Dakota Digital install COS or PUB Colorado (1 Viewer)

[WampusKat]

Hey there- have a 71 FJ40 that I bought the Dakota Digital instruments for. Is there anyone in the Colorado Springs or Pueblo area that has experience installing that could do it at reasonable cost?

 

[DangerNoodle]

Check out Redline Land Cruisers in Colorado Springs. I know they can do it, but they are somewhat pricey. If worst comes to worst, I can help out and offer advice, as I am currently going through my RTX install in my build as of now.

What cluster is it, and are you planning on adding any extra BIMS?

 

[PWCO70crusier]

Not sure what the wiring upgrades would need to be. There may be plenty on the mud forums doing a conversion. Maybe check youtube as well. I would think it could be done by yourself...but I kept my 70 old school.

 

[WampusKat]

Check out Redline Land Cruisers in Colorado Springs. I know they can do it, but they are somewhat pricey. If worst comes to worst, I can help out and offer advice, as I am currently going through my RTX install in my build as of now.

What cluster is it, and are you planning on adding any extra BIMS?

RedLine is a great shop, but alas, not in my budget. I was hoping to use Get Wired, but it appears they are no more.
I bought the VHX with the extra compass/temp module, and the dimmer. I won't use every port on the VHX, because I know what gear I am in, and I know when I am in 4WD, so I don't need a light to tell me. There will, however, be some additional work. I have electronic TBI, so I would like to hook the CEL to the Dakota and eliminate the additional light on the dash. The turn signal lights aren't hooked up now, so I would like to trace the wires and have them work on the Dakota.
I work as mechanic professionally, but I just don't have time, especially since I am in the middle of another project.

 

[WampusKat]

Not sure what the wiring upgrades would need to be. There may be plenty on the mud forums doing a conversion. Maybe check youtube as well. I would think it could be done by yourself...but I kept my 70 old school.

Dakota Digital says it should take about a day to install. I have found that Dakota is good with technical support. And I am sure youtube has some good information. I am a professional mechanic, but just don't have time to do this right now, especially with the other project I am involved with.

 

[Cromagnon]

I put a VHX in mine and it was simple and easy, of course it helps to have 16 years experience as an electrical engineer too

 

[WampusKat]

I put a VHX in mine and it was simple and easy, of course it helps to have 16 years experience as an electrical engineer too

Sooooo.....are you for hire?

 

[Cromagnon]

Not for hire but I will help. If you have indoor space that will make it faster.

 

[PWCO70crusier]

I sent you a message with Jeff Davis's number...he'll do it...