Key Relocation Options

[1stwarrior95]

I usually just unscrew the nut off the switch when I remove the plastic. The plug in is buried deeper in behind stuff so it's easier just to unscrew it IMO.

[Gunz]

Yeah, the Dr D plug needs a 13/16 hole drilled for a perfect fit.

[Blair]

this is what i did a few months ago... i had initally planned to rebuild it and make it "better"  but i have yet to actually do that... it is working really well so far...
http://www.raptorsource.com/forum/index.php?topic=4888.0

[Ironhorse]

I finished mine up this weekend. Used a 7/8" bit and the Dr. D. reverse plug. Then I ran to Ace hardware and got a kitchen sink hose cover kit (chrome). I used the rubber washer and the chrome cover and it looks really nice. Plus it was only a few bucks.

I also added a section of wire to make the harness longer so it was easier to disconnect.

[wobble]

Very nice!! Great idea on the kitchen sink hose cover kit. 

My buddy is looking for a low cost option as well for his Dr. D reverse lever. I like it much better than just drilling out the plastic plug that comes with the Dr. D kit. I may have to steal your idea. 

[Ironhorse]

Thanks. But I still used the plastic plug from Dr. D to house the base of the switch. Then capped it with this faucet setup. There are probably some other options using similar hardware.

[XC_Raptor700R]

I hope the kit from ACE is stainless steel or it's gonna rust. It's a great idea but I would be concerned about the material.

[Ironhorse]

I hope the kit from ACE is stainless steel or it's gonna rust. It's a great idea but I would be concerned about the material.

I've never seen a kitchen sink rust before 

[XC_Raptor700R]

I hope the kit from ACE is stainless steel or it's gonna rust. It's a great idea but I would be concerned about the material.

I've never seen a kitchen sink rust before 

That's because it's only exposed to household water, being exposed to abrasive mud and all other off road abuse will have a toll on a "kitchen sink" item. If it's not high quality stainless steel (and I bet it's not, probably made in china) then it's not gonna hold up. I'm not saying it's a bad idea, just I would carefully choose the material.

[Ironhorse]

That's because it's only exposed to household water, being exposed to abrasive mud and all other off road abuse will have a toll on a "kitchen sink" item. If it's not high quality stainless steel (and I bet it's not, probably made in china) then it's not gonna hold up. I'm not saying it's a bad idea, just I would carefully choose the material.
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I can guarantee that it will last longer than the plastic fenders will. That's enough for me.

[XC_Raptor700R]

That's because it's only exposed to household water, being exposed to abrasive mud and all other off road abuse will have a toll on a "kitchen sink" item. If it's not high quality stainless steel (and I bet it's not, probably made in china) then it's not gonna hold up. I'm not saying it's a bad idea, just I would carefully choose the material.

I can guarantee that it will last longer than the plastic fenders will. That's enough for me.
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I would take that bet ! ... especially since plastic fenders corrode faster than "kitchen sink" kit.

[Ironhorse]

I change my plastic almost yearly. I'm not implying plastic corrodes. If stainless steel is going to corrode by getting muddy then I'm going to have to buy new exhaust headers and hardware for half of the aftermarket components I have as well. A little $5 part looks pretty easy to replace at that point.