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Old 09-21-2010, 03:42 PM   #26
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That is very nice. I though about adding a GPS permanently to my dash, but that looks allot nicer. The really nice thing about that is no matter what tires you are running it will be accurate. My truck with 36s on it is up to 20MPH off at times.
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Old 10-13-2010, 02:40 PM   #27
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I finally got the instrument cluster done. I had WAY too many interruptions but that's the way it goes.... I have to figure out what to do with the choke hole to hide the background. I may have to try and find a stock choke cable.

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Old 10-13-2010, 03:35 PM   #28
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Very nice Leon! Is that a tach on the lower right inside hole?
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Old 10-13-2010, 03:49 PM   #29
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Did you spread the anntena out in the dash or leave it bundled up?
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After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.
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Old 10-13-2010, 08:38 PM   #30
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Wow I LOVE that dash cluster ,it looks so clean .
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Old 10-13-2010, 08:53 PM   #31
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great idea, never thought of it....
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And the good part is, burnouts don't add to your mileage
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Old 10-13-2010, 09:14 PM   #33
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Re: GPS Speedometer Install

Thanks Guys,

Dieselwrencher:
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Very nice Leon! Is that a tach on the lower right inside hole?
Yes, I bought it at Harbor Freight for 20 bucks.


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Did you spread the anntena out in the dash or leave it bundled up?
I enlarged the drain hole in the left corner of the dash just a little, fed the cable down through it and bundled the extra up under the dash.

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Old 10-13-2010, 09:29 PM   #34
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Thanks Leon. I didn't know they sold gauges there.
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Old 10-13-2010, 09:36 PM   #35
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Thanks Leon. I didn't know they sold gauges there.

http://www.harborfreight.com/automot...sh-gauges.html

They almost always have them on sale for 20 bucks each at the stores.

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I'm going to take my dash I have now out of the truck and put the 4" speedo in it where the factory speedo is. This will happen sometime after the first of the year. Hopefully I'll get the new shoes for the truck also then.
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After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.
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Old 10-13-2010, 09:55 PM   #37
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I'm going to take my dash I have now out of the truck and put the 4" speedo in it where the factory speedo is. This will happen sometime after the first of the year. Hopefully I'll get the new shoes for the truck also then.

Sounds good Andy, post up some pictures when you Git'erdone.

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Old 10-13-2010, 10:03 PM   #38
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I plan on it Doc. I may even buy one for the golf carts and build a pod so I can swap it in and out when I need to.
Could you post a shot of the antenna as it's mounted? Wondering how it would work just left under the dash or does it state in the directions it has to see day light?
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After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.
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Old 10-13-2010, 10:10 PM   #39
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Wow I LOVE that dash cluster ,it looks so clean .
Me, too! Wish I could do the $peedo. Not right now, tho.

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I plan on it Doc. I may even buy one for the golf carts and build a pod so I can swap it in and out when I need to.
Could you post a shot of the antenna as it's mounted? Wondering how it would work just left under the dash or does it state in the directions it has to see day light?

Sorry for the delay Andy. I just got in from the shop.

Actually they recommend putting it on the roof..... I figure if the Garmin works good on the dash this should too, and it does. It could probably be moved over to the left side without any problems.

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Sorry for the delay Andy. I just got in from the shop.

Actually they recommend putting it on the roof..... I figure if the Garmin works good on the dash this should too, and it does. It could probably be moved over to the left side without any problems.

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Thanks that was what I was thinking, maybe run it to the back window? Can or does it state that it can be verticle and pickup signal? I was wondering if there is enough cable to reach the back window. This is fine just thinking.
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After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

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whow! Leon ,,you have out done yourself on this one..very good job and tested out to be accurate too.. If your name was Tom ,,I would have to start calling you Tom Terriffic.. (an old hero of mine) LOL
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LockDoc,

Very cool write up and nicely detailed instructions at that.

Was thinking seriously about adding this to my setup in the future. Can you please give a website or phone number where to find this?

Thank you kind sire.
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Thanks that was what I was thinking, maybe run it to the back window? Can or does it state that it can be verticle and pickup signal? I was wondering if there is enough cable to reach the back window. This is fine just thinking.
It doesn't say anything about orientation in the info... I will have to test it out to see if it makes a difference... It has a 15' antenna cable so that isn't a problem.

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whow! Leon ,,you have out done yourself on this one..very good job and tested out to be accurate too.. If your name was Tom ,,I would have to start calling you Tom Terriffic.. (an old hero of mine) LOL
Thanks Larry. Trouble is everybody else would call me Tom the Terrible...

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Very cool write up and nicely detailed instructions at that.

Was thinking seriously about adding this to my setup in the future. Can you please give a website or phone number where to find this?

Thank you kind sire.

Thanks for the kudos. See link in post #10...

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Thanks for the kudos. See link in post #10...

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Opps! My bad!

I sometimes skim over things a bit fast.

Another question for you on your setup.

Not seen your truck but some of us drive thru the woods and wondering if trees or city driving with large building around would cause any issues?

Would love to have this for my project truck just a bit skeptical about this new technology product.

Any thoughts?
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Opps! My bad!

I sometimes skim over things a bit fast.

Another question for you on your setup.

Not seen your truck but some of us drive thru the woods and wondering if trees or city driving with large building around would cause any issues?

Would love to have this for my project truck just a bit skeptical about this new technology product.

Any thoughts?

I can't give you an honest answer on those questions right now. I don't want to go off road with this truck and there are no tall buildings within 60 miles of me...

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