SockMonkey's Gauges White with blue needles

haha would this qualify as a group buy?

 

Haha yeah sounds like it eh?

 

Go post something!! lets get this happeniiiing

 

white gauge with red needle or white gauge with blue needle or blue gauge with white needle or red gauge with white needle AAAAh the possibilities are ENDLESS!!!!

 

no shit, took me a while to figure out what i wanted

 

Due to mileage issues the only way to do it is to send me your gauges and wait for them to come back.

 

Yeah I agree. I have been wanting to get this done for a while now. I was thinking about doing it myself but have no experience and don't want to screw up my gauges.

 

looks like yosh2000 does it in LA. I would still be happy to come down if 10 people want me to. but, it would probably be easier to go with him.

 

I can do your dash, Ive done about 7 now. And my current setup is the same as the one in the OP.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p35EgQiQrAc

 

Doesnt look like your needles are repainted. I repaint the backs of the needles white. It makes a big difference in how the needle lights up all the way to the tip.

 

i repainted the backs white, and ran a blue led. but this is also the 4th setup on my dash, so that may have a small affect on it.

 

so, i got a few questions, ive been wanting to try this but jsut so nervous on taking everything apart. If you can post a really good detailed list on how to remove the cluster and how to safely remove the lcd display so i dont damage those prongs, also hows shipping these fragile things work? like, whats the best way to pack it so it doesnt get to you broken in anyway. id be interested in sending it to ya. But i hate to be a prick but turn around time is really important. I could ship it out sometime moday from junction city oregon, would you think it could be back to junction city oregon by friday?

 

Man I want this done ASAP!!

 

Should be no problem to get it back to you by friday from oregon. I will be making a tutorial this weekend on how to remove your cluster. If you send it to me you don't have to worry about the LCD I do all that. You just send me the entire cluster.

 

incase anyone is wondering. I have been soldering for 17+ years. I solder surface mount components every day. I also use metcal professional grade soldering irons and a Professional stereo microscope.

 

can you do this to a 2000 tacoma?

 

Its possible. but because the cluster is designed for bulbs its a huge pain in the ass to do. unfortunately i dont plan to offer a service for 1st gens.

 

well that sucks. how about for an 08 tundra ?

 

I'm sure a 08 Tundra is LEDs and can be done. I havn't done one yet. but I could do it no problem.

 

here is a well written write up you could base yours on...