Auto Meter Dash Pod for "03 to 09" Rams

[Buford445]

Auto Meter Dash Pod Install
First you have to remove the dash cover
Take a flat tipped screwdriver, Starting at one side and slowly prying it up





Once you pry the front edge up just pull it to you

Now place the pod between the two air vents and lightly mark with a pencil the outside edges of the Pod


I then found that the screw hole one the left was 2” in and 1 ½” up
The right Screw hole was 2” in and ¾” up



Once you have measured and are sure your measurements are right Drill the holes to to mount the bracket that holds the Pod down with a 3/16” hole ( I drilled it a little bigger to insure proper fit front to back )

Now secure the bracket down and make sure you can install the Pod easily after it is in place ( I had to bend the ends of the bracket up a little so the screw holes on the side of the Pod will fit )
You want to be able to take the Pod on and off easily when it is on the dash



Now you need to mark for a hole for the wires to pass through 3” back from the bracket and drill a ½” to 5/8” hole

Next I plugged the thermal coupling wires into the male harness and placed the boost tube on the harness and used wire ties to secure it together down to where the harness splits



Run the harness through the hole that you drilled ( I did not plug into the gauges yet )
Find a path through the dash. I had to drill a hole in the plastic under the dash cover.
Now run the harness down through the dash

Now to penetrate the fire wall I removed the plate that covers the hole where your clutch peddle would be if you had a manual trans, Drill a hole in it for the grommets supplied, I used a 31/64”
Drill



The rest has been covered in other DIY’s on here so I won’t go into that
Just find your power, install your thermal coupling, and your boost bolt and your trans temp and your done

Thanks for reading my first DIY

Finished





After The Full Sweep Trans Gauge Installed

[Cumminalong]

Awesome write-up, Ed!

Very nicely done!

[Skyd Ram]

Thanks for that one...

That's what I like about this forum. Everyone trying to make things easier for others.

I should have stopped by and given you a hand yesterday as I was out near Chelsea. I didn't realize how close I was to the Jackson Area until I checked a map at midnight trying to figure out a better way home.

[Buford445]

I'm only 50 min from Chelsea and 45 min from Jackson. You could have dropped by, I had Plenty of Mich Light

[Buford445]

Thanks Everyone

[NickBeek]

Nice write up and nice install too!

[noplugs]

Nice, I didnt know the dash popped up that easily..

[Skyd Ram]

I'm only 50 min from Chelsea and 45 min from Jackson. You could have dropped by, I had Plenty of Mich Light

Ed,
I just saw this reply. If you ever need me to come by to help with something don't try to tempt me with Michelob!

Anyhow,
This is what we were doing out in Chelsea:

[Buford445]

Well I have Bud Lite, Jack, Seagram's 7, Captain, Bacardi, Vodka

I met BB and Pro99 last November at the HTS Dyno Day's



I hope they do it again

[Haggret]

I've been looking at those dash gauge mounts.  They look like a nice set up.  Are those universal type pods or specifically designed for our dodge trucks?  After installing the gauges in my truck I've been contemplating on installing a set in the motorhome where the dash pod would probably be more appropriate.

[Buford445]

That one is for our 3rd Gen Trucks I'm not sure if they have them for the Motor homes, It might be able to be modified

[Haggret]

Thanks.  I'll have to do a little research on them and see what is available.  But, this is going to have to wait to be a winter project.

[Buford445]

I just checked the Auto Meter Site but had nothing listed for motor homes

[Haggret]

It is probably going to be an universal fit type application.  Or like you said, modify one made for another application.  I also need to do a little research on what I will need for the EGT gauge as well.  The motor is in the back so I will need a probe with an extended harness.  I seem to remember reading on the Auto Meter site that they had one for just this type of application.

[NickBeek]

How long do you need? I got a 12 foot long lead wire from DiPricol through Rich....