Good quality toggle switches

[Bartman]

I am looking to but a bunch of good quality toggle switches, I don't want crap from Asia if I can avoid it, anyone have a good source?

 

Thanks

 

 

Bart.

[sagamore]

Bart,

Take a look at these from Holden (link) if you are looking for the Lucas type switches.

[JohnCh]

I like APEM switches and use both their small push buttons and toggles in my cars.  They are available from most of the major electronic supply houses (e.g. Mouser, Newark, Online Components, Digi-Key) as well as Caterham (for the 620 dash) and Car Builder Solutions.  The toggles can be configured in a number of ways using this data sheet to generate the corresponding part number, or you can simply go to either Caterham's or Car Builder Solutions' site and grab the part number from the photos.  This is the failsafe if you are looking for toggles for specific, common functions like starter, turn signal, or headlights, and aren't comfortable choosing between the datasheet options.  I've found that availability and price can vary between the supply houses, so it's good to check all of them once you know the part numbers you want.  

 

-John

[fastg]

Plenty of choice.

 

https://www.pegasusautoracing.com/keywordsearch.asp?KeywordStart=toggle+switch&KeywordButton=Go

 

Graham 

[MV8]

Cole Hersee for traditional toggles. Made for commercial vehicles. I like Carling for modern rockers that are often oem in hi-end boats.

[jbcollier]

I use toggle switches that are like the ones used by Lotus in period.  Cole Hersee 59024 series fit the bill for me.  They are HD, metal switches with high amp ratings and available in a variety of configurations.  They  use the smaller 15/32 x 32 thread size (same as Lotus) rather than the larger Lucas size.  YMMV

 

 

[CarlB]

I like Cole Hersee switches. Like MV8 said they are made for the commercial market. You might have to hunt around for a particular switch. I wanted an off-on-on switch. It took some time, but they make it. There are lots of off-on-off switches.

[das76]

They are probably all made in Asia.