Looking for "back lit" not "rim lit" gauges. Any info?

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Most gauges seem to be of the rim lit type. I am curious if a manufacturer makes a back lit type... . ie. where the light actually shines through the numbers. Similar to our dash instruments. I think Isspro may be coming out with a line and I wonder if anyone has had success with that brand.
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Mark Schlueter
2001, QC, 4x4, ETC, K&N, White sport package. Kodiak Sidewinder Steps. Mag Hytec rear dif cover. Wet Okole seat covers. Gauges on order. Mag Hytec Trans pan is next.

 

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Check out the VDO Vision series. These gauges are almost identical to the stock gauges on the Ram. Same lighting,needle,numbers. They are good quality and reasonably priced. I have had a set for a year now and love them.

 

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VDO gauges are back lit check them out at www.egauges.com

Very nice gauges

 

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My vote went with the VDO Vision (sure wish they made a fuel pressure gauge though).

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David Dressler
2001 Driftwood 3500 Quad Cab 4x4, 155 inch WB, HO Cummins (ETH), 6-Speed (DEE), SLT+, 3. 54 LSD, Camper Special, Trailer Tow, Heated Leather, Sliding Window, Jacob's E-Brake, Rhino Liner, VDO Vision (pyro, boost, engine oil temp. ), Weather Guard Diamond Plate Saddle Box, Tork Lift camper tie-downs, Mag-Hytec, Mopar Tow Hooks, AND functional Halo light!
Bigfoot 3000 10. 11 Slide-in Camper.

 

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Spa gauges are back lighted... digital gauges. . plus have hightest reading recall and are programable

 

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DiProcal gauges are backlighted. Much Much nicer than the rim lighted ISSPRO's or Autometers.

In fact I still have my Autometer EGT and ISSPRO Boost gauges from Bullydog, that I never installed.

They don't match each other, and the EGT (Free with the purchase of a VA unit) starts at 600 degrees. Wow thats useful for shutdowns!!! NOT.

Anyone interested in these?

Very happy with the DiProcal's. Glad I used them instead.

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99' Qcab, 4x4, auto, chrome nerf bars, VA, Boost elbow, DiProcal Pillar mount gauges,

 

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Guys, Thanks for the info. I just purchased a 3 gauge pillar mount unit from Genos and the gauges from VDO (Vision backlit).

This is a great website... so much info and so helpful.

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David,

I see "functional halo light" in your profile. What in the world is that? And... . if it is cool, how do I get one!

 

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Shleets-
That ring around your ingition is suppose to light up with the interior light (yes there's even a bulb in there). Starting in the year 2000 model trucks, DC stopped hooking these things up. When you have your pillar column apart, just tap into the interior light circuit--you'll be glowing just like the '99 and earlier models.

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David Dressler
2001 Driftwood 3500 Quad Cab 4x4, 155 inch WB, HO Cummins (ETH), 6-Speed (DEE), SLT+, 3. 54 LSD, Camper Special, Trailer Tow, Heated Leather, Sliding Window, Jacob's E-Brake, Rhino Liner, VDO Vision (pyro, boost, engine + diff. temp. ), Weather Guard Diamond Plate Saddle Box, Tork Lift camper tie-downs, Mag-Hytec, Mopar Tow Hooks, AND functional Halo light!
Bigfoot 3000 10. 11 Slide-in Camper. "Do it in a Dually"