curious what you used as a spacer between the bracket and engine bay... looks like some kind of bushing? without a spacer/bumper, one side of the power switch is effectively useless.
@@OverlandEngineer hmm mine did not, bought the bracket and hardware only kit but seems weird to not include with all purchases. Appreciate your response, and our channel. Thanks again
Wow what an intriguing product. Seems to be very well thought out, I like the CarPlay feature too!! I’m a little while out on buying a switch system, but this one definitely has my attention. Thanks for the video, very informative!!
Thanks! Yeah I wanted to show it off. I’ve been looking into alternatives for a while and also seeing all the content on features and the future proof nature. Pretty awesome
Does using the Garmin require getting rid of the Switchpro unit? I have a SP-9100 and am wondering if I can use the Garmin for expansion and run the Garmin through my head unit. So, could I use the SP-9100 for certain basic switching functions and the Garmin for everything else, including controlling things through the head unit? I still think you and Kai should have a throwdown, Toyota style. :))
Oh definitely could. Depending on your bracket too you could drill custom holes and mount up a garmin pretty easy. I swear they fit anywhere because they are so small and self contained.
I just purchased the raptor lights and garmin kits from blaze! Is there another way to automatically turn on the amber drl’s without tapping into the ignition fuse? I’d prefer not to tap into any fuses
What you could potentially do...I am not sure if this is a feature or not. But a lot of units have memory so if you turn them on they will stay on. The issue is the system won't know when your vehicle is turning on and off...You could just tap into a different fuse that gets power once the vehicle is on. There are also T taps to tap into a wire below the fuse box. Tx.4Runner on IG is making special fuse box risers that are conducive to add a fuses. There are some options potentially but its hard to get around if you need a vehicle running trigger. At least that is my experience. Maybe Blaze Offroad could give some suggestions.
Well probably someone could by pass that switch with a calibrated photo diode or something that could determine day and night...then the photo diode could be a trigger wire for maybe controlling two garmin switches for the low beams and the DRLs haha. Just spit balling. Not sure how to add dual sided AC...that might be searching the OEM parts catalog and depending on the wiring harnesses, could maybe retrofit dual climate control from limited to the lower trims...that sounds like way too much work. These are creative questions but thats not remotely simple haha
Likely unless you want to fund my channel. I research all the products I want to run, write proposals for the companies in advance and then plan content months in advance so that I can bring content I believe in and not have to front all the costs. I could instead front the costs and make a video once a month or every other month with a less interesting build and simpler projects but then people would complain I don't post enough or the content is boring...not sure what to do at this point.
@@jcole0719 I appreciate it. Being in a small niche like this has its pros and cons but pure viewership on RUclips is not like the people who review cell phones. If I pulled wild views and could use that money on different projects, I would totally do that. Thats similar to the Grind Hard Plumbing Co channel. Hopefully some day I can get there but in the mean time, I've written so many proposals to bring weekly videos because thats what seems to be what people want most!
This is sweet man. Thank you. Honestly, I am going to have to re-watch this to really understand it. I am electrical stupid but I want to add in a switch to simplify things. Seems like a great start for me with a winch, light bar, fog lights, and raptor lights. I appreciate the video.
You have the best looking 4 runner I ever seen so far
Thanks! I appreciate it! I’ve put a lot of thought and time into it haha
curious what you used as a spacer between the bracket and engine bay... looks like some kind of bushing? without a spacer/bumper, one side of the power switch is effectively useless.
@@bensonkaai they come with spacers
@@OverlandEngineer hmm mine did not, bought the bracket and hardware only kit but seems weird to not include with all purchases. Appreciate your response, and our channel. Thanks again
@@bensonkaai no worries! Maybe just call or email Blaze Offroad, they should be able to help you!
Wow what an intriguing product. Seems to be very well thought out, I like the CarPlay feature too!! I’m a little while out on buying a switch system, but this one definitely has my attention.
Thanks for the video, very informative!!
Thanks! Yeah I wanted to show it off. I’ve been looking into alternatives for a while and also seeing all the content on features and the future proof nature. Pretty awesome
Awesome content! Keep up the good work🤘🔥
PS: hope you love the extra candy😂😂
Thanks! Yeah was definitely enjoying that while editing!
Love good quality wiring 🤙🏼👏🏼
Does using the Garmin require getting rid of the Switchpro unit? I have a SP-9100 and am wondering if I can use the Garmin for expansion and run the Garmin through my head unit. So, could I use the SP-9100 for certain basic switching functions and the Garmin for everything else, including controlling things through the head unit?
I still think you and Kai should have a throwdown, Toyota style. :))
Oh definitely could. Depending on your bracket too you could drill custom holes and mount up a garmin pretty easy. I swear they fit anywhere because they are so small and self contained.
@@OverlandEngineer Thanks!
I just purchased the raptor lights and garmin kits from blaze!
Is there another way to automatically turn on the amber drl’s without tapping into the ignition fuse? I’d prefer not to tap into any fuses
What you could potentially do...I am not sure if this is a feature or not. But a lot of units have memory so if you turn them on they will stay on. The issue is the system won't know when your vehicle is turning on and off...You could just tap into a different fuse that gets power once the vehicle is on. There are also T taps to tap into a wire below the fuse box. Tx.4Runner on IG is making special fuse box risers that are conducive to add a fuses. There are some options potentially but its hard to get around if you need a vehicle running trigger. At least that is my experience. Maybe Blaze Offroad could give some suggestions.
I was looking at the AAC Trigger controller or the Garmin. This video, alone, sold me on the Garmin. Thanks for the clarification. 👊🏽
For sure!
Keep up the content Zach... Always informative.
Much appreciated!
What I want is have my headlights automatically switch between daytime running lights to night time. Can you do that? And how to add dual sided AC.
Well probably someone could by pass that switch with a calibrated photo diode or something that could determine day and night...then the photo diode could be a trigger wire for maybe controlling two garmin switches for the low beams and the DRLs haha. Just spit balling.
Not sure how to add dual sided AC...that might be searching the OEM parts catalog and depending on the wiring harnesses, could maybe retrofit dual climate control from limited to the lower trims...that sounds like way too much work.
These are creative questions but thats not remotely simple haha
@OverlandEngineer the headlight thing bothers me so much. I have a 22 ORP. How can they not include that?
Quick question! How did you wire your DRLs without them being constant on with the powerswitch? Just installed mine, it's great!
Is every video now just going to be a paid promotion for a different product?
Likely unless you want to fund my channel. I research all the products I want to run, write proposals for the companies in advance and then plan content months in advance so that I can bring content I believe in and not have to front all the costs. I could instead front the costs and make a video once a month or every other month with a less interesting build and simpler projects but then people would complain I don't post enough or the content is boring...not sure what to do at this point.
@@OverlandEngineerI’m all about this response! Keep up the good work
@@jcole0719 I appreciate it. Being in a small niche like this has its pros and cons but pure viewership on RUclips is not like the people who review cell phones. If I pulled wild views and could use that money on different projects, I would totally do that. Thats similar to the Grind Hard Plumbing Co channel. Hopefully some day I can get there but in the mean time, I've written so many proposals to bring weekly videos because thats what seems to be what people want most!
This is sweet man. Thank you. Honestly, I am going to have to re-watch this to really understand it. I am electrical stupid but I want to add in a switch to simplify things.
Seems like a great start for me with a winch, light bar, fog lights, and raptor lights. I appreciate the video.
Definitely! Yeah this is probably the perfect kit for you.