Amp research electric steps questions

[RODRIG3911]

So I ordered BC Broncos Amp steps, along with a northeast classic Mounting bracket and I've got a few questions for those of you who have done this before.
1- Where do you install the door jam switch? Looks like if I install it towards the top it'll be too long, but not sure...
2- where did you guys mount the computer for a clean look? Any pictures?
3- I'm thinking about running my passenger side harness under the Bronco along the frame, and the passenger side inside the cab and back down probably through the floor board... Any one find a better way to route the harness?.. I'd go along the bottom on both sides, but don't want the cables near the exhaust.

Thanks fellas. Attached is a picture of the door Jam switch. Called BC Broncos first with no answer, but you guys are super smart too ;D

 

[NicksTrix]

you can trim that switch button down. it's solid plastic

 

[RODRIG3911]

Thanks Nick.. Just didn't want to drill holes that won't work. Do you have a preferred spot or any tricks for installing them?

I think I got a good idea on wire routing now that I've been playing with it, but need ideas for mounting the computer nicely and installing that door switch. Any pictures would be greatly appreciated from any of you who have done this before

 

[RODRIG3911]

Got a hold of BC Broncos and they squared me away (I was calling during lunch hours earlier)... In case someone had the same questions, they now mount the door switch next to the FORD badge inside the cab. They said the other way wears out really quickly... Also they mount CPU next to the battery to hide it. I'm excited to get these mounted

 

[68Broncoz]

If you could upload pictures when done it would
be appreciated.

Thanks
Chris

 

[bronco loco]

This my set up.

 

[jmangi62]

Here's mine. My buddy and me made our own steps. Probably have half the price invested over the amps.

 

[RODRIG3911]

Nice pictures guys, thank you!! Bronco Loco I put my switches in that exact spot after talking with BC Broncos (Cut 2 plastic balls off the amp switch). I also was planning on mounting my computer around where you put yours. For now I've got it tucked between the battery and apron. How did you attach yours to the apron? Sticky magnets?...

Chris I will post some of mine after. I'm waiting on my Northeastern mounting bracket before I can finish

 

[bronco loco]

Hot glue gun

 

[RODRIG3911]

Whatever works lol.. I'll probably try magnets, then glue gun if magnets don't work out after seeing yours... Clean looking install and It looks like you've got a very sweet transmission by the looks of that controller.

 

[1971BroncoSport]

Pictures

 

[RODRIG3911]

That's sooo clean 1971broncosport!! Wish My body was off to route my wires like that. Good job!!

 

[RODRIG3911]

Here's a couple pictures of the door switch location I used with the help from you guys and BC Broncos suggestions.. Also the super high power magnets I used to mount the CPU onto the Apron next to the battery. I love how those magnets work, just hope they don't mess with the computer...

 

[JB Fab]

We put ours in the door jamb and put the controller under the dash to keep it away from water....

 

[RODRIG3911]

Beautiful JB Fab!!

Here's a little review of the Northeast bronco brackets for those fellow do it yourselfers, looking to install these steps at home.

Brackets are very very thick and sturdy!! They needed very little work to make perfect for my Bronco (Just a little hammering on the drivers side top mount, and needed to grind a little to fit perfect). I honestly wouldn't install mine without a bracket because I'd be afraid of damaging my rockers...

I did have to cut part of my dual fuel tank bracket to install the drivers side, but 30 minutes with the cutoff wheel and grinder and it fit like a glove.
I chose to POR 15 mine to not have to deal with rust in the future and also because it looks better then bare steel. Powder coating would have been nice, but overkill for something you'd never see in my opinion and personal $$$ lol...

 

[68Broncoz]

Many thanks for the pictures it is greatly appreciated!

 

[RODRIG3911]

Welcome! Hope this helps a few guys, for sure the answers I got helped me a ton for the tough parts. The wiring was easy, but you do need to cut up the harness it comes with because it is WAAAYYYY too long.

 

[RODRIG3911]

One last thing, The high powered magnets worked awesome for mounting the CPU. It didn't interfere with the Computer at all

 

[JefeAZ]

I did have to cut part of my dual fuel tank bracket to install the drivers side, but 30 minutes with the cutoff wheel and grinder and it fit like a glove.

Which tank bracket? Would these work with an aux tank? Cant believe you got these!!

 

[RODRIG3911]

What's up Jeff! It was my tax return splurge. Plus I got tired of my girlfriend jacking up my Rockers lol..

I honestly don't think it would be necessary to cut the brackets and can install them with reserve tank bracket in place, unless you plan on beefing it up with the Northeast bronco bracket I used or make your own (I'll attach more pictures of my drivers side). But Without that bracket it mounts straight to the rockers, and it doesn't seem smart. I think over time you'd mess up the rockers.
You can check 'em out whenever you'd like bro. You actually gave me the idea to use magnets to mount the CPU without knowing ;D. I remember you talking about them and how you used them for mounting the quarter panel trim