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Apr 9, 2009 | 09:21 PM

PeterAL

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Tranny Temp gauge location

I'm thinking of installing a tranny temp gauge. My question is about the location.

In front of my right knee, there's a square panel that looks like it might pop out fairly easily and would be a good location for a single gauge.

What is this panel for?

Is this a suitable location for a gauge?

Thanks

Apr 9, 2009 | 09:42 PM

camodown

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Do you have a pic of said location? I have a bunch of square panels (in my truck) haha. Heres where i mounted mine

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Apr 9, 2009 | 10:14 PM

PeterAL

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Here's a picture of where I might put the gauge. There's a panel just below the heating vent on the right side of the dash display.

Apr 9, 2009 | 10:16 PM

krejci.mike

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That's where the ESOF **** for 4x4s are.

Apr 9, 2009 | 10:17 PM

7.3 Rocket

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Why not just go with Boost, Pyro, and Trans. temp and mount them all on the A pillar?

Or do you already have an A pillar setup?

Apr 9, 2009 | 10:17 PM

Ponyboychris

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Normally, the ESOF **** for 4x4's goes there.

Apr 9, 2009 | 10:24 PM

PeterAL

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I'm not sure what ESOF is, but regardless, I have 2WD, so I guess this panel is available.

As for all three gauges, I'm not really sure I need them. I'm not planning to race or submit the truck to excessive torment. The most I do is tow a 5000 lbs travel trailer during the summer, and very seldom in the mountains.

So, I don't really think a chip is gonna help me much, but I'd be happy to hear your suggestions. And, for the same reasons, I don't think I need the pyro and boost gauges.

What do you think?

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Apr 9, 2009 | 10:37 PM

7.3 Rocket

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Quote:

Originally Posted by PeterAL

I'm not sure what ESOF is, but regardless, I have 2WD, so I guess this panel is available.

As for all three gauges, I'm not really sure I need them. I'm not planning to race or submit the truck to excessive torment. The most I do is tow a 5000 lbs travel trailer during the summer, and very seldom in the mountains.

So, I don't really think a chip is gonna help me much, but I'd be happy to hear your suggestions. And I don't think I need the pyro and boost gauges.

What do you think?

With the Performax setup I went with it's relatively easy and cheap to add gauges. The first one is the most expensive.

By the way ESOF is Electronic Shift On The Fly. It is a little switch in the dash that actuates the vacuum hubs and puts your truck in 4 wheel drive.

That is compared to a manual transfer case where you get out and engage the hubs and use the lever in the floor to change ranges.