95.5-2004 Tacomas & 96-2002 4Runners 4th gen pickups and 3rd gen 4Runners

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Old 09-15-2005 | 09:46 AM
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in-dash switch for stock port

for those of you who have added switches onto your dash for auxiliary (lights, kill switch etc...), how have you installed? There are ports on the dash to install these switches, but I have not been able to find anyone who makes one to fit the stock port. I did call the stealership ($62.00!!!), but am not willing to pay that much.
Do you know who, what, and where to get switches to fit stock ports from?
Old 09-15-2005 | 09:55 AM
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tons of places have those switches, the size is pretty universal, even kragens has them in the switch aisle
Old 09-15-2005 | 10:10 AM
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hmmm, i've been to several places in slc, and no one has one to fit a toyota...
Old 09-15-2005 | 11:26 AM
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Different years switches are different, but I have found some generic switches that fit (but look ugly) from companies like Cole-Hersee. I've gotten factory fog switches from ebay. You can also buy them from Performance Products but they cost as much as dealers.
Old 09-15-2005 | 12:13 PM
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Just drill a hole and throw a toggle switch in there. That's what I've done. If you screw up, all you have to do is replace the "blank" plastic piece. Cost: $8.
Old 09-15-2005 | 12:14 PM
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Toyota factory fog lamp switches are available from online dealers for less than $15. I added one to my truck when I added new driving lights. Works great. Here's a link to the part numbers:

http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/4Runner/tech/switch/
Old 09-15-2005 | 01:30 PM
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Wrecking yards are a good place to find extra switches. Don't forget to look in other Toyota models like Celica, Camry, Turdcell....Ect....
You will have better luck with compatibility if you get them from Toyotas in your general model year. Example: if you have a 92 runner, look in 90 - 95 Toyotas for parts. They shared a lot of common parts across the different models.
Good luck!!
Old 09-16-2005 | 08:21 PM
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Yea, just go down to your local auto supply shop and pick up some switches, drill the dash and insert them. Here's my set-up:
Old 09-17-2005 | 06:15 AM
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Originally Posted by humboldt
Toyota factory fog lamp switches are available from online dealers for less than $15. I added one to my truck when I added new driving lights. Works great. Here's a link to the part numbers:

http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/4Runner/tech/switch/

thank you, i also happened to stumble upon that page, and now have a oem switch on order for $12.
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