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TAC Tech => Interior => Topic started by: MNBob on April 04, 2021, 11:54:03 AM

Title: Mounting Aftermarket Gauges
Post by: MNBob on April 04, 2021, 11:54:03 AM: Can I just mount aftermarket gauges in the brushed aluminum panel on the dash? Or do I need some kind of backing plate or inner mount
structure?

Is there anyone here that has replaced their gauges?
Title: Re: Mounting Aftermarket Gauges
Post by: JJ 109 on April 04, 2021, 07:08:17 PM: I made a new face plate which is thicker, ~1\8” but I think the stock would be ok too.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/LhV8h5yTHkk5b2PU8
Title: Re: Mounting Aftermarket Gauges
Post by: Gene-73 on April 04, 2021, 09:06:17 PM: I mounted my aftermarket gauges the same way the factory did it, which is fastened to the dash frame behind the face plate. I used VDO gauges which have a shallow flat bezel which hides behind the factory bezels that are mounted on the face plate.

This way I didn't have to deal with wires hanging off the faceplate. Probably wouldn't work with gauges that have a thicker bezel though.
Title: Re: Mounting Aftermarket Gauges
Post by: MNBob on April 05, 2021, 11:51:56 AM: Quote
I made a new face plate which is thicker

JJ 109, your face plate looks great and you have an integrated push button start to boot! I am going to install the proximity locks and PB start this summer.

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This way I didn't have to deal with wires hanging off the faceplate.

Gene, I agree that is the best way to do it with the wiring/gauges independent. It is hard to see and your gauges look look like they were made that way. I am going to see if I can do that with the Autometer gauges.

Thanks for the info, guys.