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Andy4639 · 10-18-2012, 04:52 AM

Why not put a switch on the column some place and wire it to trigger the lights. All the dimmer switch does is direct the current to the high are low beam of the lights. All you need is a 3 way toggle switch mounted to the dash where you can reach it.

10-18-2012, 04:52 AM	#2
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Steering column/dash mounted dimmer switch Why not put a switch on the column some place and wire it to trigger the lights. All the dimmer switch does is direct the current to the high are low beam of the lights. All you need is a 3 way toggle switch mounted to the dash where you can reach it. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.