No. You can purchase it from Quadratec, Summit, Amzon, whatever you're little heart desires.
Has anyone swapped out their factory gauge cluster with aftermarket gauges?
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My plan would be to retrofit all the warning lamps like that last photo you posted.
I messaged Duke Engineering to see what their ETA is on the dash. The TJ dashboard has long been one of my biggest dislikes about the platform. Hell, I even prefer the YJ dash over the TJ dash. That and some of these aftermarket gauges just look better and can probably provide more accurate readings. I think the biggest issue would be figuring out the wiring, but with the wiring diagrams in the FSM, I think it wouldn't be too bad.
Still, it would be cool if someone made a plug-and-play harness to at least make things somewhat easier.
I like the 03-06 interiors far more than the 1st generation interior on the 97’s-2002’s.
The YJ dash is clean and minimal. I like it the most as well.
have you thought about customizing your factory cluster. Or put any thought into getting a used cluster to customize?
Customizing the factory cluster how? I don't think I've seen any other than aftermarket gauge faces.
It's just the dash I dislike. It's big, bulky, and plastic, and reminds me of something you might expect to see in a early Chrysler minivan. The flat dash on the CJ is my favorite, but obviously that won't work if you want to retain the HVAC system.
Thanks @Fouledplugs
went into amazon and found all the neat additional lights.
My dash is still a work in progress. But it’ll now have turn signals hi beam and wait to start.
went into amazon and found all the neat additional lights.
My dash is still a work in progress. But it’ll now have turn signals hi beam and wait to start.
I don’t know anything about wiring but I prefer the look and customization available with Speedhut gauges https://www.speedhut.com/gauges/. I know was for a LS swap but @motomick76 used them so might be able to comment re wiring. I think he used the Autometer panel as well but wasn’t totally thrilled. You can get custom panel with all indicator lights from http://www.12voltunlimited.com/Jeep-TJ-Gauge-Panel_p_11.html
I actually like these ones. Way better than the typical white gauge faces.
I also heard back from Duke Engineering and this is what they told me:
Hi Chris,
We’re still designing the dash. Keeping the factory systems will be a huge challenge and I’m not sure we’ll be able to do that. It’s not really intended to be a factory replacement. If we did do that, it would be $2500-3000 per dash and I think that’s a bit higher than our average customers price point.
I can appreciate the transparency. When he uses the words, “factory systems,” does he mean everything behind the factory TJ/LJ Dash?
They can do completely customs ones and design whatever you can dream up. Their stuff is really nice, IMO.
I'm not a fan of the stock dash either, there's ZERO room for adding additional gauges without adding ugly pods in strange and wonderful places. Hell, I may change it out eventually for one of those custom ones that have been discussed here - but probably not. I'm too lazy and cheap...
Correct. We talked more in depth and he said you won’t be able to use the factory HVAC box, heater core, ducting, etc.
So I guess that rules that out. I don’t want to have to replace all that stuff just got a dash. Wishful thinking I guess.
I like Speedhut gages, the spedo was gps unit, so do not have to worry about gearing or tire size. Also the speedo has elevation reading, and few other fun options. The set was $600, the Auto Meter was $200, but the steering wheel blocks top outside gages. I chopped off the OEM plugs, then traced the wires I needed, and installed new wiring for LS. I used wiring diagram also. I was able to do it all with this 16 pin plug. Then there was tools, wiring, etc which was another $150.
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As is, I think it’d be difficult, as the gauges are virtual and not directly connected to a sensor. I would imagine you could get oil pressure, temp, and fuel to easily work from sensors you can add... tack might be able to pick up a signal from somewhere, Speedo could use a gps driven unit...
Would it be possible for you to tell me who made or where this dash comes from? Thank you. This ones perfect for me.
Azzy’s Design Works.
https://www.azzysdesignworks.com/
He does very nice work and is very well known in the XJ world.
He has done a lot of TJ’s as well.