BulletsForFingers

I've searched various forums and seen the different ways people are doing upfitters. I would say the majority of the posts I've seen fall into one of three categories:

• Raptor Panel
• Flat plastic panel (same location as raptor)
• Single switch drilled into dash

I think these are all fine ways of doing an upfitter panel, but I don't particularly like either one. The raptor panel is expensive, says raptor on it, and comes with those pesky round buttons. The flat panels don't look so great, and take up storage space. Single switches drilled into the dash are great for a single switch, but I'd like more.

So, I sat around in my truck last night thinking. I was trying to find a location that didn't compromise storage space, wouldn't require drilling into plastic, and could be easily reached while driving. Then it hit me: the sunglasses holder. It's useless to me, very easily accessed, and won't require drilling into the dash.

So, now I'm trying to think of the most factory looking way to do it. I intend to use otrattw switches. Has anyone seen a panel done here before? What types of plastic could I use to achieve a factory looking finish? Are there any OEM parts from ford I could use as a base? I know there's different configurations depending on your model. I've got a 2013 FX4 with a sunroof.



TLDR; I'm trying to turn my sunglasses holder into an upfitter panel. I'm trying to brainstorm ideas, and wanted input. Thanks.

13f150plat

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interesting idea
personally i was going to go with the raptor area switches and the useless passenger side 'holder' in the dash for switches

LariBoost23

I've got two sunglasses holders so that's definitely something to think about.

YellowFinii

The switches and panel are from OTRATTW,

BassAckwards

That panel does look good! I've been trying to think of cool switch panels myself!

NL_SCREW

iTrader: (1)

If I didn't have a sunroof, I'd definitely be going with that. I didn't see the powerstep override on their site, I wish I could have got it!

YellowFinii

Have you popped the sun-glass holder off to see how much space you have behind there? There is a lot of room, granted I don't have the sunroof, but it wouldn't hurt to take a look.

They have a HUGE selection that is not displayed on the website, if you ask what you are looking for, they may have it, if not, they can make it.

Watt-maker

I like this idea!

Yuke's Retrofits

i have a stx without the console up top that includes the sunglasses holder. is there a solution for a switchbox to install up there?

NastyFFX4

iTrader: (1)

I've got the sunroof as well but it doesn't look any different than his. There is still that hump.

This is exactly what I was thinking of doing. How much room is there behind that to mount the switches? Did the wiring or switches protrude into the sunglass holder? Did you just cut the headliner out for the switch panel?