How to Give Your 97+ XJ More Factory Toggle Switch Slots

Old 01-20-2016, 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by JeepCherokeeSport00
Hope you're around. I would love to print one.
https://www.shapeways.com/shops/gctent

It took 7 prototypes and about 30 hours over several months to get the design right. It can't be reliably printed on hobbyist grade printers--the materials just aren't up to the stress. Ask me how I know.
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Originally Posted by wizardpc
https://www.shapeways.com/shops/gctent

It took 7 prototypes and about 30 hours over several months to get the design right. It can't be reliably printed on hobbyist grade printers--the materials just aren't up to the stress. Ask me how I know.
Thanks for the link. I wouldn't expect any less. I am a designer myself
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That's a lot of $$ for a bezel
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Originally Posted by JeepJeepin
That's a lot of $$ for a bezel
God XJ people are ****ing cheap.

You pay for quality. That piece probably had tons of hours of development. It's ****ing awesome.
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Originally Posted by Photojared
God XJ people are ****ing cheap.

You pay for quality. That piece probably had tons of hours of development. It's ****ing awesome.
bahahaha
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Originally Posted by Photojared
God XJ people are ****ing cheap.

You pay for quality. That piece probably had tons of hours of development. It's ****ing awesome.
so true
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I like those 3D Printed options. Of course, if you're not ready to pay $80 for a piece of plastic, you could just make your own .

I opted to buy my own police XJ one immediately after I made this, but the home made one worked great while I used it before I sold it.
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These 3D are way cool. Will buy soon!
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Originally Posted by JeepJeepin
That's a lot of $$ for a bezel
Worth it! I love my wizardpc bezel.

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I also re-purposed my original 3 switch bezel:

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A little plastic weld, some careful cuts, and some body filler:

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Originally Posted by USN_JeepXJ
Worth it! I love my wizardpc bezel. I also re-purposed my original 3 switch bezel: A little plastic weld, some careful cuts, and some body filler:
what are all of those switches for? Also, what's in the radio slot? Btw nice job on the ash tray switch plate.
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Originally Posted by SatiricalHen
what are all of those switches for? Also, what's in the radio slot? Btw nice job on the ash tray switch plate.
Thanks! The switches are for: Factory defrost / rear wiper / fog lights / backup lights (Euro model rear fog switch) / spare (it'll be for the winch isolator eventually) / rock lights. The ash tray switches are: Bumper driving lights / front locker (TJ/LJ locker switch cover modified to work in a fog light switch housing) / rear locker.

The stereo is a factory WJ RB1 navigation unit with a modified XJ bezel.
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Another 3D printed version that I did.

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what switches are those?
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wizard,

They come from OTRATTW. They are their Contura V series.

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Did you have to cut the dash to fit it over the switches?

I made one that used these contura Vs and the switch is taller than the hole in the dash, so I wound up with this situation:



I couldn't put the dash back on with the switches installed.

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