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Post by RAY185 »

evil_hitman wrote:
RAY185 wrote: Oh and on another note I found a supplier for ARB style rocker switches (exactly the same but without the locker symbols) to use for OBA. :armsup:
Care to share? as i am looking round for a supplier in aus if possible.

Only one i have is similar to the arb ones (same size but switch cover not the same)

http://www.4x4mods.com/Product/Jeep/Roc ... tch40.html

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Yeah I saw that too and actually toyed with the idea of ordering one...........for about 5 minutes. Thats how long it took me to find out that 1 switch in AU$ is about $15 then you have about $35 in freight on top of that. Makes it a little expensive even though they are a sexy switch (if that turns you on (excuse the pun)). I did a little search and found out that Carling Technologies make a switch that looks exactly like the ARB ones (I'd assume ARB buy them from Carling Tech). Its called a V-Series Contura II. I then found the Australian distributor in WA called Amelec Marine Sales.

http://www.amelec.com.au/pdfs/Carling%2 ... alogue.pdf

They put me onto a wholesaler in Bris who can supply a blank switch (with the illuminated panels like the ARB switch) for just over $10 each. They are called Sam Allen Wholesale. The switches are on page 3 of this pdf.

http://www.samallen.com.au/electrical.pdf

They are listed as V-SERIES CONTURA II Rocker Switch with Red Square Lens & Indicators. There are a handful of switches that have symbols on them but nothing I could relate to using for OBA so I opted to get the blank one and make a sticker for it at some stage. They are designed for marine use and are therefore waterproof. You can choose between 12 volt and 24 volt to suit your needs. I'm going around there today to pick my switch up, I'll let you know how I go.
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Post by RAY185 »

got the switch, now have to get around to painting the dash

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Post by GUJohnno »

Great links.

I emailed 4x4mods to see if we can distribute their switches here but yet to hear from them a week later....
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Post by UZJ40 »

heres the dash i did on my 40 Image

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Post by RAY185 »

Very nicely done. Clean and practical. I like it! :cool:
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Post by RAY185 »

ok, all done. One day I'll get around to painting the dash. It will look a whole lot better then.

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Post by sierrajim »

Looks good. Might want to watch the shiny factor. Have similar in mine and its a biatch when the light gets you in the eyes.
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Post by RAY185 »

yeah good call, I was a bit worried about that too but found that because the dash face is angled downwards a bit its all good. One bonus is that if I have a female passenger with a short skirt on I might get a bit of a show! (insert armsup emoticon here)
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Post by wrksux »

shouldnt your eyes be on the road!
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Post by RAY185 »

wrksux wrote:shouldnt your eyes be on the road!
Yeah most of the time but I will have to look at the panel to pull a knob.....
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