I'm thinking of moving up in the programming world so I'll be ditching my current set up and will need to install gauges.

I know I'll be going with EGT, boost and rail pressure gauges to start. I'd like to have them all mounted together. I don't want to lose the A-pillar handle as I use it to get in the truck.

I saw a thread where some one used an aluminum gauge mount that could be mounted anywhere. The thread even had a website for the manufacturer. I've been using the search function on here and Google and can't find it now. Has any one seen it or know what I'm talking about? It doesn't have gauge pods, it's like a regular gauge mount made from aluminum, maybe billet, that can be mounted to any flat surface. I'd like to use it to mount to the inside of the factory A-pillar garnish.

Thanks for the help.

 

Is this what your asking about? http://www.lazarsmith.com/Gauges.html

 

yah sounds like the lazarsmith mount. have you checked out the windshield mount that goes above the mirror? low profile, doesn't obstruct view, still easy to see, just a thought...

 

you can take one of these and mount it right above the transfer case shifter
http://www.puredieselpower.com/catal...nt-p-1360.html

 

[QUOTE=RD TRCTR;2400752]I don't want to lose the A-pillar handle as I use it to get in the truck. [QUOTE]

I thought the same, but didnt like anything else, so got the a pilliar...no regrets, use the steering wheel as a handle...have now done so on 2 trucks and will do again.

 

Since you've got a Laramie and heated seats you can't put them in the dash, I think the A-pillar is the only other good spot esp for 3 gauges. The steering wheel is a good handle to get in.

 

Have you considered the dash mount?

 

I 2nd this as well as what I have which is the steering colm. mount, I have both now. Check in my photo's for the sc mount.

 

Actually, I think this is it. And, they have a pic on the site of a three gauge mount attached to the A-pillar garnish. This one is also nice b/c it could be easily removed and a gauge mount for four or five gauges put in it's place as long as the space is available.

That's where the air bag gauges are going to go. Thanks for the help.

I've been training myself to not use the A-pillar handle. I've developed a technique for my g/f to use the door handle and jump in...

For whatever reasons I can't see these images. I'll have to try again later.

Thanks a ton for the help all!

 

I can see the images now. How visible are the gauges when driving? Can you easily see the read out?

 

Here's what you can try, put a gauge on your dash in the same area and sit in your seat and look at your gauge. I like my gauge set up very much, I have both steer. colm. and dash pods. After I got used to where the needles where supposed to be while driving, all I have to do is very breifly glance at 'em all.

 

They are basically right in the line of sight, without being obstructive. I didn't want to have them on the A-pillar because it already is a blindspot, and I didn't want to add to it.

 

Turn the gauges so that the needle is pointing straight up when in the normal range. Easier to process on a quick peripherial glance. Most race cars are set up like this.

 

Very good point. The A-pillar is a PITA when sitting at a form in the road.

I'm still contemplating and right now it's down to the Lazar Smith pod mount and the dash mount that Shagginwagon used.

 

Gauges don't change the profile of the A-pillar hardly at all and it puts them right up close, very easy to see/read. I think the A-pillar is the best as well as easiest place to mount gauges of any, bar none.