I have a 2007 xlt, i took out the coin holder and there is a wire harness attached to the back of it, what is that for? does an aftermarket gauge fit there?? Thanks.

 

I believe it is for the 4x4 switch.

 

For us 4x2'ers... has anyone installed any sort of aftermarket accessory in place of the (useless) coin holder?

 

its an electric coin holder

 

I was wondering the same thing. I was thinking about changing it out to a push button start kit as shown here.

But we would need to find a way to mount it.

 

Something else to plug the hole.

 

here you can see that i put a water temp gauge in my coin holder and my starter button in under the a/c controls

 

If you have 4x4 but have the coin holder can you put the 4x4 switch in or is there more that needs to be done?

 

If you have a 4x4 you should have the "Shift on the Fly" rotary switch there. I have the 2WD model, but I am fairly certain that all 4x4's have the switch and not the coin holder.

 

I have the 4x4 switch and not the coin holder.

 

Not all, my XLT has the coin holder. I think only FX4s and above have the electronic switch there (at least in 2005)

 

Finally did it.

 

Nice. What wires did you use to wire it up? and where did you get the black trim piece around it?

 

Correction to all of you who think the 4x4 only has the shift-on-fly. I know for a fact the 04-08 7700lb (HD Payload Package 7-lug) can be ordered with a manual 4x4 gearbox. Dosen't have the hubs like a superduty though..but that gearshift is in the floor (when it has a 40/20/40 seat).

 

I can confirm that my 07 XLT 4X4 with 5.4L has a manually shifted transfer case. I have the lever on the floor like the picture. I got the coin holder. Still trying to figure out what gauge to put in it. It's a little out of sight so not really useful. Anyway, I like manual shifts. No electric motor to go out at the wrong minute. I just wish I could have gotten a 5 speed transmission instead of an auto behind the 5.4L motor. Oh well.