Extra Aux Switches Anyone??

[iSurvive]

I ran out of upfitter switches long ago...

Here's how I added four more switches (two already used).

I had the switches centered in the opening, but the switches stick out too far in the back and touch the dashboard. I had to lower the panel to allow for clearance. I might redo the switches in the future, as they are a little bright at night when turned on.

 

[Yukon Joe]

nice addition. Do the switches go to a relay / fuse set up? Or are they wired like old school switches?

You could always kit the lights with a bit of night shade to knock down the light output.

 

[iSurvive]

Thanks! They are all Rigid wiring harnesses I didn't use because of the upfitter switches. They are all fused/relayed and run to the battery.

How could I apply the night shade mod?

 

[Rookie]

Looks good

 

[JAYBIRDNLV]

I did something similar,however the admins haven't posted it yet?? I added my extra Rigid switches and harness'sto to the upfitter panel and added a fuse block panel under the hood to handle the connections with all the fuses in on place.

 

[iSurvive]

Tell me more about this fuse block panel.

 

[NickPic83]

iSurvive. maybe try putting some tint on the face of the switches. that may help cut down the brightness and maybe when off the could look black which may look a little nicer when off.

 

[JAYBIRDNLV]

Tell me more about this fuse block panel.

I made a mounting plate with some 16 GA metal / painted it/ and used some "edge trim" to clean it up.
Mounted it on the passenger side and run heavy ga power and ground leads to it.
Fuse block is by K4 :: Provider of top quality switches since 1975 part # 19-133 ATC fuse panel / 6 circuits.
Bought mine at Mc fadden dale hardware here in town, same with the edge trim. I also have my race radio fused thru here.
Hope this helps.

 

[ruffstuff]

That kind of looks like the Blue Sea ST blade fuse block ...

ST Blade Fuse Block - 6 Circuits with Negative Bus and Cover - Blue Sea Systems

I used the Blue Sea SafetyHub fuse block ...

SafetyHub 100 Fuse Block - Blue Sea Systems

 

[Blind1]

Nice mods. I like what the both of you have done....