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Old 10-28-2014, 10:04 PM
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Hey guys I'm looking at making a switch panel above the rear view mirror of my 12 jku, also thought about a roof console has anyone made one, any info is greatly appreciated. Don't have the money to spend on an spod right now. Pictures wouldn't hurt either
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Old 10-29-2014, 12:42 AM
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Keep an eye on this thread ...

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Darkknight1999 did a very nice write-up on making a fiberglass one.

https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/jk-w...m-spod-307789/
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14Sport posted the link, but If you need a hand just let me know. You can make the switch panel in such a way that it can accommodate a variety of different switch setups.

You can also make a custom secondary Fuse/Relay panel. I've built these for a few people including myself and my wife.



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Thanks man never played with fiberglass might have to give it a try. Has anyone made a overhead console that still allows the use of the hardtop mounts on a 2012
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Originally Posted by 901jk
Thanks man never played with fiberglass might have to give it a try. Has anyone made a overhead console that still allows the use of the hardtop mounts on a 2012
Thats what I have. It fits perfectly, effects nothing and looks factory.
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Beautiful wiring job Darknight!!
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Any reason you want to mount them overhead? Depending on your model, you could fit at least 5, if not 6 switches on the front of your center console and tuck one or two on the side

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Originally Posted by jonboy74
Any reason you want to mount them overhead? Depending on your model, you could fit at least 5, if not 6 switches on the front of your center console and tuck one or two on the side

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Switches engraved with their function that are controlled by the factory panel dimmer, located where they can be read and easily used, satisfies the OCD in some of us. ;-)
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Originally Posted by 901jk
Thanks man never played with fiberglass might have to give it a try. Has anyone made a overhead console that still allows the use of the hardtop mounts on a 2012
Are you looking for an enclosed console, or just something to mount a cb, ham, etc. to? This is what I did and could be at least a starting place for what you want to do.
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/jk-w...-mount-305080/
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