Cigarette Lighter Replacement - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

67C10Step · 06-15-2022, 04:53 PM

I am in a bit of a quandary on what to do with my cigarette lighter opening in my dash. The old lighter did not have the element or wiring, just a crusty old female section that I removed and tossed a few years ago.

After reading the thread on the dual USB charger install I ordered one and was all happy about installing it. Figured I would need a charger way before I'd ever need a lighter. Now that I am to the point of installing I am hesitating on opening the hole in my dash from about 24MM to 28mm for the USB. Other than two holes that once held a CB mike my dash is in great condition.

Am I overthinking this?

purple gas · 06-15-2022, 05:14 PM

It depends.
What is the rest of your truck like?
What is your goal for your truck?
How long are you going to keep it?
I drove mine for years with no radio, just the pristine stock holes for the radio that disappeared long before I ever got it.
Finally, one day I grabbed the jig saw, cut the dash and installed a Cd/radio. I put 6x9's in the doors too, sue me.
Some might say it's blasphemy but my truck is never going to be "concourse" material. I have tunes, and I don't loose any sleep.

**truckster** · 06-15-2022, 07:04 PM

I won't cut my dash.

I used this socket. It was a perfect fit:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

06-15-2022, 04:53 PM	#1
67C10Step Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Beebe, AR Posts: 2,407	Cigarette Lighter Replacement I am in a bit of a quandary on what to do with my cigarette lighter opening in my dash. The old lighter did not have the element or wiring, just a crusty old female section that I removed and tossed a few years ago. After reading the thread on the dual USB charger install I ordered one and was all happy about installing it. Figured I would need a charger way before I'd ever need a lighter. Now that I am to the point of installing I am hesitating on opening the hole in my dash from about 24MM to 28mm for the USB. Other than two holes that once held a CB mike my dash is in great condition. Am I overthinking this? __________________ 1967 C10 1980 Jeep CJ5 2020 Toyota 4Runner 2020 Toyota CH-R 2020 Acura MDX

06-15-2022, 05:14 PM	#2
purple gas Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: saskatoon, planet earth Posts: 680	Re: Cigarette Lighter Replacement It depends. What is the rest of your truck like? What is your goal for your truck? How long are you going to keep it? I drove mine for years with no radio, just the pristine stock holes for the radio that disappeared long before I ever got it. Finally, one day I grabbed the jig saw, cut the dash and installed a Cd/radio. I put 6x9's in the doors too, sue me. Some might say it's blasphemy but my truck is never going to be "concourse" material. I have tunes, and I don't loose any sleep. __________________ I got a bench seat baby, you don't have to sit over there.

06-15-2022, 07:04 PM	#3
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,798	Re: Cigarette Lighter Replacement I won't cut my dash. I used this socket. It was a perfect fit: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 __________________ I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. - Thomas Jefferson



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