Switch Pros 9100 install and BS thread

If you can’t figure out how to mount the stuff on the powertrays you must not be mechanically inclined in the slightest. It is pretty straightforward what goes where.

 

Yes, it was straightforward. I did not initially see the extremely small slip of paper inside the accessories mounting hardware baggie indicating which bolts go to which accessory. I was commenting on the "pro tip, install accessories" note in the instructions, just seemed like that deserved a photo or "refer to website" or even "see notes in hardware bag".

I think the most confusing part to me, having not yet opened the engine bay to look it over, is how to attach the support leg to the tray. I don't see a single photo of that anywhere on the website.

Additionally, the website mentions a clutch relocation bracket but that is apparently only available for the older horizontal mount and therefore is outdated in terms of MT support, it really should say "we do not have a product for MT tacomas at present time" or it should just scrub mentions of the clutch relocation bracket. Granted I did get a reply to clarify this after I ordered and the product is clearly marked as AT specific.

Here's a better explanation of what I find surprising. The $27 SDHQ bracket has a link to an 8 page pdf of installation instructions with lots of pictures and supports both MT and AT.

https://sdhqoffroad.com/collections...-toyota-tacoma-switch-pros-power-module-mount

Meanwhile, the $85 powertrays bracket has no such instructions on the website and comes with a single page of printed instructions which I think most would find rather "short" if not "minimalist". For example, step 1 is attach the support leg to the inside of the tray but does not indicate which fastener to use. And yes, one can quickly deduce it's the single M6 bolt and flange from the contents and how they are packaged but it'd take 5s to add that information to the install sheet. Also there are two inside edges of the tray each with 2 slots so not clear which of the 4 slots to use. I assume the bolt head on the outside of the tray and nut on the inside of support bracket, but here is where a single picture would make things very clear vs "you should just know." Last, it's kind of strange to include printed instructions at this level, a simple business card with the website would make the most sense, then the website can contain the latest instructions, avoids wasting paper, allows for quick changes based on feedback, etc.

https://www.powertrays.com/collecti...-powertray-05-current-tacoma-trd-off-road-pro

I think what I'm getting at is when I purchase a $85 solution I have higher expectations than when I purchase a $27 solution. In this case, from an installation perspective, the $27 part appears better.

I'm hopeful the MT-specific pelfreybilt tray together with some holes I can drill using the powertray as a template, together with the sdhq bracket for the switchpros itself, may prove to be a best of breed.

Regardless, it's a fun adventure.

 

here is how mine attaches. I mounted the tray first then worried about the support leg last.

 

Thanks, this is helpful.

I’m wondering if I have any hope of trying to make mine movable. Such that it sits above the fuses but can swing up and out of the way above the clutch fluid reservoir when access to the fuses is needed. Since you’d have the hood open for that, clearance wouldn’t be a concern.

might be a big effort to fabricate some swing type brackets though.

 

OK, so, my setup didn't come with a short positive jumper from fuse block to switchpros, but it did come with two longer positive leads so I'm assuming the idea was that the bus fuse 100A feeds switchpros with one lead and 125A feeds the fuse block with the other lead?

Fuse block is just a bit small for 4 gauge to feed amplifiers but I could potentially just go 8 gauge on that and be just fine.

 

125a feeds the SP, 100a for the fuse block. SwitchPros will deny warranty work if the power wire is bridged on a fuse block.

 

Pelfreybilt blank in the house. Anyone know of a laser cutting shop I could send this out to?

 

I took a closer look today and I think it might be possible to use the powertray on the passenger side as-is, with just longer cables to the fuses. Has anyone done that or considered it?

I think the sdhq bracket may not work with the pelfreybilt bracket unless I'm able to re-orient how the switchpros mounts to it, we'll see once it arrives.

It is pretty cool to have the reservoir pop up through the hole but there's just a ton of stuff in this space vs next to nothing on the passenger side. Not sure the switchpros control harness is long enough though.

 

I have the SDHQ mount and got a pelfrey bracket to use, they wont both fit. I ended up just using the SDHQ bracket.

There’s not a ton of space so it was easier to just connect things directly to the wires from the switch pro and run grounds to wherever i needed them. Kept it cleaner.

 

so can anyone highlight the main difference between the 9100 and RCR force. I know one is 8 switches 8 outputs, 4(35 A) 4(18A) while the RCR is 12 switches and 17 outputs, still 4 (35A) and 11 (15A). So from a price point of 550 vs 980 why would I get the RCR? For an extra 120 can get two 9100s have more amps in total.. not procrastinating or anything just trying to figure out from a price point which is logical to get.

Edit: with two units you get 150A each (300 total)as a max rating. Vs. 150A per unit even for the RCR.

 

Not to mention the layout, two panels of two rows seems way better than a 12 button grid to me. Mount one in the cubby and one in the sunglasses or one on each side of the dash cluster in some custom pods or something, it'd be sick indeed!

 

Does anybody know which size fuse amp to use in the "add a fuse" if a person chooses to go this route for the Switch Pro wires?

 

The add a fuse comes with a fuse. It’s a 5 amp I believe. That’s what I’ve been running since install and never had an issue

 

Ohh yeah....I didn't even think about that. Thanks for the heads up.

 

Installed Switch Pros 9100 with the SDHQ kit. Could not find my switch blank so I had to order another. Don't have the R and L lights yet but will shortly and will do some more wire cleanup when I add thm. Used 2 add a fuse to the EFi and Headlight. Little tip, don't forget to add that second fuse to the add a fuse or your truck may not start. All of the great info in this thread made this install a breeze! Thanks everyone!

 

Hi all, does anyone know how I would go about wiring in two switch panels to one control unit?

 

Subbed for reference

 

This is whats on page 8. Probably gonna need to call switch pros.


Setup Connected Units
• This function is used to setup daisy chained switch panels. Up to 3 switch panels can be connected to a single power module. The Master switch panel will always have an address of “0”, additional daisy chained switch panels will be “Slaves” with unique addresses. More info coming soon.

 

So I had my switch pros installed last week at a shop in SoCal. Not to savvy with electronics or the switch pros but I do know that there was a spot on my rago arb Mount to secure the switch pros to. This looks pretty sloppy to me and my ocd is definitely kicking in.

Wanted to get a second opinion. Let me know what you guys think.

 

Sloppy as fuck dude. Holy shit this is my amateur ass install. Granted I don't have an arb there but still.