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Projects & Parts => Garage/Tech => Topic started by: Ranger Dave on June 02, 2009, 12:39:10 PM

Title: Kill Switches
Post by: Ranger Dave on June 02, 2009, 12:39:10 PM
How many of us in here have  Kill Switches in our  rigs ?


just wondering.  im glad i had one in my rig !  donnie  was able to shut mine down.  i was  under the hood.

big thanks  donnie

Title: Re: Kill Switches
Post by: Bo Duke on June 02, 2009, 12:44:43 PM
I need to put one in my rig.... 

Be nice to have for safety reasons and for when i store it i wont have to disconnect the bat...
Title: Re: Kill Switches
Post by: betterbeaters on June 02, 2009, 12:51:21 PM
yep got 1 toggle and one master disconnect!
Title: Re: Kill Switches
Post by: Crazymays77 on June 02, 2009, 01:52:02 PM
Donnie and I were talking sunday about this. We think we all should have one and everyone should know where they are in each rig. so if something happens we/anyone can kill the rig fast. I have one in my tracker put not in the jeep. I do have a toggle that shuts the gas off in the jeep but its not instant takes a few seconds to shut down.
Title: Re: Kill Switches
Post by: Bowtie972 on June 02, 2009, 04:35:26 PM
yup..ignition and electric fuel pump         shut off with one big red button!
Title: Re: Kill Switches
Post by: TopFist on June 02, 2009, 04:38:34 PM
Quote from: Bowtie972 on June 02, 2009, 04:35:26 PM
yup..ignition and electric fuel pump         shut off with one big red button!


Same here. One big red button.
Title: Re: Kill Switches
Post by: Hammerlane on June 02, 2009, 05:15:09 PM
key'd main power..
ignition kill
fuel pump kill
Title: Re: Kill Switches
Post by: Bowtie972 on June 03, 2009, 12:02:13 AM
I like to use a seperate button to shut everything off, because if you turm the key off, at least in my truck the column still locks, so youll lose your steering too.
Title: Re: Kill Switches
Post by: mudboggincrazy on June 03, 2009, 12:08:10 AM
my hole trucks run on toggles  flip it off and the truck dyes now no need for one on the fuel pump its mechanical also have my fire extingusher right at my left foot on the rocker  easy for any one to get at as long as door is open
Title: Re: Kill Switches
Post by: solid 12 on June 03, 2009, 12:14:30 AM
i've got a master kill switch first then power switches for everything else after the main power
Title: Re: Kill Switches
Post by: hot rod heep on June 03, 2009, 03:53:18 AM
my hole trucks run on toggles  flip it off and the truck dyes now no need for one on the fuel pump its mechanical also have my fire extingusher in between the seats
Title: Re: Kill Switches
Post by: Orangecrush on June 03, 2009, 09:13:14 PM
Quote from: Big Blocked CJ 5. on June 02, 2009, 04:38:34 PM
Quote from: Bowtie972 on June 02, 2009, 04:35:26 PM
yup..ignition and electric fuel pump         shut off with one big red button!


Same here. One big red button.
same here one BIG RED button
Title: Re: Kill Switches
Post by: ballistics-10 on June 09, 2009, 02:01:46 AM
i have switches for ignition, fuel pump and my fans. I have 2 main battery disconnects that kills everything at the same time. i have one in the truck and one on the outside of the truck just incase something happens to me someone on the outside can shut the truck down.
Title: Re: Kill Switches
Post by: littleripper on June 09, 2009, 02:55:01 AM
i don't have one yet but i do want one i think it is a good ideal all off road vehicel sould have one
Title: Re: Kill Switches
Post by: Mudduck on June 09, 2009, 03:39:28 AM
yup
Title: Re: Kill Switches
Post by: mudslayer2008 on June 13, 2009, 02:14:38 AM
where do you guys put them ???  I want it out side the truck excessable but out of the way of mud and water.
Title: Re: Kill Switches
Post by: BIG DOG on June 13, 2009, 02:23:25 AM
NOTHING ON THE PICK UP STILL USE THE KEY         ITS A TURN KEY BOGGER         THE JEEP WILL HAVE THEM
Title: Re: Kill Switches
Post by: Cannaert on June 17, 2009, 05:32:47 PM
My Jeep has a Toggle switch for the Fuel pump and ingnion on. Key is there to start it.

But one I get my 700R4 in it I will run the furl pump on its owe switch and the Ingnion on its own as well.
Title: Re: Kill Switches
Post by: just one more on June 17, 2009, 07:13:49 PM
toggle fuel pump, keyed ignition.
Title: Re: Kill Switches
Post by: Bultema4x4 on June 30, 2009, 12:53:17 AM
Ive got a Flaming River cut-off switch in the inner passenger side fender that goes to the starter and my ignition switch.  On my shifter Ive got a toggle to my electric fan and the distributor.  The key in the ignition is still needed because it runs my turn signals, windshield wipers and unlocks my steering wheel. Ive got 5 seperate toggles for 8 aux lights.
Title: Re: Kill Switches
Post by: rebelryder on August 21, 2009, 09:30:59 PM
i think everyone should have a main shut off on the rear of the bogger somewhere. out of the way of mud and water and what not but easily accesible in case the driver is knocked out and no one can get into the truck to hit the toggles.
Title: Re: Kill Switches
Post by: 73chevytruck on August 22, 2009, 12:26:05 AM
no i didnt, but after the trucks all fixed its going to have a main shut off, on the drivers seat by the floor
Title: Re: Kill Switches
Post by: Bo Duke on August 22, 2009, 12:30:28 AM
Quote from: rebelryder on August 21, 2009, 09:30:59 PM
i think everyone should have a main shut off on the rear of the bogger somewhere. out of the way of mud and water and what not but easily accesible in case the driver is knocked out and no one can get into the truck to hit the toggles.

I agree, on the back bumper is the most universal place i've seen painted a bright color.....
Title: Re: Kill Switches
Post by: headache on November 03, 2009, 11:42:07 PM
im trying to wire up a push button ignition in my 76 ford but im not sure how to do it, people have told me so many different things but nobody can  tell me  one certain way, can any help?
Title: Re: Kill Switches
Post by: Ranger Dave on November 03, 2009, 11:46:25 PM
the   small  wire that gose to you  cycloined,    your putton  goes in that.   cut in half and  run one wire  in and  one  back out.

Quote from: headache on November 03, 2009, 11:42:07 PM
im trying to wire up a push button ignition in my 76 ford but im not sure how to do it, people have told me so many different things but nobody can  tell me  one certain way, can any help?
Title: Re: Kill Switches
Post by: bowtie482 on December 05, 2009, 12:08:11 AM
Main kill switch is a must.
Title: Re: Kill Switches
Post by: Hammerlane on December 08, 2009, 06:59:00 PM
Quote from: headache on November 03, 2009, 11:42:07 PM
im trying to wire up a push button ignition in my 76 ford but im not sure how to do it, people have told me so many different things but nobody can  tell me  one certain way, can any help?

my Jeep is set up w/ chevy stuff, but you can use the same theory..

batt + to a master switch/solenoid
2 small wire + from the master switch to a circuit breaker or inline fuse. 1 to a kill switch and 1 to pushbutton..
from the kill switch to the coil
from the pushbutton to the start solenoid

its real easy to do and not complicated..
you will need..
heavy guage wire (batt to master switch to starter) #4 weld wire will work fine
small guage wire (master switch to start button and ign. switch)
master switch - needs to be able to handle some amperage
ign. switch - the red racing type switch (kill switch)
push button switch
various eyelet electrical connectors
2 in line fuses or circuit breakers
bout' 2 hours time to put it all together.

Title: Re: Kill Switches
Post by: bigdawg41 on December 08, 2009, 08:56:26 PM
master disconnect
Title: Re: Kill Switches
Post by: ProGrade on January 07, 2010, 02:07:07 PM
Just starting on building my rig, but since i got it without an ignition key anyway and pulled the cylinder out, i planned on push button start and master kill switches inside and out.
Title: Re: Kill Switches
Post by: mike 64 on February 08, 2010, 04:25:49 AM
yup.. main kill
fuel pump
ignition all toggled!
Title: Re: Kill Switches
Post by: pontiac223 on April 16, 2010, 05:10:12 AM
same her this way i dont have to worry about theft
Title: Re: Kill Switches
Post by: Bubba530bd on May 05, 2010, 04:28:20 AM
yep ignition and fuel pump on switch power disconnect between seats
Title: Re: Kill Switches
Post by: michevyfreak on May 08, 2010, 02:49:36 AM
ignition kill and a cigarette lighter for a starter switch.  want to put a main kill on it soon
Title: Re: Kill Switches
Post by: MUD HUNTER on July 08, 2010, 03:03:38 PM
One on the dash... and one on the a$$...

They're cheap, easy, and silly not to have one IMO
(http://mudhunter.com/images/mh5082.jpg)
Title: Re: Kill Switches
Post by: mark48420 on September 01, 2010, 03:56:14 AM
always nice to have kill switch especially if it has chance of wheels going over the top and the roof being bottom
Title: Re: Kill Switches
Post by: KHP8ntballer on September 11, 2010, 09:31:54 PM
Im working on a dash touch screen for my rig that will have a touch toggle for every system in my truck. It will also have regular toggles off the bottom incase the screen fails.  On the top it will also have a push button power and kill switch just like on construction equipment such as lifts and such.  That will be mounted in te cab and then the rear of the truck will have a pull kill switch.  Like said above, they are so easy to make and almost a must.
Title: Re: Kill Switches
Post by: PathWayMan on September 11, 2010, 10:09:34 PM
Everyone needs a smart button somewhere and a proper FIRE Extinguisher ......

http://www.hanford.gov/fire/safety/extingrs.htm

i know everyone thinks never happen to me but sooner or later it could so be prepared  ==wgm
Title: Re: Kill Switches
Post by: 'the DON' on November 09, 2010, 12:44:52 AM
i have key and switches on ign and fuel. if you dont have one try and wait until its to late . im glad dave built his truck right when i went through the window the truck was trying to eat him . his switches worked great killed the truck not him.    AND HIS TRUCK WAS IN PARK                                       
Title: Re: Kill Switches
Post by: Ranger Dave on November 09, 2010, 12:52:05 AM
thanks again donny.   i will not  have a  truck with out a  kill switch in it. 

smart button  ;D   good one  lonie
Title: Re: Kill Switches
Post by: Proud and Powerful on November 13, 2010, 04:42:58 AM
got one on the steering wheel ++peace
Title: Re: Kill Switches
Post by: chainsaw on January 15, 2011, 12:04:27 PM
i have a big red button in the cab, shuts off the fuel and ignition. and i have a flaming river switch to kill everything on the back of the truck
Title: Re: Kill Switches
Post by: BigFrank on January 20, 2011, 03:33:53 AM
im gunna put one behind the cab on my truck so i dont have to run a cable all the way back  ????  and what about a break away switch like on a jet ski on the fuel pump at the rear ???  what you guys think?????
Title: Re: Kill Switches
Post by: cnoswalt78 on March 28, 2011, 05:42:05 AM
so when you fly out you can have it shut off, J/K hahahaha
Title: Re: Kill Switches
Post by: woody11769 on March 28, 2011, 05:45:37 AM
got on on my chevelle but not my truck
Title: Re: Kill Switches
Post by: 355REDNECK on April 02, 2011, 03:09:57 AM
what about the ones the monster truck guys use like a rii
Title: Re: Kill Switches
Post by: Chevyrider0610 on April 21, 2011, 06:03:03 PM
The RII is kind of an expensive setup, so that might not be the best option for everyone, but they do work good! I have a master kill switch on my center console that  kills the fuel pump and power to the motor, but then I also have toggle switches for the water pump/ fan and nitrous. IMO, everyone should consider having something like this in their vehicles. Accidents dont happen all the time, but when they do its nice to know you have saftey equipment like this.
Title: Re: Kill Switches
Post by: fordboy19 on July 05, 2011, 05:54:26 AM
I have a pull handle ran right beside my right knee BIG N RED say kill on it runs to the battery ive used in my yard last winter when it rolled works great n good piece of mind that its right there if the worse happens
Title: Re: Kill Switches
Post by: pit on July 30, 2013, 07:02:11 PM
I was leaving work on the maden voyage of one of my trucks 454 swap and when i hammered it the peddle stuck to the floor. After that everything that's got some ball's gets a "O SH*T" switch. Learned the hard way on that one. BTW the truck was fine but my Short's were history.