Boo Boo 2004 Rubicon
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So I decided to try and replace the complete turn signal stalk and that did not help either.
I did notice something that I have not noticed in the past.
When I turn on the parking lights and/or all lights the radio starts to flicker.
With them off, it does not flicker
I did notice something that I have not noticed in the past.
When I turn on the parking lights and/or all lights the radio starts to flicker.
With them off, it does not flicker
Had some fun wheeling this weekend. I am loving the Creepy Crawlers. Wish I was able to find them last year.
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New AirBags seem to flex out very well
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From this angle you can see it better. I think I maxed out the shock travel. LOL.
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The above 2 pics were taken when our group decided to do the ultimate Tire Stack Train. 9 Jeeps in this pic.
I am the last one on the right
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Even did a little glamping since the camp site had electric
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New AirBags seem to flex out very well
From this angle you can see it better. I think I maxed out the shock travel. LOL.
The above 2 pics were taken when our group decided to do the ultimate Tire Stack Train. 9 Jeeps in this pic.
I am the last one on the right
Even did a little glamping since the camp site had electric
Today I installed 2 switches and separated the Front and Rear Lockers.
Can't believe I hadn't done that already, but there were a bunch of situations this weekend where it would have been advantageous to only have the front locked.
Can't believe I hadn't done that already, but there were a bunch of situations this weekend where it would have been advantageous to only have the front locked.
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That waterfall looked like a very fun obstacle. They might look easy to run but can be a huge challenge depending on how deep the steps are (aren't actually.)
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Locking up the front axle really helps making a tight turn - a "front dig."
I snapped my first front axle on that obstacle years ago.
in the 3rd pic you have to climb that last rock vs go around it and that makes it very uncomfortable
Got my new switches.
Gonna replace the rear defrost and washer fluid with these for my Front and Rear Locker
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and then replace the switch that controls my York with this one
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I only need 2 wires for each of my accessories and these come with 3 wires so I will have to figure out if the red or white wire is the one I need. Black is obviously ground.
I will leave the stock locker switch as the 4th as a backup to the individuals
Gonna replace the rear defrost and washer fluid with these for my Front and Rear Locker
and then replace the switch that controls my York with this one
I only need 2 wires for each of my accessories and these come with 3 wires so I will have to figure out if the red or white wire is the one I need. Black is obviously ground.
I will leave the stock locker switch as the 4th as a backup to the individuals
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Do those fit the existing opening in the dash or do you need to make new cutouts?
@inline6
You do, but I have no idea how I would wire them as the things I am controlling are all 2 wire.
For the lockers I am just doing this
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They are made by the same company that makes the Turn Signal Flashers
GCD
I got them off Amazon
and
Unfortunately I could not find a kit with these 3 in them, but if you don't care as much as I did on the logo and writing, you can save a bunch of money and just get ones that say On.
I could wire them up today, but I am leaving in a few hours to setup my Camp Spot for Rock Crawling tomorrow, so I will most likely just do these after work during the week.
Then I have to decide how to cover up the holes I have for the current front and rear lockers, or get a new lower switch panel.
I am thinking a cool sticker of the right dimensions, or just black Gorilla tape cut in a square are my better options. LOL
You do, but I have no idea how I would wire them as the things I am controlling are all 2 wire.
For the lockers I am just doing this
@johncanfield
They are made by the same company that makes the Turn Signal Flashers
GCD
I got them off Amazon
Amazon.com: Fits The Jeep® TJ Rocker Switch Pair- Front Locker - Rear Locker Switches 1997-2006 : Automotive
Buy Fits The Jeep® TJ Rocker Switch Pair- Front Locker - Rear Locker Switches 1997-2006: Interior Light - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases
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Amazon.com: Made to fit The Jeep TJ 1997-2006 Rocker Switch- Compressor Logo : Automotive
Buy Made to fit The Jeep TJ 1997-2006 Rocker Switch- Compressor Logo: Interior Light - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases
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Unfortunately I could not find a kit with these 3 in them, but if you don't care as much as I did on the logo and writing, you can save a bunch of money and just get ones that say On.
I could wire them up today, but I am leaving in a few hours to setup my Camp Spot for Rock Crawling tomorrow, so I will most likely just do these after work during the week.
Then I have to decide how to cover up the holes I have for the current front and rear lockers, or get a new lower switch panel.
I am thinking a cool sticker of the right dimensions, or just black Gorilla tape cut in a square are my better options. LOL
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I had to think more, sorry for the quick note earlier.
Well, here is where you may run into a problem with those switches. I would not be surprised that they switch to Positive, 12 VDC. Thinking Black is ground, Red is input power, White is output power. Easy enough to verify that with a battery and LED.
If you are trying to turn on the stock lockers, they want a Ground input to turn on the locker. All you really need for that is a two wire switch with ground on one side then closed sending ground to the locker wiring on the other. To have that light up becomes the problem. You either need a DPDT switch with a light where you can do the ground switching irrelevant to the switch having a light on it. Something to that effect. So that is not the switch you got... Your switch would turn on a solenoid for a ARB locker or similar 12VDC triggered item.
You can take the switch you got, run it to a relay that is positive switched. Then have the relay contacts close the ground loop to activate the locker. That while another thing to install, will help keep those switches.
Orrrrrr, forgo the lighted aspect of the switch and just run a ground through it. Again, thinking that will close via the Red and White wire. Again, easy to check with a LED and battery, an of course with a meter. You just would not have lights on the actual switch at all, hence no power.
They didn't make the stock locker simple with aftermarket switches.
Well, here is where you may run into a problem with those switches. I would not be surprised that they switch to Positive, 12 VDC. Thinking Black is ground, Red is input power, White is output power. Easy enough to verify that with a battery and LED.
If you are trying to turn on the stock lockers, they want a Ground input to turn on the locker. All you really need for that is a two wire switch with ground on one side then closed sending ground to the locker wiring on the other. To have that light up becomes the problem. You either need a DPDT switch with a light where you can do the ground switching irrelevant to the switch having a light on it. Something to that effect. So that is not the switch you got... Your switch would turn on a solenoid for a ARB locker or similar 12VDC triggered item.
You can take the switch you got, run it to a relay that is positive switched. Then have the relay contacts close the ground loop to activate the locker. That while another thing to install, will help keep those switches.
Orrrrrr, forgo the lighted aspect of the switch and just run a ground through it. Again, thinking that will close via the Red and White wire. Again, easy to check with a LED and battery, an of course with a meter. You just would not have lights on the actual switch at all, hence no power.
They didn't make the stock locker simple with aftermarket switches.
I was never interested in the light. I just wanted a stock switch to keep the dash looking stock
my multimeter died. I really need to get another one and a test light.
I did put the separate locker switches to the test today. I ran into 2 situations where I locked only the front and it worked great allowing me to crawl up while turning and not getting pushed off the rock
my multimeter died. I really need to get another one and a test light.
I did put the separate locker switches to the test today. I ran into 2 situations where I locked only the front and it worked great allowing me to crawl up while turning and not getting pushed off the rock
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