RDX Fuse Box Switch Pod

MattYorke · Nov 15, 2022

Has anyone got one of these fitted?

I'm just about to make a little panel that goes in the open area of the dash in the middle to mount a couple of gauges and a carplay headunit (to give me satnav and hitch cams), but I need to add a few switches. I can either make my new panel wide enough to put some switches on, but then I saw this pod and it looks OK - but can't find any good pics of it fitted properly. Anyone got one? Thank you.

Knappster · Nov 15, 2022

Saw this on eBay last week. Looks good.

I’ve got one of these for some gauges and switches to be fitted on my 90…
https://www.mudstuff.co.uk/products/mudpod Might be worth a look. It mounts on top of the dash using the void where the ashtray sits. Switches and gauges are more in your field of vision.

MattYorke · Nov 16, 2022

Thanks for the link to the mudstuff pod - that looks good too doesn't it. I've decided to give the RDX fuse pod a go to check it out - now on order.

Knappster · Nov 16, 2022

Let us know how you get on. Pics of it fitted are very much needed!

MattYorke · Nov 30, 2022

Sneak preview. I really like it, with just one problem - the LT85 gear lever fouls it in 1st, 3rd & 5th. They didn't say that in the ad! I guess on an LT77 or R380 gearbox it's in a different location so you'll be OK.

But - I still really like it and I don't want to have to remake the entire upper dash. So I have a gear lever on order to modify a little.

You can also see the 5" carplay head unit - ultra small so it fits in nice and flush with no cutting of the dash panels or the "protrusion" you normall end up with to fit one in. I like carplay for the satnav, plus the head unit supports 2x cameras to give me front and rear hitch cams for maneouvering.

dag019 · Nov 30, 2022

MattYorke said:
Sneak preview. I really like it, with just one problem - the LT85 gear lever fouls it in 1st, 3rd & 5th. They didn't say that in the ad! I guess on an LT77 or R380 gearbox it's in a different location so you'll be OK.

But - I still really like it and I don't want to have to remake the entire upper dash. So I have a gear lever on order to modify a little.

You can also see the 5" carplay head unit - ultra small so it fits in nice and flush with no cutting of the dash panels or the "protrusion" you normall end up with to fit one in. I like carplay for the satnav, plus the head unit supports 2x cameras to give me front and rear hitch cams for maneouvering.

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I am sure you have already tired this and I know my experience is not exactly the same as is with a lt77 but when I fitted the raptor dash in mine I had to rotate the gear lever a couple of splines around to prevent it hitting the dash. I do not know if this is something that would work on yours before you try bending things.

MattYorke · Nov 30, 2022

That is such a good point that I've had to go out and double check, since yes, I did have the stick angled on the splines towards the driver. Sadly, even with the stick straight back, still fouls.

I don't think it'll be too big a deal to solve - and I guess it's just a function of the where the stick comes through on the LT85 vs others. I think if I just cut and weld the lower vertical section of the stick, it'll move the stick back 1/2" and lower the "cranked" section that fouls a bit too. Given the relative rarity of the LT85 installs, I'm making sure I can source a spare stick before I hack this one around though.

MattYorke · Dec 1, 2022

Cut & welded the gear lever - this shifts it back by about 1/2" and lowers the dogleg by by about 5/8" - just about creates enough clearance now - this is it in 3rd. Reverse is a little bit closer, but I think still OK. Obviously I could do more major surgery - but trying to K.I.S.S.

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