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Old Jan 12, 2013 | 11:09 AM
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Originally Posted by nosnhoj1
Just finished this but I put my switch on the inside back wall of the console. Very easy mod.
I almost went there! I didnt know if I would have an issue with it getting bumped throwing stuff in there, so I didnt. Seeing how hard it is to actually switch it, I doubt I ever would have had an issue.

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Is this on a 12' or newer model. Auto or manual?
2012 Rubicon with a manual trans.
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Old Jan 12, 2013 | 12:12 PM
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Can you do this on an auto transmission or does it natter
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Old Jan 12, 2013 | 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by 12HTownSahara
Can you do this on an auto transmission or does it natter
I dont think it makes any difference, auto or manual.
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Old Jan 12, 2013 | 01:30 PM
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I had just heard that it did in an older thread. Thanks for the info.
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Old Jan 12, 2013 | 04:33 PM
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I just did mine this morning. I held mine up with a flashlight though. I put my switch right next to where your is, below the outlet that I don't have. I also used a push button switch. In is on, out is off. I can do donuts in the dirt now. Love it.
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Old Jan 14, 2013 | 05:30 PM
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Originally Posted by 12HTownSahara
I had just heard that it did in an older thread. Thanks for the info.


Well, its worked flawless for me so far. No issues at all.

Its nice to actually be able to whip a shitty again. And it surely dosnt take much to get it to swing around when you engage the rear locker in two high
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Old Jan 17, 2013 | 09:56 PM
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Just did this to my 2011 auto, it works like a dream in the sand. Thanks for the write up. I copied you nearly identical.
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Old Jan 18, 2013 | 03:37 AM
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Originally Posted by MeMongo
Just did this to my 2011 auto, it works like a dream in the sand. Thanks for the write up. I copied you nearly identical.
Yeah, but did you use a Molson bottle to hold the council up?





I cant believe Jeep dosnt have a shut off switch (well, "100% off anytime" switch anyway) right from the factory. Sure, it is totally off in 4 low, but all too often there is a scenario in 4 hi or 2 wheel that you dont want that bull-shit kicking on.

I know there is the steering wheel dane that can be done, but that is just plain dumb. If you actually do get it to turn off, getting it to turn back on would be a second stroke of pure luck. And, honestly, I like the system on while drving on the highway (especially with snow covered roads).

The switch makes perfect sense.
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Old Jan 18, 2013 | 05:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Jersey_Devil
It doesn't completely turn off until ur in 4 low I believe, other than that when u hit the button under ur heat its definitely not completely off its something like 60/40 or something..... Somebody help me out here..... When u add the switch or do the steering wheel dance is the only way to turn it completely off....

By the way to the OP great write up! I'll be installing one soon!
There 's a lot of write ups on this.Did this mod last week on our '07 works great.Once the switch is off,its full time.Does not matter if in 4wd or 2wd
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Old Jan 18, 2013 | 02:11 PM
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[QUOTE=olyelr;3386569]Yeah, but did you use a Molson bottle to hold the council up?


Well ya got me there. I used an ice scraper.
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