Switch Panel for Aux Lighting - What is everyone using?

[bka0721]

As I get my 2020 Ford Ranger XLT FX4 ready for Spring exploring and adventuring I am thinking about Auxiliary lighting. There are so many different lighting systems available and I would sure like to hear from everyone on that, too. But; being a BIG detail person, what about the switches? I have a F550 Super Duty and there are aux switches supplied on the dash, but nothing on the dash of the Ranger. I would like to have a clean appearance panel. But what has been already done by you ladies and guys? I see there is Lightforce and Switch Pros lighting panels out there. But what has actually been used. Plus Pictures. Please help!

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[Ranger8729]

Lightforce Fascia panel.

I have my Redarc control knob, driving lights, and (currently) a lightbar switch installed.
Getting rid of the light bar and adding two momentary switches to control my garage doors eventually.

 

[Espo78]

I haven't seen it in the real world yet, but my aux plans include the Trigger 6 panel with the switches mounted on the overhead console.

https://triggercontroller.com/trigger-controller-6-shooter/

 

[cfhgarza]

I like my LightForce panel. Looks like it should be there and Red Arc TBC knob fits in there nicely.

The Tremor package will have a switch bank from the factory. Not sure if Ford plans to sell it as an accessory but I hope so.

 

[daniel3507]

How big of a pain is it to wire into the lightforce?

 

[cfhgarza]

How big of a pain is it to wire into the lightforce?

It's pretty basic wiring to me but I'm sure it could seem intimidating if you don't have any experience wiring relays. I just cut the switch off the harness that came with my light bar and hooked them to the Light Force switch. Then used an add a circuit to add the button illumination power source.

The Redarc knob is just an RJ45 cable. Literally the same cable you plug into your PC for internet

 

[daniel3507]

@cfhgarza is it easy to access the back of it?

 

[OFC Ranger]

Standard toggle box in my dash tray. Self contained circuitry. Only thing I had to put in place was a relay.

 

[FoD]

@cfhgarza is it easy to access the back of it?

If you do a search on Lightforce Fascia on this forum, you'll find several accounts of install and/or wiring that may help you out. Easy is in the hands of the "beholder"

 

[armoredpig]

Pretty minimally invasive installation with no drilling except for the grommet for the wire through the firewall

 

[Espo78]

Pretty minimally invasive installation with no drilling except for the grommet for the wire through the firewall

Do you ever hit that switch panel with your knee? I like the no drill option but it seems prone to being in the way.

 

[armoredpig]

Do you ever hit that switch panel with your knee? I like the no drill option but it seems prone to being in the way.

I haven't. I have about 2-3" of clearance from my knee, but I'm 5'10" so YMMV depending on your legs and seating position

 

[viperwolf]

I haven't seen it in the real world yet, but my aux plans include the Trigger 6 panel with the switches mounted on the overhead console.

https://triggercontroller.com/trigger-controller-6-shooter/

Dang You man I think Im going to order that after I research it some more.

 

[Espo78]

Dang You man I think Im going to order that after I research it some more.

It will be awhile before I start installing anything on truck probably so please let us know if you go this route how it is!

 

[emkeiz]

Stedi AUS. Snaps into place in seconds, completely non-permanent, super easy to wire to

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