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Old May 8, 2013 | 10:09 AM
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Triple pillar gauges ?

Where are you purchasing them from? Riff raff ,diesel manor ?
 
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Old May 8, 2013 | 10:15 AM
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RiffRaff is the overwhelming choice these days. I recommend the Isspro's as they are American made.
 
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Old May 8, 2013 | 01:06 PM
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Riffraff, Isspro and I recommend a quad pillar. Why not ? You already are planning on three. Boost, egt, pyro and the last is fuel pressure. The FP gauge can be very helpful when diagnosing problems .
 
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Old May 8, 2013 | 01:11 PM
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Originally Posted by JT250
Riffraff, Isspro and I recommend a quad pillar. Why not ? You already are planning on three. Boost, egt, pyro and the last is fuel pressure. The FP gauge can be very helpful when diagnosing problems .
What he said.

And make sure you figure out exactly what order you want the gauges in first so you dont have to change them around like I did. Instructions recommended pyro gauge at the top but for me that is the hardest one to see while driving.
 
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Old May 8, 2013 | 03:46 PM
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I have my three gauges in an above-mirror mount, and really like that location.

Using Isspro gauges.


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Old May 8, 2013 | 05:08 PM
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pictures please
 
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Old May 8, 2013 | 08:15 PM
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Nothing against Riffraff and I have bought my fair share from Clay ($2054.17 to be exact ), but this is what I went with.
Autometer Guages Autometer Guages

$315 vs $498 but you have to paint it yourself if you want. I never did and left it black. It matches perfect to the black next to it on the inside mirror mount covers. I also just purchased this
Auto Meter 15010 GaugeWorks Black Single Steering Column Pod Auto Meter 15010 GaugeWorks Black Single Steering Column Pod

along with this Aeroforce Interceptor for my 4th gauge including fuel pressure sensor. The quad pillar would have been nice but like I said, for the price I went this route.

P.S. Sorry I am not sure why this site is doubling up the Amazon links.
 
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Old May 8, 2013 | 08:17 PM
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Here's a link to a pic of my above-mirror gauge pod.

Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums - Dogdare's Album: Dogdare - Picture


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Old May 8, 2013 | 08:47 PM
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I like that over the mirror setup
 
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Old May 8, 2013 | 08:48 PM
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I did a 4 gauge pod above the motor when I had the 7.3. I really liked that position. Got the gauges cheap an they worked...

 
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Old May 8, 2013 | 08:51 PM
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Dog dare, where did you buy that and was it difficult?
 
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Old May 8, 2013 | 10:33 PM
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Dog dare, where did you buy that and was it difficult?
Last year, I wanted to get quite a few things done to my Ex, so I had Cary Towery (CT Performance) install the gauges for me at that time. Shouldn't be any harder than A pillar gauges, you just run the wires up the A pillar and then under the front edge of the headliner.

I have had one minor issue where the velcro that holds the gauge pod to the windshield has come off the glass. I've messed with it once or twice, and I'll see how it holds now.

I liked the idea of the above mirror pod instead of the A pillar pod so I wouldn't increase the A pillar blind-spot. One unexpected benefit was that the above mirror pod does a good job of blocking that early evening sun that always manages to sneak in between the sun visors.

Isspro doesn't make a pod like this, but Auto Meter does (same size gauges are available). Summit sells it, but I'm sure there are various forum sponsors that could sell it to you. They come unpainted, but matching paint is available.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/at...FYx_Qgodr2IAKA


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Old May 9, 2013 | 07:58 AM
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Thanks dog,I like that set up
 
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Old May 9, 2013 | 08:43 AM
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I'm personally apprehensive of this, even though I like it: I'm six foot tall, 75% of which is torso. I like my rearview way up high to keep the mirror from blocking my view of the vehicles to my right in an intersection. This is more a personal problem, but one that could be shared by the Brotherhood of the Big-n-tall Buyers Brigade. I took the low road:

 
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Old May 9, 2013 | 09:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Tugly
I'm personally apprehensive of this, even though I like it: I'm six foot tall, 75% of which is torso. I like my rearview way up high to keep the mirror from blocking my view of the vehicles to my right in an intersection. This is more a personal problem, but one that could be shared by the Brotherhood of the Big-n-tall Buyers Brigade. I took the low road:
I considered a mount like that, but for me, the above-miror mount is not in my direct sight line for traffic, and for me it's easier, and safer, to quickly glance above the mirror. I do like the lower dash position for gauges I don't keep as close an eye on, and have even considered the F650 lower dash kit from Riff Raff for that purpose.
Riffraff Diesel: Riffraff Custom Auto Dash Kit=

I also think that Auto Meter offers a pod that sits on top of you dash, which could be a good option as well. It's always great to have choices.


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