More Gauge Questions

[DMC]

I have decided what Gauges I want to get and the only hold up is, I can't seem to find anyone that has a dual sterring column pod for the 96 Dodge Ram. Does anyone know who I can get this pod from? I have seen the dual for a 2003 and I dont think it will work.



Does anyone have any pics they would like to share? I'm also wondering if anyone has any pics of Wildcatdiesel/Rods Pods.



Any suggestions!!!!!!!!!!



Thanks



Don

 

[JR2]

I don't remember ever seeing a dual pod for the steering column for the second gen trucks. I remember the single one thought. Have you looked at Rod's Pods, they go on the dash edge and that is about the next best place if you don't like the A-pillar mounts.



JR2

 

[DMC]

I have been to wildcatdiesel and looked around but I cound'nt find the link that shows the Rod Pod screen shots. I would like to see the gauges that are on the edge of the dash. I've thought a little about making something that would hold them At the top of the knee bolsters. That is just below the dash and I think they would be inconspicuous (spelling) there and easy to see.



I guess I'll try and see if I can find some pics at wildcat again.



Thanks



Don

 

[DLausche]

Rod's Pod

I recommend the Rod's Pod. Installed mine a few weeks ago and am VERY happy with the results.



PM me if you want more info. There is one thing I'd recommend doing slightly different than the instructions that come with the Rod's Pod, should you choose to go that route.



-Deon

 

[schu777]

I also recommend the RodPod - best thing I think... easy glance down and you see what is going on. The link here will show all the pictures I took when I did my install.



Michael



https://www.turbodieselregister.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=83137

 

[DLausche]

Rod's Pod

OK, had several PM's about what I'd do a bit different. Guess I didn't want to type anymore last night than what I already had done. Here's the details...



What I'd do different is really very minor.



The instructions specify the locations to drill for the 4 wafer head screws. The location specified for the bottom 2 is fine, bit the top 2 are specified as 3/8" from the back edge of the Rod's Pod and 3/8" from the side edge of the Rod's Pod. This is cosmetically the best choice, but the 3/4" or so long screws come in contact with the plastic dash structure (not the bezel) if they are only 3/8" from the back edge. This causes the bezel/Rod's Pod combo to not seat tightly as it should against the dash at the top edge. I had already drilled holes, so I made it fit snugly by removing some of the plastic of the dash structure where the screws were contacting. If I had to do over, I would have moved the screws out another 1/8" or so. That would put the top screws location 3/8" from the side and ~1/2" from the back edge of the Rod's Pod.



The other thing I'd watch is related to drilling the two bottom screw holes. I drilled a larger hole in the Rod's Pod and then a smaller one in the bezel for the wafer screws. I first drilled the holes in the Rod's Pod and then used the Rod's Pod to locate the two holes in the bezel as I drilled them. I ended up with the holes in the bezel a bit too close together and the bottom edge of my Rod's Pod sags down ever so slightly. Note that this is only very slightly sagging down (see pic above), but it is enough so that the bottom edge of the Rod's Pod covers over the symbols on the heater control just a bit. Moving the two holes in the bezel just slightly apart would cause a bit of tension on the bottom of the Rod's Pod - probably just enough to keep the bottom pulled straight/taut and thus not covering the heater control symbols.



I'd like to say that I think these are VERY MINOR things I'd do differently the next time. All in all, I am very pleased with the Rod's Pod and the final outcome and I wholeheartedly recommend this product.



-Deon