Upfitter Switch Tailgate Release

[wheelman55]

I didn't plumb air to the wheels. I have a air chuck on the compressor mount itself, and one on the rear bumper that mirrors the keyhole for the spare tire hole.

Since the ARB compressor is a Dual pump compressor, each pump has its own wire and fuse. Each pump is ran using 10AWG wire. I routed the dual 10AWG wires through the firewall behind the glovebox area, then under the kickplates and door sills all the way to the area behind the seat. From there I routed along the power amp wires to make it look seamless. I grounded the compressors using dual 10AWG as well.

Attacted is a picture of the setup before I ran an addition airline out to the rear bumper.

Very nice. How did you route the air to the rear bumper?

 

[Ruby]

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Very nice. How did you route the air to the rear bumper?

I ran a short braided steel line outside of the cab through the cab vent behind the seat. Then converted to a hardline the rest of the way to the bumper running along the frame rails.

 

[CFIT]

This is going on my to-do list. Thanks for sharing!


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[xxaarraa]

This is a very thoughtful and useful mod. I have wanted a trunk pop button as well, and what a great way to use one of the up fitters. Thank you for sharing.

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Would this relay do the job?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01J53IH5M/?tag=fordraptorforum-20

I have to check what gauge wire I have in the garage.

 

[Ruby]

This is a very thoughtful and useful mod. I have wanted a trunk pop button as well, and what a great way to use one of the up fitters. Thank you for sharing.



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Would this relay do the job?



https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01J53IH5M/?tag=fordraptorforum-20



I have to check what gauge wire I have in the garage.

It sure will!

 

[Ruby]

Install guide Edited. Hope this has helped many so far. this is my favorite cheap and easy mod so far.

 

[WestTXRaptor6]

Not sure why Ford did not just add a release button for the Raptors. My 2017 F250 has a tailgate release button near the pedal adjustments.

 

[Ruby]

Not sure why Ford did not just add a release button for the Raptors. My 2017 F250 has a tailgate release button near the pedal adjustments.

That blows my mind too. Its such a simple thing to implement. Everything in our trucks in present besides the actual button to realize the tailgate.

 

[Ruby]

@Monsoon Chopper

 

[solsurfr]

Assuming key fob release button still works after this mod?