3 Gauge A Pillar
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 17
Likes: 0
3 Gauge A Pillar
I appreciate all the wisdom that is in this site, so here go's. Ive got the 3 gauge a pillar for my 01 SD, but I'm having trouble getting it to say attatched. The pillar came with 4 screws, but there is nothing to go into but the head liner. Any help would be appreciated......
Senior User
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 315
Likes: 0
From: West Texas
I had a little trouble with mine too. Just wasn't enough room for all the wiring ran between the original pillar cover and the new one. So I drilled a 3/4" hole in the original post cover right behind each guage placement. Routed the wiring and hose through each hole in behind the original cover. This allowed a better relief for the guage pillar to huck up to the original cover and the plastic nails to hold in place...
I had tried mine so many times I had to go get replacement plastic nails. They have these at the better stocked auto parts store too. Cheap too.
I had tried mine so many times I had to go get replacement plastic nails. They have these at the better stocked auto parts store too. Cheap too.
Elder User
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 780
Likes: 1
From: Chicago suburbs
My A-pillar instructions said to drill a 1/2 inch hole behind the gauges in the original A-Pillar, but it was a tad too small, plus to get the wires thru, I had to unscrew them from the gauges which was prewired and had special wire nuts holding down the wires, which I had to "create" a tool to get them off. I also placed a gromet in the holes so that the wires going thru did not get worn down by the rough edges.
Senior User
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 241
Likes: 0
From: Seattle
After many trial fits of my new A-pillar I found the best fit. Then I removed the original pillar and, aligning it with marks I had made from best fit I drill three (I believe 3) holes in the new pillar matching the holes in original pillar. Then I used stain steel wood decking screws (about 1 1/2 inches long) to fasten both of them to the post.
Trending Topics
Mountain Pass
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 170
Likes: 0
From: New York
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer
Joe Kucinski
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies
Joe Kucinski
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
Freshman User
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 42
Likes: 0
From: Northwest, IL
Autometer is the only one that I know, you may find other company names, but they all seem to be using AM. Ditto on the install as well- 3/4 hole behind each & plastic pins. I used a small Molex connector for all the wires so I could disconnect if I have to get it out of the way, convenient, but not necessary.
Tuned
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 444
Likes: 1
From: Nelson, BC, Canada
Matrix pillar cover
I used the Matrix brand, bought it off of Ebay, it was a near perfect fit over the stock piece. Just to keep things looking nice and holding good, I used 4 screws on either side, and on the backside where the threads pop through, I used blind retainers instead of realying on the threads just biting into the thin plastic.
I am also using Autometer gauges, so far have the boost in, tranny on the way as well as pyro. Going to pick up the steering column gauge pod for these trucks (looks pretty good) and put an intake temp gauge there, keep an eye on the charge temperature as well, post intercooler.
I am also using Autometer gauges, so far have the boost in, tranny on the way as well as pyro. Going to pick up the steering column gauge pod for these trucks (looks pretty good) and put an intake temp gauge there, keep an eye on the charge temperature as well, post intercooler.