Aftermarket electrical systems Aftermarket electronics only! stereo head units, CD players, MP3 players, speaker systems, amplifiers, hardmounted GPS devices, computers, headlight upgrades, fog lights, off-road lights, general wiring and anti-theft devices.

Light Bar Switch Panel

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jan 3, 2016 | 03:24 AM
  #1  
Spydie's Avatar
Thread Starter
Member
 
Joined: Sep 2014
Posts: 108
Likes: 0
From: Memphis, Michigan
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: Straight 6
Default Light Bar Switch Panel

I'm looking for a clean way to do a light bar and switch panel but haven't been able to find any clean places to install one, or a switch panel that looks good. Any help?
Reply
Old Jan 3, 2016 | 04:21 AM
  #2  
andrewmp6's Avatar
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 8,014
Likes: 17
From: Louisville,KY
Model: Cherokee
Default

Look at http://www.prime4x4.com/
Reply
Old Jan 3, 2016 | 07:46 AM
  #3  
SteveMongr's Avatar
Beach Bum
 
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 6,123
Likes: 22
From: Cape Hatteras, North Carolina
Year: 2000 WJ
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

I used an empty panel on dash. Switches for front and rear auxiliary lights, interior driving light, and e-fan override.
LED bar is mounted inside bumper.
Attached Thumbnails Light Bar Switch Panel-dsc03489.jpg   Light Bar Switch Panel-dsc04869.jpg  

Last edited by SteveMongr; Jan 3, 2016 at 07:51 AM. Reason: added picture
Reply
Old Jan 3, 2016 | 08:14 AM
  #4  
Spydie's Avatar
Thread Starter
Member
 
Joined: Sep 2014
Posts: 108
Likes: 0
From: Memphis, Michigan
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: Straight 6
Default

Originally Posted by SteveMongr
I used an empty panel on dash. Switches for front and rear auxiliary lights, interior driving light, and e-fan override.
LED bar is mounted inside bumper.
How did you cut the bumper to install the light bar?
Reply
Old Jan 3, 2016 | 09:51 AM
  #5  
SteveMongr's Avatar
Beach Bum
 
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 6,123
Likes: 22
From: Cape Hatteras, North Carolina
Year: 2000 WJ
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default LED bumper

^ Measured from inside bumper, drilled one corner for placement, then moved measurements to outside. Cut bumper with cut-off wheel on 4.5" angle grinder. Finished corners with hacksaw blade, then cleaned up edges with flap-disc. LED hangs from bumper on stock holes for auxiliary lights.
I'm sure I removed some integrity from the bumper, but not enough for me to be concerned about.
Attached Thumbnails Light Bar Switch Panel-dsc04730.jpg   Light Bar Switch Panel-dsc04733.jpg   Light Bar Switch Panel-dsc04727.jpg   Light Bar Switch Panel-dsc04724.jpg  
Reply
Old Jan 3, 2016 | 10:16 AM
  #6  
2000CHERO's Avatar
Banned
 
Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 933
Likes: 45
From: WNY
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

How many switches do you need? Have you used up the oem fog switch location yet?

Light Bar Switch Panel-image-2251271959.jpg
Reply
Old Jan 3, 2016 | 11:58 AM
  #7  
Spydie's Avatar
Thread Starter
Member
 
Joined: Sep 2014
Posts: 108
Likes: 0
From: Memphis, Michigan
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: Straight 6
Default

Originally Posted by 2000CHERO
How many switches do you need? Have you used up the oem fog switch location yet?

Attachment 281329
I'm really only in need of two or three switches but wanted to use ones like in your picture vs. Just standard toggle switches
Reply
Old Jan 3, 2016 | 12:05 PM
  #8  
2000CHERO's Avatar
Banned
 
Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 933
Likes: 45
From: WNY
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

Originally Posted by Spydie
I'm really only in need of two or three switches but wanted to use ones like in your picture vs. Just standard toggle switches
You don't have listed what year you have. If 97-01, and you only need 3 switches, the easiest/cleanest panel imo is this:

There are a few places to buy this panel cheap, or just make one. If I only had 3 switches I'd have this one. And these switches are awesome, expensive as heck, but awesome. Living in ME and now WNY, I had a prob with moisture/fog in the winter and kept ruining regular toggles all the time. Not with these.
Reply
Old Jan 3, 2016 | 07:05 PM
  #9  
Spydie's Avatar
Thread Starter
Member
 
Joined: Sep 2014
Posts: 108
Likes: 0
From: Memphis, Michigan
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: Straight 6
Default

Originally Posted by 2000CHERO
How many switches do you need? Have you used up the oem fog switch location yet?

Attachment 281329

Do you know any of those places to get that panel? I really like that one a lot



Originally Posted by 2000CHERO
How many switches do you need? Have you used up the oem fog switch location yet?

Attachment 281329
Originally Posted by 2000CHERO
You don't have listed what year you have. If 97-01, and you only need 3 switches, the easiest/cleanest panel imo is this:

There are a few places to buy this panel cheap, or just make one. If I only had 3 switches I'd have this one. And these switches are awesome, expensive as heck, but awesome. Living in ME and now WNY, I had a prob with moisture/fog in the winter and kept ruining regular toggles all the time. Not with these.
I like this panel as well. It does look super clean. I have a 2000 XJ

Thank you guys for the help!

Last edited by Spydie; Jan 3, 2016 at 07:09 PM.
Reply
Old Jan 3, 2016 | 07:19 PM
  #10  
2000CHERO's Avatar
Banned
 
Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 933
Likes: 45
From: WNY
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

Just Google Jeep "Cherokee Ash Tray Switch Panel", should get a few hits.
Reply
Old Jan 3, 2016 | 08:37 PM
  #11  
rjp4419's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: Dec 2015
Posts: 37
Likes: 0
From: Pittsburgh
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

http://www.prime4x4.com/shop/Switch-...-AT-Series.htm
Reply
Old Jan 3, 2016 | 09:23 PM
  #12  
wizardpc's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 777
Likes: 5
From: Nolensville, TN
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

How about 6 OEM switches in the OEM spot?


http://shpws.me/LdYT
Reply
Old Jan 5, 2016 | 03:54 AM
  #13  
andrewmp6's Avatar
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 8,014
Likes: 17
From: Louisville,KY
Model: Cherokee
Default

Funny i list them to prime4x4 and none of them go look,Prime4x4 has a lot of switch panels for xjs.
Reply
Old Oct 2, 2016 | 02:08 AM
  #14  
joshua99ta's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: Jul 2016
Posts: 35
Likes: 0
From: Magee MS
Model: Cherokee
Default

Originally Posted by 2000CHERO
How many switches do you need? Have you used up the oem fog switch location yet?

Attachment 281329


that's exactly what I'm looking for.


Where can I find one like that?
Reply
Old Oct 4, 2016 | 10:11 AM
  #15  
Fred/N0AZZ's Avatar
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 7,554
Likes: 17
From: Monett, MO.
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

Here is what I used with my 3 sets on the front and the rear work/back-up lights. They are out of the way and easy to see without taking you eyes off the trail, the mount I bought from Summit or Jegs. Also very easy to wire up.
Name:  007_zps1469629e.jpg
Views: 2509
Size:  66.0 KB
Reply



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:15 PM.