Jeep YJ Switch Plate - Part No. 55114628

Got a fully sick Jeep, mate?

A YJ, mate?

With, like, light bars and winches and lasers and stuff, mate?

Then you need a place to put the switches!

     This switch plate was (poorly) reproduced based on the discontinued factory part, with arguably useful features, including:

• Original part number debossed on the back, along with an acknowledgement of aftermarket status, for the three Jeep purists out there!

• Enlarged slots for easier mounting!

• One, two, or three switch recepticals, with a blank version for those looking to keep an unmodified look, or to get creative with DIY accessories like screens, knobs, buttons, or whatever!

• It's actually available, for less than $30, and isn't even thrashed to heck!

Not sure if you'll want more switches?

     PLEASE DON'T PRINT MORE PLATES! Instead, print the 3-switch version and the first  0.5mm (about 3 layers) of the blanking plate, add a suitable adheisive, line them up, and let dry, then carefully use a craft knife to cut switches out as needed; the environment thanks you!

Recommendations

•      While the original part was made of ABS, I opted for PLA, but for those in a warmer climate, a material with better heat resistance (such as PETG or ABS) is more suitable. As of this upload, my PLA version hasn't warped with windows up  at 100°F.*

•      A textured printbed will make the front face closely match the factory texture, but there is still a bit of glint. A smooth printbed will change the look, but can also cut down on the sparkles.

•      Hang on to your original trim screws, as they're the only hardware guaranteed to fit the lower holes.

•      Some slight massaging might be required for fitment, hence the slots. Start all three screws before fully tightening. If that's not working, an 8mm drill bit can cut through PLA, no prob.

     Minus rotating the front face down and enabling tree supports, this is as "Click and Print" as my FreeCAD and printing skills currently allow. Suggestions, improvements, remixes, and sharing of my designs are always greatly appreciated! Enjoy!**

*Printed on a Bambu Lab A1 Mini, textured plate, "optimal" presets with generic black PLA (Yes, that IS all I have right now) and a 0.04 stainless nozzle. 100°F is about 38°C.

**By downloading, you acknowledge that enjoyment is encouraged, if not mandatory. Alternate emotional states, such as "satisfied" or "gleeful" are also acceptable. "Disappointed" is right out.

-YJ Cup holders coming soon-ish! ('Cuz I want some for mine.)