Gauge Pillar Pod Installation - Diesel Forum

Clevelandjim · 11-19-2003, 08:42 AM

For those of you who have installed gauges on the pillar, what did you use to attached the pod to the pillar. Mine came with screws, but I would think that would look bad. Anyone use foam tape or velcro? Any help is appreciated.

Soaggydogg · 11-19-2003, 10:12 AM

I just made a post, you can see the screws I used. What brand is yours? Mine were autometer and came with those junk push pins.

Larry M · 11-19-2003, 10:12 AM

Jim,

What kind of pod? I used the two pod ones and completely removed my A-pillar. <font color="red"> HERE</font> is a somewhat poor pic and description of what I did. A similar mounting might work as an overlay on an existing pillar, I'm just not sure.

Larry

Clevelandjim · 11-19-2003, 12:08 PM

Yes - I have the autometer one with the junk push pins. Is that what everyone uses? Looking at those pins made me think about foam tape.

gos · 11-19-2003, 03:05 PM

Clevelandjim,

Just so you know, we now stock full cover 2 and 3 gauge pods for 92 to 02 Ford vans. JS.

sixiron · 11-20-2003, 09:30 AM

I had to use very small zip cable locks..but I have a cargo van so a little rough edges are OK...bd

Clevelandjim · 11-21-2003, 04:06 PM

I got them on (Tech and Trans Temp). I used 3M automotive tape. I bet it holds too.

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stickus · 11-21-2003, 10:55 PM

I drilled through the stock "A" pillar and used the push pins to secure the new "A" pillar skin to the original pillar.
I guess you might use super glue or some sort of adhesive(auto parts store) as long as you could keep them together long enough for the adhesive to dry.Although with this method you had better not need to take apart the pod..........

Good luck,
Rick