double gauge pillar

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I need to get a pillar replacement installed soon. I have boost and EGT gauges, but I'm tired of looking at them kinda' flopping around the cab. Every pillar replacement that I have seen looks a little cheezy, and doesn't match the color. So far I gather that I can get the matching Agate paint from dodge, so now I need to know who makes the nicest one. I dont reall care if I need to replace the old one, or just cover it. However, I would like the install to look nice. I know that several manufacturers are selling them, but I trust you all to tell me who makes the nicest one.



Thanks



BTW I do have the tweeter,

 

[EMDDIESEL]

Its an easy desicion, they are ALL made by the same company, so they are all the same. Jannetty, Banks, etc are all using the same one Autometer sells. If you paint it you will like it, its not that bad. You dont really notice the plastic is a little different.

 

[Gunny]

EMD is right they are all made by autometer. The Agate spray paint that you get from the dealer

Is actually a very good match color wise. The only problem is the mounts themselves are not quite the same texture. The grain is a little different. however after you get it painted and tucked up on the piller it really does look good. dont be afraid to try it, it will be fine. Good Luck and send pictures when you're done. Gunny

 

[AYSCII]

I chose the full pillar rather than the half to cover from top to bottom. I painted mine as well. See my install at:



http://home.nc.rr.com/ayscue/truck



One of the pics is of the can of paint I bought to match my Agate interior.

 

[OILBRNR]

Ditto what EMD said. They really do look good when done right.

 

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Do you have to remove the old pillar to install the new one. I don't mind clamping, taping, but I am a little hesitant of drilling. How do they work?

 

[EMDDIESEL]

You are supposed to remove the old one, but you dont have to. The gauge pillar is supposed to go over the stock one and attatch with a few plastic fasteners. Its not the most secure way to mount it considering the weight of the gauges. I used one screw at the top into the steel "A" pillar and now it wont go anywhere. Just play with it on the truck and find out what you want to do with it. Either way, its not hard to install.

 

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I really appreciate all of your input. It's pretty nice to have our own R&D department available 24hrs a day! One last question... Who sells it at the best price?

 

[EMDDIESEL]

I got mine from www.summitracing.com Tey wont list it on there site, you need the Part number, go to www.autometer.com and find the gauge pod you want, then write the part number down and use it at Summit. There may be cheaper places, i dont know. you can also try www.smokindiesel.com



Sincerley, You personal 24 hour R&D department

 

[AYSCII]

I got mine from TDR Member Ted Jannetty at:



http://www.jannettyracing.com