Jeremy Rhodes not too sure actually, I’m assuming for a while, at least through the end of the year at least. Whenever I hear that it is going to expire I will make a post or mention it in a video!
@cjmueller54555 жыл бұрын
JK Gear and Gadgets I was wondering what to do when the time came to add accessories. This is really clean and safe. A lot of us don’t realize the hazard of unprofessional wiring. When connections get loose and arc....... or when moisture gets into a wire because it was not sealed at the terminal..... all of that leads to failure - possibly a fire. Not to mention trouble shooting. This is the way to go!
@JKGearandGadgets5 жыл бұрын
C J Mueller exactly!! And so many people don’t realize the need for relays and properly fused circuits. This takes a lot of the guess work out!
@shadoload3 жыл бұрын
Just installed 12 Oct '20 and now it includes a jumper for the circuit breaker...well done S-Tech!
@joebishop79095 жыл бұрын
Another great video Ben, maybe you should consider a part 2 showing how you route the wires from your accessories and how they terminate and connect at the control box.
@TStoughton4 жыл бұрын
Ben please make a short vid on how you wire accessories too the actual S Tech box
@jenniferbrush3434 жыл бұрын
Yes. This would be fantastic!!!!
@johnmclucas75882 жыл бұрын
Yes I agree. I haven't figured that out yet with the way all the new lights are made.
@davidsykes48175 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ben, for this video and the discount code from TTO. So far very impressed by the company and how professional they are and the attention to detail all the way down to the placement of stickers on the box. Definitely raised the bar.
@Fritochiprt322215 жыл бұрын
Pro tip* drill a drain hole on the bottom side of the switch panel just in case water leaks in from the Freedom Top. Learn from my bad experience...lol
@andrewbeech5923 жыл бұрын
Rrrrrrr
@rareearthfab55115 жыл бұрын
Ben, I used one of their 4 switch panels when I installed the rollbar. Had to get the switches off the A pillar. Already had a relay box so they sold me just the switch panel which worked awesome. Great company! Thanks for the vid!
@stevenwatkins78295 жыл бұрын
use the circuit breaker for what it is , put the the trigger wire on load side, switch on/off when needed
@jasonfish45463 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot Ben!! You saved me 75$!!!! Love the videos and can’t wait to install it!
@williamwelch70665 жыл бұрын
As a new Jeeper, this is a godsend.
@JeepGearGadgets5 жыл бұрын
Can’t wait to install one in the LJ!!
@SB3rd4 жыл бұрын
Did you find out if the lights that stay on drain the battery at all?
@eltski26194 жыл бұрын
Love the look of this switch system, definitely going on my mod list
@kirka1275 жыл бұрын
you could use a spdt switch so in one position the trigger wire is keyed the other is hot all the time. best of both worlds.
@jareddory21554 жыл бұрын
if you want to be able to do ignition, or do a bypass. you can hook that lead to your M9 lead and put a switch in between BAT+ and that, flip the switch and you can use your switch board whenever
@TexanUSMC80895 жыл бұрын
Looks great. I have front spot light, front flood light, rear flood light and a winch. I think I'll order a 4 switch. Thanks for making the video, you saved me $48 with your discount. 3-18-2019
@mdfauls4 жыл бұрын
April 2020 coupon code still works saved $67 on a six switch pod and the breaker 🤘🏻
@RLeeWII4 жыл бұрын
Matthew F haha! Nice! Helps to make my decison
@DanParker90005 жыл бұрын
Great video, best bart was how dirty it was under that trim, that's a well used jeep.
@EricTheOld4 жыл бұрын
What a great option to aux switching instead of deleting the media section for aux switching, thanks
@venomrubiconjku28165 жыл бұрын
Those switch pods are a must have for jeeps I love mine great video
@rdizzo13135 жыл бұрын
I use the “Remote” wire set up to run on Accessory. The red looks pretty cool on your red Jeep. As for the switches I’m just going to get the Aux Package when I buy a JL.
@gabrielbarriga5352 жыл бұрын
Just ordered mine and the discount still works thank you so much !!!
@Baileybear852 жыл бұрын
Shoot, I was scared that I was bad with wire management. Glad I'm not the only one. Definitely going on my mod list.
@splashdown1621624 жыл бұрын
You could use a light bar wiring kit to basically open and close the circuit going to that switch panel so it won’t kill your battery but I guess it kinda defeats the purpose. Or make one of those switches kill and open it
@doctorbills7908 ай бұрын
Yeah... very nice install, but (EE here talking) that wire link between the circuit breaker and the power source will not handle 60 Amps... and thus it becomes the "fuse" in the series circuit. You might want to fix that. I would use minimum #6 gauge and #4 if it's really hot where you climb.
@clarkc78305 жыл бұрын
Very cool setup I don’t have any electrical accessories yet but this is definitely the way to go..Fine job and thumbs up
@clarkc78305 жыл бұрын
Definitely like the idea of a part 2 on wiring up accessories
@JKGearandGadgets5 жыл бұрын
Will do!! And before you start adding some I would highly recommend going this route to set you up for success in the future
@tileman17 Жыл бұрын
God, I wish I had seen this a year ago. Getting ready to do MLC-6, but I like this way better
@MrUnderdog4934 жыл бұрын
I have been looking for something like this. I am so glad I found your channel. Also I drive a Taco
@tommywainst71715 жыл бұрын
This is on my Christmas list now. I just need my wife to sign off on it 😁
@Projectoffroad5 жыл бұрын
Cool man, Love your vids! Inspired me to start my own! Keep em coming!
@parkernovember21935 жыл бұрын
Project offroad Nice love his vids too!
@juliannnielsen75125 жыл бұрын
Project offroad Agree!!
@JKGearandGadgets5 жыл бұрын
Just subbed! Look forward to checking them out this evening
@Projectoffroad5 жыл бұрын
Awesome thanks man, means a lot. ✌️
@miken94845 жыл бұрын
I like it. I’ve been wanting to get a switch system for my Jeep. Great video 👍
@Basri_kaplan5 жыл бұрын
I'm a simple man.....I see the notification and I pull up the toilet seat , sit back and enjoy
@tommywainst71715 жыл бұрын
basri kaplan so your saying, in a way, Ben is a laxative
@Basri_kaplan5 жыл бұрын
@@tommywainst7171 the best laxative you could ask for
@rareearthfab55115 жыл бұрын
@@tommywainst7171 you beat me too it... I was going to say that Ben is the shit! Lol
@toddhodgkin32475 жыл бұрын
At least after you watch them you are no longer full of shit 😂
@marlinbrooks91695 жыл бұрын
He gets that shit out the way 🤷🏾♂️
@Omerta_Pariah5 жыл бұрын
I have a great video idea, you installing a 3in lift on my jeep 😂😂😂. I'm gonna get this for myself for Christmas. Thanks for the code
@David-rj1ru3 жыл бұрын
Did that lift get installed? or was it talk?
@Omerta_Pariah3 жыл бұрын
@@David-rj1ru I did. Went with a 3 inch teraflex lift.
@Dfts835 жыл бұрын
Awesome video!!! I am wanting to get a 6 switch from my 09 JKUS I want to add lockers, lights and an air compressor this system looks awesome
@josephsepulveda88194 жыл бұрын
Going to start here with my mods. Thanks👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
@Gadget03433 жыл бұрын
One Tacoma guy right here!
@pattkinder6122 жыл бұрын
Discount code still works as of 4.3.2022. 😉👍
@rikksdiecastgarage39976 ай бұрын
Get the dual battery kit from Genesis offroad
@MikesChannel3 жыл бұрын
Just wanted to say Thanks for the video and Yes the Discount Code is still good 😃😃 Just installed my system this past weekend Great and Easy System to install 👍👍
@nme4506 Жыл бұрын
I just used the Code Thanks Ben!
@spcjunk2 жыл бұрын
Great video! I have a JK as my daily and I'm always looking for a better way to do things.
@kgositheophilusbakwena36323 жыл бұрын
2:55 that is where Cassie got the idea from
@johnsmind4 жыл бұрын
BRO! REALLY? You're not going to show what you did with the accessory wiring? That's the most important and hardest part there. You need to discuss but end and other connectors, gauge of wire for the extensions, zip ties, wire protectors, Where to run and why due to different factors and Heat in the engine which jeeps are known for melting stuff and images of all that.
@JWard26 ай бұрын
Nope, he left us dry & high
@keith70232 жыл бұрын
You had a lot of sunlight behind you when you started.
@jimvillocillo80433 жыл бұрын
Just turn off the circuit breaker when parking it that’s what I do
@adamdeford43382 жыл бұрын
I just ordered mine tonight and the JKGG20 still works!
@robotseattrees93863 жыл бұрын
Great video I'm watching it to see how you cleaned up the wires and used the relay box. As far as the little lites staying on I had the same issue. I went back and added a small toggle switch onto the switch panel. So far that has worked.
@FMB124 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial, vary clear to the point. Thank you for sharing.
@mustardman5366 Жыл бұрын
First order of business should have been pulling the ground from the battery. Lol-
@aidanparker95435 жыл бұрын
Don’t forget to show the next review video on this!
@randynelson90425 жыл бұрын
You said earlier you had A-pillar switches. Have you thought about routing the new multi-switch system through one of the A-pillar switches to kill the power to the multi-switch?
@JKGearandGadgets5 жыл бұрын
The owner told me a trick, cut the blue wires in the switch assembly and run it to the accessory power. All the switches will work at any time, but the lights will only be on when the key is on
@theiraqiwarveteran4 жыл бұрын
Coupon Code still worked thanks so much!
@Moonwolfice443 жыл бұрын
Run a switch for the trigger wire and put it where the 12v outlet is?
@samuelgirouard59462 жыл бұрын
Hey love your vids man keep up the great work, I had an idea for your red lights on the bottom always staying on, what u could do instead of running that little red wire straight to the battery with the big wire run the little one to a switch inside which acts like a main power to all your switches which will turn them off until you flick the switch then they all are on. That's what I did in my car just to keep my battery from dying I eana main switch to activate all the other switches and works amazing so u still have the option to run lights when the car is off
@christianhilbert97092 ай бұрын
Just got my S-tech system all installed and setup, although now I am faced with the struggle of trying to connect those switches to my lights themselves. The switches seem like single wire connectors while the lights connect via a three pronged peice, any clue how to solve this?
@jeremy87155 жыл бұрын
Would an update video on how your engine bay wiring looks after cleaning the wiring mess be worth doing??
@JKGearandGadgets5 жыл бұрын
I think I will do that, I’ll probably do a video showing that, as well as a second review (shorter video). I also plan on tapping the switch lights into the M9 fuse so they only come on when the Jeep is on, but still allowing the switches to operate at any time
@travisrossjr.89694 жыл бұрын
Any issues with water getting into the switch panel with the top off?
@Sniperssx Жыл бұрын
a question can I but tow led light in on relay and fuese or should keep every led with deffifernt switch relay fuels Al's type of cable should I use 16gb
@mayanina314 жыл бұрын
This video was perfect 👌 thanks for sharing .
@picaso3405 жыл бұрын
Hey Ben, another great video. Maybe you already mentioned this crap but i'm too lazy to fiter these comments. I just got off the phone with S Tech. Great company, they called me back instead of writing back. I mentioned I watched your video. I was actually contacting them about using the 60Amp breaker. I hear they contacted you so we both know what to do now. I asked! Coupon valid till end of 2018. I know you're now in Florida (prior Alaska). How about a Winter Snow Run video? (Oregon Native)
@JKGearandGadgets5 жыл бұрын
I’m actually in VA now. And yes I hoping for some snow!!
@MSTrishRN5 жыл бұрын
Thank you JK Gear and Gadgets for the discount code! I ordered mine. I have had one on my list for awhile now and the discount made it for me. Now to install. I was wondering if you could have it both ways, turn it on/off at the switches without the ignition and always have it come on with the ignition?
@JKGearandGadgets5 жыл бұрын
I talked to the owner today and he said you could cut the blue wires on the switches and then run it to a parking light wire, so they would always be able to work, but the little led lights on the switch would only come on when your headlights were on. I would give him a call, very helpful guy and will answer anything you need to know!
@MSTrishRN5 жыл бұрын
@@JKGearandGadgets great info. He is super nice and very engaged. Sent me an email with a picture of what he made me from my custom order. Plus, shipping updates and all information about my order. Plus Made in the USA! I will reach out to him with my request. Most likely he will tell me what you just did.
@JKGearandGadgets5 жыл бұрын
He already got it made and everything? Wow! That was fast
@MSTrishRN5 жыл бұрын
@@JKGearandGadgets yes very fast and through.
@oxmate Жыл бұрын
how do you hook up your diff lockers to those lights?
@davepostma26953 жыл бұрын
Each switch should have it's own fuse no? I just bought a 4 switch toggle set up and they say daisy chain the positive terminals as well as the negative ones and to have one line for each coming out of the end terminal, one for positive lead, one for negative lead, however each switch is rated at 20 amps, so each switch should have like a 15 amp fuse, not one fuse in the lead coming out for all 4 toggle switches, so Im stuck not knowing what to do?
@AlkandaryLightingModification4 жыл бұрын
How to connection a wire to switch rocker?
@kurtnulf3362 Жыл бұрын
I see you already have extra switches mounted on your pillar Are you going to keep those as well ?
@VideoShowMeHow5 жыл бұрын
sweet mate looks the goods! Thanks for the vid 👍
@JS-tb9hu5 жыл бұрын
Good video. Not sure how useful the 12v USB ports will be as you will need to run a long charger cord down to a phone or something and it may be in your way while driving
@JKGearandGadgets5 жыл бұрын
I thought the same thing, but I will be able to rest whatever is charging on my dash mount
@jeffrypresutti31395 жыл бұрын
Good job.
@JKGearandGadgets5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@yohanfu28075 жыл бұрын
Very cool man👍
@michaeldurling7935 жыл бұрын
What are you going to do with the A pillar switches? You could use one of those to control the small hot wire to the S pod so the systems energized on demand regardless of ignition on or off. I'm running the Apollointech system with the built in ammeter and love it. I did install the fuse tap that came with it, just one more level of protection in case of a short to ground. Needing the ignition on has not been an issue for me. I do like the way their switch bank mounts, mine has the bracket over the footman's loop and it interferes slightly with the freedom panel latch but not enough to hurt anything. The one thing I want to figure out if possible, is how to put a dimmer on the switch bank, they are fairly bright at night it would be nice to tone them down a bit.
@Infan319705 жыл бұрын
So let me guess. One wire connected from the battery to switch board will do all the work .
@vMEXI4 жыл бұрын
What Jeep model do you have? It's super clean
@TrillNGR5 жыл бұрын
Daddy ben I want this for Christmas can you tell Santa?
@JKGearandGadgets5 жыл бұрын
Send Santa your credit card info and I will make it happen
@cdmc0125995 жыл бұрын
I've been running the S-Pod system since they first his the market and love mine, dunno is yours has the same thing as mine does, but to the left of my first switch there was what looked to be a screw in fuse/ reset looking button. I didn't like the lights bring on all the time and was looking at it one way to figure out how to shut them off. To my surprise that fuse/rest looking thing turned out to be an on and off switch for my lights on the pod. Nowhere in the instructions did it say anything about this. I didn't notice it right away cause it blended in with all my black plastic and the black on the aluminum switch pod. Maybe something to see if yours has the same type of small button??
@franklevy12865 жыл бұрын
Does anyone make a mounting plate for the S-Tech Switch System and the ARB dual compressor
@JKGearandGadgets5 жыл бұрын
They do! Call him up and see if he will swap the mounting brackets out, stechswitch.com/product/mounting-brackets/
@williamcordle-FLman5 жыл бұрын
Used the discount code to order mine should be delivered soon set mine up custom also went with red and blue switch’s blue for lights red for future lockers also side question how’s the aux beam rock lights holding up for ya I have a 03 Tj I’m Ls swapping on 37’s
@JKGearandGadgets5 жыл бұрын
They are still holding up well, 0 issues so far
@JKGearandGadgets5 жыл бұрын
Different color switches is a great idea... now I wish I had thought of that haha
@williamcordle-FLman5 жыл бұрын
JK Gear and Gadgets can always do custom switch covers later it’s about $6 per cover and the tools $5 my first 3 are labeled switch’s and last 3 are red plain switch’s got the cover removal tool so I can customize it more later on I went with blue since the Jeep Patriot pearl blue
@alipkowitz Жыл бұрын
I like the video, but the install of the circuit breaker was a let down. The fact that you used a smaller gauge wire from the battery to the breaker (vs the larger wire from the breaker to the switch box) is a bad idea. Now the circuit breaker is the smaller gauge wire, and not the breaker it's self.
@Fadeux3 жыл бұрын
So how often do you run your rock lights and air compressor with your engine turned off?
@sambrimly44745 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@raulriveracrazycat5959 Жыл бұрын
I was about to ask why your ears were glowing when I realized it was the sun... 😂🤣
@JonDoe-bb8gq5 жыл бұрын
So when is the full cage and offroad racing seats and seat harnesses coming safety is number one for off-roading
@JKGearandGadgets5 жыл бұрын
Hopefully soon!!
@bertimusmaximus13514 жыл бұрын
Just flip the breaker when not using the vehicle. Turn it back on when you need to.
@littlegoobie4 жыл бұрын
put a spdt switch in the dash that goes to the little red wire and switches it between the fuse box piggy back plug and direct to the battery. that way the switch lights aren't on all the time, but he can still run all the accessories without turning the key if needed.
@jasonf13405 жыл бұрын
Looks good Ben how many amps is the. Circuit breaker
@diegoranchinc53894 жыл бұрын
I have a question that nobody has been able to answer for me yet or if it is possible. I have a enclosed cargo trailer with several lights inside and out that are hooked up to switches and a battery so it can run lights without truck. The lights on the back of the trailer are hooked up to a switch in trailer but we want to also hook the lights to our reverse wire from truck so they come on when we backup. Do I need a relay or would a 3 way switch work? I figured with truck battery and trailer battery I would get some kind of back feed to me 2 way switch that I have now.
@adamaldinger69605 жыл бұрын
Are you sure that is a big enough power wire to the circuit breaker?
@JKGearandGadgets5 жыл бұрын
I will change it out soon, that’s the biggest I had in my garage.
@adamaldinger69605 жыл бұрын
@@JKGearandGadgets It's all good brother, I figured that was not a spot you would go smaller on. Loved the video and thanks for the coupon code!!
@user-wp2pc5uj1j3 жыл бұрын
what are the fenders on this jeep. I wanna get a set.
@JKGearandGadgets3 жыл бұрын
Mce narrow flares
@4everjeeper5 жыл бұрын
i like your rocker switches better yhen ones on my SPOD
@DjSoundScan3 жыл бұрын
hey man, wondering how u hooked up ur ARB twin Air compressor to this s-pod.
@xhtechnology2 жыл бұрын
Hello, I need a reviewer for my rocker switch panel, would you be interested?
@johnvento13445 жыл бұрын
Ben, do you think the 24 inch battery cable for the 60 amp breaker is long enough if I mount the switches where you mounted them inside the cab?
@the-bu3lb5 жыл бұрын
were can I get the same fenders
@JKGearandGadgets5 жыл бұрын
They are MCE narrows!
@83coronarider3 жыл бұрын
Was you able to get rid of the relay that came with your compressor and your lights? And just use the relays that is on n your pod control box?
@JKGearandGadgets3 жыл бұрын
Yes. But for the compresser you still need the big power wire to run it
@CraigPettigrewPhotos5 жыл бұрын
Just recently got our a-tech system shipped to Australia and installed. Just wondering how to terminate the spot lights to work with only the high beam signal? This is a requirement for Australia. Can anyone show me which is the correct side of the high beam line to tap into?
@jareddory21554 жыл бұрын
i know this is old, but for the others wondering, Output 6 to relay 12V+, and relay control to hi beam fuse tap, there ya go..
@davepletscher11295 жыл бұрын
The template isn't to scale
@jeremy87155 жыл бұрын
What size wire did you use to go from circuit breaker to battery? Is mentioned in the instructions?
@JKGearandGadgets5 жыл бұрын
I still need to get a bigger wire. The owner mentioned that he is going to start including that wire in the kit (or add it as an add on)
@leskobrandon5385 жыл бұрын
Just ordered the 6switch model... Guess I have to mount the radio somewhere else...
@JKGearandGadgets5 жыл бұрын
Stay tuned! I will hopefully have a video on something that will work for you! Here’s a sneak peak.. www.molle-platform-solutions.com/2007-18-jk-jku-overhead-molle-panel
@leskobrandon5385 жыл бұрын
@@JKGearandGadgets just a question, did you punch the foam to run the wires into the cab?.. all I see is a foam sealant that might go into the cab from the washer hose grommet..
@JKGearandGadgets5 жыл бұрын
Hal 9000 I didn’t have foam on mine, but might as well punch it. Another spot up near the cowl is used commonly and that has foam as well
@leskobrandon5385 жыл бұрын
@@JKGearandGadgets ok, I'm also trying to find a place to mount the circuit bkr....I settled on the plastic wall between the battery and the motor...
@jasonfish45463 жыл бұрын
So you still recommend these switches? I Looking to pick up something that won’t give me trouble lol
@JKGearandGadgets3 жыл бұрын
Still working great with no issues!
@rmjryost4 жыл бұрын
Whats that RED tarp looking thing you have above the switches? Looks like a shade top?
@JKGearandGadgets4 жыл бұрын
It’s a red sunshade. They are nice during the summer when your tops off
@rmjryost4 жыл бұрын
@@JKGearandGadgets Brand?
@JKGearandGadgets4 жыл бұрын
Ryan & Jen alien sunshade
@pitbull624 жыл бұрын
i have a cb mounted where all these switchpods are made to be installed. Do you know if i could purchase an A pillar switching console but use the "brain" of S-tech? are all these switches one standard size?
@JKGearandGadgets4 жыл бұрын
You probably could, i will say that if you call them up or shoot Stec an email he is very helpful and has alot of great ideas for unique projects.
@josedominguez2485 жыл бұрын
Sounds like you've been using S-Tech setup for a few months now. How's it holding up?
@JKGearandGadgets5 жыл бұрын
All good! Still recommend it for sure
@lesgreen975 жыл бұрын
@jk Gear and Gadgets can I get 3 position rocker switches for this? I have some aux reverse lights that I can turn on auto (w/reverse) or flip the other way when needed (not in reverse) and I'd like to keep this setup.
@JKGearandGadgets5 жыл бұрын
Shoot s-tech a message on Facebook or email
@lesgreen975 жыл бұрын
@@JKGearandGadgets thanks, just did that. Love the channel except you are costing me lots of $$..lol.
@johnmighe15435 жыл бұрын
Would you say that the 4 switch system is enough? I’m not sure what I will add in the future but I don’t want to run out of room if i go with the 4
@JS-tb9hu5 жыл бұрын
I think you should get more than 4. 4 switches will be filled easily
@JKGearandGadgets5 жыл бұрын
I would go with the 6, even if you don’t use them now you will want them later