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Old 04-24-2018, 07:58 AM
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1981 Gauge Cluster upgrade

Hi, looking for help from more experienced restorers....can I (fairly easily) swap out a standard gauge cluster for a SR5 (tach included) gauge cluster. I've had the dash apart before and am not afraid to take on the challenge, I'd just like to know if it's harder than I think. If my truck (1981 Standard edition) didn't have the factory tach installed, will I be running new wires to the cluster?


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I've found in most cases the Early 80s trucks will often not be wired for the tach when upgrading to the SR5 style cluster , some do some don't . I had a couple that did not have a tach cluster but when I changed it out the harness actually had the wiring so it worked fine . if you've taken the cluster out before you might wanna try swapping one out
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I've found gauge clusters for around 25-45 bucks at junk yards
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I can get an SR5 model cluster if you can't find one easily !
Just drop me a line
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