Denver LED gauge swaps...

not to take anyone out of the loop....but someone needs to do a write up on how to do this mod for us rednecks down in the south and other parts of the country where a weekend trip to cali or being without the cluster for a couple of days isn't feasable

 

You can drive without the cluster. There are write ups around. It just takes soldering skills. most people don't want to attempt in fear of damaging the cluster. I have had to fix a couple for people who messed up.

 

So aside from all the LED's you already mentioned above, how many/what 'indicators' are there? (I'm at work and can't get to my truck right now)

Also, What color scheme is this second picture? I like it a lot except for the greenish gears - those i'd like blue like the first pic.

 

Hes talking about all the warning lights. Most people dont change them.

The second pic is blue with white needles with the backs of the needles scraped but not repainted.



For reference here is a pic to show the size of the LEDs in the cluster.

 

all depends on your shipping method...i suggest calling them right now and telling them you need them by friday...i'm working on the truck all weekend so i'll be around, that would be perfect...

 

there are at least three separate writeups already; one here, one (maybe two) on xr-underground, one on toyotanation, adn seth has a disassembly on his site...what more do you need?!!

also, like mentioned, you can drive w/o the cluster...

 

thanks for the assist seth...your rock dude!

 

indicators i personally like to change: headlight, cruise, and low fuel...thats all i do.

also, for the gears, you need one backlight LED, then an LED for each gear. i personally always suggest you leave "R" the OEM amber for safety...

let me know if you have any other questions...

 

Damnit guys! it's sooo difficult to choose!

Yosh, Why is Seth's (second pic) blue needles blue'er' than the first pic? Would you be able to get the needles to be THAT blue? Is it just the lighting of the picture?

If you can get the cluster to be like the last picture, what LED's do I order?

White background (Tach,Speedo,Temp,Fuel, & ODO)
Blue Needles (Tach,Speedo,Temp,Fuel)
Blue gears (except REVERSE - keeping that OEM)
^^ What do you mean by backlight?
Blue Headlight indicator
White Cruise indicator
Red Low fuel light (Or is that OEM??)

 

I use the same Oznium LEDs. I think the difference is because of ambient light and cameras. I usually repaint the backs of the needles white for blue leds, but I have some blue paint and want to try painting the backs blue. i think it will give it a much deeper blue color during higher ambient light situations. Im not sure what he means by back light.

 

Thanks Seth! You've been a great help.

 

yea, difference is in cameras and such, if you looked at those two cluster side by side in real life, would look exactly the same

so, for the above...
blue: 15
white: 11
red: i have one i can use for you...

backlight, i mean the background color of the selector area, in your pics, mine was white, seths was OEM amber...see it now?

also, do you want to change the signals (4 LEDs)?

 

I think i want this one too i like it.

 

I already placed my order with Oznium. I actually ordered a few extra's for each.

20 blue
14 white
7 red

White background (Tach,Speedo,Temp,Fuel, & ODO)
Blue Needles (Tach,Speedo,Temp,Fuel)
Blue gears (except REVERSE - keeping that OEM)
Blue Headlight indicator
Blue Cruise indicator
Red Low fuel light
Red Turn Signals

Yosh, So when is a good time for you this weekend? -shoot me a pm or email. I sent you an email as well.

 

i still wish i lived in socal because of this...haha maybe i should be looking for a job out there now...haha ^_^

 

If had the truck and would've known about LED clusters for the dash and all I sure as would've seen yosh2000 for my dash because, I use to live in Torrance on PCH and Anza Ave.. Damn!!!!

 

Soooo guys..... any trips out to hawaii soon?? Lol

 

Sure! if you're payin!

 

Hey Seth!! I'm getting an '05 5 lugger this weekend. Will want the gauges done. Not sure which ones yet-will be in touch soon!! Didn't notice you were up here in No. Cal.-I'm in EG!! Makes it easy!!

 

Thanks Josh! Good work!