Are rocker switches just not a thing anymore?

[Alpine Warthog]

I've already used up the 4 Mopar switches, it's time to expand. I really don't like the push button switch panels I see all over the place now. Amazon is inundated by Auxbeam products, but I would love nothing more than traditional rocker switch that I can feel click on and off. Am I the only one? I have found a few solutions, but I'm not terribly impressed with the finish or fit (looking at you Rugged Ridge).

I'm running the 8 switch Auxbeam and it works great for what it is, but I agree, I like the tactile feedback and sound of a toggle switch. So I've decided to re-do it and I'm going completely custom and ordered a 4 switch setup from Concorde Aerospace and then mounting it to a motobilt switch box. All of that is going on an overhead molle panel.

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[Netzilla]

I'm running the 8 switch Auxbeam and it works great for what it is, but I agree, I like the tactile feedback and sound of a toggle switch. So I've decided to re-do it and I'm going completely custom and ordered a 4 switch setup from Concorde Aerospace and then mounting it to a motobilt switch box. All of that is going on an overhead molle panel.

Did you ever complete the customized switch install?

 

[Alpine Warthog]

Did you ever complete the customized switch install?

I've gotten the switch panel in and mounted to the overhead panel. Still have to wire it to the lights. Also mounted the CB and GMRS radios up there, SO I still have to supply power up there and then route wires back down to the relay box and then out to the separate lights. Not to mention route the antenna cables as well..

Here's the thread I started for it:
Overhead switch panel

 

[ShadowsPapa]

To the original topic/question.........
I have proof positive that toggle switches and sliders will be popular for at least the next couple hundred years, so don't worry about them disappearing any time soon ->

 

[NULL POINTER]

Yeah, no offense to the users of some of those other products out there, but when I see the amount of space they take and the complexity - but mostly the wasted space, the bulk, I cringe.

I wasn't really happy with the bulk and complexity of the wiring for my snow plow - I get it that it has to be sort of universal, but it's a ton of bulk, IMO. But that's what happens with wiring kits that fit a dozen different vehicles.


With that cost you get the work/engineering to make it compact and neat. Worth it to me if I went that route.
I rerouted the engine bay wiring for the power steps on my wife's Jeep twice as I just wasn't happy with the route and other factors. I wanted it out of the way, easy, to look stock, etc. and I'll do that sometimes - I'll take one of my projects and re-do it however many times I need to until I'm happier with it.
I've redone the wiring on my alternator test bench 4 times now and am finally happy with the switch box and connection setup.
one of these days I'll redo the aux switch terminal block and mount I have under the hood of my JT - the part that holds the 12v outlet isn't totally straight and it looks like the after-thought it was. I can see ways to make it all more tidy.

Dayum, I always thought your setup was one of the nicer ones I've seen., DIY or aftermarket.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

Dayum, I always thought your setup was one of the nicer ones I've seen., DIY or aftermarket.

Thanks!

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