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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by EMTaco, Oct 15, 2009.

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  1. Oct 15, 2009 at 11:51 AM
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    Hey all. Ok, so I'm trying to figure out where to mount an auxiliary switch panel (8-10 switches) in my '09. Just wondering if anyone has ideas or pics of what they've done. My current thought is to cut a piece of aluminum to fit over the little cubby space just forward of the cup holders. Any thoughts? Thanks!
     
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  2. Oct 15, 2009 at 11:55 AM
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    Seen a few people do that on here. Looks good. Im sure someone here will post a link to where I have seen it. Good luck!
     
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  3. Oct 15, 2009 at 11:57 AM
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  4. Oct 15, 2009 at 12:40 PM
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    Bolt ons here and there
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  5. Oct 15, 2009 at 12:44 PM
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    DO NOT ORDER FROM 4X4MODS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! horrible junky switches and last i heard they completly quit answering emails or phone calls...



    if you want good quality switches check out otrattw.com...... all my current switches came from them and they are top notch!!!!!!!!!!!!!
     
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  6. Oct 15, 2009 at 1:36 PM
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    A pain in the ass to wire up but, I have them up top.
     
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  7. Oct 15, 2009 at 1:44 PM
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    i still get a good laugh out of that pic... used the glasses holder for the switch panel and have the glasses stuck above the visor.... :D
     
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  8. Oct 15, 2009 at 1:46 PM
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    yea... well i've got mine up there... but since i wear glasses i dont have any sunglasses to try to store so it worked out perfect for me.
     
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  9. Oct 15, 2009 at 1:46 PM
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    Dont use my idea:D
     
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  10. Oct 15, 2009 at 1:48 PM
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    I know I'm not being helpful. I just wanted to participate.
     
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  11. Oct 15, 2009 at 1:50 PM
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    i was gonna say... i'm not sure that qualifies.... :D
     
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  12. Oct 15, 2009 at 1:52 PM
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    maybe something like this??

    100_0072_129046a40c9f1f361858732d194d075bc1adf14e.jpg





    or this......

    100_0071_54700dbc1939674a1579996853b2060458b45c38.jpg
     
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  13. Oct 15, 2009 at 1:53 PM
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    what are you using all those switches for?
     
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  14. Oct 15, 2009 at 1:57 PM
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    i wont question his 9-10 switches since i have 14 in mine... :D :D
     
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    It looks like your overhead console is smiling because it has bangs. :p
     
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  16. Oct 15, 2009 at 1:59 PM
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    haha... yup.. happy truck! :D
     
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  17. Oct 15, 2009 at 2:20 PM
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  18. Oct 19, 2009 at 2:06 PM
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    Seat belt chime mod, more yet to come....
    The plan is to go ahead and build the panel with extra switches for future mods. Only need a few currently, but I don't want to have to reinvent the wheel later.

    Thanks for all the suggestions everyone! Nice work on your trucks...I'd always wondered about the overhead idea!
     
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  20. Oct 19, 2009 at 3:32 PM
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    Here's what I've got so far...cut the panel today. I'll order some switches in the next day or two.

    IMG_0042.jpg
     
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