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Old May 25, 2011 | 10:18 PM
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just picked up a CARR light bar off of craigslist. How should I run the wiring back into the cab? I want to mount a toggle switch to my dash
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Old May 25, 2011 | 11:29 PM
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Here's a massive thread on some nice possibilities of lighting options.

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f59/le...-mounts-65444/

This has a few good tips too.

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/kc-wiring-32357/

Try "search" otherwise.

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Old May 26, 2011 | 07:10 PM
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none of those actually tell me WHERE to run the wire or how to get it inot the cab
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Old May 26, 2011 | 11:19 PM
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I drilled a small hole in the drip rail, then the lip that the door seals too. I ran the wire down the A-pillar to a relay box I built under the rear seat. I sealed everything up and have had no leaks in 3 years.

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Old May 26, 2011 | 11:20 PM
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Here is how it looks with the door closed...




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Old May 26, 2011 | 11:25 PM
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I've heard of (and may end up doing this myself since the thought of drilling through my roof terrifies me) people running the wire along the inside of their roof rails (those that actually mount to the truck, holding the crossbars for the luggage rack) back to the rear hatch then into the back cabin area, hiding it below the trim once inside.

Just a thought. Here's a thread where people have done that, as well as a few other options.

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f67/ro...-wiring-72510/

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