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Old 01-20-2012, 05:42 PM #1
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New Light Setup - Thoughts Please

So I've finally decided on my first mod (not counting the interior leds) on my 2011 SR5. The plan is to add a LED light bar to the lower grill area, aux back up lights and prewire for something to be added in the future.

I've already ordered three switches, switch plate, etc from OTRATTW. For switches I went with their Contura V Laser Etched Switches in Amber.

I picked up some cheap-o Navigator brand fog lights I found on Amazon to mount under the rear bumper as aux backup lights.

I ordered an Aux Relay / Fuse Box from Wired Wagon LLC to keep things tidy. Found this on IH8Mud and have heard great things about it. It comes prewired with relays and fuses in a weatherproof box connected by a fuseable link to the battery. Erik from Wired Wagon was a huge help in answering multiple questions prior to purchase. His support is second to none.

As far as the light bar I'm still on the fence. Was going to go with PIAA 4in lights until I found a light bar from MandRonline.com. Their 40 LED 24in 120w bar is listed on the site for $400 ($375 on eBay.) The website doesn't give any info on Lumens but they have a 30in 108w bar listed @ 6750LM. I know the whole "You get what you pay for" thing but at that price I might get it and see how it goes.

As for the third switch, maybe rock lights. I think I'll hold off on those until the sliders, lift and roof rack are installed.

As the stuff arrives, I'll post some pics and update how the install is going. I'm not a wiring wizard so it will probably be slow. Want to do it right and not end up with a rats nest.
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So I've finally decided on my first mod (not counting the interior leds) on my 2011 SR5. The plan is to add a LED light bar to the lower grill area, aux back up lights and prewire for something to be added in the future.

I've already ordered three switches, switch plate, etc from OTRATTW. For switches I went with their Contura V Laser Etched Switches in Amber.

I picked up some cheap-o Navigator brand fog lights I found on Amazon to mount under the rear bumper as aux backup lights.

I ordered an Aux Relay / Fuse Box from Wired Wagon LLC to keep things tidy. Found this on IH8Mud and have heard great things about it. It comes prewired with relays and fuses in a weatherproof box connected by a fuseable link to the battery. Erik from Wired Wagon was a huge help in answering multiple questions prior to purchase. His support is second to none.

As far as the light bar I'm still on the fence. Was going to go with PIAA 4in lights until I found a light bar from MandRonline.com. Their 40 LED 24in 120w bar is listed on the site for $400 ($375 on eBay.) The website doesn't give any info on Lumens but they have a 30in 108w bar listed @ 6750LM. I know the whole "You get what you pay for" thing but at that price I might get it and see how it goes.

As for the third switch, maybe rock lights. I think I'll hold off on those until the sliders, lift and roof rack are installed.

As the stuff arrives, I'll post some pics and update how the install is going. I'm not a wiring wizard so it will probably be slow. Want to do it right and not end up with a rats nest.
Let us know on that LED bar. I have been toying with that bar myself.
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James from OTRATTW sent me this picture last night of the switches before they went in the mail.

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Those are some great looking switches, probably the nicest I have seen! Think I may have to order one to replace the switch I currently run. The Zombie switch is pretty awesome!
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I do like those switches do you know the dimensions of them?
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I believe the mounting hole for one would be 0.83" x 1.45"
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those look pretty badass. When I go to wire up aux lights, I want those. Nice find!
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Switches arrived. Now to start on the wiring while I wait for the aux fuse box to arrive.



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Man I really like those. I don't know that acronym you used, where did you get them and, Do you mind me asking what they cost? I just started researching different ones and these are the best looking set up I have seen yet.
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Sorry, OTRATTW stands for Over The River And Through The Woods. Their website is www.ottrattw.com.

These switches were $15 each. They are the V-series, laser etched. (The do carry some cheaper switches that are great looking also for about $12.)

The switch holder was about $6.
The rear connector housing for each switch was $1
The wire terminals that plug into the back of the housing were $0.25 each.
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Sorry, OTRATTW stands for Over The River And Through The Woods. Their website is www.ottrattw.com.

These switches were $15 each. They are the V-series, laser etched. (The do carry some cheaper switches that are great looking also for about $12.)

The switch holder was about $6.
The rear connector housing for each switch was $1
The wire terminals that plug into the back of the housing were $0.25 each.
NOW THOSE ARE ROCKER SWITCHES! Thanks for posting this. Ordered!
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The Aux Relay/Fuse box arrived today from Erik at WiredWagon LLC. The build quality is amazing and the service was great. Its available in 3 different configurations depending on what you are trying to accomplish. Sorry for the cell phone pics and my ugly countertop. Can break out the real camera if anyone wants better pics.







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Break out the good camera and snap away. Loving the new rockers!
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