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slowGN · 12-06-2014, 12:42 PM

Hello
Has anyone installed one on their truck. Just picked one up and was looking for some tips.
Found lots of pics but no install tricks.
Thanks!

Mjminino · 12-06-2014, 12:52 PM

Where did you snag yours from?

65sub · 12-06-2014, 03:22 PM

I have the vhx dash in my suburban. I found the instructions quite good.
Just a lot of wiring so go slow. If you have any problems I will try to help.

Mjminino · 12-06-2014, 03:36 PM

Hey 65sub,are they worth the 600+$ for it?

DLW · 12-06-2014, 03:42 PM

I have one as well, but I haven't gotten to the wiring part, the instructions are quite good though so don't see any real issues at this point. I will say that the Dakota digital VHX dash did not fit in my aftermarket bezel, but did fit well in my original bezel. The original dash fit into both. I really like the fact the wiring all goes to one box mounted almost anywhere under your dash, then one wire to the gauge panel.

65sub · 12-06-2014, 05:10 PM

Mjminino Good quality and I like the look. So yes it's worth the price

Mjminino · 12-06-2014, 05:24 PM

Could I please have some 'non advertising' (lol) pictures. Would love to see it in action

slowGN · 12-06-2014, 06:46 PM

I got from one of the vendors here on the board.
Thanks 65sub. Might have to take you up on the offer.

Can you use the factory gas guage wiring or should I run new wires
Thanks again

theastronaut · 12-06-2014, 10:59 PM

We are building a '68 Chevelle and used VHX gauges for it. The instructions are great, just take your time. You can use your original fuel level sending unit.

65sub · 12-07-2014, 08:57 PM

I used a new American Autowire harness but if your wiring is good you should be ok

slowGN · 12-07-2014, 09:48 PM

Thanks!

PipsC10 · 05-26-2015, 11:15 PM

I absolutely love mine. Easy install with the directions provided.

Gooker928 · 05-27-2015, 05:15 PM

I'm in the midst of installing one of these now. I put the box on the top of the inside of the dash with3m double sided tape...everything looks nice and the instructions are pretty straight foward so I don't anticipate any problems. There are senders that you have to run for the gauges but all LS swaps require this in our trucks. I don't particularly like wiring so I'm taking my time at it.

12-06-2014, 12:42 PM	#1
slowGN Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: richmond, va Posts: 47	dakota digital vhx dash Hello Has anyone installed one on their truck. Just picked one up and was looking for some tips. Found lots of pics but no install tricks. Thanks!

12-06-2014, 12:52 PM	#2
Mjminino Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Omaha Posts: 558	Re: dakota digital vhx dash Where did you snag yours from?

12-06-2014, 03:22 PM	#3
65sub Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: dresden , ontario Posts: 628	Re: dakota digital vhx dash I have the vhx dash in my suburban. I found the instructions quite good. Just a lot of wiring so go slow. If you have any problems I will try to help.

12-06-2014, 03:36 PM	#4
Mjminino Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Omaha Posts: 558	Re: dakota digital vhx dash Hey 65sub,are they worth the 600+$ for it?

12-06-2014, 03:42 PM	#5
DLW Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Union City, CA Posts: 384	Re: dakota digital vhx dash I have one as well, but I haven't gotten to the wiring part, the instructions are quite good though so don't see any real issues at this point. I will say that the Dakota digital VHX dash did not fit in my aftermarket bezel, but did fit well in my original bezel. The original dash fit into both. I really like the fact the wiring all goes to one box mounted almost anywhere under your dash, then one wire to the gauge panel.

12-06-2014, 05:10 PM	#6
65sub Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: dresden , ontario Posts: 628	Re: dakota digital vhx dash Mjminino Good quality and I like the look. So yes it's worth the price

12-06-2014, 05:24 PM	#7
Mjminino Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Omaha Posts: 558	Re: dakota digital vhx dash Could I please have some 'non advertising' (lol) pictures. Would love to see it in action

12-06-2014, 06:46 PM	#8
slowGN Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: richmond, va Posts: 47	Re: dakota digital vhx dash I got from one of the vendors here on the board. Thanks 65sub. Might have to take you up on the offer. Can you use the factory gas guage wiring or should I run new wires Thanks again

12-06-2014, 10:59 PM	#9
theastronaut Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Anderson SC Posts: 3,882	Re: dakota digital vhx dash We are building a '68 Chevelle and used VHX gauges for it. The instructions are great, just take your time. You can use your original fuel level sending unit. __________________ Project Goldilocks '66 C10 Short Fleet BBW Build '65 C10 Highly Detailed Stock Restoration Thread '78 Camaro Targa Roof Build '55 International Metal/Body/Paint Work '66 F100 Full Rotisserie Restoration '40 Packard 120 Convertible Coupe Restoration How To Restore and Detail an Original Gauge Cluster How To Detail Sand Body Panels, Edges, Corners, Etc

12-07-2014, 08:57 PM	#10
65sub Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: dresden , ontario Posts: 628	Re: dakota digital vhx dash I used a new American Autowire harness but if your wiring is good you should be ok

12-07-2014, 09:48 PM	#11
slowGN Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: richmond, va Posts: 47	Re: dakota digital vhx dash Thanks!

05-26-2015, 11:15 PM	#12
PipsC10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Oakdale, Ca Posts: 655	Re: dakota digital vhx dash I absolutely love mine. Easy install with the directions provided. Attached Images __________________ 1970 2wd short/fleet 350/350 Project "iced green dream" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=272702 2006 Toyota Tacoma double cab 4x4

05-27-2015, 05:15 PM	#13
Gooker928 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Houston, tx Posts: 99	Re: dakota digital vhx dash I'm in the midst of installing one of these now. I put the box on the top of the inside of the dash with3m double sided tape...everything looks nice and the instructions are pretty straight foward so I don't anticipate any problems. There are senders that you have to run for the gauges but all LS swaps require this in our trucks. I don't particularly like wiring so I'm taking my time at it.



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