Swapping instrument cluster's
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Swapping instrument cluster's
I was wondering if it would be possible for me to switch to the instrument cluster with the Tachometer.
1) Would i be able to use my same milage for my truck, in the new cluster?
2) Will it work correctly?
3) Does it matter if it came out of an automatic because mine is a 5 speed w/ OD.
My current instrument cluster:
http://www.freewebs.com/philandkim/Ranger/Cluster.jpg
Instrument cluster i want to upgrade to:
http://www.freewebs.com/philandkim/R...ter%2DTach.jpg
(These images were taken from eBay)
1) Would i be able to use my same milage for my truck, in the new cluster?
2) Will it work correctly?
3) Does it matter if it came out of an automatic because mine is a 5 speed w/ OD.
My current instrument cluster:
http://www.freewebs.com/philandkim/Ranger/Cluster.jpg
Instrument cluster i want to upgrade to:
http://www.freewebs.com/philandkim/R...ter%2DTach.jpg
(These images were taken from eBay)
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I believe it is possible, yes. Regarding your specific questuions:
1. No.
2. I've personally never done it, but others have done the swap before, for the same reason, and have had success with it.
3. Insturment clusters in the '99 are the same regardless of tranny.
1. No.
2. I've personally never done it, but others have done the swap before, for the same reason, and have had success with it.
3. Insturment clusters in the '99 are the same regardless of tranny.
Laughing Gas
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I have a 1999 3.0 Auto tranny
i have the instrument gauge w/o tach.
i want to do the same thing he is doing
and my questions are
1.) How does the tach wire up/do i have to buy anything extra or is the computer or whatever set up to work the tach
2.) Is it very easy and is it illegal to roll the mileage on the new instrument cluster to match what i currently have?
lemme know how ur truck turns out and how long it took ect.
i have the instrument gauge w/o tach.
i want to do the same thing he is doing
and my questions are
1.) How does the tach wire up/do i have to buy anything extra or is the computer or whatever set up to work the tach
2.) Is it very easy and is it illegal to roll the mileage on the new instrument cluster to match what i currently have?
lemme know how ur truck turns out and how long it took ect.
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im wanting to do the same thing. i have a 94 and want a tach. my uncle has a junked 91-92 with a tach that im pretty sure will fit even though it looks a little different it is shaped the same. only problem is it is a 2.9 V6 and mine is a 2.3 4 and i dont know if the tach will work and thats why i want it. what do you guys think?
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It is illegal to tamper with the odometer. Just install the replacement "as is".
The later 90's instrument clusters are "plug and play". Explorers and Rangers are the same. Not sure about the earlier 90's Ranger clusters, though. I would say go for it and see what happens, you have nothting to lose.
The later 90's instrument clusters are "plug and play". Explorers and Rangers are the same. Not sure about the earlier 90's Ranger clusters, though. I would say go for it and see what happens, you have nothting to lose.
Laughing Gas
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by plug and play you mean the wires should match up exactly and it should work perfectly correct?
and who could ever tell i tamperd w/ it all i have to say is i purchased it afterwards and the tamperin evidence was like that when i purchased it not that they'd ever notice in the first place
and who could ever tell i tamperd w/ it all i have to say is i purchased it afterwards and the tamperin evidence was like that when i purchased it not that they'd ever notice in the first place
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I have swapped the instrument cluster out on my vehicle and everything worked out just fine. The wires just plug in the same way they came out and everything works just like the original.
About the odometer rolling. It varies from state to state. In NC I was alowed to roll the odometer and fill a milage disclosure statement. It had to be noterized and submited with fees. ~$10. Hope this helps.
About the odometer rolling. It varies from state to state. In NC I was alowed to roll the odometer and fill a milage disclosure statement. It had to be noterized and submited with fees. ~$10. Hope this helps.
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Okay, let me get this right. When I go to the junk yard what year Rangers/Explorer can I get a instrument cluster w/ a tack out of to fit my 00 4X2 Ranger? Do any of these years come w/ white faced clusters already? My truck interior is Gray/Black and a white cluster would look sharp. I've noticed that some cars come w/ white faced clusters now.
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