OTRATTW Switches
06-26-2012, 12:10 AM
#13
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They even threw in 2 rockers for me to practice sanding on, which is great for me I'll have to dig out my sharpy.. Anyone got pictures with them in the A pillar? I'm curious to see some..
07-01-2012, 10:49 PM
#14
So I got my switch pod and rockers and did a little write up on my steps. Maybe this will help some others. I love my custom switches!
Installing Contura V Laser Etched Rockers In A Rugged Ridge A-Pillar Switch Pod.
Step 1 - Cut openings for switches in switch pod. Use tool of your choice. Score cut lines with an utility knife or if you have a steady hand, a dremel with a small cutting disk makes easy work of it.
Step 2 - Decide the order of your switches from top to bottom. Slide switches partially into openings.
Step 3 - You will observe that the rockers on the switches are thicker in the center so they push on each other not allowing them to properly mount in the openings on switch pod.
Step 4 - Remove the rockers from the switch bases using the special rocker tool.
Step 5 - Push switch bases into switch pod until they click and lock into place. They should be flush and evenly lined up.
Step 6 - Sand the edges of the rockers down. Focus on the center of the edge of the rocker as this is the area that causes them not to flush mount on top of each other. Starting with your bottom rocker, work your way up one by one. Note that the bottom rocker will only be sanded on its top edge, the two middle rockers with have both edged sanded and the top rocker will only have its bottom edge sanded.
Step 7 - Once you have sanded all edges of the rockers, test fitting as you go along, use a black sharpie marker to color in the white sanded edges.
Step 8 - Pop all your rockers onto switch bases until they click into place. Now your ready to install the switch pod in your Jeep following the Rugged Ridge instructions.
Installing Contura V Laser Etched Rockers In A Rugged Ridge A-Pillar Switch Pod.
Step 1 - Cut openings for switches in switch pod. Use tool of your choice. Score cut lines with an utility knife or if you have a steady hand, a dremel with a small cutting disk makes easy work of it.
Step 2 - Decide the order of your switches from top to bottom. Slide switches partially into openings.
Step 3 - You will observe that the rockers on the switches are thicker in the center so they push on each other not allowing them to properly mount in the openings on switch pod.
Step 4 - Remove the rockers from the switch bases using the special rocker tool.
Step 5 - Push switch bases into switch pod until they click and lock into place. They should be flush and evenly lined up.
Step 6 - Sand the edges of the rockers down. Focus on the center of the edge of the rocker as this is the area that causes them not to flush mount on top of each other. Starting with your bottom rocker, work your way up one by one. Note that the bottom rocker will only be sanded on its top edge, the two middle rockers with have both edged sanded and the top rocker will only have its bottom edge sanded.
Step 7 - Once you have sanded all edges of the rockers, test fitting as you go along, use a black sharpie marker to color in the white sanded edges.
Step 8 - Pop all your rockers onto switch bases until they click into place. Now your ready to install the switch pod in your Jeep following the Rugged Ridge instructions.
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07-03-2012, 05:08 AM
#15
Hooked up. Amber lights up with ignition on. Green lights up when switch is on.
Zombie Targeting = long range spot
Zombie Apocalypse = wide angle floods
Anti-Gravity = Rock lights
Back up! = rear floods
Zombie Targeting = long range spot
Zombie Apocalypse = wide angle floods
Anti-Gravity = Rock lights
Back up! = rear floods
Last edited by Phunkeydude; 07-03-2012 at 05:11 AM.
07-03-2012, 05:29 AM
#16
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So I got my switch pod and rockers and did a little write up on my steps. Maybe this will help some others. I love my custom switches!
Installing Contura V Laser Etched Rockers In A Rugged Ridge A-Pillar Switch Pod.
Step 1 - Cut openings for switches in switch pod. Use tool of your choice. Score cut lines with an utility knife or if you have a steady hand, a dremel with a small cutting disk makes easy work of it.
Step 2 - Decide the order of your switches from top to bottom. Slide switches partially into openings.
Step 3 - You will observe that the rockers on the switches are thicker in the center so they push on each other not allowing them to properly mount in the openings on switch pod.
Step 4 - Remove the rockers from the switch bases using the special rocker tool.
Step 5 - Push switch bases into switch pod until they click and lock into place. They should be flush and evenly lined up.
Step 6 - Sand the edges of the rockers down. Focus on the center of the edge of the rocker as this is the area that causes them not to flush mount on top of each other. Starting with your bottom rocker, work your way up one by one. Note that the bottom rocker will only be sanded on its top edge, the two middle rockers with have both edged sanded and the top rocker will only have its bottom edge sanded.
Step 7 - Once you have sanded all edges of the rockers, test fitting as you go along, use a black sharpie marker to color in the white sanded edges.
Step 8 - Pop all your rockers onto switch bases until they click into place. Now your ready to install the switch pod in your Jeep following the Rugged Ridge instructions.
Installing Contura V Laser Etched Rockers In A Rugged Ridge A-Pillar Switch Pod.
Step 1 - Cut openings for switches in switch pod. Use tool of your choice. Score cut lines with an utility knife or if you have a steady hand, a dremel with a small cutting disk makes easy work of it.
Step 2 - Decide the order of your switches from top to bottom. Slide switches partially into openings.
Step 3 - You will observe that the rockers on the switches are thicker in the center so they push on each other not allowing them to properly mount in the openings on switch pod.
Step 4 - Remove the rockers from the switch bases using the special rocker tool.
Step 5 - Push switch bases into switch pod until they click and lock into place. They should be flush and evenly lined up.
Step 6 - Sand the edges of the rockers down. Focus on the center of the edge of the rocker as this is the area that causes them not to flush mount on top of each other. Starting with your bottom rocker, work your way up one by one. Note that the bottom rocker will only be sanded on its top edge, the two middle rockers with have both edged sanded and the top rocker will only have its bottom edge sanded.
Step 7 - Once you have sanded all edges of the rockers, test fitting as you go along, use a black sharpie marker to color in the white sanded edges.
Step 8 - Pop all your rockers onto switch bases until they click into place. Now your ready to install the switch pod in your Jeep following the Rugged Ridge instructions.
07-03-2012, 08:19 AM
#17
Originally Posted by Forma
Wow great write up and thanks for the pictures that is nothing but pure awesomeness, love the choice of switches btw. Soon as i get home from this deployment i'm pretty sure first thing is getting them switches cut... Now i have a refrence too look at when i get back. Thanks for that bro
Thanks for serving our country! Be safe! Look forward to seeing you switch set up once you get back.
07-03-2012, 08:31 AM
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How did you wire up your amber lights? to the fuse box? or off the control for all the interior lights?
07-03-2012, 01:58 PM
#20
Originally Posted by antonioso
How did you wire up your amber lights? to the fuse box? or off the control for all the interior lights?
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