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Old Feb 13, 2011 | 10:57 PM
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Looking to install a couple toggle switches in a 2010 f150 lariat, just wondering if anyone else has done this and where they put them. Looking for a good location, interesting in others opinions or placements, thanks. Pics welcome.
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Old Feb 13, 2011 | 11:08 PM
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inside the center console?
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Old Feb 13, 2011 | 11:26 PM
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My truck does not have the factory brake controller instead it has a little storage compartment not unlike the passenger side. I installed a toggle switch for my Escort that comes through the top of the compartment, you can't see it unless you look for it.
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Old Feb 13, 2011 | 11:56 PM
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Can you work with a Raptor Aux panel? Not sure what you are hooking up but may be an option and would give a clean install look.

http://trucks.about.com/od/2007fordt...-Auxiliary.htm
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Old Feb 13, 2011 | 11:56 PM
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This summer I'll be fiberglassing one of my sunglasses holders into a hidden switch location.

Let me know if you want pics when it's done.
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Old Feb 14, 2011 | 12:50 AM
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i have a lariat with the center console floor shifter and i have a little tray where the raptor switches are, however I could perhaps live without it. how hard would it be to swap out to that? anyone done it?

I also have sunroof/moonroof so only one sunglasses holder that i use, otherwise I do like that idea! Would love to see pics when you get it done, though I will probably forget to ask you about it later, lol!

Inside the center console could work I spose, how hard is it to get wires inside there from the front of truck, like from the fusebox or firewall? Might be installing the sync lockpick for my nav system so i would have to take all that stuff apart and losen the console and move it back according to the install video, perhaps that would be the time/place to route wires inside it, any thoughts?
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Old Feb 14, 2011 | 01:53 AM
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I mounted 2 Billet With blue leds left side of steering wheel below the head light switch where it angles down. When seated its above my left knee. Very easy to reach and view.
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Old Feb 14, 2011 | 06:17 AM
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Originally Posted by SultanGris
i have a lariat with the center console floor shifter and i have a little tray where the raptor switches are, however I could perhaps live without it. how hard would it be to swap out to that? anyone done it?
Hiya Sultan,

I believe that this was questioned a few months ago but no one seemed to have tried to install the Raptor aux switches. You would also need the associated relays and harness to go with the switches.

If someone 'has', done this mod I'd also like to do the same.
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Old Feb 14, 2011 | 06:37 AM
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inside the center console?
This would be my choice as well.
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Old Feb 14, 2011 | 04:00 PM
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Looks like i might go with the inside the console option unless I hear a better one. Does anyone know if they make a bank of like 2 or 3 switches that i could stick on with double sided tape just to the right of the steering wheel at the bottom of that panel so i wouldnt have to do any drilling? I have piaa lights with a switch that has tape on the back and this is where I put it, seemed to work out pretty good.
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