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Old Nov 23, 2003 | 03:52 PM
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Military style electrical switch.......

found this while i was browsing around,..........thought maybe some of you guys might find it useful for some electrical mods
(that is if its even applicable at all to automobile wiring)





http://www.xoxide.com/militaryswitch.html
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Old Nov 23, 2003 | 03:58 PM
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That is a regular SPST toggle switch with just the "Battle Short" switch cover on it. Seen those at Autozone and Schucks(here in WA) for like $9.99 ea. We have those on some of our military communications gear at work. I would like to have a pair for the "ACC" and "ON" functions and just a PBNO (Push Button Normally Open~Momentary switch) for the start and just eliminate the whole keyed ignition.
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Old Nov 24, 2003 | 06:49 AM
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I'll have to take a photo of mine someday. I use mine for my aux. reverse lights as it would be VERY bad to drive with these on.
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Old Nov 24, 2003 | 07:12 AM
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I'll have to take a photo of mine someday. I use mine for my aux. reverse lights as it would be VERY bad to drive with these on.
Wow, I could really use those for tailgaters!
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Old Nov 24, 2003 | 09:56 AM
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I will hopefully get a photo up soon.
Now, now Christian... we all know that the best thing to do is just move out of the way of tailgaters, right?


No, I'll admit I have used these before but either to
A) inform the person behind me that they have their highbeams on
B) tailgater protection only when slowing down hasn't worked. A blind tailgater is somewhat worse than a fully-functioning one
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Old Nov 24, 2003 | 10:04 AM
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Originally posted by Tacoma Dude
B) tailgater protection only when slowing down hasn't worked. A blind tailgater is somewhat worse than a fully-functioning one
That's true, and you could be liable if they wrecked.
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Old Nov 24, 2003 | 10:25 AM
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Okay, got some photos!
Here is the location inside the cab

closeup

...and from the driver's point of view

Here's an "off" daytime photo of the rear aux.
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Old Nov 24, 2003 | 10:33 AM
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Originally posted by Tacoma Dude
I see that open container!
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Old Nov 24, 2003 | 10:41 AM
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Are you talking about the glass thingy with the shiny cap? That's my air freshener... squash scented to be exact
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Old Nov 24, 2003 | 10:43 AM
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Originally posted by Tacoma Dude
Officer, are you talking about the glass thingy with the shiny cap? That's my air freshener... squash scented to be exact
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Old Nov 24, 2003 | 10:47 AM
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I shwear oshiffer...
I din'n have a shing tonight



I have no idea how to slur my words over text!
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Old Nov 24, 2003 | 12:35 PM
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Wow. That is pretty cool. I would love to be able to blind some tailgater silly. But, if I mounted my lights under the bumper, they would certainly be totalled the first time I go wheeling after installing them. They would certainly kill my already bad departure angle.
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Old Nov 24, 2003 | 12:50 PM
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Actually, there are teeth that hold them in their position and with the use of a couple wingnuts I can relatively easily adjust them to be folded up or let down...
still kills the angle but I'm not preparing to do any rock climbing with my Prerunner anytime soon.

I'll prolly lose the whole thing eventually - when I find something more practical... for now, I don't mind having it there
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