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Switch-Pros Legend Stickers

Available Legend Kits

  • Switch-Pros x Rigid Industries legends
  • Switch-Pros x Baja Designs legends
  • Horizontal switch legends

Sources: - SDHQ Switch-Pros x Rigid - SDHQ Switch-Pros x Baja Designs - SDHQ Horizontal Legends

Mounting Solutions

Switch-Pros Mounting Options

Reference Article

Installation Planning

Phase 1: Engine Bay Power Distribution

  1. Install dual battery system with Redarc charger
  2. Complete "Big 3" electrical upgrade
  3. Mount Engine Bay SPOD 1 & 2
  4. Run main power feeds from batteries
  5. Install input breakers

Phase 2: Interior Power Distribution

  1. Mount Interior SPOD (behind 2nd row)
  2. Mount Interior Fuse Block (console or 2nd row)
  3. Install MSD relay block
  4. Run power feeds from battery/switched power
  5. Create wire management at "behind 2nd row" junction

Phase 3: Circuit Installation

  1. Install roof penetrations (lights, antennas, power)
  2. Run door-mounted courtesy lights
  3. Install seat heater circuits
  4. Complete console power circuits (inverter, USB, etc.)
  5. Install communication equipment (ham radios)

Phase 4: Testing & Documentation

  1. Test each circuit individually
  2. Label all circuits clearly
  3. Create as-built wiring diagram
  4. Document any deviations from plan

Safety Notes

Critical Safety Requirements

  1. Proper Fusing: Every circuit must have appropriate fuse/breaker protection
  2. Wire Gauge: Use appropriate wire gauge for amperage and length
  3. Connections: All connections must be soldered or properly crimped
  4. Heat Shrink: Protect all connections with adhesive-lined heat shrink
  5. Grounding: Establish solid ground points (not vehicle body for high-current)
  6. Labeling: Label every wire at both ends

Fire Prevention

  • Never exceed 80% of fuse/breaker rating for continuous loads
  • Use proper gauge wire (see chart below)
  • Ensure all high-current wires avoid heat sources
  • Secure all wiring away from moving parts
  • Use grommets for all firewall penetrations

Wire Gauge Reference (12V DC)

Amperage 5-7 ft 7-10 ft 10-15 ft 15-20 ft
5A 18 AWG 18 AWG 16 AWG 14 AWG
10A 16 AWG 14 AWG 12 AWG 12 AWG
15A 14 AWG 12 AWG 10 AWG 10 AWG
20A 12 AWG 10 AWG 10 AWG 8 AWG
30A 10 AWG 8 AWG 6 AWG 6 AWG

Reference Resources

IH8MUD Forum Threads

Vendor Resources

  • Switch-Pros installation manuals
  • Redarc battery charger documentation
  • ARB air compressor wiring diagrams

Last Updated: 2026-01-20 Source: Consolidated from Joplin Notes (circuits.md, Center Console Wire Runs.md, LC under the hood.md) As-Built Updates: 2025-12-28 - Added 3x SPOD BantamX configuration, Behind 2nd Row Power Distribution Panel, winch installation status, dual battery operational status As-Built Updates: 2025-01-14 - Added Yaesu FTM-510 and Uniden R8 radar detector to Blue Sea Group A key-switched circuits (A3, A4) As-Built Updates: 2026-01-18 - Complete Rigid Adapt 40" light bar wiring documentation, corrected Blue Sea circuit assignments (A2=Yaesu, A4=Rigid controller, A5=Uniden), documented dual MSD relay bank architecture (MSD1 for power/lighting, MSD2 for seat heaters), added wire colors to all Blue Sea circuits As-Built Updates: 2026-01-20 - Added V6D2UHNB seat heater switch pinout documentation with wiring diagram PDF (modifications/interior/V6D2UHNB_Switch_Wiring_Diagram.pdf)