Here is what you need Cico. I am sure you can find it.
I installed it with quick ties in the area in front of trhe battery and tethered the key to it so I would not lose it. Leave it off all the time when not in use.
Here is what you need Cico. I am sure you can find it.
I installed it with quick ties in the area in front of trhe battery and tethered the key to it so I would not lose it. Leave it off all the time when not in use.
2007Jeep Green Limited
4.7 Flex Fuel, Rocky Road 2.5" Lift on front, 4 inch Superlift coils on rear, Spidertrax 1.5" Spacers, Bridgestone 265/70/17
Chrome Nerf Side Bars, K&N CAI, Flowmaster muffler, Aluminum Diamond Plate Locking Trunk installed
Factory Roof Pod, Blue Ox Baseplate w/D-rings, "Get Lost 4X4" Front Bumper, T-Max 9000 winch, "Get Lost rear tire carrier, 30 gal second gas tank.
Did anyone else read the fine print in the brochure and get a $500 rebate for being a Veteran?
I think McMaster has some nicer options too.... i remember ordering one when i was fixing up my dads boat and think i got it from there...
Edit: ok maybe it wasn't mcmaster. Just tried searching and couldn't find it.
Last edited by Matt; 07-04-2011 at 08:06 PM.
Nice write up and mod Don, but I would switch it as well (which you already said you are doing). One of my co-workers was side swiped in the front and the insurance company "totaled" the vehicle because of excess "wire harness" damage. The car can be repaired but it'll take too much $$ the re-wire the engine compartment. So, it doesn't take a huge impact to damage the wiring, just the right hit will do.
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2006 Commander Sport- 3.7L- 4X4*Inferno Red Crystal Pearl*Rocky Road 2.25" lift *"Limited" Color-Matched Rear Grab Handles*Mopar Hitch/Harness*4xGaurd Matrix w/Fogs*Rear Bumper Lights*Tinted Front Side Markers*MHT Fuel Hostage 17x8.5 +14ET*Nitto Terra Graplers 265/70/17*
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I guess that switch is the same as used on a race car, just a battery shut off. Jegs or Summit has them. The threat of a fire starting in a collision is a real possibility. I think its rare, but it can still happen. I have seen a lot of torn up vehicles in 26 years in the collision business, yet I havent seen any in the shop that caught fire. I guess the ones that catch fire usuall burn to the ground and never see a body shop. BMW has a nice idea. A lot of times their battery is located in the trunk. Their main positive line running to the front has a big fusible link in it. If I understand correctly, this link blows with a certain amount of force, possibly blows along with the triggering of an airbag. We replace this harness all the time. Some models are a pain cause the harness is one piece all the way up front, some models its a very short harness that need replacing. I know germans tend to over-engineer a lot but this seems to be a good idea.
'07 Commander 3.7 V6
2" Rough Country Lift with Vision Warriors and Goodyear Duratracs 245/75R17
BajaRack Mega-Mule with KC Daylighters
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FWIW... im not German, but i tend to over engineer everything as well lol
Ok, so I go to Advance Auto and ask for a battery cut off switch. After 2 or 3 minutes typing, the guy says
what are you trying to do? Disconnect the battery so I can shut off power to a terminal.
Oh, you can use a little rocker switch for that......
When I waked into Jegs, the guy said, it is over here...Now i have a power disconnect switch.
Jegg's has the Anderson power disconnects like I used for the connector, $19.99 compared to my ebay price of $8.
I have to admit.... I'm upset with myself for not thinking of a switch earlier. I've installed them in a lot of boats (common failure if cheap ones are used in salt water applications ) but never put one in a vehicle because 30 amps has been enough for any accessories I've installed thus far (haven't designed my winch circuit/harness yet).
Another great idea and helpful discussion, Thanks Guys!
2006 XK Limited, 5.7L Hemi
Dark Khaki, QDII, Rocky Road 2.25" lift, Steel Armadillo front bumper with Warn PowerPlant winch, Steel Armadillo rear bumper w/ tire carrier, Rock Sliders, Light Bar & Front Fender Tube Fenders, 4xGuard belly skid plate & rear differential guard, BFG M/T A/T 255/75R17s on Rubicon rims, Spidertrax 1.5 inch wheel spacers, Rhino Rack Pioneer Tray with FoxWing Awning, Superchips VIVID Programmer, Air Flow snorkel, Steel Armadillo Secure Console, Cobra CB Radio, Lock Pick Video Programmer, ASFIR Skid Plates.
Knappster's Garage
AKA: the Owner of The Steel Armadillo L.L.C.
I had to fab up a quick switch panel for my roof/driving/fog lights before ECCC. This is what I came up with.........................
Grabbed some textured 1/8" plastic and cut it the shape of the cubby pocket thing (Technical term). Then I used a heat gun to form it like the front of the cubby. I drilled 4 holes for the mounting screws and test fitted it. Then, i made some back brackets out of some metal I had found. I bent the ends so it grabs the inner lip of the hole. Once I got it to fit the best I can get it, I cut out the switch area and cleaned it up. I first sprayed the panel a light grey I had laying around, but it did'nt match the dash. So, I re-sprayed it black (Ishould of used matte black but all I had was gloss). I installed the switches, wired them up and installed the panel to the dash......I still have to finish wireing the whole set-up but it's done for today...Here's the pics, enjoy.
If and when I re-do the panel, i will use smaller screws and pay more attention to detail. Also, I want to use different switches. All in all, I think it looks good.
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2006 Commander Sport- 3.7L- 4X4*Inferno Red Crystal Pearl*Rocky Road 2.25" lift *"Limited" Color-Matched Rear Grab Handles*Mopar Hitch/Harness*4xGaurd Matrix w/Fogs*Rear Bumper Lights*Tinted Front Side Markers*MHT Fuel Hostage 17x8.5 +14ET*Nitto Terra Graplers 265/70/17*
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