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Old Aug 30, 2022 | 05:47 PM
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Anyone installed these Auxbeam Switch panel can recommend where to mount the fuse box and the battery cable fuse (5.0 if it makes any difference)

Also if anyone have any pointers on how to tab into the cab that would be great


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I mounted mine right next to the battery. I pulled the battery, drilled a couple holes and used bolts to attach the mount.



As far as running the wire into the cab, I used the large rubber grommet on the driver's side that has a large bundle of wires coming through. Just poke a big enough hole. It can be accessed under the dash on driver's side.

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Originally Posted by 96grimreaper
I mounted mine right next to the battery. I pulled the battery, drilled a couple holes and used bolts to attach the mount.



As far as running the wire into the cab, I used the large rubber grommet on the driver's side that has a large bundle of wires coming through. Just poke a big enough hole. It can be accessed under the dash on driver's side.
Nice thanks for sharing

I have a catch can mountesd on that same exact spot using the battery housing

I'm lost now as I don't see any other possible spot to mount it
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My only suggestion would be getting a longer positive cable and put it on the driver's side behind the airbox.
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Originally Posted by 96grimreaper
My only suggestion would be getting a longer positive cable and put it on the driver's side behind the airbox.
I actually thought about that just couldn't find where to mount it

I think they should've used longer battery cables
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Old Sep 6, 2022 | 06:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Buzz944
Anyone installed these Auxbeam Switch panel can recommend where to mount the fuse box and the battery cable fuse (5.0 if it makes any difference)

Also if anyone have any pointers on how to tab into the cab that would be great

I just did a full write up on this. I am sure you may have found a solution by now but here is the link for anyone interested…

https://www.f150forum.com/f7/auxbeam...an-buy-528773/
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I ran power and ground to a home made relay box I mounted on the drivers side firewall. definitely looks homemade, but has worked no issues for 2 years. Cam get pics if wanted.
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Originally Posted by FiveOsvt
I just did a full write up on this. I am sure you may have found a solution by now but here is the link for anyone interested…

https://www.f150forum.com/f7/auxbeam...an-buy-528773/
.wow how did I mias this thread while searching!

Many thanks for the great write up job
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I ran power and ground to a home made relay box I mounted on the drivers side firewall. definitely looks homemade, but has worked no issues for 2 years. Cam get pics if wanted.
Yes please that would be great.

Still didn't decide where to mount that fuse box
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Originally Posted by Buzz944
Yes please that would be great.

Still didn't decide where to mount that fuse box
I have an alert set to take some pics today after I get off work - I'll post them up for sure
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