Project: Doitall Dodge
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huntsonora
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Metcalf
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The pillar is an option for sure. I am hesitant to mount them there because of the 'wanna race' diesel truck scene in the southwest. Pillar gauges generally attract a lot of attention.
My most recent thought was to replace the 'information' cluster above the climate controls with a 3 gauge mount. I think I could french in some modeling plastic sheet pretty easy and paint everything so it looked pretty factory. I would lose the indicator lights for ABS, wait to start, and water in fuel unless I spliced in some new bulb holders and moved them somewhere.
Does anyone know if a small indicator light ( regular bulb style ) that is panel mount and you can add a lighted label of some kind to?
My most recent thought was to replace the 'information' cluster above the climate controls with a 3 gauge mount. I think I could french in some modeling plastic sheet pretty easy and paint everything so it looked pretty factory. I would lose the indicator lights for ABS, wait to start, and water in fuel unless I spliced in some new bulb holders and moved them somewhere.
Does anyone know if a small indicator light ( regular bulb style ) that is panel mount and you can add a lighted label of some kind to?
huntsonora
Explorer
I love your truck but the last thing it reminds me of is a race truck:sombrero:
I like the pillar because they are easy to see and out of the way
Drummond
Metcalf
Expedition Leader
I know it's not a race truck, but all the diesel heads around here don't seem to be able to make that connection....
Pillar gauges also say ' look in my truck because its pretty modded', which is attention I don't like. And yes, you can still see in the windows really easy. Maybe I should lift it? :sombrero:
Bogie,
Thank you SOOOO much for that link. Those indicators will be perfect I think!
Pillar gauges also say ' look in my truck because its pretty modded', which is attention I don't like. And yes, you can still see in the windows really easy. Maybe I should lift it? :sombrero:
Bogie,
Thank you SOOOO much for that link. Those indicators will be perfect I think!
my1stcummins
Adventurer
Pillar gauges really attract that much attention?:Wow1:
Maybe just get a bumper sticker that reads Slow and Steady.
Maybe just get a bumper sticker that reads Slow and Steady.
Metcalf
Expedition Leader
My wheels showed up yesterday....tire are suppose to be here today or monday! :drool:
Does anyone know how to get the pushrod for the clutch out of the clutch master cylinder? I have been having problems with the bushing system that connects to the pin on the pedal. I made a quick steel bushing last night and that helped, its being held in by some duct tape....
I need to make an adjustable and replaceable pushrod with a small heim joint or something. Then I need to replace the pin on the clutch pedal, it has a large gouge on one side.
Without the rigged up bushing I could hardly get the clutch to disconnect enough to shift!
Does anyone know how to get the pushrod for the clutch out of the clutch master cylinder? I have been having problems with the bushing system that connects to the pin on the pedal. I made a quick steel bushing last night and that helped, its being held in by some duct tape....
I need to make an adjustable and replaceable pushrod with a small heim joint or something. Then I need to replace the pin on the clutch pedal, it has a large gouge on one side.
Without the rigged up bushing I could hardly get the clutch to disconnect enough to shift!
Rot Box
Explorer
I had the same bushing problem with my 92. I ended up having to weld up the shaft and grind it back down smooth because the groove in it was so deep :Wow1: I was able to get away with a home made bushing, but I want to say the dealer has that rod end but I cant remember... Its been too long ago.
As for the gauges I really like being able to watch the pyro and keep my eyes on the road. My Pyro and boost are on the steering column and I like them there. Here's a pic of mine (lots of clutter I know LOL :snorkel
As for the gauges I really like being able to watch the pyro and keep my eyes on the road. My Pyro and boost are on the steering column and I like them there. Here's a pic of mine (lots of clutter I know LOL :snorkel
Metcalf
Expedition Leader
I love the smell of new tires in the morning....
Excuse the mess....
At least 1-2" taller than the old 325s unmounted. I would suspect with air on a rim they will be just about perfect....
The tire and the tread are MUCH more beefy in person! The tread is also nice and deep at 21/32nds.
Me like.....
Excuse the mess....
At least 1-2" taller than the old 325s unmounted. I would suspect with air on a rim they will be just about perfect....
The tire and the tread are MUCH more beefy in person! The tread is also nice and deep at 21/32nds.
Me like.....
Steinbruchsoldat
Explorer
Now get those things mounted and post some pics. Can`t wait to see them mounted...
Metcalf
Expedition Leader
I'm working on it....
I have a few things to do first.
-I need to check the alignment to make sure its close.
-I'm thinking about using some 3m weatherstrip adhesive on the beads. The dodge doesn't need bead locks really, but having a little extra insurance in the sand and snow when running low pressures would be nice. These tires are going on slightly wider rims than before too. The Michelin's where just fine....even at LOW pressures I shouldn't probably talk about.
I have a few things to do first.
-I need to check the alignment to make sure its close.
-I'm thinking about using some 3m weatherstrip adhesive on the beads. The dodge doesn't need bead locks really, but having a little extra insurance in the sand and snow when running low pressures would be nice. These tires are going on slightly wider rims than before too. The Michelin's where just fine....even at LOW pressures I shouldn't probably talk about.
Metcalf
Expedition Leader
Ack....I ordered a lot of stuff today. Dang tires got me more motivated I guess...
I have a new grill shell, turn signals, headlight bucket, and grill insert coming.
Then I ordered some bronze ampco 18 kingpin bushings.
Then I got a few odds and ends from McMaster like some ABS plastic to make a gauge mount, some heavy thick washers for the new kingpin bushings, and a neat 4" plastic plug to make an HVAC clean out!
I am going to try and get the tires mounted on the rims tonight after work.....
Dang never ending project truck!!!!!!
I really need to do something better with the clutch pushrod master cylinder clutch linkage.....
I have a new grill shell, turn signals, headlight bucket, and grill insert coming.
Then I ordered some bronze ampco 18 kingpin bushings.
Then I got a few odds and ends from McMaster like some ABS plastic to make a gauge mount, some heavy thick washers for the new kingpin bushings, and a neat 4" plastic plug to make an HVAC clean out!
I am going to try and get the tires mounted on the rims tonight after work.....
Dang never ending project truck!!!!!!
I really need to do something better with the clutch pushrod master cylinder clutch linkage.....
JeepN95YJ
Adventurer
Do you know anyone who has tried this? How did it work out? Especially when time to change the tire?
Metcalf
Expedition Leader
Its fairly common with the 'wheeling group I run around with. While it does help, its not ultimate. The report from the last deep snow run indicated that it didn't hold as well as most thought it was going to. Dismounting the tire really isn't a problem. The stuff breaks at the bead easy enough...though needing more force than normal.
I ran the black bead sealant for years on all my rims. I had pretty good luck and VERY minimal bead problems.
I ran the black bead sealant for years on all my rims. I had pretty good luck and VERY minimal bead problems.