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22nd September 2014, 11:44 AM
#1
Expert
Can you buy aftermarket switches to fit the blank holes in the GU dash
Hi Guys. Is there a type of switch out there that clips into the stock locations on the GU dash or is it a case of drilling out and fitting rocker switches.
I did find a genuine driving light switch on patrol parts but not keen on having a whole heap of switches that all have driving light symbols on them
Cheers
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22nd September 2014 11:44 AM
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22nd September 2014, 11:47 AM
#2
Moderator
Search for Carling switches on eBay mate. They are the same as the ARB Difflock switches and look great.
You can pretty well get any switch cover you like these days. Under $20 a switch delivered.
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Originally Posted by
Rogue Dung Beetle
Wish it was Nissan though, Toyotas just can't keep up with the Pootrol pace.
The only good thing about an 80 series is..... the front end?? Wrong!!, the Engine?? Wrong!! the Full Time 4WD system?? Wrong!! Its the NissanPatrol.com.au stubby holder fitted over the transfer lever.
WARNING: Towballs used for recoveries can, and do kill people and damage property.
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22nd September 2014, 12:10 PM
#3
Expert
Thanks for that. There's certainly an assortment.
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22nd September 2014, 02:11 PM
#4
Be warned the cheap Carling type switches are junk. I have them, 5 in total, and all have broken the rocker from the switch. Pay the extra and get Carling or Narva ones.
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22nd September 2014, 02:15 PM
#5
Patrol God
Originally Posted by
mudski
Be warned the cheap Carling type switches are junk. I have them, 5 in total, and all have broken the rocker from the switch. Pay the extra and get Carling or Narva ones.
Yea but we all don't bash the crap out of em.. ;-)
Mine is 2 years old on the reverse light and still like new..
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22nd September 2014, 08:54 PM
#6
Expert
Im thinking about the Narva ones. A little more expensive but thats not much of an issue.
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22nd September 2014, 09:40 PM
#7
Legendary
mjr,
Try Customrockers .... good service and any switch you want ....
http://www.customrockers.com.au/epages/cucu3398.sf
Mic
GU PATROL 2011 Ti, with goodies...
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22nd September 2014, 09:43 PM
#8
Moderator
I agree with Westy's Mark sorry. The switch covers on the ARB and the cheap ebay snare near identical. They are easy to break the tabs regardless who makes them. I have a tool to remove them that is made for that task. I bought it from a guy selling them at a Swap meet, he couldn't believe how many of the tools he'd sold. Makes it easy.
I have 11 eBay switches and 3 ARB switches in the GQ and would happily buy again without hesitation. My GQ and the switches in it get a flogging.
Its a Nissan! =====> Its a Keeper!! ....... Got a TD42 in it BONUS!!
....... I'm a lucky bugger! I've got 2 of em!
Check out my Toy -->
MudRunnerTD's GQ From the Ground Up
Originally Posted by
Rogue Dung Beetle
Wish it was Nissan though, Toyotas just can't keep up with the Pootrol pace.
The only good thing about an 80 series is..... the front end?? Wrong!!, the Engine?? Wrong!! the Full Time 4WD system?? Wrong!! Its the NissanPatrol.com.au stubby holder fitted over the transfer lever.
WARNING: Towballs used for recoveries can, and do kill people and damage property.
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26th September 2014, 10:15 AM
#9
Legendary
Originally Posted by
MudRunnerTD
I agree with Westy's Mark sorry. The switch covers on the ARB and the cheap ebay snare near identical. They are easy to break the tabs regardless who makes them. I have a tool to remove them that is made for that task. I bought it from a guy selling them at a Swap meet, he couldn't believe how many of the tools he'd sold. Makes it easy.
I have 11 eBay switches and 3 ARB switches in the GQ and would happily buy again without hesitation. My GQ and the switches in it get a flogging.
what about a picture of the tool please as some one might be able to fabricate some thanks mudrunner
no need now as i found them on ebay
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Actuator-...item1c422dfa95
Last edited by my third 256; 26th September 2014 at 10:18 AM.
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26th September 2014, 11:37 AM
#10
Originally Posted by
MudRunnerTD
I agree with Westy's Mark sorry. The switch covers on the ARB and the cheap ebay snare near identical. They are easy to break the tabs regardless who makes them. I have a tool to remove them that is made for that task. I bought it from a guy selling them at a Swap meet, he couldn't believe how many of the tools he'd sold. Makes it easy.
I have 11 eBay switches and 3 ARB switches in the GQ and would happily buy again without hesitation. My GQ and the switches in it get a flogging.
Fair enough Darren. I have a Narva switch with me now and it feels alot better than the cheaper eBay ones. Cant say on the ARB ones though. I just assumed they would be better. The Narva one, the plastic on the sides of the rocker itself where it clips onto the switch looks a little heavier. And thats where all of mine have broken.
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