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Old Aug 24, 2006 | 09:05 AM
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Upfitter Switch Options?

Other than the High Idle setup (already done it on #4), what other uses are you using them for? Don't need a snow plow (In Houston, TX), have OEM Fog lights, not putting a winch on it . . .

So what other ideas have you all got to use these?
 
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Old Aug 24, 2006 | 09:30 AM
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just some thoughts, havent done them yet but gonna be soon. led lights under the bed rails, on/off switch for subwoofer amp (sometimes you just dont need all that BOOM) more driving lights, the possibitlies are endless, well until you run out of switches
 
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Old Aug 24, 2006 | 11:26 AM
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How about a decent set of back-up lights? Air compressor power and a stock horn/air horn switch?

Matt
 
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Old Aug 24, 2006 | 12:24 PM
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#1 air compressor

#2 ARB rear axle

#3 ARB front axle
I think alot of people use them for lighting. Occasionally while in L.A. traffic I dream that one of them is for a 30MM cannon.....
 
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Old Aug 24, 2006 | 12:56 PM
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Good thoughts . . .

Already have a set of White Knight backup lights on the rear hitch wired to harness directly (see deal on link) so done that too. ARB?http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

Air compressor would be good but putting a good one is takes room. Must be a link some where on option to do that . . .
 
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Old Aug 24, 2006 | 12:59 PM
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Sorry 'bout that LoneWolftx, an ARB is an air actuated locking differential.
 
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Old Aug 24, 2006 | 02:58 PM
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#1 KC Daylighters up front
#2 12V Power in bed for fan in summer/Heater in winter
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Old Aug 25, 2006 | 09:21 AM
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Good but need more . . .

Well I have OEM fog lights so the KC's will cover them on my Westin Bull Bar mounts, not an option.

NOS is a little extreme for the everyday guy, so again a little extreme.

If I need 12 volt power in the bed I would just hardwire I think so I wouldn't have to mess w/ the switch.

Using them is not really easy given the choices but I appreciate the ideas.

Any others?

 

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Old Aug 25, 2006 | 09:26 AM
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Sorry 'bout that LoneWolftx, an ARB is an air actuated locking differential.
I still don't know what it does or why I would want it . . .

 
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Old Aug 25, 2006 | 09:57 AM
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http://www.arbusa.com/air_locker_loc...ferentials.htm

that will explian what it is and what it does and why you want them
 
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Old Aug 25, 2006 | 10:45 AM
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I Get it, extreme users tool . . .

Well that is again, a little extreme for my off road needs but thanks for educating me on them.
 
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Old Aug 25, 2006 | 04:32 PM
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#1 ~ PIAA back-up lights
#2 ~ viAir Onboard Compressor
#3 ~ Air Horn
#4 ~ High Idle

I wish I had a couple of more.
 
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Old Aug 26, 2006 | 09:43 AM
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Like it . . .

Already have White Knight backup lights hardwired, but looking into the Air horns and a compressor. Any suggested makes?
 
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Old Aug 27, 2006 | 09:18 PM
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I decided to go with ViAir, they have kits that include the compressor, the tanks, and all the necessary hardware. I went with the Constant Duty Compressor which is the 450H.
 
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