Toyota 4Runner Incil/Altimeter as dash mounted gauge pod? (1 Viewer)

[MSGGrunt]

Has anyone considered modifying one of these as a gauge pod to be mounted on the dash of an 80? I'm looking for a mounting solution for my gauges. already have the A pillar mount for my EGT and Coolant temp gauge. I need to find a place to mount my Boost, A/F Ratio, and Trans. Temp. A three gauge pod that mounted on the dash MAY make for a clean install. Any ideas????

 

[Martin White]

I mounted my guages on the A pillar. Works really well. I'm not too sure how useful the inclinometers are but they look good.

 

[MSGGrunt]

I already have the A pillar pod and it is full, two gauges. I need to find a way to mount three more gauges. My thought is to use just the gauge housing. Get rid of the altimeter/inclinometer, paint the plastic face with flat black paint and mount my other three gauges. I am just wondering how the contour of the housing would sit on the 80 series dash. Maybe I just need to be the first to find out.

 

[bjowett]

The cluster you have pictured is for a right hand drive 90 - 95 4-Runner... it probably won't work well, unless you want to trim it.

What color is your interior? Some US vehicles have them.

 

[landtank]

Why all the gauges? I'm still trying to justify any one other than the stock gauges for my build.

 

[Bjordnolf]

Pm veggie80 he put in a 3 gauge pod that fits down under the radio. I think it was from summit.
thanks

 

[2ndGenToyotaFan]

I mounted one in my 4Runner's dash, there is a good amount of room on the gauges for trimming, plus I carved out the foam on the dash down to the steel, so it sits nice and low.

 

[2ndGenToyotaFan]

Don't mind the McGrew dust..... Also, you only need to run a hot and ground to the gauges, the hot being off of the dashlights circuit. And it has a button to turn the light off on the gauges..... HTH