jk_sea

Does anyone have pics or a writeup of their wiring/switch/relay install that they're really proud of? Links/post here.


So, I want to wire up 3 different sets of auxiliary lights.

I'm not a complete idiot with electrical but I also am not sure I want to buy all the little pieces to wire up some auxiliary lighting and cobble them together (wire, relays, connections, loom/tubing, places to put it all).

To buy an Spod is tempting, but it's almost cost prohibitive for what is is. It's a nicely packaged auxiliary wiring system for "dummies" with a set of 6 switches and a nice under-hood box that integrates the power source, relays, and incoming connections from the lights. I know the pieces themselves cost nowhere near that, even at retail prices....

I'm not sure if eliminating the "fuss" is worth over $400. I see it can only handle 50 amps, which would be fine for my needs.

Are there any other products or boxed solutions out there that simplify the aux light install process?

JK-Ford

The best part of the DIY stuff is that you make it what you want. You can get really fancy with either custome made or Off-The-Shelf products. Or you can use the KISS method. It's totally up to you. Probably the best KISS method would be to just simply use the individual harness's with each set of fixtures.

305jk

I couldn't be happier with the spod. I know it took me months to process the price but it took me a lot longer doing research for a DIY option. After months of research i concluded that it was way too much for my electrical knowledge and i have a m/t so my other option would have been the rr pillar mount which i don't like. I say if you have the knowledge, time and resources go for a DIY option which you can enjoy doing , if not the spod is a good option plus you can install it in lees than one hour.

Good luck on what yuo decide

firefighter53111

I love my spod. I would highly recommend it. Makes everything so simple

Knightpredator

Here is a great video on a DIY option:

Off-Road Lighting - How the DBox is made. (Part: 1) - YouTube

However I still love my sPod.

jk_sea

Your pic is what I hope my end result will look like. What did it take to get those custom switches on there?

Also, how does your switch lighting operate? Is it always on with the ignition, on with a switch, or only on when an accessory is in use?

firefighter53111

Got the switches from OTRATTW. Its as easy as popping the old switches out and putting the new ones in. You do have to pig tail off the ground wire so that the top and bottom light up. The bottom words light up with the parking lights and the top lights up when the switch is active.

DJ1

The custom buttons are awesome man

Grand Umpah

You can definitely do it yourself for less, and one very detailed description using the RR A pillar switch module can be found at: https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/jk-e...-mount-263893/

Although his description may leave you concerned about the time and skills required, you'd still have to run wires and crimp on connectors with the SPOD.

JK-Ford

And now that you have built your own custom switch panel------