Guage pods for Explorers and Rangers?

[Weatherman]

I read on Ranger Power Sports that an autometer guage pod for the Full Size GM trucks is a close fit to the Rangers. I'm assuming that the A pillar in a 91-94 explorer is the same as that in an 88-92 Ranger. I borrowed one and fit it against my explorer, and it looks as though it may fit with some filing and sanding. Has anyone done this? I would like to see what it looks like finished, or if it will even come out right. I really want a true oil pressure guage, and probably some other reading, but I'm not to the point where I want to make a guage cluster out of round guages yet. Thanks for any help.

-Ben

Ps, the one I tried was the single 2 5/8" model, I think I'm going to get the dual 2 1/16" model to fit on my explorer.

 

[Mat R]

I haven't done it, but I am very interested in hearing how it works. It would be cool to try and use a double pod for the gauges for Rancho RS9000s. I haven't even started to try this or think about it much, but it certainly would be cool if possible.


Mat

 

[Weatherman]

Here are two pictures i made while holding the single guage pod against the pillar.

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The above pic was made with it taped in place. There is a strip of electrical tape over the top, so you cant see the gap.
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I'm pushing against it here, and you can see the gap that i need to take out.

It will require some fitting, but it isn't WAY off. Also, this 2 5/8" pod looks a little overwhelming, a dual 2 1/16" will look a little better I think. Trimmed, maybe filled, sanded, and dyed light blue, I think I can get it looking OK.

-Ben

 

[Scott B.]

Autometer makes a gauge pod to fit the Ranger/Explorer. They make a single and a dual pod. I don't have the part number with me, but I can get it (check their web site).

I have a two gauge pod, and am in the middle of installing it. It fits the interior very well (no modifications necessary)

 

[Weatherman]

Yeah, but the only ones they make (15308, 15309) are for 93-2000 Rangers which only fit 95-2000 explorers.

 

[USAFEXPLORER]

I'm sure you have already checked this out but just for arguments sake Auto Meter's website lists the 93-99 Explorers as using the #15308,#15309 guage pods. Could be a typo but its worth looking into.


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[Scott B.]

A '93-'97 Ranger interior is the same as a '91-'94 Explorer Interior (at least as far as the A-pillar trim)

Having had 2 '93s, believe me when I say it should fit just fine.

 

[Sandy]

Gage Pods

Older F-150 versions do not work either. I tried it.

I have e-mailed AutoMeter for a reply about the availability of gage pods for the 91-94 Explorer/Navajo.

I am still waiting for a reply.