a great mod i have discovered

machine23 · 11-09-2009, 01:05 AM

i work in a kragen, and this guy came in looking for a headlight dimmer switch. i think it was for his ford pickup. anyway, this switch is floor mounted. and it is a pushbutton for your foot.

i took the idea for this switch and put it in my 4runner next to my clutch pedal to operate my 100w offroad hella500s. works perfectly. exactly what i was looking for. i dont have to take my hands off of the steering wheel or anything to turn my really bright lights on and off.

just thought i would share with you what an awesome and amazingly cheap switch mod that was. 3.99! a lifetime warranty part from borg warner

ill post pictures tomorrow

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Elton · 11-09-2009, 01:09 AM

not a bad idea

turboboost · 11-09-2009, 01:12 AM

Yeah, most ford pickups have the highbeam/lowbeam switch mounted to the floor.

Pretty cool mod though.

shaeff · 11-09-2009, 05:13 AM

I'm a firm believer that the hi/lo switch should still be on the floor. Loved that in my old Chevy.

clydehatchet · 11-09-2009, 05:21 AM

i love mine, its out of an old dodge ram charger.

The84toyota · 11-09-2009, 05:24 AM

never had that idea. I like it.

securekey · 11-09-2009, 06:02 AM

funny... on another board a guy did the same thing... haven't heard about those switches for years and now 2 in a week.... they are making a come back

habanero · 11-09-2009, 06:29 AM

Used to be a pretty common kill switch. If you ever see your hellas flashing on and off you'll know someone's trying to make off with your truck.

muddpigg · 11-09-2009, 06:40 AM

nice.

seanmearse · 11-09-2009, 06:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by machine23

i work in a kragen, and this guy came in looking for a headlight dimmer switch. i think it was for his ford pickup. anyway, this switch is floor mounted. and it is a pushbutton for your foot.

i took the idea for this switch and put it in my 4runner next to my clutch pedal to operate my 100w offroad hella500s. works perfectly. exactly what i was looking for. i dont have to take my hands off of the steering wheel or anything to turn my really bright lights on and off.

just thought i would share with you what an awesome and amazingly cheap switch mod that was. 3.99! a lifetime warranty part from borg warner

ill post pictures tomorrow

What store number are you at? I'm up at 1269 in Ridgecrest.

machine23 · 11-09-2009, 09:38 AM

i am at 335 in grass valley. about 50 miles up the hill on i80 from sacramento

93_22re · 11-10-2009, 10:26 AM

i have the same switch for my hellas

91Toyota · 11-10-2009, 10:31 AM

Good idea...except, I have big feet, and I can hardly push in the clutch pedal without my foot hitting the floor to the left, or the pedal to the right.

JFCruiser · 11-10-2009, 10:40 AM

yup had it on my 71 mach 1 mustang, it was pretty cool hah

does toyota have anythign like this? OEM wise?? it be pretty cool to put one on my FJ but then again i already have a swtich ahha

BigBluePile · 11-10-2009, 11:47 AM

Yeah, I've always wanted a switch like that too! Good project!

theAuthority · 11-10-2009, 11:50 AM

I might make a button like that to light all my lights at once. Or even better a 'kill switch'.

But knowing me i'd accidentally hit it while driving, that would suck.

Etype R · 11-10-2009, 12:25 PM

I found my self constantly hitting the switch on my F250 when I would jump in it, how often are you really using your 100 watt lights?

peow130 · 11-10-2009, 12:42 PM

they've had this idea since the early 40's...
i have one of these switches on my CJ2A body.

Ty · 11-10-2009, 01:57 PM

my dads got an 89 F-250 that has that switch, i always thought it was so cool hah. I just might hook one up in my pickup...

Jeremy11 · 11-10-2009, 02:40 PM

My dads got one in his 65 f100. Pretty cool...

Its got a 460

Dipstik_90 · 11-10-2009, 03:02 PM

They were great in there day, but put a few northern Ontario winters on that switch and would corrode and short out in no time.

theAuthority · 11-10-2009, 03:04 PM

I've discovered a great mod !!! tofer, where you at

ocdropzone · 11-10-2009, 03:16 PM

old idea but a good one to resurrect every once in a while

The84toyota · 11-10-2009, 07:32 PM

Im wanting a couple of cop spotlights for both sides of the cab. This will give a passenger something to play withand hopefully help navigate

You can get some actually made for toyota and other trucks.

93yotaSR5 · 11-10-2009, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The84toyota

Im wanting a couple of cop spotlights for both sides of the cab. This will give a passenger something to play withand hopefully help navigate

You can get some actually made for toyota and other trucks.

where from?

11-09-2009, 01:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
Elton Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Siletz,Oregon Posts: 11,049	not a bad idea __________________ My Truck 98 4runner SR5 3.4L 5spd 4x4 E-Locker Mods Mom 07 Tundra d-cab limited 5.7L 4x4 auto sister 92 pickup SR5 X-cab 3.0L 5spd 4x4 Papa 89 Pickup SR5 X-cab 4x4 3.0L 5spd/98 4runner SR5 4x4 auto 3.4L R.I.P 91 4runner SR5 4x4 3.0L 5spd Totaled 5/13/06 My Wreck

11-09-2009, 01:12 AM	#3 (permalink)
turboboost Contributing Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 405	Yeah, most ford pickups have the highbeam/lowbeam switch mounted to the floor. Pretty cool mod though. __________________ 1990 Toyota 4Runner - SR5, 22RE, 5 speed, 35" Mud King XT, a bunch of mods. 1986 Mazda B2000 - 5 speed, carb'd 2.0, the winter beater. 1979 Datsun 280zx - 2 seater, 5 speed, stripped interior, etc. 1998 Nissan Altima - 5 speed, 1981 280zx turbo snowflake rims. 1985 Toyota Pickup - SR5, 22RE, 5 speed, Xtra cab, lifted 2", 35" boggers, etc - Sold 1983 Datsun 280zx - Turbo Intercooled L28ET - Crushed. 1985 Nissan 300zx - 5 speed, race prepped, etc - Crushed. IFS Club #7

11-09-2009, 05:13 AM	#4 (permalink)
shaeff Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Tivoli, NY Posts: 433	I'm a firm believer that the hi/lo switch should still be on the floor. Loved that in my old Chevy. __________________ My heatercore replacement writeup with pics. -'94 Toyota 4x4, 22re, siped 31x10.5 BFG M/T's, 5 speed, MC rear bumper, V6 Detroit Tru-Trac rear, '85 SFA sitting in the side yard...

11-09-2009, 06:02 AM	#7 (permalink)
securekey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Halifax, NS Posts: 70	funny... on another board a guy did the same thing... haven't heard about those switches for years and now 2 in a week.... they are making a come back __________________ 1991 Toy pickup, 3vze, 33's, 4.56's, rancho shocks and some other cool stuff.

11-09-2009, 06:40 AM	#9 (permalink)
muddpigg Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: injured and stateside :( Posts: 1,562	nice. __________________ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqtr_RvR3sY Balljoints, 26mm torsion bars, idle arm for sale. Open to trades and offers. http://www.yotatech.com/f11/ball-joi.../#post51268965 Non ADD locked 4:88 front axle. http://www.nw-wheelers.com/forum/showthread.php?t=47994

11-09-2009, 05:21 AM	#5 (permalink)
clydehatchet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: KY Posts: 107	i love mine, its out of an old dodge ram charger.

11-09-2009, 05:24 AM	#6 (permalink)
The84toyota Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tn USA Posts: 49	never had that idea. I like it.

11-09-2009, 09:38 AM	#11 (permalink)
machine23 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: grass valley, ca Posts: 150	i am at 335 in grass valley. about 50 miles up the hill on i80 from sacramento __________________ 94 4runner sr5 3vze mt. hella 500's 100w. nothing else cool yet

11-10-2009, 10:26 AM	#12 (permalink)
93_22re Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 32	i have the same switch for my hellas __________________ '93 pickup 4x4 5spd rebuilt engine 2 in lift 31s 15x8 eagle alloys hella 500s CB/PA 108 in. whip

11-10-2009, 10:40 AM	#14 (permalink)
JFCruiser Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 21	yup had it on my 71 mach 1 mustang, it was pretty cool hah does toyota have anythign like this? OEM wise?? it be pretty cool to put one on my FJ but then again i already have a swtich ahha Last edited by JFCruiser; 11-10-2009 at 10:41 AM.

11-10-2009, 11:50 AM	#16 (permalink)
theAuthority User Requested Ban Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lynnwood, WA Posts: 1,740	I might make a button like that to light all my lights at once. Or even better a 'kill switch'. But knowing me i'd accidentally hit it while driving, that would suck.

11-10-2009, 12:25 PM	#17 (permalink)
Etype R Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 380	I found my self constantly hitting the switch on my F250 when I would jump in it, how often are you really using your 100 watt lights? __________________ 1985 Toyota 4Runner - Full SR5 package - 4 inch lift - 35" tires

11-10-2009, 12:42 PM	#18 (permalink)
peow130 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 1,244	they've had this idea since the early 40's... i have one of these switches on my CJ2A body. __________________ 1987 Toyota Pickup DLX. 30" Cooper Discoverer S/T's. 1" AAL lift and Tbar crank. and two KC HiLites. IFS Club #5 1978 Camaro Z28, 454 Big Block V8 with a 4 Speed.

11-10-2009, 01:57 PM	#19 (permalink)
Ty Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 64	my dads got an 89 F-250 that has that switch, i always thought it was so cool hah. I just might hook one up in my pickup... __________________ 1994 22RE 5spd 4x4 Pickup 1984 2.5L 4spd Fiero My Build Thread: http://www.yotatech.com/f116/my-buil...pickup-152086/

11-10-2009, 02:40 PM	#20 (permalink)
Jeremy11 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Corpus Christi Texas Posts: 82	My dads got one in his 65 f100. Pretty cool... Its got a 460 __________________ "Stay far from timid, only make moves when your hearts in it, and live the phrase sky's the limit." -- Notorious B.I.G. http://s492.photobucket.com/albums/r...nt=gifs_21.gif

11-10-2009, 03:02 PM	#21 (permalink)
Dipstik_90 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada Posts: 112	They were great in there day, but put a few northern Ontario winters on that switch and would corrode and short out in no time. __________________ 1990 Ext-cab Pickup 22re 5 speed 35x12.50r15 SSR's 261C Crawler cam Steel backed chain guides Battery/Intake swap Relocated Computer Pacesetter Header Flowmaster 50 series Powdercoated Marlin Crawler rear bumper Trail Gear 4" SAS kit Trail Gear dual cases (2.28,4.7) Addicted Offroad front bumper Lockrite front Detroit rear 5.29 gears Allpro T-case E-brake TG rock sliders Rear disc swap

11-10-2009, 03:04 PM	#22 (permalink)
theAuthority User Requested Ban Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lynnwood, WA Posts: 1,740	I've discovered a great mod !!! tofer, where you at

11-10-2009, 03:16 PM	#23 (permalink)
ocdropzone Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: PDX Posts: 4,932	old idea but a good one to resurrect every once in a while __________________ ~Robb '81 Trekker The B4Runner Build TREKKER Forum Mini FAQ/Misc Ideas Thread TRY THESE SEARCH LINKS GOOGLE FOR TOYOTA WEBSITES LINK TO ONLINE FACTORY SERVICE MANUALS Drive a real 1st Gen Wheel Responsibly, Don't Screw It Up for Others

11-10-2009, 07:32 PM	#24 (permalink)
The84toyota Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tn USA Posts: 49	Im wanting a couple of cop spotlights for both sides of the cab. This will give a passenger something to play withand hopefully help navigate You can get some actually made for toyota and other trucks.

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