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I got to install my Flame gage overlays by Nu Image today. I wasn't to sure what they would be like, but Turbo Tim assured me a few days ago it would be easy. Well he was right! They are easy, and you really only need a Philip's screwdriver, 13mm socket,small flat screwdriver and about 45-60 minuets. The automatics require the removal of two additional screws from the back of the instrument cluster, other then that there is no difference.
I wanted a new look, I have had my Ram since new and the dash is one item that needed some work. I have never done anything to the dash except for adding a wood dash kit, and I was tired of looking at that. I went with blue flames on a white background, they also mysteriously change at night, but thats not important. Just getting the dash apart and cleaning behind the clear cover was worth the time. The gage pointers come off very easy, they supply a removal tool that does a great job. Just jot down the proper setting while the truck is idling and you will have no problem reinstalling them later. The kit said to remove the old OEM backgrounds, but I cleaned them and stuck the new ones on top of the old, worked fine. While it was all apart I removed the wood trim and installed a new carbon fiber trim kit. Great product, for those that care I went with a Crystalux carbon fiber dash kit # R2020,'94-'97 Ram. The kit was a snap to install, mainly because it was very well engineered. When everything was back in place I got a great surprise, gone was the old dash I new and in it's place was a very fresh and modern looking replacement. I liked it, and even my wife liked it (I had already done the carbon fiber thing on her car), and hopefully someone out there will like it too. I think it really make a big difference, and gives you the feeling of being in a different truck. I wish I would have taken a picture before I started, but as usual I jumped in to it with out thinking. I know some members wont like the carbon fiber look or the flames, but the point is there are many different patterns available and you don't have to sit and look at the stock dash any more.
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I wanted a new look, I have had my Ram since new and the dash is one item that needed some work. I have never done anything to the dash except for adding a wood dash kit, and I was tired of looking at that. I went with blue flames on a white background, they also mysteriously change at night, but thats not important. Just getting the dash apart and cleaning behind the clear cover was worth the time. The gage pointers come off very easy, they supply a removal tool that does a great job. Just jot down the proper setting while the truck is idling and you will have no problem reinstalling them later. The kit said to remove the old OEM backgrounds, but I cleaned them and stuck the new ones on top of the old, worked fine. While it was all apart I removed the wood trim and installed a new carbon fiber trim kit. Great product, for those that care I went with a Crystalux carbon fiber dash kit # R2020,'94-'97 Ram. The kit was a snap to install, mainly because it was very well engineered. When everything was back in place I got a great surprise, gone was the old dash I new and in it's place was a very fresh and modern looking replacement. I liked it, and even my wife liked it (I had already done the carbon fiber thing on her car), and hopefully someone out there will like it too. I think it really make a big difference, and gives you the feeling of being in a different truck. I wish I would have taken a picture before I started, but as usual I jumped in to it with out thinking. I know some members wont like the carbon fiber look or the flames, but the point is there are many different patterns available and you don't have to sit and look at the stock dash any more.
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