Upfitter "Patch Panel"

[Swimmer]

This probably fits under the category of totally unnecessary, but I think it might make things easier for me in the future. I am planning on installing a bunch of off-road lights, and I was thinking it would be nice if there was more of a plug-in-play type installation scenario. It would also make things easier if you want to change auxiliary switch locations in the future. At the moment, all I have is a tailgate release switch installed on switch #5, but I'm planning on installing 4 different auxiliary lights in a few weeks.
The yellow wires are the "pass through wires", the red wires are the "hot wires". The panel is velcro'd to the top of the fuse box. It is still easy to open and close the fuse box if needed. To install a new device, just plug it into the correct slot, and put in a fuse. If anyone is interested, I can throw together a parts list.

 

[4x4TruckLEDs.com]

Not too shabby. Here is what we did on our old demo truck (2015 F150, with the SuperDuty/Raptor upfitter panel installed as well, which fed into this switch panel)

They always look cleaner before you install them

 

[Zeusmotorworks]

If anyone is interested, I can throw together a parts list.

Would not hurt my feelings...

 

[Swimmer]

The pass through fuse block that I bought works, but it isn't the best quality. If anyone knows of a better 12 port fuse block please let me know:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07193R681/?tag=fordraptorforum-20

Grounding Terminal:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07WV486BS/

You will need the female ends of these connectors to plug into the fuse block:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PM3825J/?tag=fordraptorforum-20

I used these heat shrink connectors to extend the upfitter cabling:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07RX6QYX5/?tag=fordraptorforum-20

I used 16 gauge wire to extend the upfitter wires by 1.5' each.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0791BNF9C/?tag=fordraptorforum-20

Don't forget some ATO fuses:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BS7L7JN/?tag=fordraptorforum-20

This is the velcro I used to attach the fuse block to the panel cover:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0010HADEA/?tag=fordraptorforum-20

 

[Zeusmotorworks]

Thx

 

[Swimmer]

Quick update. I added a ground terminal, and 3D printed a plate to attach everything on.

 

[MAMiller44]

I just put the disconnect terminals on mine but would love something cleaner like this, it looks great!!

Any chance you’d spit out another one of those plates for a fee? I’ll throw in some custom aux switch stickers for ya.

 

[EastEndAngler]

This probably fits under the category of totally unnecessary, but I think it might make things easier for me in the future. I am planning on installing a bunch of off-road lights, and I was thinking it would be nice if there was more of a plug-in-play type installation scenario. It would also make things easier if you want to change auxiliary switch locations in the future. At the moment, all I have is a tailgate release switch installed on switch #5, but I'm planning on installing 4 different auxiliary lights in a few weeks.
The yellow wires are the "pass through wires", the red wires are the "hot wires". The panel is velcro'd to the top of the fuse box. It is still easy to open and close the fuse box if needed. To install a new device, just plug it into the correct slot, and put in a fuse. If anyone is interested, I can throw together a parts list.
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Nice DIY!

Are you setup so that the 2 x 6 banks are for the pass thru and the engine bay wiring clusters? Then you're able to "patch" whatever you want to a live stud on left?

 

[Swimmer]

Nice DIY!

Are you setup so that the 2 x 6 banks are for the pass thru and the engine bay wiring clusters? Then you're able to "patch" whatever you want to a live stud on left?

That is correct.

 

[Raptorrunner]

Hey!

I made something similar on my paat vehicle, a 4runner and looking to do the same on the raptor!

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