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Things to "Switch"

Well since I soon will not have ABS, I plan to redo my switch plate...

Here is what it looks like now...




And since i dont ever change the program that my Chip is on that is two more switches that i dont need.

So that leaves...

A/C compressor on/off
Efan on/off

what else??
 
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turn on compressor..and train horn button!!!
 
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u could mount your switch plate where your ashtray is, this way it wont be so out standing
 
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eh i dont have an ash tray... plus i dont mind that it is up there.
 
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Originally Posted by HighRollerII
turn on compressor..and train horn button!!!

one day... one day...
 
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ejection seat!
 

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electronic lockers?
 
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offroad lights COUGH COUGH lol
 
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Originally Posted by Redneckstone
offroad lights COUGH COUGH lol

nope never...
 
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Originally Posted by RangerBoy03FX4
electronic lockers?
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Lock it front and rear!
 
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the space by ur passenger side air bag switch is where the ash tray goes. take ur floor console out, 3 screws hold it on, and u can pull out the ashtray hole, cut a hole in the top of it, and then its super easy to run wires, and looks alot cleaner..... just a thought.
 
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Originally Posted by FMD
the space by ur passenger side air bag switch is where the ash tray goes. take ur floor console out, 3 screws hold it on, and u can pull out the ashtray hole, cut a hole in the top of it, and then its super easy to run wires, and looks alot cleaner..... just a thought.
where he has it is clean as hell looks really nice laser etched alum plate you would have to see in person to understand how nice it looks why hide it...
 
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how about:

- dome light over ride
- power on/off to a bed outlet
 
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yea^^ stuff like that is what i was thinking.. on/off stock stuff on the truck...

guess there really isnt much need for any other switches...
 
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or the accessory after key shut off on/off switch.....
 
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or put in dual batteries with an isolator and then have a switch to select which battery you run off of.....
 
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sorry to be off topic. but, right above your (speedo/rpm`s) your dash still looks gray? is it just the lighting or did you miss that section..?

Drew
 
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Originally Posted by Drew1287
sorry to be off topic. but, right above your (speedo/rpm`s) your dash still looks gray? is it just the lighting or did you miss that section..?

Drew
looks like just a refelection off the white gauges.....that area of the dash was black from the factory....
 
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stripper pole the comes out of the bed?! hehe
 
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rocket launchers?

or maybe oil slicks????
 
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Originally Posted by Redneckstone
offroad lights COUGH COUGH lol

the truck would have to actually go offroad more than twice a year to need offroad lights!!! lol...

just messing with you zach
 
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Gaydar?

slick shoes?

Pinchers-a-Pal?

Ejector seat?
 
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Originally Posted by Drew1287
sorry to be off topic. but, right above your (speedo/rpm`s) your dash still looks gray? is it just the lighting or did you miss that section..?

Drew
not sure i notice it in the pic as well, but not in person. the camera shows little places i miss like that.

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looks like just a refelection off the white gauges.....that area of the dash was black from the factory....

could very well be. i never looked into it.
 
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Originally Posted by lifted97ranger
looks like just a refelection off the white gauges.....that area of the dash was black from the factory....
hes talking about the vinyl part not the gauge surround...

got any interior neons/leds?
 
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nah no interior lights..

im thinking about just going back to the pocket right there. no switches... idk
 

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