I just got the Auxbeam 8 gang switch for lights but looking in the engine bay, there really isn’t anywhere to put the relay box for it. The only place that seems viable is atop the factory relay box. However the factory box isn’t wide enough to accommodate the screws for mounting the Auxbeam box. I was thinking I might stick it to the lid of the factory box using some 3m double sided. But, questioning how reliable an option that is has brought me here. Any thoughts? Or, even better, have you figured out how to mount this thing?
99 LX470 Auxbeam 8 gang switch install (1 Viewer)
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I bought this to mount my switch setup. Due to the higher underhood temps, I'm not sure how well the box would stick to the factor fuse holder.
100 Series Land Cruiser and LX470 Accessory Tray
This accessory tray is designed to work with '98-'07 Toyota Land Cruisers and LX470s. It mounts next to the battery and factory fuse box to proved a nice mounting surface for accessories. Want to install a dual battery but need a place for the isolation switch? Want to install fuse panel? The...
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I don't have the Auxbeam specifically, but have velcro'd a different solid state relay box to the top of our existing box. It's only recently started working its way loose (doesn't matter, wires are tied down well), so best estimation is that your 3m tape can last a couple years.
Vector's got the right idea, those are crazy useful. I've got a winch cutoff switch occupying mine.
Vector's got the right idea, those are crazy useful. I've got a winch cutoff switch occupying mine.
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This is perfect. Thanks.I bought this to mount my switch setup. Due to the higher underhood temps, I'm not sure how well the box would stick to the factor fuse holder.
100 Series Land Cruiser and LX470 Accessory Tray
This accessory tray is designed to work with '98-'07 Toyota Land Cruisers and LX470s. It mounts next to the battery and factory fuse box to proved a nice mounting surface for accessories. Want to install a dual battery but need a place for the isolation switch? Want to install fuse panel? The...owlexpedition.com
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That’s a great solution. I’m chasing down Vector’s idea but it’s good to know this even as a temporary solution. Thank you!
I used the owl tray thing but cut some out to route the wires for the Auxbeam. Its in there tight but it works. Also put my breakers for my amp, 2nd battery charger, and the auxbeam on the vertical side.
The 3M stuff is solid. If you go that route, go with the extreme velcro stuff though not the double sided tape. I forget what they call it but it like locks in place.
No experience with the AUX beam product but on the LC ( if you don't have dual battery) we have a lot of empty space and threaded holes on the passenger side. I rigged this up.
I recently reworked all the accessory wiring in my rig using an Auxbeam 8 gang switch panel. For mounting, a PowerTray GX/4runner tray works on the passenger side on later models with the charcoal filter mounted in the rear up under the spare tire. Linked below. The wiring Auxbeam provides with the switch panel is able to reach the factory battery terminals with no issues. I can’t confirm nor deny fitment for earlier models.
I used the essentials mount. I can’t confirm this will work for earlier models with the charcoal canister in the engine bay.
GX Auxbeam Essentials Mount
I used the essentials mount. I can’t confirm this will work for earlier models with the charcoal canister in the engine bay.
GX Auxbeam Essentials Mount
I was able to get it working. I have the canister under the hood, but mounted the panel right next to it. My issue was the fuse to use to power it all. But I ended up running the wire through the firewall and going into a fuse inside the cab. She works perfect now.
Same. I ran my switched power wire through the firewall. I didn’t want to tap into the fuse box under the hood and risk it not sealing properly/water ingress.
