Just installed my 1999-2002 Toyota 4RUNNER Indiglow Gauges

dre · 09-24-2002, 07:42 PM

I will have pics up as soon as I can, it was a pain instaliing but it's really worth it when your finished.

Here is the pic of the gauges I got online

http://ebay1.ipixmedia.com/abc/M28/_...afc2ee/i-1.JPG

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Stump1883 · 09-24-2002, 07:47 PM

Yes pics, I really want to do this to mine as well, how much did you pay for the kit?

sleepy1405 · 09-24-2002, 08:17 PM

you didn't want to get the speedhut gauges? or you just couldn't wait for them?

dre · 09-24-2002, 08:44 PM

I paid $34 plus I can always get the speedhut gagues I just wanted to see how they looked. One thing I can say It looks great can't ask for anything more.

Citykid · 09-24-2002, 09:04 PM

Anyone interested in reverse indiglos? Where just the numbers would light up blue, not the whole gauge?

dre · 09-24-2002, 09:14 PM

for what year 4runner

Citykid · 09-24-2002, 09:25 PM

Oops, :pat: forgot about the year.

I have a 2001. Ever see VW gauges? Bright blue with a black background? Very cool.

Beowulf · 09-24-2002, 11:10 PM

I guess I'm just picky, but I don't really care for Blue gauges and then the rest of my lights glowing green. To me it just doesn't look right, it's out of uniform.

Has anyone tried to turn their lights from green to blue to match the rest of their console (minus the radio of course)? Can it even be done?

Cebby · 09-24-2002, 11:46 PM

I had done such a color change on a Celica I used to have. The bulbs that light the dash have little colored sleeves over them that can be switched out. It's been so long - can't remember where I got mine. I've been searching the web and haven't come up with anything either. With these sleeves, you can even change the color of your lighted switches. Some places are selling colored bulbs, but I don't know if they have all of the sizes needed to do the whole job. Here's one I came across:

Colored Glass Bulbs

I'll post something when I find more...Getting sleepy

sleepy1405 · 09-25-2002, 02:21 AM

i think butnut's tried that several different ways with no good result so far

Stump1883 · 09-25-2002, 11:09 AM

Yeah if anyone can find out the sizes for these bulbs let me know, b/c I have a Sony Explode System that glows blue in mine and I would like to get the reverse indiglo gauges to match it, but then I would have a whole bunch of green lights in the middle, makng it look all out of wack. So any suggestions on how to get colored bubls for the other dash parts would be great.

pfdaxe · 09-25-2002, 01:02 PM

I just removed all of my green bulb covers and run the lights white. Looks clean.

sleepy1405 · 09-25-2002, 08:07 PM

so is the white light really bright? It doesn't look funny?

butnut · 09-25-2002, 08:36 PM

hehe...I tried 'em all folks. The only way you're gonna get true, even color is probably an LED to replace the bulb. I had 'naked' bulbs for a little while, it's a dirty/yellowish color, easy on the eyes, different, but I like color. One day we'll have our reverse Indi gauges...:rolleyes:

butnut

Cebby · 09-25-2002, 10:32 PM

I want to go for a low key change to my dash. Namely I want to change everything that lights up to Amber. Back in the day, I used to get into the faces of aftermarket radios and change the color with some cool results. The radio I'm putting in has a switchable display and I've always been partial to amber/red dash lighting. I've been striking out searching the web to find a vendor for these bulb covers (also know as colored silicone boots). Does anyone know where I can find these? I've looked at autoparts stores and tuner shops already.

AZTOY · 09-25-2002, 10:41 PM

I know the boot you are talking about. Try a truck shop [18 wheelers} i saw them there be for. Lot of cool of toys for car and trucks.

butnut · 09-26-2002, 12:20 AM

We like to call those boots condoms here.

I found a multi-colored pack at a speed shop here. Made in Japan. It was only in the 194 (corner wedge bulb) size. Nothing in my dash that size. All were smaller. I cut it and glued it, but the blue was weak. Since amber is close(er) to the naked bulb color, you probably could use a Japan bulb paint and get good results.

butnut

4FonZ · 09-26-2002, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Beowulf
I guess I'm just picky, but I don't really care for Blue gauges and then the rest of my lights glowing green. To me it just doesn't look right, it's out of uniform.

Has anyone tried to turn their lights from green to blue to match the rest of their console (minus the radio of course)? Can it even be done?

Hey Beo--
Here's a link to someone who did just that on a Camry, however.
It looks like real painstaking work.
Dash from Green to Blue

Looks REAL nice, though....

(Also a few pics there of using Peel & Seal CHEAP sound deadening for anyone planning an install soon

)

Hey all--if you are reading this you must have some interest in changing your dash , why don't you go to speedhut.com? Man, it's been on 7 orders for so long now. Just put an order in, they won't charge you and when 20 orders are in, they will ask you if you still want to order.. SHEESH.

sleepy1405 · 09-26-2002, 08:31 PM

yes please put an order in, okay if you have a 99-02 4runner and you haven't ordered I want to know why?

Juppers · 09-26-2002, 09:33 PM

It's at 8 orders, ever since I first saw the thread anyhow.

cybrenergy · 09-27-2002, 04:13 AM

How much are the reverse indiglo kits? They look pretty slick!!

cybrenergy · 09-27-2002, 05:29 AM

Are these kits simple enough to do it yourself? Also, what color schemes have most of you gone with? Also, does this change the lighting associated with the AC/Heat panel?

BTOWN4RUNNER · 09-27-2002, 08:18 AM

I am going to chime in here, I hope no one minds. Cybrenergy, I have reverse indiglo gauges for my 2nd gen. I love them. They are not custom colors like the Speedhut ones, nor are they as good a quality as the speedhut ones. I still love mine. They look really cool during the day and at night, they are unbelieveable. You wouldn't believe how many people ask where I got them and how I put them on. They are really easy to install. You have to watch, because some gauges make you take off your needles, which is a bad thing. These (and mine) don't make you do that. All they do is lay right over your stock faces and fit great. You just have to put some double sided tape and they will fit perfect. These gauges are awesome. I would totally recommend going for them. They are so much easier to read than your stock gauges and looks sweet! :fireman:

Cebby · 09-27-2002, 12:27 PM

Btown -

Do you have a website for these guys? I couldn't find anything via an internet search.

Do you have any pics of your install? Thanks for the help.

Citykid · 09-27-2002, 05:47 PM

Well, I just added my name to the list of 4Runner's waiting for the reverse indiglo gauges from SpeedHut.

2001 4Runner SR5 4X4

09-24-2002, 07:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
Stump1883 Contributing Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: High Point NC Posts: 2,150	Yes pics, I really want to do this to mine as well, how much did you pay for the kit? __________________ 97' 4Runner LTD -With a few toys

09-24-2002, 08:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
sleepy1405 Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 453	you didn't want to get the speedhut gauges? or you just couldn't wait for them? __________________ 2002 SR5 stellar blue pearl 4runner, husky liners, tint, sounds, dash mat, custom seat covers, magnetic hood protector, huge dragon sticker on rear window, in/out temp. w/blue backlight, blue turn sigs, platinum PIAA's, silver shift surround, trd emblems, kenwood dvd screen, viper alarm, blue indiglo/chrome pedals, red varad scanner,metallic silver dash trim (Jason), JAOS skid plate (Jason), yotatech stickers (2), foglights and extra reverse lights(friend installed for me)....more mods to come shortly. Pictures!

09-24-2002, 11:10 PM	#8 (permalink)
Beowulf Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: San Diego Posts: 470	I guess I'm just picky, but I don't really care for Blue gauges and then the rest of my lights glowing green. To me it just doesn't look right, it's out of uniform. Has anyone tried to turn their lights from green to blue to match the rest of their console (minus the radio of course)? Can it even be done? __________________ Beowulf ... 2001 Sports Edition SR5 4WD 4Runner

09-24-2002, 11:46 PM	#9 (permalink)
Cebby Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 11,246	Dash change I had done such a color change on a Celica I used to have. The bulbs that light the dash have little colored sleeves over them that can be switched out. It's been so long - can't remember where I got mine. I've been searching the web and haven't come up with anything either. With these sleeves, you can even change the color of your lighted switches. Some places are selling colored bulbs, but I don't know if they have all of the sizes needed to do the whole job. Here's one I came across: Colored Glass Bulbs I'll post something when I find more...Getting sleepy __________________ UZswap.com A site dedicated to sharing info for swapping the Toyota/ Lexus UZ (V8) engines into Toyota Trucks and 4Runners. My 4Runner 1993 4Runner, 1UZ (V8) auto dual ultimate crawler, double locked, 35's on beadlocked SR5 alloys, low lift, hacked fenders, tubbed firewall, custom armor TOOLandFAB.com A discussion forum dedicated to tools, fabrication & workshops. See my JD2 Bender Hydro Conversion BUY THIS 2008 CALENDAR

09-25-2002, 02:21 AM	#10 (permalink)
sleepy1405 Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 453	i think butnut's tried that several different ways with no good result so far __________________ 2002 SR5 stellar blue pearl 4runner, husky liners, tint, sounds, dash mat, custom seat covers, magnetic hood protector, huge dragon sticker on rear window, in/out temp. w/blue backlight, blue turn sigs, platinum PIAA's, silver shift surround, trd emblems, kenwood dvd screen, viper alarm, blue indiglo/chrome pedals, red varad scanner,metallic silver dash trim (Jason), JAOS skid plate (Jason), yotatech stickers (2), foglights and extra reverse lights(friend installed for me)....more mods to come shortly. Pictures!

09-24-2002, 08:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
dre Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 27	I paid $34 plus I can always get the speedhut gagues I just wanted to see how they looked. One thing I can say It looks great can't ask for anything more.

09-24-2002, 09:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
Citykid Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Suffolk County, NY Posts: 368	Anyone interested in reverse indiglos? Where just the numbers would light up blue, not the whole gauge?

09-24-2002, 09:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
dre Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 27	for what year 4runner

09-24-2002, 09:25 PM	#7 (permalink)
Citykid Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Suffolk County, NY Posts: 368	Oops, :pat: forgot about the year. I have a 2001. Ever see VW gauges? Bright blue with a black background? Very cool.

09-25-2002, 11:09 AM	#11 (permalink)
Stump1883 Contributing Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: High Point NC Posts: 2,150	Yeah if anyone can find out the sizes for these bulbs let me know, b/c I have a Sony Explode System that glows blue in mine and I would like to get the reverse indiglo gauges to match it, but then I would have a whole bunch of green lights in the middle, makng it look all out of wack. So any suggestions on how to get colored bubls for the other dash parts would be great. __________________ 97' 4Runner LTD -With a few toys

09-25-2002, 01:02 PM	#12 (permalink)
pfdaxe Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,443	I just removed all of my green bulb covers and run the lights white. Looks clean.

09-25-2002, 08:07 PM	#13 (permalink)
sleepy1405 Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 453	so is the white light really bright? It doesn't look funny? __________________ 2002 SR5 stellar blue pearl 4runner, husky liners, tint, sounds, dash mat, custom seat covers, magnetic hood protector, huge dragon sticker on rear window, in/out temp. w/blue backlight, blue turn sigs, platinum PIAA's, silver shift surround, trd emblems, kenwood dvd screen, viper alarm, blue indiglo/chrome pedals, red varad scanner,metallic silver dash trim (Jason), JAOS skid plate (Jason), yotatech stickers (2), foglights and extra reverse lights(friend installed for me)....more mods to come shortly. Pictures!

09-25-2002, 08:36 PM	#14 (permalink)
butnut Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Aloha State Posts: 989	hehe...I tried 'em all folks. The only way you're gonna get true, even color is probably an LED to replace the bulb. I had 'naked' bulbs for a little while, it's a dirty/yellowish color, easy on the eyes, different, but I like color. One day we'll have our reverse Indi gauges...:rolleyes: butnut __________________ Brian B like dat den... 2006 DuB CaB Tacoma Speedway Blue TRD Sport

09-25-2002, 10:32 PM	#15 (permalink)
Cebby Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 11,246	Bulb covers no good? I want to go for a low key change to my dash. Namely I want to change everything that lights up to Amber. Back in the day, I used to get into the faces of aftermarket radios and change the color with some cool results. The radio I'm putting in has a switchable display and I've always been partial to amber/red dash lighting. I've been striking out searching the web to find a vendor for these bulb covers (also know as colored silicone boots). Does anyone know where I can find these? I've looked at autoparts stores and tuner shops already. __________________ UZswap.com A site dedicated to sharing info for swapping the Toyota/ Lexus UZ (V8) engines into Toyota Trucks and 4Runners. My 4Runner 1993 4Runner, 1UZ (V8) auto dual ultimate crawler, double locked, 35's on beadlocked SR5 alloys, low lift, hacked fenders, tubbed firewall, custom armor TOOLandFAB.com A discussion forum dedicated to tools, fabrication & workshops. See my JD2 Bender Hydro Conversion BUY THIS 2008 CALENDAR

09-25-2002, 10:41 PM	#16 (permalink)
AZTOY Contributing Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: ARIVACA AZ Posts: 351	colored silicone boots I know the boot you are talking about. Try a truck shop [18 wheelers} i saw them there be for. Lot of cool of toys for car and trucks.

09-26-2002, 12:20 AM	#17 (permalink)
butnut Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Aloha State Posts: 989	We like to call those boots condoms here. I found a multi-colored pack at a speed shop here. Made in Japan. It was only in the 194 (corner wedge bulb) size. Nothing in my dash that size. All were smaller. I cut it and glued it, but the blue was weak. Since amber is close(er) to the naked bulb color, you probably could use a Japan bulb paint and get good results. butnut

09-26-2002, 08:31 PM	#19 (permalink)
sleepy1405 Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 453	yes please put an order in, okay if you have a 99-02 4runner and you haven't ordered I want to know why? __________________ 2002 SR5 stellar blue pearl 4runner, husky liners, tint, sounds, dash mat, custom seat covers, magnetic hood protector, huge dragon sticker on rear window, in/out temp. w/blue backlight, blue turn sigs, platinum PIAA's, silver shift surround, trd emblems, kenwood dvd screen, viper alarm, blue indiglo/chrome pedals, red varad scanner,metallic silver dash trim (Jason), JAOS skid plate (Jason), yotatech stickers (2), foglights and extra reverse lights(friend installed for me)....more mods to come shortly. Pictures!

09-26-2002, 09:33 PM	#20 (permalink)
Juppers Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 72	It's at 8 orders, ever since I first saw the thread anyhow.

09-27-2002, 04:13 AM	#21 (permalink)
cybrenergy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Mount Airy, MD Posts: 260	How much are the reverse indiglo kits? They look pretty slick!! __________________ 2002 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4WD - Sport Edition

09-27-2002, 05:29 AM	#22 (permalink)
cybrenergy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Mount Airy, MD Posts: 260	Are these kits simple enough to do it yourself? Also, what color schemes have most of you gone with? Also, does this change the lighting associated with the AC/Heat panel? __________________ 2002 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4WD - Sport Edition

09-27-2002, 08:18 AM	#23 (permalink)
BTOWN4RUNNER Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Boyertown, Pa Posts: 1,853	I am going to chime in here, I hope no one minds. Cybrenergy, I have reverse indiglo gauges for my 2nd gen. I love them. They are not custom colors like the Speedhut ones, nor are they as good a quality as the speedhut ones. I still love mine. They look really cool during the day and at night, they are unbelieveable. You wouldn't believe how many people ask where I got them and how I put them on. They are really easy to install. You have to watch, because some gauges make you take off your needles, which is a bad thing. These (and mine) don't make you do that. All they do is lay right over your stock faces and fit great. You just have to put some double sided tape and they will fit perfect. These gauges are awesome. I would totally recommend going for them. They are so much easier to read than your stock gauges and looks sweet! :fireman: __________________ Ryan 2002 Toyota 4Runner Sport Edition Friendship Hook & Ladder Fire Co., Boyertown

09-27-2002, 12:27 PM	#24 (permalink)
Cebby Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 11,246	Cybrenergy Btown - Do you have a website for these guys? I couldn't find anything via an internet search. Do you have any pics of your install? Thanks for the help. __________________ UZswap.com A site dedicated to sharing info for swapping the Toyota/ Lexus UZ (V8) engines into Toyota Trucks and 4Runners. My 4Runner 1993 4Runner, 1UZ (V8) auto dual ultimate crawler, double locked, 35's on beadlocked SR5 alloys, low lift, hacked fenders, tubbed firewall, custom armor TOOLandFAB.com A discussion forum dedicated to tools, fabrication & workshops. See my JD2 Bender Hydro Conversion BUY THIS 2008 CALENDAR

09-27-2002, 05:47 PM	#25 (permalink)
Citykid Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Suffolk County, NY Posts: 368	Well, I just added my name to the list of 4Runner's waiting for the reverse indiglo gauges from SpeedHut. 2001 4Runner SR5 4X4

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