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Light Bar Switch Advice

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by doc76, Dec 28, 2020.

  1. Dec 28, 2020 at 9:39 AM
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    doc76

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    Hey there all
    I am hoping for some feedback on a quality brand of light bar switch that most closely resembles OEM switches on the left of my dash.
    I have recently mounted a bar and it came with a switch that was more of a illuminating toggle type switch.
    I’ve seen a few on Amazon that are close but they do not rate well at all.
    Any value-added feedback would be appreciated
     
  2. Dec 28, 2020 at 9:43 AM
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    tclavell

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  3. Dec 28, 2020 at 9:58 AM
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    Midnight beauty

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    I second @tclavell. Cali raised is what I went with also. Nice switches
     
  4. Dec 28, 2020 at 10:02 AM
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    skidooboy

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    dd light bars, trd cat back exhaust, KDMax tuned, trd skid plate, 2" lift, sema wheels toyo open country at3 tires.
    here are hundred of options, inc size to match large and small toyota switches, and custom switches, has the blue lighting like oem as well. make sure to pick your size before you pick the logo. Ski

    https://www.ch4x4.com/product-category/push-series/
     
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  5. Dec 28, 2020 at 12:12 PM
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  6. Dec 28, 2020 at 6:59 PM
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    1D06964E-07FB-4204-88C2-119DE988DF07.jpg C2C7F796-8E5F-4579-840B-0CE77A5C49E8.jpg Just set yourself up for the future with all the lighting you will do being a member of TW and get a Switch-Pros 9100. Wire/install once, then just connect as your lighting, etc grows.
     
  7. Dec 28, 2020 at 7:03 PM
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    barnes828

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    what bracket is your 9100 on? I’m about to get a C4 hybrid and then I’ll be going from just DD fogs to DD SS3 fogs, DD SS3 driving, Baja designs 30” S8, and maybe DD SS2 all on the bumper, and maybe DD hood mounted ditch lights. The 9100 seems like the easy way to go about doing all the wiring
     
  8. Dec 28, 2020 at 7:12 PM
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  9. Dec 28, 2020 at 7:23 PM
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    I would recommend AirOnBoard as their light blue is the closest I have seen. If you want a custom design, ch4X4 is good. But if you are going for a match to OEM, AOB is the way to go.
     
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  10. Dec 28, 2020 at 7:24 PM
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    I went with an Air On Board switch for mine.
     
  11. Dec 28, 2020 at 7:25 PM
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    I just got a factory fog light switch from a junk truck mounted it upside down to distinguish it from my actual fog lights and connected the wires for the relay to the pins in the back with mini female blade connectors.

    Can't get much more factory than that.
     
  12. Dec 28, 2020 at 7:27 PM
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    Locker anytime Fog Lights anytime Full LED light conversion TRD cat back Rear cat delete Exaust Y reroute away from actuator Alloy Clutch master 2000 4Runner "Dog Leg" shift leaver Marlin shift seats and bushing Rear seat delete Rear diff breather extension Chrome grille swap Debadge Rear seat delete Honda blower motor beefy plug and wire mod Anytime 12v and USB with volt gauge in bed Blue Sea fuse box Hella AND 70's Caddy horns Low profile recessed hex drain plug swaps Alluminum battery strap 7pin relocated Backup cam on anytime Various other creature comfort and personal taste mods.
    What kit is that? Did you buy that from a member/vendor on here? Did you rewire your factory accessories into the switch pros?
     
  13. Dec 28, 2020 at 7:36 PM
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    551747DE-E158-4BB4-B0E8-80A9E4371741.jpg All my factory switches are in the new panel. @MESO customs makes it for CaliRaised Off Road. Fits perfect looks all oem. Wiring my compressor, ditch, hood, light bar, and reverse lights to the switch pro for now and will still have 3 switches left. Still have to change the backlighting to Toyota blue in the app.
     
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  14. Dec 28, 2020 at 7:39 PM
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    Everything looks great! (Besides a few crooked stickers:p :boink:)
     
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    yes - too many beers that day. Luckily I have spares to swap them out :)
     
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  16. Dec 29, 2020 at 12:53 PM
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    Another switch pros/power trays/meso panel install.

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  17. Dec 29, 2020 at 1:19 PM
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    Yeah Switchpro is the way to go. Save yourself the headache and shity wiring. Do it right the first time!
     
  18. Dec 29, 2020 at 8:17 PM
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    Anyone have any thoughts on the trigger controller? It seems like it’s similar to the 9100 but I couldn’t find a comparison
     
  19. Dec 29, 2020 at 8:19 PM
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    Don’t know anyone running one of those. Seems most of us run either the 9100 or I have seen people with the SPod. Some great threads on TW on both. That’s what I used to create my install.
     
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  20. Dec 30, 2020 at 5:39 PM
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    I have spods on my jeep. Switch pros in the Excursion and Taco. Neighbor has the trigger with 4 outputs. Im not a fan of the hard wired outputs.
     

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