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This thread is awesome. I was putting together the parts list for my 2018 Lariat and realized the cost is almost as much as a Switch-Pros SP-9100 and custom mount.
I can’t see a reason to do the upfitter switches over the Switch-Pro given cost is similar. Am I missing something other than maintaining OEM look?
This thread is awesome. I was putting together the parts list for my 2018 Lariat and realized the cost is almost as much as a Switch-Pros SP-9100 and custom mount.
I can’t see a reason to do the upfitter switches over the Switch-Pro given cost is similar. Am I missing something other than maintaining OEM look?
I don’t think you are missing anything. It’s all preference. I did the Upfitter and dont have anything hooked up to them. That makes no sense. Making wiring harnesses that look like factory harnesses that hide behind the interior also doesn’t make sense. You can run red plastic wire behind the roof and use wire nuts and it would work. It’s just the knowledge that a ford employee could get in and say, “wait a minute... this factory feature wasn’t available in this truck. How did you get that?!?”
aftermarket stuff always has people say, “oh, you bought an aftermarket kit and installed that. Yeah. Anyone can buy that.”
the factory kit to me feels like you got some rare feature that no one else got or could order. That’s also why I bought a Limited. Rare factory available features that not everyone has in their truck.Now I have a factory feature that no other Limiteds have in them, so I now have the one and only Limited with factory Upfitter. The aftermarket is designed for anyone to have the option to have. It’s just the mind set.
Both accomplish the same same thing in the end though, to turn on accessories. It’s not logical. But it’s interesting that people figured it out!
I don’t think you are missing anything. It’s all preference. I did the Upfitter and dont have anything hooked up to them. That makes no sense. Making wiring harnesses that look like factory harnesses that hide behind the interior also doesn’t make sense. You can run red plastic wire behind the roof and use wire nuts and it would work. It’s just the knowledge that a ford employee could get in and say, “wait a minute... this factory feature wasn’t available in this truck. How did you get that?!?”
aftermarket stuff always has people say, “oh, you bought an aftermarket kit and installed that. Yeah. Anyone can buy that.”
the factory kit to me feels like you got some rare feature that no one else got or could order. That’s also why I bought a Limited. Rare factory available features that not everyone has in their truck.Now I have a factory feature that no other Limiteds have in them, so I now have the one and only Limited with factory Upfitter. The aftermarket is designed for anyone to have the option to have. It’s just the mind set.
Both accomplish the same same thing in the end though, to turn on accessories. It’s not logical. But it’s interesting that people figured it out!
Perfectly stated and shared. Either method will suffice, some simply prefer the oem feel/look/function over the aftermarket components. Cant go wrong either way. I STRONGLY feel the need for an oem look with my truck.
Perfectly stated and shared. Either method will suffice, some simply prefer the oem feel/look/function over the aftermarket components. Cant go wrong either way. I STRONGLY feel the need for an oem look with my truck.
Thanks to you both for the gut check. As much as I want to buy that amazing harness and go down this road, the features and flexibility of the aftermarket switch panel appeal to me. And when I’m done with my build, it will be far from OEM.
Unless I find more than 8 things to control then maybe I’ll go with both
Thanks to you both for the gut check. As much as I want to buy that amazing harness and go down this road, the features and flexibility of the aftermarket switch panel appeal to me. And when I’m done with my build, it will be far from OEM.
Unless I find more than 8 things to control then maybe I’ll go with both
No worries. The problem with the Raptor upfitter and the relay box is that Ford is onto us! They have increased the prices of both of these parts over the past year that has me just in awe! All I can say to others... the longer you want/need to wait... the more the parts will cost. Just the sad truth.
Thanks to everyone’s helpful information allowing me to complete this project. A special hats off to BoostedGreyGoose and his remarkable harness building skills! The bracket I ordered with information in this forum is perfect Thanks to 2016Limited for the fuse info! Looks factory installed. Thanks again to all who put in the effort to help others!
Looks factory installed. Thanks again to all who put in the effort to help others!
Looks great White17XLT! I haven't installed my fuse, but see that the base is pretty strong. How did you bend? Did you apply heat? I don't want to brake off the insulation under the post.
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