Sunglasses Holder Upfitter Panel Idea
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jzauringer (08-06-2015)
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What gauge and how many leads were there for 6 switches???
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Originally Posted by STingray1300
How much room is there along the A-Pillar with the air bag/canopy in there? The dual lighted switches use what, 4 leads each?
What gauge and how many leads were there for 6 switches???
What gauge and how many leads were there for 6 switches???
Using relays lets you keep the gauge small.
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STingray1300 (08-04-2015)
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I'll have to subscribe. I have the sunglasses holder with a moonroof, but I just don't wear them enough. So making the a nice factory looking mod will be interesting to follow.
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Originally Posted by STingray1300
Will some CAT5 work, e.g., or is that too small?
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STingray1300 (08-04-2015)
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Originally inspired by: Yellowfinii from a while ago... but unable to put the larger switches in a moonroof equipped truck....
Here is a thread for reference in a 6 switch panel mounted in the headliner.
https://www.f150forum.com/f38/overhe...4/#post4276276
You guys got some great ingenuity, great ideas & skills.... and it definitely helps to influence others!
Here is a thread for reference in a 6 switch panel mounted in the headliner.
https://www.f150forum.com/f38/overhe...4/#post4276276
You guys got some great ingenuity, great ideas & skills.... and it definitely helps to influence others!
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Consider this a huge "BUMP" ![Thumbsup](https://www.f150forum.com/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
After over-thinking a number of different ideas, the one in this thread was hands down the best. So, I finally buckled down and finished it:
I am so pleased with the accessibility from the driver's seat.
I ran 7-18ga and 1-14ga wire down the A-pillar, used a Hitachi OEM style connector under the dash, and color coded each circuit. I grounded to the cross bar behind the sunglasses holder (eliminating the need for 1 lead up the A-pillar)
I bought a Ford F350 upfitter switch set - $75. If someone wants it, along with the wiring diagram, PM me ($60 shipped to lower 48)
If anyone is wondering if it's worth it, let me assure you, it IS! Go for it!
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After over-thinking a number of different ideas, the one in this thread was hands down the best. So, I finally buckled down and finished it:
![](https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.f150forum.com-vbulletin/2000x1124/upfitter2_e59b13f58a2e7e2ff6211aa6ebd2d442ca6aec1f.jpg)
![](https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.f150forum.com-vbulletin/2000x1124/upfitter1_f48793198d9a1029256d87e909a856a4cda1ad0c.jpg)
I am so pleased with the accessibility from the driver's seat.
I ran 7-18ga and 1-14ga wire down the A-pillar, used a Hitachi OEM style connector under the dash, and color coded each circuit. I grounded to the cross bar behind the sunglasses holder (eliminating the need for 1 lead up the A-pillar)
I bought a Ford F350 upfitter switch set - $75. If someone wants it, along with the wiring diagram, PM me ($60 shipped to lower 48)
If anyone is wondering if it's worth it, let me assure you, it IS! Go for it!
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