I have an extra screw after taking out the glove box. It’s crazy

 

Thanks for the write up and pictures! Was able to use this for my brake controller install today.

 

Have 2 extra screws ... hmmmm

 

Throw them in the glove box and when you take the dash apart again, try to find them homes lol

 

Listen for rattles.

 

Weight reduction. We're building race cars now
But the black one looks like the one that goes in the drivers side lower kick panel.
and the silver looks like it goes in the center console

 

Have those all in there I had 3 silver ones total. 2 in center console and the 3rd one tbd lol

 

Too me, the black one looks like the screw in the door handle, under the felt pad. The silver one looks like it bolts the lower driver side dash panel near the hood release, but underneath the lower kick panel towards the top.

 

The screw under the pad looks different now that i went out and snapped a pic. It looks familiar, just don’t remember where it belongs now...

 

Well, I bought the meso lower panel last summer...I am going to attempt this this weekend. Does anyone happen to have a pic of the "best" or good spot to run the wires into the cab from the driver/battery side?
Thanks for the write-up and thanks for the advice IA!

 

There is an unused rubber plug behind the brake reservoir. It is tricky to fish the wires with a clutch pedal in the way. But it is possible if you use a stiff piece of wire,(like some house hold wire), to fish it through. I have some pictures. I ll try to get them loaded quickly

 

It is easier to get to if you don't have a booster. You will have to remove the plug and turn it inside out to cut out the center of the plug to let the wire feed through. Then use a punch or awl and make a through hole in the carpet. put the plug back in. It will now be your grommet. You may want to use some RTV or source your own grommet, depending on how many wires you want to run, or what gauge they are.