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X2 on Reliable Plating. I dropped off every nut, bolt and bracket I had at the time…but I haven't gotten any yellow yet. They hand string each piece rather than the bulk tumbler method. I’m not sure how happy they were afterwards based on the original quote but they’ll get my money when I go back for more.
Installed Dakota Digital RTX. We have been trying to remain stock as much as possible but after much debate decided to abandon our old OEM instrument cluster. The oil pressure gauge never worked and the odometer was stuck. I had put in an Autogauge mechanical oil pressure gauge so that we could monitor but really didn't like having the non-functional gauge staring at us. As other have noted, the install is not too terrible but I found it time consuming. Probably about 12 hours total. The time killers were running a new dedicated ground from the fuel tank which entailed partially removing the passenger front seat. (I'm not sure that this was necessary but it seemed that is what DD suggested) I could not get a continuity reading from the existing ground to the harness. The other time killer was splicing into the turn signals, parking brake and 4WD indicator. (I decided to keep the functionality of the existing dash lights for each but since the DD cluster has inputs for these, I went ahead and hooked them up. All of the new sensors went in without any problems but the 1/8 BSPT for the oil sensor required an adapter that was not supplied. I happened to have one from McMaster-Carr. (P/N 4092K711) I ended up using the supplied extension for hooking up the digital speedometer cable to the T-case in order to clear the parking brake cable. I have installed the App and am working through the various settings/calibrations. Still need to chase down an issue with the parking brake light and have not yet tested the 4WD indicator. Also, still need to do some more wire cleanup which will require removal of the instrument panel. Thankfully, it is a much easier process to remove the new DD cluster since it only has a CAT5 cable. It is nice not to have to mess with undoing the old speedometer cable which was a PITA.
Don't feel bad. I bought mine because it had AC. Took the top off and haven't used it once.After spending all summer researching, buying and returning countless parts, and troubleshooting every step of the way ... my cruiser finally has a cold AC system for the first time since its engine swap. Just in time for winter!
Still some bugs to work out but I am beyond thrilled.
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Tell them someone from Naiad in Shelton sent you, we give them a lot of work
Decided it was take your kid fishing day. This one didn't mind skipping school at all.
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