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Old Jul 29, 2010
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Light Switch Panel- which one

So I am wiring up 4 sets of foglights to a toggle or rocker switch panel. I can't decide which one to get. I am putting it in the little ash tray cubby next to the airbag switch. I measured 4 inches wide by 2 inches tall by 3 inches deep. The depth will be extended though when I cut out the back though.

Here is some pics of the assembly:
https://www.ranger-forums.com/f40/ai...y-cubby-23183/
https://www.ranger-forums.com/member...5-mazda-b4000/

I am looking at Summit Racing mostly but other sites are cool to.
 
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Old Jul 29, 2010
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Why not use a piece of acrylic and do it yourself?
 
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I could. I like plug and play though. Fabbing is not one of my strong suits.
 
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Gotcha. Check out this guy for switch plates then

12voltguy.com - Home
 
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Old Jul 29, 2010
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I got an extra one of these:

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Old Aug 2, 2010
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started with this
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ended with this, peice of plexiglass, 5 led swithes, blue led strip and the cubby from the ohc
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Old Aug 27, 2010
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hey does anyone know where to get acrylic or Plexiglass in small pieces?
 
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Old Aug 27, 2010
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i dig you want lights, but putting the switches that far outta the way, i personally do one switch with a fused junction box or somthing similar.
 
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Old Aug 27, 2010
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Originally Posted by Masteratarms93
hey does anyone know where to get acrylic or Plexiglass in small pieces?
How about some textured black ABS??
I've got a couple sheets of it in the garage.

Do you have an aftermarket radio?
If you have something like mine:

You could always put the switches in a panel covering the cubby hole around the radio.

I have a few blank panels (like mine but no holes) made up ready to go. All you need to do is drill holes for your switches & apply some double sided foam tape to attach it to the dash kit.

I can cut the textured ABS to pretty much any size up to 12" x 24".
It's about 1/8" thick, good quality stuff.
 
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Old Aug 28, 2010
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Originally Posted by fourliter dan
i dig you want lights, but putting the switches that far outta the way, i personally do one switch with a fused junction box or somthing similar.
What do you mean "that far out of the way"? The switches are right there lol. I have them hooked up and everything. I bought rectangular, colored indicator light switches in blue, yellow, red. Everything is up and running I just don't have anything to mount the lights to. I plan on adding one more setup for reverse light under the rear bumper.

How do you setup three or four sets of lights with one switch on a fused junction box? I will admit I should setup a circuit break or a junction box for my three separate fuses that I have running to my DC 12v for my three switches. All the wiring has made for a bit of a mess behind my HVAC controls. But I still don't see how you can control 3 sets with one switch.
 
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Old Sep 21, 2021
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Hey man, looking to install a switch panel but cannot seem to find a good spot to place one until I saw this. If you bought this could you send a link or if you made it explain some of the materials used?
 
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First it is a twelve year old post.

Second, find some scrap aluminum, measure it up, mark it, then cut and drill it to fit the devices you want in the panel.

You now have a Switch panel that fits the Cubby on a Ranger.

I will be adding one to my truck the same way, except I will be moving the Air Bag Switch to another location.
Also, I am moving my Data Link for my Radio and USB Port for charging my devices to the same location.

The idea is first see what you want, then draw it up and see if it will fit the space or what can I change.
Once you start the process it will gets easier.

This maybe not what you are thinking on but it can be done.
 
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Old Oct 16, 2021
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switch panel

where can i buy one of this switch panels
e-maill ,me please jones0k12@hotmail.com
 
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Originally Posted by falconklj
where can i buy one of this switch panels
e-maill ,me please jones0k12@hotmail.com

Which one ?
 
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Old Oct 25, 2021
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Here is my switch panel.
I mod'd the OHC to do what was needed.
4-Switches with mini-LEDs for indicators to control some extra light switches.
The 2-switches near the light panel operate both sides of the interior light, which also was converted to a home made LED Panel.
The Radio is mounted in the Sun Glasses Holder, took the OEM Cover off and made a filler panel.


Overhead Console Added Switches towards the right side of the picture, and I added my Amateur Radio Control Console at the rear.
 
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Old Jan 31, 2022
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Just found these out on eBay:

Amazon Amazon

They don't look to bad but as always... the Switches and the Flip Covers are at question.
 
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