What’s everyone doing with the switch for their ditch lights?

[CharlieRanger]

I have the following switch for my SS3 ditch lights: https://www.diodedynamics.com/light-duty-dual-output-offroad-wiring-harness.html

However, right now it’s sorta just dangling there. How has everyone else mounted their switch?

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[JACKSMYDOG]

I have the following switch for my SS3 ditch lights: https://www.diodedynamics.com/light-duty-dual-output-offroad-wiring-harness.html

However, right now it’s sorta just dangling there. How has everyone else mounted their switch?

Pick a spot on the dash plastic, by your left or right knee is easy access for install and use. Drill a hole, insert switch, attach wires.

Alternately if you don't want to drill the plastic. Attach a piece of aluminum sheet or plastic sheet to the bottom edge of the dash, bolt it to the metal behind the factory plastic. Then install the switch on that sheet.

 

[Danager]

*cough* Tremor *cough*

I’ve seen a few members mount that one in the fuse panel cover finger-pull - to the left of the steering column.

Or add that neat switch plate that goes between the two 12v outlets. That gives some flexibility for future accessories.

 

[CharlieRanger]

*cough* Tremor *cough*

I’ve seen a few members mount that one in the fuse panel cover finger-pull - to the left of the steering column.

Or add that neat switch plate that goes between the two 12v outlets. That gives some flexibility for future accessories.

Yeah I was looking at the one brand Stedi, but their switches aren’t rated for the same amperage as the DD one. Haven’t dug yet into whether you can add your own switch.

 

[OFC Ranger]

Mine are tied to my front fog bar, which is a button selection on one of my controllers.

All of them have their own relay channels power sources but they tie into the same trigger line on the controller.

 

[Jacob]

There is a perfect hole on the back of the fuse box/dash under the steering wheel. I drilled the other side of this hole and it fits the switch perfectly.

 

[maxbottomtime]

Mine are tied to my front fog bar, which is a button selection on one of my controllers.

All of them have their own relay channels power sources but they tie into the same trigger line on the controller.

Where is the front air bag? Behind these?

 

[CO2Ranger]

I have the following switch for my SS3 ditch lights: https://www.diodedynamics.com/light-duty-dual-output-offroad-wiring-harness.html

However, right now it’s sorta just dangling there. How has everyone else mounted their switch?

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[SD4160]

I'm happy with this location. Easily reached, but not bumping them 'on' with my knee getting in or out of the truck.

Switch on the right is the same ditch light harness from diode dynamics. The left switch is for their pair of 6in lightbars mounted in the bumper.

 

[Msfitoy]

I chose wireless...

 

[SD4160]

I chose wireless...

Oooo, that's a good mounting spot for the switch panel. I have the trigger 4 plus sitting in my garage and never spent enough time figuring out a mounting spot in the engine bay for the relay module... before I knew it I'd drilled two holes in lower dash panel.

 

[OFC Ranger]

Where is the front air bag? Behind these?

The front air bag does not deploy through the middle of the dash.

 

[maxbottomtime]

The front air bag does not deploy through the middle of the dash.

Thanks, realize it is top after looking in my truck

 

[OFC Ranger]

Thanks, realize it is top after looking in my truck

Actually I believe it deploys from underneath and comes up through the foot well. Let me see if I can find the photos again.

 

[OFC Ranger]

Actually I believe it deploys from underneath and comes up through the foot well. Let me see if I can find the photos again.

Sorry was thinking of Euro version.

Yes it deploys from the top and comes out and over.

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