another gauge question
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another gauge question
Well I am looking to buy some gauges for my truck. The problem is I dont want any bling bling gauges. I would like some that will look as close to factory as I can get. I would like to find some that light up the green color just like the rest of my dash. It would drive me mad looking at them at night when my dash is green and the gauges light up another color. Anybody know of any gauges that will look like they are factory?
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These are the ones I bought and I like them. http://www.dieselmanor.com/gauges/gauge_kits_psd.asp
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Yup,
Get the ISSPROs and you won't be dissatisfied. We have COMPLETE kits with everything you'll need including a great set of instructions. Choose the Black Dial, Black Bezel, Red Pointer series of gauges and they'll match your OE gauges better than anything else avaiable. If you have any question before you buy just give us a call. We be glad to assist you.
Get the ISSPROs and you won't be dissatisfied. We have COMPLETE kits with everything you'll need including a great set of instructions. Choose the Black Dial, Black Bezel, Red Pointer series of gauges and they'll match your OE gauges better than anything else avaiable. If you have any question before you buy just give us a call. We be glad to assist you.
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I ordered the ISSPRO gauges and they look great. Make sure you check the thermocouple if you get the threaded style. They have changed the threads to 1/8 NPT, the directions said 1/4 NPT. There is a slip of paper in the thermocouple box that says to disregard the instruction and tap 1/8 threads but unfortunately I didn't see it before I drilled. I drilled the bigger hole and had to call and get a bigger sleeve for the thermocouple. They were very nice and helpful at Diesel Manor. I hope to get the sleeve today and finish the install. Get the gauges, they are great. Just pay closer attention than I did. 
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First-
On a scale of 1-10, 1 being super easy (my kids could install it) and 10 being tough (mechanic training first) how tough are the gauges to install?
Second-
I like the under dash mount, but then where do you put the brake controller? :-)
Hmmmm, decisions......
Thanks!
On a scale of 1-10, 1 being super easy (my kids could install it) and 10 being tough (mechanic training first) how tough are the gauges to install?
Second-
I like the under dash mount, but then where do you put the brake controller? :-)
Hmmmm, decisions......
Thanks!
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You can mount the brake controller on the bottom side of your steering column. Mine is not there, but my friends is and it works and looks nice.
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From: Coal Valley, Illinois
Originally Posted by OsbornFamily
First-
On a scale of 1-10, 1 being super easy (my kids could install it) and 10 being tough (mechanic training first) how tough are the gauges to install?
Second-
I like the under dash mount, but then where do you put the brake controller? :-)
Hmmmm, decisions......
Thanks!
On a scale of 1-10, 1 being super easy (my kids could install it) and 10 being tough (mechanic training first) how tough are the gauges to install?
Second-
I like the under dash mount, but then where do you put the brake controller? :-)
Hmmmm, decisions......
Thanks!
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I Would Go With The Isspros Aslo. I Have Them In My Truck.
As Far As The Green Background Lights... There Are Sleeves Available For The Bulbs When You Buy Them ( Look Like Little Condums ) . Slip Those On The Bulbs And You Have The Factory Look Of Green Lighting.
I Mounted Mine In A Pillar Mount. Check My Gallery.
As Far As The Green Background Lights... There Are Sleeves Available For The Bulbs When You Buy Them ( Look Like Little Condums ) . Slip Those On The Bulbs And You Have The Factory Look Of Green Lighting.
I Mounted Mine In A Pillar Mount. Check My Gallery.
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Originally Posted by stroker2
Hey 4X4, not that I have a flip chip, but in checking out your gallery, I saw the lettering around your your selector switch. Very nice.
USED A PAIR OF TWEEZERS. MY FINGERS WERE TOO BIG FOR THAT SMALL LETTERING.
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i like the DiPricol gauges i got from blackclouddiesel.com they have the black face and are backlit green with red pointers... they are a very close match to my stock gauges and they look great during the day and AWESOME at night...! i used the a-pillar setup that came pre-painted...
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What do yall think about these?
Edit: Well I had a link here but this forum wouldnt allow me to to post the URL. Anyway it is www.summitracing.com part number BDD-1087200
Edit: Well I had a link here but this forum wouldnt allow me to to post the URL. Anyway it is www.summitracing.com part number BDD-1087200
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Originally Posted by johnny8
i like the DiPricol gauges i got from blackclouddiesel.com they have the black face and are backlit green with red pointers... they are a very close match to my stock gauges and they look great during the day and AWESOME at night...! i used the a-pillar setup that came pre-painted...
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Originally Posted by JOE-M
These are the ones I bought and I like them. http://www.dieselmanor.com/gauges/gauge_kits_psd.asp
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