MotoPsycho's Meager Mod's - 4.6X Charged up and Turned on

[MotoPsycho]

This mod explains a clean, nice looking way to install a combo power switch / charging jack in your 4.6X. An added bonus is the plug on this switch matches your hump pack – no adapter needed.

Note 1: This project was installed in a truck with a battery relocation mod done to it, (View mod here) however this switch mod will also work with the battery left in the original position.

Note 2: This will only work if you are not using the reverse servo box.

For a PDF version of this mod Clicky Here

Tools Needed:
Normal disassembly tools
Razor knife
Drill & various bits
Scissors
Jeweler’s file
Very small flat blade screwdriver


Parts needed:

Tower Hobbies:
LXPNU2 - EMS Heavy Duty DSC Switch J

LXKWJ0 - Integy Super Lightweight Antenna Mount
Velcro
¼” x 1/8” rubber grommet

Steps 1-3
1 - Remove radio box from chassis.

2 - Remove receiver from receiver/switch mounting bracket. The old switch and bracket will not be used again.
Note: If you are using original battery location, only remove switch from bracket.

3 - Turn radio box over and remove reverse servo box cover with small screw driver. (Fig. 1)



Fig. 1

Step 4
Remove switch retainer from switch for use as a template. (Fig 2)

Fig 2

Step 5

Center switch retainer on servo box cover, mark, cut out and drill for mounting screws. (I used a razor knife to score the cover, and then snapped the piece out.) File opening with a jeweler’s file or similar for a snug fit. Install switch into cover. (Fig’s 3-6)

Fig. 3

Fig 4

Fig 5

Fig 6

Step 6

Feed switch wiring through existing hole in servo box, toward radio box interior. Snap switch into servo box. The hole may need a minimal amount of trimming for plugs to fit. (Fig 7&8)

Fig.7

Fig 8

Step 7
For remote battery mod only: Drill mounting screw hole for antenna mount and install antenna in radio box. (Fig 9)

Fig 9

Step 8
For remote battery mod only: Install Velcro on bottom of receiver and in radio box battery compartment. (Fig 10)

Fig 10

Step 10
For remote battery mod only: Disassemble BATTERY SIDE switch plug by inserting small screw driver under outer hood and pulling plug out of hood. Then GENTLY pry up each retainer tab (Red arrow Fig 12) and extract each pin from the plug. (Note polarity of wires for reassembly)(Fig 11&12)

Fig. 11

Fig 12

Step 11
For remote battery mod only: Drill ¼” hole in the front of the radio box in this general area. (Fig 13)
Fig 13

Step 12
For remote battery mod only: Feed wiring through hole and grommet, and install grommet into radio box. (Fig 14 & 15)

Fig 14

Fig 15

Step 13
Reassemble battery plug, reinstall radio box into truck, and reassemble.

Here are some shots of the finished product:

-Enjoy

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[RangerRock]

Very nicely done...........great job and here is some rep points.

Looks good bud!

 

[Chunky Monkey]

wow! Could a new member's post look so good!? Nice writeup! I too gave some rep points.

 

[Jeremy]

Awesome been wanting a how to on this ... THANKS MOTO ~~

 

[4x4]

great thread and welcome to the forum!
you got rep!
4x4

 

[Fx]

Nice thread. Unless I read it wrong I don't see the point of putting the switch on the bottom. It only increase the chance that it will be hit by a rock and get turned off.

 

[MotoPsycho]

Nice thread. Unless I read it wrong I don't see the point of putting the switch on the bottom. It only increase the chance that it will be hit by a rock and get turned off.

My thought on switch location was to access easily.

You may have a point about the rocks, but to date - no issues. I would tend to believe that if rocks could make it in there with that kind of velocity, a guy would also lose a lot of steering servos to damage.