Pillar gauge pod problems !
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Pillar gauge pod problems !
I'm trying to finish the installation on a 4 gauge pillar mount pod and having a problem with drilling the holes for the push pins because of the angle and being so close to the windshield . My pod came with several plastic push pins that are installed after a 3/16 hole has been drilled . Does anyone have any suggestions or any tips or mayby even a different idea ?
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Are you not removing the stock A-pillar after first marking the holes? Shouldn't need a right angle drill then but be careful not to break the stock one like I did. Look in my gallery. Luckily the new pod covers that fudgeup nicely. Good luck.
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Tenn01psd , you asked if I was marking the holes first before taking the original pillar off , can you explain ? The old one is mounted with push clips and guide pins that are in the back , probably the same as my psd is also a 01 .
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Originally Posted by fd1109
Tenn01psd , you asked if I was marking the holes first before taking the original pillar off , can you explain ? The old one is mounted with push clips and guide pins that are in the back , probably the same as my psd is also a 01 .
1. Positioned guage pod over stock to see how it fit.
2. Pulled stock pillar and looked where I definately did not want to drill.
3. Put stock pillar back on and drilled 4 holes in gauge pod.
4. Put gauge pod over stock pillar and marked holes on stock pillar through gauge pillar.
5. Pulled stock pillar and drilled marks and holes for wiring.
6. Wired up the works and installed using temp bolts or screws until I was sure all was functioning well.
That's the best I can remember. I studied the install instructions from Black Cloud Diesel and ITP for quite some time while they were shipping. Black cloud's pillar stuff is better.
Hope this helps and good luck.
Last edited by Tenn01PSD350; May 6, 2007 at 09:44 PM.
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Good quality double sided tape shouldn't lose its stick in the summer. I like that idea and may have to run with it. I've got one pin missing and my gauge pod moves a little which bugs me.
Otherwise, pull the stock pillar off and drill the holes.
Otherwise, pull the stock pillar off and drill the holes.
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If you use double stick tape, buy the 3M RED tape used to apply trim insignias and badges on the OUTSIDE of cars. Clean all surfaces with isopropal alcohol and that puppy will never come off!. Hope this helps. 3M is the best, hands down.
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Originally Posted by fd1109
Tenn01psd350 , are you saying that your gauge pod is mounted over the stock one or are you just using it as a template ?