Tip: Mounting A-Pillar Guage Cluster
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From: Houston, TX
Tip: Mounting A-Pillar Guage Cluster
This may have already been posted but...
I finally found a decent way to secure my 3-guage pillar... I bought some of that plumbers epoxy putty (the kind that comes in a cigar tube) and built up a couple areas on the metal pillar with it.
Make sure the back of the plastic guage pillar is touching expoxy in an are just underneath the weatherstripping.
Wait 5 minutes for it to set up on the metal pillar, put the plastic guage pillar back in place and drill a couple of small holes through the plastic and into the epoxy (locate the holes so the weatherstripping will cover the screws).
Set a couple of small screws and you're done.
I finally found a decent way to secure my 3-guage pillar... I bought some of that plumbers epoxy putty (the kind that comes in a cigar tube) and built up a couple areas on the metal pillar with it.
Make sure the back of the plastic guage pillar is touching expoxy in an are just underneath the weatherstripping.
Wait 5 minutes for it to set up on the metal pillar, put the plastic guage pillar back in place and drill a couple of small holes through the plastic and into the epoxy (locate the holes so the weatherstripping will cover the screws).
Set a couple of small screws and you're done.
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Joined: May 2005
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From: Refugio, Texas
The Way I Hold Mine Secure..... And This Is My Second Truck To Mount A Pillar Mount On, Is To Use Small Flat Headed 1/4 Inch Sheet Metal " Trim " Screws That You Get From The Auto Parts Store. Also Buy The "back Up Clips " For The Crew Size You Use. Three On The Windshield Side And Three On The Door Trim Side. If You Do A Neat Job They Look Real Good.
I Would Strongly Suggest Not Using The Supplied Plastic Inserts That Comes With The Pillar Kit. They Do Not Always Stay In Place Like They Should And In My Opinion Do Not Hold The Pillar Mount Strong Enough In Place.
Just My Opinion....
I Would Strongly Suggest Not Using The Supplied Plastic Inserts That Comes With The Pillar Kit. They Do Not Always Stay In Place Like They Should And In My Opinion Do Not Hold The Pillar Mount Strong Enough In Place.
Just My Opinion....
