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Battery disconnect switch location - PICTURES WANTED

AOR

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I have been trying for weeks to locate a good clean location to mount a battery disconnect switch that is in reach of the driver that does not interfere with anything else. I have considered multiple locations but none of them seem to be great.
I already have a keyed switch and I am going to switch the ground side. I have 20' of 2/0 cable coming and a hydraulic crimping tool to put the ends on it. I am tall and my knees already occupy all of the real estate under the dash area.
I will probably be replacing my seats so I wanted to leave those areas untouched. I found a round plate that covers what I think is for a deep fording kit setup but the area behind it is to small and I may be adding a deep fording kit. I also do not want to block any passengers leg or foot room and I run with my top and doors off so I Am trying to make it not so obvious. Has anyone been able to mount one through the floor in front of the transmission shifter? I heard that someone did this and found a cap at the hardware store that threaded onto the front of it and they painted it green. I would like to see some pictures what others have come up with.
 

BLK HMMWV

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No pictures , also not in reach from drivers seat but I put mine on the clipped corner under the passenger seat in battery box near the slave connector.
 

AOR

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Thanks Natrgatr and others that is exactly what I was looking for. I have not looked under the floor area yet but I assume you were able to route 2/0 cable to there to the switch. Did you need to drill more holes in the battery box for the cables to be able to pass through Sue and BLKHMMWV I was thinking of the battery box but really want it within my arms reach while in the drivers seat and I worry about kids scraping their leg on it in that front corner location and it would be in plain site with the doors off.
 
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It was easy. No drilling required in the battery box. Just had to drill the hole for the switch.


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Thanks this location worked well. I now feel comfortable leaving the HMMWV in a parking lot. Thanks to NormB for his assistance yesterday. I am planning to find a threaded cap that will go onto the switch and painting it green for added security. I am pretty sure the thread is 3/4 x 10
if I find one that works well I will post a picture and info
 
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