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Old Dec 28, 2008 | 11:24 PM
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Gauge mounting options

Besides the A-pillar, where are you guys mounting your gauges? Post some pics, if possible. Also, does the steering column tach mount (for the '94 Dodge Ram) restrict your visibility with the PRND1 indicator? I saw these on Summit. Has anyone tried them and do you think they'd work? I want the option of three gauges together but the A-pillar pod from Autometer only has two.
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Old Dec 28, 2008 | 11:28 PM
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thats what i made
and now i have a trans temp gauge also
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Old Dec 29, 2008 | 01:27 AM
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I have the 94'+ steering column gauge pod. I installed a transmission temp gauge into it. The placement is real nice! The only thing I noticed was that it blocks your vision of 60mph +.
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Old Dec 29, 2008 | 09:21 AM
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This plus a 2nd gen coluum pod.
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Old Dec 29, 2008 | 02:09 PM
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I have 2 on the pillar, and one on the "hump" of the floor with a simple Autometer bracket. Soon there will be two on the floor. They are fairly out of the way.
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Old Dec 29, 2008 | 06:37 PM
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I have 2 on the pillar and 3 on the dash. The dash pod is an autometer out of a 98-02. A little sanding and 3m tape it fits pretty well.
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Old Dec 29, 2008 | 11:18 PM
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I really like the "big truck" look of this one :



Originally Posted by Alwaysworking

Also, ease of gauge accessibility and not having to chase wires through confined places is a big plus.

Myself, I would double it's width, and have room for lots of switches.
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Old Dec 29, 2008 | 11:32 PM
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Originally Posted by BearKiller
I really like the "big truck" look of this one :

Also, ease of gauge accessibility and not having to chase wires through confined places is a big plus.

Myself, I would double it's width, and have room for lots of switches.
thats my new design
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Old Dec 30, 2008 | 12:32 AM
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I put mine in place of the message center. I relocated the message center to the radio position.

Here is the post for it.https://www.dieseltruckresource.com/...d.php?t=211964
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