Anyone have a picture of the newer style, but original dash shape gauge illuminated at night? Thinking of a swap but curious how the illumination quality is! Thanks!
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Metal Dash sorry, my understanding is 07-09 was no airbag, metal dash, 10+ is airbag and plastic DashAre you asking about the plastic dash or metal dash?
@Onur please correct me, but I believe the metal dash in older and newer trucks are the same with the same bulbs. Only differences may be the dimmer if your comparing a 24v to 12v truck?
Thank you Juan! That is great info, you are right, it seems that the style change was in 99, but when I check EPC, I keep finding a mechanical speedo cable from 99-06, however maybe it varies from certain models (I was looking at troopy). Anyways, I do appreciate your help, and I hope the illumination improvement will make it a worth while swap!Hello,
That instrument panel/dash came with 1999 - 2009 model year trucks.
All the sensors are electronic and the speedometer cable is not connected directly to it. The latter feature makes it easy to work on.
I may have a picture of it at night but I have to look into the archive. When illuminated, the panel has a green color that is easy to see at night.
If I remember correctly, there are some five T10 bulbs with a greenish cap, not including the indicators, and some six to eight W5W bulbs, depending on model and market. The speedometer bulb has a green cap and burns more often than the rest.
I have replaced the W5Ws with LEDs on mine. Recommended upgrade. I have yet to do the same with the T10s, mostly because I like the way they light the panel.
If you succeed at a swap, please show us. That would be a nice upgrade for pre-1999 models.
Juan
Juan this is perfect! Thank you! That is some great illumination!Hello,
I think the speedometer cable connects to a pickup but I am not sure on this. This is why the whole assembly comes out easily.
I found a picture of the panel at night. It is easy to read, in my opinion.
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Juan