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Auxiliary switches - where to put them

Old Sep 18, 2014
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Auxiliary switches - where to put them

I'm looking to add some lights and accessories to my 2009 Ranger and will probably end up with half a dozen switches. There don't seem to be a lot of options for a switch panel, so what did you come up with? Post pics if you got them. Thanks.
 
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Old Sep 18, 2014
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this is where mine are on my full length explorer console.

 
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Old Sep 20, 2014
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here is 1

i mounted it to my centre console and ran the wiring under the passenger seat up along the side trim and out into the engine bay to relays
 
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Old Sep 20, 2014
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Here's the center console and cup holder switches

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rear axle lock

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explorer bezel with 2 fog switches

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and 2 switches in the ash tray

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heres dual battery and winch controls.

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Old Sep 21, 2014
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I put some switches on the overhead console.
Did the wiring harness before installing the console.
Clean and out of the way.
There is always the cubby under the radio to mount a plate to.
 
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Old Sep 22, 2014
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Custom Aluminum Plate I had made up to fit over the cubby hole.

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Old Sep 23, 2014
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Those are all awesome pictures of switches! Lol. You guys are gifted (or crazy).
 
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Old Sep 23, 2014
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Custom Aluminum Plate I had made up to fit over the cubby hole.

This might be the answer. It is the simplest and if I ever sell the truck this one requires the least "damage" to the dash.
 
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Old Sep 23, 2014
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I have an extra one if you're interested.
 
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