switch location

[digglesworth]

I've got some switches from otrattw.com coming to use with all my led lights I ordered. I'm having a hard time deciding where to put them. I'm using their 3 switch mounting plate. I thought about in front if the shifter (where some have a coin tray) or by the ignition on the knee panel. Anyone got any suggestions? Or pics of options???

 

[is350]

I'm not sure if your using rocker switches or toggle switches... but if your going to use toggle... i put mine in front of the mirror,i wanted the "airplane pilot" feeling when i turn on my lights i have 3 toggle switches up there now

 

[digglesworth]

They're rocker switches. I like the idea of putting them up there. I'd just have to get a switched 12v up there too for the independent light on each switch ( the independent lights up the logo, the dependant lights up when the switch is ON ).

 

[Ed's06h3]

this is where i mounted mine

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[digglesworth]

That's where I got the idea to mount the there ed. I like that spot. Plus I have access to a switched 12v with the radio right there. The only thing that concerns me is that I have a couple things plugged in to my 12v jacks (one is a big Garmin plug) and I have my cb mic cord that hangs down on the other side. I just wonder if it'll be cramped there.

 

[Ed's06h3]

That's where I got the idea to mount the there ed. I like that spot. Plus I have access to a switched 12v with the radio right there. The only thing that concerns me is that I have a couple things plugged in to my 12v jacks (one is a big Garmin plug) and I have my cb mic cord that hangs down on the other side. I just wonder if it'll be cramped there.

I think it should fit (switches) even with the accessories you have plugged in the 12v jacks.. If you like I'll take more angle pics for you .

 

[chad]

http://www.hummer4x4offroad.com/for...-What-did-you-do-with-your-H3-recently/page40
post #600 at the bottom of page 40 is how I did my switches.

 

[digglesworth]

http://www.hummer4x4offroad.com/for...-What-did-you-do-with-your-H3-recently/page40
post #600 at the bottom of page 40 is how I did my switches.

I saw that. How does the headliner come loose? Was there plenty of room to fish wires up through the pillar?

 

[digglesworth]

This is gonna be a hard decision. I got my switches today and I''ve been playing around with mounting locations. Nothing is really jumping out at me. Good thing it's way cold here so it looks like I got a little bit of time to decide.

 

[SolidusJ]

 

[digglesworth]

That was another position I toyed with.

 

[SolidusJ]

I like my spot because I don't have to lean forward and work my hand around the gear selector. In the past I had it on the front dash piece and didn't like how I had to lean just a tab bit to get to it.

 

[digglesworth]

that's the concern for me. I want to be able to reach them and see them without having to contort into crazy positions. in the headliner is looking like the best spot to be out of the way, yet easily accessible... theres nothing I need to reach around....

 

[digglesworth]

heres what i got

im worried that the mount wont stay clipped in to the headliner since the headliner isn't really rigid and theres nowhere to really screw the mount in.

 

[SolidusJ]

im worried that the mount wont stay clipped in to the headliner since the headliner isn't really rigid and theres nowhere to really screw the mount in.

Ya I won't and I don't think the side of the shiftier will work.

 

[digglesworth]

So I took a piece of plastic and made a trim piece. I'm gonna glue the switch plate into the new trim piece. Then I'm gonna cut 2 metal strips, drill them to match the holes and use little button head screws to screw up through the headliner and into the metal strips. That should hold it in the headliner. I hope.....

 

[chad]

Yea I think that will work out good. A lot cleaner than glue to hold it on the headliner.

 

[digglesworth]

Im gonna go get the screws at the hardware store tomorrow. Ill probably pull some stuff apart to make sure I have enough room to put them up there. Ideally, I'd like to put them on the other side of the sunroof switch from where you put yours. The hump slopes upwards toward the roof and theyll be pointed out at me a little more . They'll be more out in the middle of the headliner but I think it'll be ok. As long as I can squeeze them in there.

 

[954paulo]

Anyone know where to get that shifter trim plastic. Like the part that has the cup holders all the way just below the hvac controls


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[alrock]

http://store.gmpartshouse.com/parts...cleid=302715&diagram=GS06255&diagramCallOut=5

 

[Mb30sdl]

I was thinking of doing 2 switches for 30"&40" bars to be left of the shifter for a quick "on/off" action, where hand lies when driving and resting on hand rest (when driving at night I need to quickly switch those bad boys off so oncoming traffic is not blinded ).
Other switches and these 3way switches will be in fiberglass panel (haven't decided placement).

 

[digglesworth]

So here's how it turned out.

 

[chad]

That turned out great man!!! How do you like it!?

 

[digglesworth]

I'm satisfied with it. The rockers face me more than I thought they would so I can see them really good. I don't have my lights yet so all these switches do right now is control the relays. Hopefully my LEDs will be shipping out next week.

 

[cgalpha08]

What did you tap into for the the power for the leds in the switches IIRC you have to tap into something for them to worl

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