Gauges on driver side A-pillar

Harry · 07-20-2010, 06:04 PM

Has anyone put gauges on their A-pillar? If so what gauges?

**BroncoHauler** · 07-20-2010, 06:38 PM

I looked hard for a A pillar integrated gauge holder but the only ones I could find were for F-series. I ended up with an X-monitor on the dash which shows trans temp, boost pressure and EGTs. Maybe the selection's gotten better.

Herb

LeadDoggy · 07-20-2010, 08:22 PM

I'm running a gasser so I installed a vacuum, oil temp and trans temp. The pillar guage holder is from Autometer but is for an older model E350. It fits fine except that it does no cover by the headliner fully.

carringb · 07-20-2010, 08:26 PM

I have a triple pod setup, housing trans temp, rear airbag pressure, and rear diff temp.

this pic was taken before the diff gauge went in:

**BroncoHauler** · 07-20-2010, 10:13 PM

Damn, I guess I didn't look hard enough. All I could find were F-series gauge pods.

**daveb** · 07-20-2010, 11:24 PM

I just didn't want to loose the grab handle.

billwilson · 07-20-2010, 11:35 PM

what gauges would be appropriate

in addition to Scan guage??

LeadDoggy · 07-21-2010, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daveb

I just didn't want to loose the grab handle.

That's what the steering wheel is for.

SheepShagger · 07-21-2010, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by billwilson

what gauges would be appropriate

in addition to Scan guage??

Trans temp (not using oem sensor)
EGT (For Diesel)
Boost (For Diesel, kind-a toy, but will show you if the veins aren't opening, which can be a common problem)

Rear diff temp, If you toe,

Air bag pressure, if you got bags

Most others (I can think of) are toy's that the scanguage can't do. Although the volts on the scanguage is not very accurate.

**daveb** · 07-25-2010, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LeadDoggy

Quote:

Originally Posted by daveb

I just didn't want to loose the grab handle.

That's what the steering wheel is for.

Heard of problems doin that. I'm a fat boy.