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Old Nov 11, 2010 | 12:51 PM
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Default Windshield lights where to mount the switch

Going to be installing windshield lights hopefully this weekend, if they arrive, Where is every one installing the switch. Looking at the new ruged ridge pilar switch panel but that wont be available till jan / feb. any one with pics? Thanks
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Old Nov 11, 2010 | 12:53 PM
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My switch is to the left of the steering wheel where nothing's at
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Old Nov 11, 2010 | 02:28 PM
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same as above i mounted my switch on the left of the steering wheel under the vent....
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Old Nov 11, 2010 | 02:28 PM
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[ATTACH]101449this is where mine are
the wires coming out the side are ground wires, I didnt realize they were so visable until I took the picture. Any way I like the switches here for the lites so I can turn them on and off instead of using my bright lights.
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Old Nov 11, 2010 | 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Highlander
[ATTACH]101449this is where mine are
the wires coming out the side are ground wires, I didnt realize they were so visable until I took the picture. Any way I like the switches here for the lites so I can turn them on and off instead of using my bright lights.
Hey highlander, what switches are those and where did you get them. thanks
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Old Nov 11, 2010 | 03:59 PM
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Hey highlander, what switches are those and where did you get them. thanks
they are Calterm LED rocker switches and our Walmart and most autoparts stores carry them.
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Old Nov 11, 2010 | 08:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Highlander
101449this is where mine are
the wires coming out the side are ground wires, I didnt realize they were so visable until I took the picture. Any way I like the switches here for the lites so I can turn them on and off instead of using my bright lights.
I'm sorry bro, but that ground looks tacky as all get out. That is the kind of work ricers do. I'm honestly not trying to sound like a prick, but you should do yourself a favor and move those to a hidden (anywhere else but where they are) spot.
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Old Nov 11, 2010 | 09:00 PM
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If you want a super easy spot, no drilling required (if your switch has adhesive on it), then remove the large panel to the side of the steering wheel by the door, run the wire through the firewall there, and stick the switch to the plastic just half an inch up the plastic pillar so the wire is barely showing. Sorry for the crappy pic, I just ran out and did this with the phone
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Old Nov 12, 2010 | 06:03 AM
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Originally Posted by HardcoreHeath
I'm sorry bro, but that ground looks tacky as all get out. That is the kind of work ricers do. I'm honestly not trying to sound like a prick, but you should do yourself a favor and move those to a hidden (anywhere else but where they are) spot.
Might want to put the grounds on the footwell area ..there are ground wires there already..thats were i grounded all my light switches just a thought. Drivers side.
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Old Nov 12, 2010 | 06:29 AM
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ECHO, man I gotta say I love your jeep. Some day mine will grow up to be as cool as yours!
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