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Switch Recommendations?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by idaho_flyfisher, Apr 24, 2023.

  1. Apr 24, 2023 at 9:51 AM
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    idaho_flyfisher

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    I put a switch in one of the 3 slots by my left knee and just left of the steering wheel. The mini toggle switch I put in was difficult and broke. I think I want to put a little rocker switch in... what type of switches have you all used and like? Thanks
     
  2. Apr 24, 2023 at 9:55 AM
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    JustAddMud

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    I'm pretty sure Nintendo makes the only switch :anonymous:. But if you're looking for rocker switches, I've had nothing but good luck with OTRATTW rocker switches and switch bodies.

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  3. Apr 24, 2023 at 10:42 AM
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    I have a box of switches here that I hate for one reason or another. I swapped them all out for Air On board.
    They make the best, IMO.
    No fuss with color match and built well. They just came out with a whole new line of dual push for Toyota.

    I suggest browsing the AU catalog. It's updated more frequently. If the US site doesn't have it in stock, they can order it.
     
  4. Apr 25, 2023 at 6:18 AM
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    I don't have them where you are talking, but I know they make them for the left side blanks. I've got CH4X4 brand switches, and their quality is really good.

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  6. Apr 25, 2023 at 8:41 AM
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    The same shit everyone else has.
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    Also CH4x4.

    20 years ago I would take a candy colored rocker and carefully Dremel it to fit a switch blank. It always bothered me, it just never quite blended into the dash like I had wanted.

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    These at least will camouflage in.
     
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  8. Apr 25, 2023 at 9:51 AM
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    not to thread jack this what are the sizing for the switches under the HVAC/stereo area, and might as well ask about the size of the switches on the left side of the steering wheel? wouldnt mind a lit Fog switch, and add a good power port set up since I occasionally need to power phones and an Ipad
     
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  9. Apr 25, 2023 at 12:22 PM
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    I much prefer the feel of a real toggle switch over the feel of those aftermarket switches. Stay away from the toggle switches with LEDs in the stim because they use more plastic and feel like moving a stick through gravel. There's enough space to fit three next to the cup holder.

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  10. Apr 25, 2023 at 1:10 PM
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    For CH4X4, the ones under the AC controls are the "Toyota Small" switches for a fact. I believe the ones to the left are the "Toyota Tall" but don't quote me on that, as I've only got the small ones bc all my switches are filled from the factory on the left.
     
  11. Apr 25, 2023 at 1:14 PM
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    good to know. are we getting these from Amazon? and mine are all full now moved all my stock switches down when I put my 6 gang switch panel over the top 3 holes
     
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  12. Apr 25, 2023 at 1:20 PM
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  13. Apr 25, 2023 at 3:20 PM
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    I got mine directly from CH4x4 themselves, I figured there was no benefit from going through a middleman
     
  14. Apr 25, 2023 at 10:01 PM
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    Don’t know what the CH4x4 fog switches cost but this is another option.

    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/need-help-fj-led-fog-light-switch.693446/
     

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