FJ Gauge Pod: My new toy to play around with.

griffin407c · 11-01-2009, 12:43 PM

So, 6shooter (TN member. Don't know if he was ever on here) put one of these in his truck... back when he had his truck. I've been wanting to put one in my truck ever since I saw the idea. Why you ask.... just because I think it's cool. I need to figure out the wiring schematics for it and I'm gonna try and get ahold of 6shooter and see if he's willing to give me some information. I was gonna try and modify the pod and replace the center thermometer gauge with something custom... but after taking it apart, that may not be possible. Here's some pics for you guys so you can check it out.

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here's a pic I made of the plug:

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top row of wires: red w/blue tracer, yellow w/red tracer, solid gray, solid red.

bottom row of wires: white w/black tracer, purple w/red tracer, brown w/white tracer, solid green.

not sure when I'll get this in or if I'll keep it stock or mod it, but wanted you guys to maybe give some input and thoughts.

jdkeller · 11-01-2009, 12:45 PM

Nice. Subscribing

ruppmeister · 11-01-2009, 12:47 PM

Keep us updated on what you do with this thing...looks interesting to say the least... subscibed

griffin407c · 11-01-2009, 12:48 PM

sorry about the TN banners above all the pics. I posted this on TN as well and just copy/pasted everything to a thread on here.

Capita · 11-01-2009, 01:01 PM

Yeah I remember seeing pics of this in 6shooter truck (one of my favorite tacomas ever) and thought it was a really awesome idea. Can't wait to see it installed in your truck!

AriZonaD54 · 11-01-2009, 01:04 PM

Awe-sum!

griffin407c · 11-01-2009, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Capita

Yeah I remember seeing pics of this in 6shooter truck (one of my favorite tacomas ever) and thought it was a really awesome idea. Can't wait to see it installed in your truck!

He did have a badass truck. Too bad he got rid of it. I wish my truck looked like his, but time and funds always slow that down. Someday it'll get there though.

Foster9091 · 11-01-2009, 01:13 PM

i like it! how much did it cost ya?

griffin407c · 11-01-2009, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Foster9091

i like it! how much did it cost ya?

it's used. got it from a junkyard in my area. paid $100 for it. pretty cheap compared to what they are being sold for on ebay and definitely better than what they are being sold for new. the best part about it is that it came with the plug and about 2" of wire. most of the ones i've seen don't come with the plug.

Pyrite FD · 11-01-2009, 01:34 PM

what size are the guage holes? couldnt you just drop some autometer guages or something in the 3 spots and wire it right up. if you just want the middle one, maybe you can stil squeeze one in with some trimming of the white plastic

whats the front of it look like without the guages in it, the front with jsut 3 bare holes.

wareagle5693 · 11-01-2009, 02:33 PM

I wanna see where this goes. I did like his truck too... what made him get rid of it tho?

ruppmeister · 11-01-2009, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pyrite FD

what size are the guage holes? couldnt you just drop some autometer guages or something in the 3 spots and wire it right up. if you just want the middle one, maybe you can stil squeeze one in with some trimming of the white plastic

whats the front of it look like without the guages in it, the front with jsut 3 bare holes.

This sounds like it has some potential if the front trim allows for this. I would love for the trans temp to be displayed.

JKD · 11-01-2009, 03:42 PM

Interesting...

cheehab · 11-01-2009, 03:50 PM

I'd get one in a second if i could throw an altimeter in it!

gww0517 · 11-01-2009, 03:52 PM

I want to see it done.... Now!!!

TaCoMa9 · 11-01-2009, 05:22 PM

gcwaterski · 11-01-2009, 05:34 PM

I really want one of those! They are REALLY expensive to buy new, and very hard to find used

tinker_troy · 11-01-2009, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gww0517

I want to see it done.... Now!!!

x2

<--- this has nothing to do with this thread, I just thought it was funny

Pd3 · 11-01-2009, 05:51 PM

Good luck with the install! I know 6 had a whole host of Toyota techs scratching there heads trying to figure this one out..

griffin407c · 11-01-2009, 06:18 PM

ya, i know 6 was having quite the time with it. the inclinometer is "freestanding". it acts just like a plain level. the wiring is all for the illumination of the gauges, the thermometer, and the compass. the compass doesn't just work by a magnet. there is wiring and a circuit board involved.

here's pics of the face plate that ppl want to see.

as you can see.... if you want to replace or mod any of the gauges some modding would have to be done to the plastic faces. the gauge sizes are about 1-15/16" to 2". if anyone was to replace these gauges a 2-1/16" gauge could possibly work, but definitely not a 60mm.

the only problem 6 had was getting the thermometer to work. he said the compass and illumination were no problem.

11-01-2009, 12:43 PM	#1
griffin407c Member Name: Ryan Joined: Oct 2009, #24489 Location: Upstate New York Gender: Male Posts: 67 '05 Silver Streak Sport 4x4 2005 Double Cab Automatic	FJ Gauge Pod: My new toy to play around with. So, 6shooter (TN member. Don't know if he was ever on here) put one of these in his truck... back when he had his truck. I've been wanting to put one in my truck ever since I saw the idea. Why you ask.... just because I think it's cool. I need to figure out the wiring schematics for it and I'm gonna try and get ahold of 6shooter and see if he's willing to give me some information. I was gonna try and modify the pod and replace the center thermometer gauge with something custom... but after taking it apart, that may not be possible. Here's some pics for you guys so you can check it out. This image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image. This image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image. This image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image. This image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image. This image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image. This image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image. This image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image. This image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image. here's a pic I made of the plug: This image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image. top row of wires: red w/blue tracer, yellow w/red tracer, solid gray, solid red. bottom row of wires: white w/black tracer, purple w/red tracer, brown w/white tracer, solid green. not sure when I'll get this in or if I'll keep it stock or mod it, but wanted you guys to maybe give some input and thoughts.

11-01-2009, 12:45 PM	#2
jdkeller How many words can be fit in this s Joined: Nov 2008, #11040 Location: Inland Empire, Ca Age: 21 Gender: Male Posts: 4,633 2008 Tacoma Prerunner TRD Offroad 2008 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 Rear TSB, Dome light LED, Devil Horns, Debadged, 6000k HID Headlights and fogs, reverse light LED's, Grillcraft black mesh, rear OME n182's, Total Chaos UCA's, 285/75/16 BFG KM2's, Spidertrax spacers, Blacked out emblems, cb, All Pro 3" leaf pack, Fox 2.0 coilovers, Revenge Fab Sliders, u bolt flip kit and Timbrens, iPod/iPhone stereo adapter.	Nice. Subscribing __________________

11-01-2009, 01:04 PM	#6
AriZonaD54 BANNED in 49 states... Name: Andrew Joined: Aug 2009, #21108 Location: Valley of the Sun Age: 26 Gender: Male Posts: 146	Awe-sum! __________________ Front Suspension: 2.5 Series Camburg Coilovers 2.5", Camburg Ball-Joint UCAs Rear Suspension: Icon 2.0 Shocks, All-Pro Leaf Kit 1.5", All-Pro Ubolt Flip Kit, Timbren Bump Stops Tires: BFG A/T 285/75R17 Tires Wheels: ATX Artillery Armor: All-Pro IFS Skid Plate, Avid Offroad Front Bumper Bar, Avid Offroad Sliders Misc.: SS Brake Lines, Eclipse AVN5200d Nav Unit, 50% Front Windshield Tint, Stubbie Antenna, Black Billet Grill, TRD Catback Exhaust, TRD Cold-Air-Intake, Hella 500's, Thule Roof Rack, All-weather Floor mats

11-01-2009, 01:13 PM	#8
Foster9091 Senior Member Joined: Sep 2009, #23314 Location: Upperco, MD Gender: Male Posts: 203 01 Doublecab TRD 2001 Double Cab Automatic 3.4 v6 deckplate mod, floor mats, hi lift, weird rear bumper	i like it! how much did it cost ya? __________________ TAKE IT OUT AND PLAY WITH IT

11-01-2009, 03:50 PM	#14
cheehab Rocky Mountain High Name: Adam Joined: Sep 2008, #9192 Location: Winter Park, CO Age: 28 Gender: Male Posts: 212 05 TRD OR AC 2005 Access Cab Manual V6 4.0 AFE Pro Dry S, Bilstein 5100s @ 1.75, Pro Comp AAL, BHLM, Grayed out emblems all around, Leer Cap, Thule Rack & Cargo Box, Painted OEM Skid Plate, USAspec PA15 iPod adapter, TRD OEM Seat Covers, Trail Teams Rims, 265/75/16 BFG ATKO's, Cracked Windshield, Tinted Tails	I'd get one in a second if i could throw an altimeter in it! __________________

11-01-2009, 12:47 PM	#3
ruppmeister Member Joined: Jun 2009, #18068 Location: Colorado Gender: Male Posts: 58 09 TRD Offroad 2009 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 Moto Metal Skull 17x9, BFG KM2's 285/70R17, Toytec ULK, LR UCA	Keep us updated on what you do with this thing...looks interesting to say the least... subscibed

11-01-2009, 12:48 PM	#4
griffin407c Member Name: Ryan Joined: Oct 2009, #24489 Location: Upstate New York Gender: Male Posts: 67 '05 Silver Streak Sport 4x4 2005 Double Cab Automatic	sorry about the TN banners above all the pics. I posted this on TN as well and just copy/pasted everything to a thread on here.

11-01-2009, 01:01 PM	#5
Capita Senior Member Joined: Jun 2009, #18096 Location: Corner Brook, NEWFOUNDLAND, Canada Gender: Male Posts: 596 09 TRD Sport 2009 Double Cab Automatic	Yeah I remember seeing pics of this in 6shooter truck (one of my favorite tacomas ever) and thought it was a really awesome idea. Can't wait to see it installed in your truck!

11-01-2009, 01:34 PM	#10
Pyrite FD Junior Member Joined: Oct 2009, #24330 Location: Indiana Gender: Male Posts: 7 09 DC TRD Off Road 2009 Double Cab Automatic	what size are the guage holes? couldnt you just drop some autometer guages or something in the 3 spots and wire it right up. if you just want the middle one, maybe you can stil squeeze one in with some trimming of the white plastic whats the front of it look like without the guages in it, the front with jsut 3 bare holes.

11-01-2009, 02:33 PM	#11
wareagle5693 Senior Member Name: Jay Joined: May 2009, #17450 Location: Montgomery, Alabama Age: 16 Gender: Male Posts: 297 08 PreRunner SR5 2008 Access Cab Automatic 4.0L V6 3" Spacer Lift, with Bilstein 5100s front and rear	I wanna see where this goes. I did like his truck too... what made him get rid of it tho?

11-01-2009, 03:42 PM	#13
JKD Senior Member Joined: Jun 2009, #18207 Location: Midwest Gender: Male Posts: 373 09 Prerunner V6 Auto, SWB 2009 Access Cab Automatic 4.0 V6 N-Fab Nerfsteps, Valley Class IV Receiver Hitch, Hopkins Trailer Light Adapter.	Interesting...

11-01-2009, 03:52 PM	#15
gww0517 Senior Member Joined: Jun 2009, #18143 Location: Sacramento CA Gender: Male Posts: 1,466 07 SR5 TRD 2007 Double Cab Automatic only think i have right now is a CB!!! MORE TO COME	I want to see it done.... Now!!!

11-01-2009, 05:22 PM	#16
TaCoMa9 Junior Member Joined: Jun 2009, #18319 Location: Qc Gender: Male Posts: 11

11-01-2009, 05:34 PM	#17
gcwaterski Carolina Alliance: Beer Aficionado Name: David Joined: Jul 2007, #2101 Location: Greenville, SC- Atlanta, GA Gender: Dude Posts: 363	I really want one of those! They are REALLY expensive to buy new, and very hard to find used

11-01-2009, 06:18 PM	#20
griffin407c Member Name: Ryan Joined: Oct 2009, #24489 Location: Upstate New York Gender: Male Posts: 67 '05 Silver Streak Sport 4x4 2005 Double Cab Automatic	ya, i know 6 was having quite the time with it. the inclinometer is "freestanding". it acts just like a plain level. the wiring is all for the illumination of the gauges, the thermometer, and the compass. the compass doesn't just work by a magnet. there is wiring and a circuit board involved. here's pics of the face plate that ppl want to see. as you can see.... if you want to replace or mod any of the gauges some modding would have to be done to the plastic faces. the gauge sizes are about 1-15/16" to 2". if anyone was to replace these gauges a 2-1/16" gauge could possibly work, but definitely not a 60mm. the only problem 6 had was getting the thermometer to work. he said the compass and illumination were no problem.

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