pillar pod and other gauges

[masterbeatty]

im lookin at putting some gauges in but wana see how others have done it. any pics or advice?

 

[sethmorgan]

im lookin at putting some gauges in but wana see how others have done it. any pics or advice?

I'm thinking about adding some gauges after I install a tranny cooler. I plan to add tranny temp and oil pressure. I haven't been able to find any pillar pods for the Gen III (i haven't looked that hard either) and I'm not too keen on the look besides. I have been playing with the idea of mounting them in the console below the heater/AC controls. There's enough room for three gauges there.

 

[Cobraguy]

The pillar gauges look good if you can get the entire pillar. If you have to use one of those units that sticks over the existing trim, those don't look right IMO.

 

[masterbeatty]

isnt that all that they offeer is like a cover?

 

[Cobraguy]

For Explorers, that may be correct. For Mustangs for example, you can get either way.

 

[masterbeatty]

o yea i wanted a 3 pod but i can only find a 2

 

[rwenzing]

These are installed in a 2003 Ranger which has virtually the same dash and column as a second generation Explorer. All pods are set up to accept 2 1/16 gauges.

Autometer 15308: Dual A-pillar pod
Autometer 15004: F150 Steering Column pod (requires minor trimming to clear cluster bezel on Explorer/Ranger, fits automatic only)
NewSouth Performance POD-004: Triple dash pod (requires base trimming to match dash contour. Available as 1, 2 or 3 gauge pods, angled left or right.)

All of these pods and gauges are from www.egauges.com.

 

[aldive]

I am very happy with mine.

 

[rwenzing]

o yea i wanted a 3 pod but i can only find a 2

Some owners have successfully installed a single and double in tandem to create a triple on the A-pillar. However, the combination interferes with the flow from the side window defoggers on the bottom and the operation of the sunvisors on the top. That's probably why they are not available from the aftermarket as a triple.

 

[aldive]

You can make a double a triple with a switched multifunctional gauge.

Take a look at http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=141191&highlight=oil+temperature

 

[masterbeatty]

aldive whats that switch for on your pod?

 

[aldive]

aldive whats that switch for on your pod?

See post # 10 above.

 

[masterbeatty]

that is sweet. i never would of though about that.

 

[Chief34]

I know its been a while since this was posted, but I came across it and I figured I would give you a link for what I did. It looks like your probably just wanting to add a gauge pod but here is the custom dash I did. It wasnt that hard.... gauges start on the 2nd page about half way down.

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=166468&highlight=autometer+gauges

 

[Tbars4]

...And I am in the process of installing mine...
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=225103&page=2