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

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jan 20, 2016 | 07:00 PM
  #31  
wizardpc's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 777
Likes: 5
From: Nolensville, TN
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

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.
Reply
Old Jan 20, 2016 | 07:08 PM
  #32  
JeepCherokeeSport00's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: Nov 2015
Posts: 50
Likes: 1
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L I6 Power Tech Engine
Default

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
Reply
Old Jan 28, 2016 | 10:03 PM
  #33  
JeepJeepin's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 55
Likes: 1
From: land of eh
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: i6
Default

That's a lot of $$ for a bezel
Reply
Old Jan 28, 2016 | 10:20 PM
  #34  
Photojared's Avatar
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 1,944
Likes: 0
From: Henderson, NV
Year: 1999
Engine: 4.0L
Default

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.
Reply
Old Feb 2, 2016 | 03:53 PM
  #35  
kgm's Avatar
kgm
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 1,589
Likes: 2
From: Denver
Year: 99
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

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
Reply
Old Feb 7, 2016 | 11:51 AM
  #36  
Mr. Pink's Avatar
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 1,127
Likes: 0
From: Capac, Mi
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
Default

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
Reply
Old Mar 5, 2016 | 02:51 PM
  #37  
thatXJguy's Avatar
Thread Starter
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 3,686
Likes: 6
From: Hudson, FL
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L Inline 6
Default

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.
Reply
Old Mar 5, 2016 | 07:16 PM
  #38  
CobraMarty's Avatar
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 1,777
Likes: 22
From: PA KOTUFU!
Year: 1998
Engine: 4.0L 162,000
Default

These 3D are way cool. Will buy soon!
Reply
Old May 17, 2016 | 10:13 PM
  #39  
USN_JeepXJ's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: May 2016
Posts: 122
Likes: 7
From: Enid America
Year: 1989
Model: Comanche (MJ)
Engine: 5.7L LS1
Default

Originally Posted by JeepJeepin
That's a lot of $$ for a bezel
Worth it! I love my wizardpc bezel.

Name:  009_7.jpg
Views: 2675
Size:  1.66 MB

I also re-purposed my original 3 switch bezel:

Name:  016_5.jpg
Views: 2484
Size:  1.77 MB

Name:  015_3.jpg
Views: 2329
Size:  1.36 MB

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

Name:  031_2.jpg
Views: 2330
Size:  1.91 MB

Name:  032_1.jpg
Views: 2362
Size:  1.87 MB
Reply
Old May 17, 2016 | 11:09 PM
  #40  
SatiricalHen's Avatar
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 5,924
Likes: 203
From: Greenville, SC
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee(XJ)
Engine: 4.0
Default

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.
Reply
Old May 17, 2016 | 11:26 PM
  #41  
USN_JeepXJ's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: May 2016
Posts: 122
Likes: 7
From: Enid America
Year: 1989
Model: Comanche (MJ)
Engine: 5.7L LS1
Default

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.
Reply
Old May 25, 2016 | 01:11 PM
  #42  
kev4dez's Avatar
Newbie
 
Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 21
Likes: 0
Model: Cherokee
Default

Another 3D printed version that I did.

Kevin


Reply
Old May 25, 2016 | 04:03 PM
  #43  
wizardpc's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 777
Likes: 5
From: Nolensville, TN
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

what switches are those?
Reply
Old May 26, 2016 | 09:59 AM
  #44  
kev4dez's Avatar
Newbie
 
Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 21
Likes: 0
Model: Cherokee
Default

wizard,

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

Kevin
Reply
Old May 27, 2016 | 09:27 AM
  #45  
wizardpc's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 777
Likes: 5
From: Nolensville, TN
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

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.
Reply



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:24 AM.