First Gen gauge update

[85_Ranger4x4]

Speedometer reads high and has a bit of a wobble, tach reads high, coolant temp reads high with no numbers, ammeter does nothing and oil pressure is just an idiot light... I love the aesthetic but has anyone found stockish looking gauge combo sets that replace the factory in dash gauges nicely in a first gen?

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Thread 'Installing aftermarket gauges'

Dec 29, 2023

Hey fellas. I am toying with the idea of adding some aftermarket gauges to the build. Was thinking just the basics with volts, water temp, and oil pressure. I like the more accurate/detailed reading of aftermarket gauges, but definitely don’t want the OEM gauges to be inert in the dash. I am running a 91 4.0 OHV and was wondering of those that have done it or are also considering it, where they best installed the sensors for oil and water temp for a clean instal, while keeping the OEM units functioning. Was thinking of these electric Auto Meters.
Cheers.

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I don't want Cobra anything and I want to stay white letters that light up green but the same idea. No new dash panel that blocks out the vents/radio/hvac control that adds little gauges, I want to keep everything in two pods.

 

[bobbywalter]

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[85_Ranger4x4]

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These, after Dakota Digitals that are like $1500 are my favorite:

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Still $800 though...

 

[bobbywalter]

yup

 

[bobbywalter]

your worth 800 dollars

 

[Curious Hound]

These, after Dakota Digitals that are like $1500 are my favorite:

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Still $800 though...

That's what I would use if my truck had that dash.

Order them and install them and send me your installation notes and opinions. I have a tech article about 95% (or more) complete, dealing with modern cluster swaps.

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

There are a bunch of different kinds and the combo gauges are kind of tricky to find on a whim. Separate gauges are the default everywhere.

Even on Summit, unless you know they exist they don't pull up when you search by gauge size.

I know I have seen pics over the years, I was just curious what headaches anyone else has ran into doing this.

 

[Curious Hound]

I'm serious. Wrote the article while I was sitting around at moms house.

 

[bobbywalter]

i have installed mustang and mark 7 dash and couger/bird in various rigs over the years.


sucked...the 7 turned out okish