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Subway4X3 Shameless Copycat Build

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by Subway4X4, Nov 7, 2016.

  1. Sep 16, 2020 at 6:34 PM
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    ramonortiz55

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  2. Sep 16, 2020 at 6:42 PM
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    Subway4X4

    Subway4X4 [OP] Shameless Copy Cat

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    Too pretty and too clean of an install for your taste? You should look up @Mobtown Offroad ’s build then if you want a lower bar. Lol.
     
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  3. Sep 16, 2020 at 6:50 PM
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    Dammmmnnnnnn
     
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  4. Sep 16, 2020 at 6:54 PM
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  5. Sep 16, 2020 at 6:56 PM
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  6. Sep 30, 2020 at 5:53 AM
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    Subway4X4

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    What’s the doo- dad that monitors engine tranny and other parameters in real-time that I can mount in my cab. Forgot what’s it’s called.

    @fatfurious2 @EatSleepTacos etc
     
  7. Sep 30, 2020 at 5:54 AM
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    Subway4X4

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    What’s the best OBD Diagnosis tool in the market?

    @Sub-Zero etc
     
  8. Sep 30, 2020 at 5:56 AM
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    uurx

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    i think this might be what you thinking
    https://www.scangauge.com/
     
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  9. Sep 30, 2020 at 6:14 AM
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    I use Scangauge
     
  10. Sep 30, 2020 at 7:54 AM
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    EatSleepTacos

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    I prefer the ultra gauge
     
  11. Sep 30, 2020 at 7:57 AM
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  12. Sep 30, 2020 at 8:04 AM
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    Pros and cons of the ScanGauge vs Ultragauge boyz?
     
  13. Sep 30, 2020 at 8:09 AM
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    I vote ultragauge. Cheaper, bigger screen, and I see it recommended more often than scangauge
     
  14. Sep 30, 2020 at 8:27 AM
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    I like Scangauge because i programmed my trans temp into it. I think you can also calibrate it for bigger tires. And i have this mount that puts it away from the dash

    D6394897-6C45-49CD-AA72-0DF38454EA4A.jpg
     
  15. Sep 30, 2020 at 8:28 AM
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    EatSleepTacos

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    I had the SG first. It's compact and kinda hard to read. The only pro I found was that the cable can unplug from the unit itself which makes routing it easier. It's just a CAT5 cable.

    I switched to the UG mainly because you can set an audible alarm. For example, mine will beep at me if the engine temp gets over 220 degrees. I wanted this because my truck is old and has minor cooling issues. It saved my ass one time when the coolant got too low and the temp started rising. It kept me from warping the heads because I was able to shut my truck off in time. The display is also way easier to read and keep an eye on.
     
  16. Sep 30, 2020 at 9:03 AM
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    Subway4X4

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    David just got outvoted.

    I’m half blind and use reading glasses, so the larger screen and audible alarms are the deal maker.
    Best source for this Ultragauge?
     
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  17. Sep 30, 2020 at 9:04 AM
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    EatSleepTacos

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    Direct from them. Figure out where you want to mount it and order that at the same time as well. If you're not sure, order a couple different styles. They're cheap and it'll save you on shipping. I have mine mounted center, right above my radio. Easy to see and doesn't obstruct my view at all.
     
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  18. Sep 30, 2020 at 9:07 AM
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    EatSleepTacos

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    This is an old pic before I swapped head units and got rid of all that other crap, but you get the idea.


    [​IMG]
     
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  19. Sep 30, 2020 at 9:07 AM
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    with old age...

    comes bigger numbers...
    ab598f384cfa9298aa5225536472fb8e.jpg
     
  20. Sep 30, 2020 at 1:59 PM
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    Subway4X4

    Subway4X4 [OP] Shameless Copy Cat

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    Anyone know anything about the wireless UltraGauge vs. the non-wireless?
     

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