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<blockquote data-quote="FiveOsvt" data-source="post: 1822788" data-attributes="member: 43930"><p><strong>Installation</strong></p><p></p><p>The install overall is pretty straight forward. The most difficult part is routing the switch panel wire through the firewall. You will also need to decide where you are going to mount your circuit and switch panel bracket. Make sure to arrange everything to ensure the location you choose affords you enough wire to reach all components.</p><p></p><p><strong>Required tools</strong></p><p></p><p></p><p><img src="https://www.fordraptorforum.com/attachments/c26a48705_d1ba4b08e39e217ae688e6fb3ae15371daf56af5-jpg.370643/" alt="c26a48705_d1ba4b08e39e217ae688e6fb3ae15371daf56af5.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>Step 1</strong></p><p></p><p>Disconnect negative battery terminal cable</p><p></p><p><strong>Step 2</strong></p><p></p><p>Locate the large rubber grommet located on the driver side exterior firewall of vehicle. Using your utility knife, cut a slit in the grommet. Repeat this step for the same grommet located in the interior driver side footwell area.</p><p></p><p><img src="https://www.fordraptorforum.com/attachments/40cac150b_a99dc3b9216ffcfae9a7bf7f70ef489f537750cf-jpg.370644/" alt="40cac150b_a99dc3b9216ffcfae9a7bf7f70ef489f537750cf.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>Step 3</strong></p><p></p><p>Using a straightened out wire hanger, push the hanger through the slit from firewall side. Retrieve the coat hanger and pull partially through the interior grommet. tape the 8ft switch panel connector to the exterior side of the hanger. Once secure, pull the hanger with wire completely through.</p><p></p><p></p><p><img src="https://www.fordraptorforum.com/attachments/2fd3705a7_457b5e0063a7b4d028119314448008fed31c0c73-jpg.370645/" alt="2fd3705a7_457b5e0063a7b4d028119314448008fed31c0c73.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>Step 4</strong></p><p></p><p>Decide where and how you will be mounting the switch panel (flat or adjustable mount). I did not want to drill any holes and instead used 3M HD double sided tape to secure the bracket to my dash just above the radio. This location requires you to “fish” the wire using the same method above. Use a plastic trim tool or similar to pry on the 3 front clips, giving you access to feed the wire hanger in and down to the driver side floor board. Make all connections now. (Note…depending on your application you will need to use the switch panel extension wire that is provided).</p><p></p><p></p><p><img src="https://www.fordraptorforum.com/attachments/90f942ecc_355b2a62ba811fb0cfbbc967cf3bcddbb8155962-jpg.370646/" alt="90f942ecc_355b2a62ba811fb0cfbbc967cf3bcddbb8155962.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>Step 5</strong></p><p></p><p>Run the switch panel wire to the location you plan to mount the circuit panel box. For my application, I routed the wire into the rubber flap on the driver side wiper cowl. With a flat head screwdriver, pry the 6 plastic clips on the cowl, tuck the wire behind the cowl, and re-secure the clips. Have the wire exit the same rubber flap on passenger side.</p><p></p><p></p><p><img src="https://www.fordraptorforum.com/attachments/f688910a6_d2eea24c4dd5c8e0a61100d83704e9675d77e5a9-jpg.370648/" alt="f688910a6_d2eea24c4dd5c8e0a61100d83704e9675d77e5a9.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>Step 6</strong></p><p></p><p>Using the supplied bracket’s, decide how/where you are going to mount your circuit panel box. Again I did not want to drill any holes so I decided to use 3M heavy duty double sided to tape to mount the circuit box to the lid of the factory fuse panel (be sure when using this method that you do not block the underside access point where all your wires feed into). Clean the area well with rubbing alcohol before applying the tape.</p><p></p><p></p><p><img src="https://www.fordraptorforum.com/attachments/cf383e0c0_fbee49728e3ef194ef2e75ffc0ed9def20096c79-jpg.370649/" alt="cf383e0c0_fbee49728e3ef194ef2e75ffc0ed9def20096c79.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>Step 7</strong></p><p></p><p>With the circuit box mounted you can now connect your red positive power cable from the circuit panel to the 60A breaker and the additional red positive cable from the breaker to the positive battery terminal. Connect the black negative cable to the circuit panel and negative battery terminal.</p><p></p><p><img src="https://www.fordraptorforum.com/attachments/37469a3af_6c28e893a376f55eab6681330ade68b2b3d6338a-jpg.370650/" alt="37469a3af_6c28e893a376f55eab6681330ade68b2b3d6338a.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p></p><p>Step 8</p><p></p><p>Connect your switch panel wire (routed earlier), red fuse tap wire, and any accessory wires. Be sure all wires are routed through the underside access point or the lid will not secure. You can now secure the circuit panel lid.</p><p></p><p><img src="https://www.fordraptorforum.com/attachments/d103f152a_7be52034825c3ff7e1426568d93843b5e64912d5-jpg.370651/" alt="d103f152a_7be52034825c3ff7e1426568d93843b5e64912d5.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>Step 9</strong></p><p></p><p>Find an ignition power source. Unfortunately the fuse tap provided was not a mini fuse tap and was designed for larger fuses. I had a pre-existing fuse tap that I tied the red fuse tap wire into.</p><p></p><p></p><p><img src="https://www.fordraptorforum.com/attachments/c175d49bb_fd03b8f459760c8dcd75dffa1f421a397f6e113c-jpg.370652/" alt="c175d49bb_fd03b8f459760c8dcd75dffa1f421a397f6e113c.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>Step 10</strong></p><p></p><p>Secure the breaker using the provided hardware. I again used 3M HD tape and secured mine to the circuit panel lid.</p><p></p><p></p><p><img src="https://www.fordraptorforum.com/attachments/0192b153e_b1f5721d095c60520b1e15a2f380ed78ee0ac225-jpg.370653/" alt="0192b153e_b1f5721d095c60520b1e15a2f380ed78ee0ac225.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>Step 11</strong></p><p></p><p>Using the provided zip ties, secure all wires. You can now reconnect your negative battery terminal. Turn on your ignition and test the function of the panel, app, and connected accessories.</p><p></p><p></p><p><img src="https://www.fordraptorforum.com/attachments/ecc0d1977_86f78bf68a964bdcb9b4d6ef1d17abc0c5ac305f-jpg.370654/" alt="ecc0d1977_86f78bf68a964bdcb9b4d6ef1d17abc0c5ac305f.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>Summary</strong></p><p></p><p>From those of us who own truck’s that don’t come from the factory with upfitter switches, to those who do, and find themselves needing more, the Auxbeam really is the perfect solution. The features, app control, and ease of installation make the Auxbeam in my opinion the best switch panel money can buy. For those who don’t need the app control, Auxbeam carries both 6 and 8 gang panels that will also get the job done while keeping more cash in your pocket. Head over to <a href="https://auxbeam.com/AR800/special" target="_blank">https://auxbeam.com/AR800/special</a>for 15% off (applied at checkout) and check out their awesome lineup of products.</p><p></p><p></p><p><img src="https://www.fordraptorforum.com/attachments/0611de50d_64fb0a20a554f6a1cd5e02a69114001731708a64-jpg.370655/" alt="0611de50d_64fb0a20a554f6a1cd5e02a69114001731708a64.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="FiveOsvt, post: 1822788, member: 43930"] [B]Installation[/B] The install overall is pretty straight forward. The most difficult part is routing the switch panel wire through the firewall. You will also need to decide where you are going to mount your circuit and switch panel bracket. Make sure to arrange everything to ensure the location you choose affords you enough wire to reach all components. [B]Required tools[/B] [IMG alt="c26a48705_d1ba4b08e39e217ae688e6fb3ae15371daf56af5.jpg"]https://www.fordraptorforum.com/attachments/c26a48705_d1ba4b08e39e217ae688e6fb3ae15371daf56af5-jpg.370643/[/IMG] [B]Step 1[/B] Disconnect negative battery terminal cable [B]Step 2[/B] Locate the large rubber grommet located on the driver side exterior firewall of vehicle. Using your utility knife, cut a slit in the grommet. Repeat this step for the same grommet located in the interior driver side footwell area. [IMG alt="40cac150b_a99dc3b9216ffcfae9a7bf7f70ef489f537750cf.jpg"]https://www.fordraptorforum.com/attachments/40cac150b_a99dc3b9216ffcfae9a7bf7f70ef489f537750cf-jpg.370644/[/IMG] [B]Step 3[/B] Using a straightened out wire hanger, push the hanger through the slit from firewall side. Retrieve the coat hanger and pull partially through the interior grommet. tape the 8ft switch panel connector to the exterior side of the hanger. Once secure, pull the hanger with wire completely through. [IMG alt="2fd3705a7_457b5e0063a7b4d028119314448008fed31c0c73.jpg"]https://www.fordraptorforum.com/attachments/2fd3705a7_457b5e0063a7b4d028119314448008fed31c0c73-jpg.370645/[/IMG] [B]Step 4[/B] Decide where and how you will be mounting the switch panel (flat or adjustable mount). I did not want to drill any holes and instead used 3M HD double sided tape to secure the bracket to my dash just above the radio. This location requires you to “fish” the wire using the same method above. Use a plastic trim tool or similar to pry on the 3 front clips, giving you access to feed the wire hanger in and down to the driver side floor board. Make all connections now. (Note…depending on your application you will need to use the switch panel extension wire that is provided). [IMG alt="90f942ecc_355b2a62ba811fb0cfbbc967cf3bcddbb8155962.jpg"]https://www.fordraptorforum.com/attachments/90f942ecc_355b2a62ba811fb0cfbbc967cf3bcddbb8155962-jpg.370646/[/IMG] [B]Step 5[/B] Run the switch panel wire to the location you plan to mount the circuit panel box. For my application, I routed the wire into the rubber flap on the driver side wiper cowl. With a flat head screwdriver, pry the 6 plastic clips on the cowl, tuck the wire behind the cowl, and re-secure the clips. Have the wire exit the same rubber flap on passenger side. [IMG alt="f688910a6_d2eea24c4dd5c8e0a61100d83704e9675d77e5a9.jpg"]https://www.fordraptorforum.com/attachments/f688910a6_d2eea24c4dd5c8e0a61100d83704e9675d77e5a9-jpg.370648/[/IMG] [B]Step 6[/B] Using the supplied bracket’s, decide how/where you are going to mount your circuit panel box. Again I did not want to drill any holes so I decided to use 3M heavy duty double sided to tape to mount the circuit box to the lid of the factory fuse panel (be sure when using this method that you do not block the underside access point where all your wires feed into). Clean the area well with rubbing alcohol before applying the tape. [IMG alt="cf383e0c0_fbee49728e3ef194ef2e75ffc0ed9def20096c79.jpg"]https://www.fordraptorforum.com/attachments/cf383e0c0_fbee49728e3ef194ef2e75ffc0ed9def20096c79-jpg.370649/[/IMG] [B]Step 7[/B] With the circuit box mounted you can now connect your red positive power cable from the circuit panel to the 60A breaker and the additional red positive cable from the breaker to the positive battery terminal. Connect the black negative cable to the circuit panel and negative battery terminal. [IMG alt="37469a3af_6c28e893a376f55eab6681330ade68b2b3d6338a.jpg"]https://www.fordraptorforum.com/attachments/37469a3af_6c28e893a376f55eab6681330ade68b2b3d6338a-jpg.370650/[/IMG] Step 8 Connect your switch panel wire (routed earlier), red fuse tap wire, and any accessory wires. Be sure all wires are routed through the underside access point or the lid will not secure. You can now secure the circuit panel lid. [IMG alt="d103f152a_7be52034825c3ff7e1426568d93843b5e64912d5.jpg"]https://www.fordraptorforum.com/attachments/d103f152a_7be52034825c3ff7e1426568d93843b5e64912d5-jpg.370651/[/IMG] [B]Step 9[/B] Find an ignition power source. Unfortunately the fuse tap provided was not a mini fuse tap and was designed for larger fuses. I had a pre-existing fuse tap that I tied the red fuse tap wire into. [IMG alt="c175d49bb_fd03b8f459760c8dcd75dffa1f421a397f6e113c.jpg"]https://www.fordraptorforum.com/attachments/c175d49bb_fd03b8f459760c8dcd75dffa1f421a397f6e113c-jpg.370652/[/IMG] [B]Step 10[/B] Secure the breaker using the provided hardware. I again used 3M HD tape and secured mine to the circuit panel lid. [IMG alt="0192b153e_b1f5721d095c60520b1e15a2f380ed78ee0ac225.jpg"]https://www.fordraptorforum.com/attachments/0192b153e_b1f5721d095c60520b1e15a2f380ed78ee0ac225-jpg.370653/[/IMG] [B]Step 11[/B] Using the provided zip ties, secure all wires. You can now reconnect your negative battery terminal. Turn on your ignition and test the function of the panel, app, and connected accessories. [IMG alt="ecc0d1977_86f78bf68a964bdcb9b4d6ef1d17abc0c5ac305f.jpg"]https://www.fordraptorforum.com/attachments/ecc0d1977_86f78bf68a964bdcb9b4d6ef1d17abc0c5ac305f-jpg.370654/[/IMG] [B]Summary[/B] From those of us who own truck’s that don’t come from the factory with upfitter switches, to those who do, and find themselves needing more, the Auxbeam really is the perfect solution. The features, app control, and ease of installation make the Auxbeam in my opinion the best switch panel money can buy. For those who don’t need the app control, Auxbeam carries both 6 and 8 gang panels that will also get the job done while keeping more cash in your pocket. Head over to [URL]https://auxbeam.com/AR800/special[/URL]for 15% off (applied at checkout) and check out their awesome lineup of products. [IMG alt="0611de50d_64fb0a20a554f6a1cd5e02a69114001731708a64.jpg"]https://www.fordraptorforum.com/attachments/0611de50d_64fb0a20a554f6a1cd5e02a69114001731708a64-jpg.370655/[/IMG] [/QUOTE]
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