2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Gauge Mount??

[DBeeman]

My 02 has 67K miles on it, and I am finally going to put in the Westach fuel pressure gauge I bought back in 2004. My problem is that I really have no plans to modify my truck in the near future, so I am looking for ideas for mounting a single gauge. I am going to go with the Billet Fuel Cap for the sending unit mount, and may add a mechanical gauge under the hood post filter at a later date. Someday, if I can afford a beefier automatic transmission setup, I may look into adding some horsepower, which will require additional gauges, but for now I just want to keep my VP44 as healthy as possible, and if there are any issues, I would like to identify them before the powertrain is no longer under warranty. Any ideas would be helpful, right now I am torn between the steering column mount, and the solo pillar mount from Geno's Garage.



Dave

 

[JPulliam]

Geno's has a mount that fits in the cubby hole in the dash. That is another option. I would use that one or the steering column mount for just one gauge.

 

[Spunkys Ram]

Second the cubby hole mount

 

[DBeeman]

How tough is it to get to the backside of the cubby hole, and does it come with good instructions? Creativity is not my strong point, and I want this to look nice. Thanks for the replies.

Dave

 

[JPulliam]

All you have to do is pull the dash bezel off. No tools required. I would imagine it comes with instructions. Once the bezel is off, you will see that the cubby is held in with a few screws. Take them out and put the gauge and mount in. Be sure to run your wiring up to the hole first, of course.

 

[Davcruz]

I was going to go for the cubby hole mount, but after setting the gauge into the hole I realized I just don't like having it way over there, too far away and doesn't "look" right IMO that far away from the other gauges. I have decided on the column mount for mine, I just hope it doesn't block much view of the other gauges.

 

[VolsFan]

I have the westach f/p gauge in the cubby hole. I already had the three gauge pod on pillar. When I got it from Genos, it came with the mounting plate free. I believe its around $7 if you buy it individually. I think the gauge looks cool there, and it makes the dash look cleaner because the cubby hole was just a catch all for my reciepts and pens and such. Installation is easy, as other guys have stated.

 

[JPulliam]

It should not block all of any gauge. I think you will like it on the steering column.

 

[P Pacatang]

I mounted my ISSPRO gauge on the steering column single pod. Easy to see.

 

[Davcruz]

Got pics of the column mount?

 

[george]

cubby hole

Mine has been here for years

 

[TWilkening]

I have my Westach FP gauge in a steering column mount. It works good there since I have 3 gauges on my A-pillar. It doesn't block any of the gauges, but it does block the idiot light for 4WD. I will try and get a pic this weekend.