Aftermarket gauge cluster for the squarebody vehicles??

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I like the way yours came out better. I had trouble getting mine to lean back so I could see them easily so I went with the full on dash mod! : (
Did you have trouble with the speed signal from the sender? I had to put in a "pull up" resistor to get it to work. Heres the picture of it. I soldiered it into the module under the dash....I think it was called the DRAC module?

 

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[chevymike]

I like the way yours came out better. I had trouble getting mine to lean back so I could see them easily so I went with the full on dash mod! : (
Did you have trouble with the speed signal from the sender? I had to put in a "pull up" resistor to get it to work. Heres the picture of it. I soldiered it into the module under the dash....I think it was called the DRAC module?

I used nothing from the original wiring. Everything is from Speedhut. My Speedo is the GPS unit, so I didn't require a sender but I have used the standard sender from Speedhut, I am not even sure in your pic (the one showing the resistor), what that module is or why any of the Speedhut gauges would be using that.

 

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I think the module is called a DRAC module and is where the speed can be adjusted in the factory setup on tire changes and the like. It is a 1991 Suburban with a 5.7 gas engine, 700R4 transmission and NP241 transfer case. The module is right about where the starter relay is in the CUCV trucks above your right knee. The speedo in this vehicle is electronic vs the mechanical in the older vehicle. DRAC and VSSB modules are primarily applicable 1989-1995 TBI Gas and 1990-2002 Diesel applications. From what I remember the signal to the speed (from the NP241 to DRAC) had to be "held up" with this resistor. The resistor came with the speed kit and was a bit difficult to figure out but did fix my "no speed" when it was installed. I'm not sure where the paperwork is now but if I run across it I will look it over.

 

[chevymike]

I think the module is called a DRAC module and is where the speed can be adjusted in the factory setup on tire changes and the like. It is a 1991 Suburban with a 5.7 gas engine, 700R4 transmission and NP241 transfer case. The module is right about where the starter relay is in the CUCV trucks above your right knee. The speedo in this vehicle is electronic vs the mechanical in the older vehicle. DRAC and VSSB modules are primarily applicable 1989-1995 TBI Gas and 1990-2002 Diesel applications. From what I remember the signal to the speed (from the NP241 to DRAC) had to be "held up" with this resistor. The resistor came with the speed kit and was a bit difficult to figure out but did fix my "no speed" when it was installed. I'm not sure where the paperwork is now but if I run across it I will look it over.

Okay, I was under the idea this was a CUCV, so I knew they were all mechanical.

 

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Sorry about that!

 

[Soupermike]

Yeah, I did that and cut down the bezel on the small gauges, to I could mount them and the pointed towards you, like factory gauges.

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I used the 4" gauges for speedo and tach and didn't have to grind anything, as they recessed in like stock.

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What size did you use for the smaller gauges? I really like the look of the SpeedHut ones.
THanks
Mike

 

[xlcooplx]

I have a set of Dakota Digitals in my 79 squarebody that I LS swapped. They are SO nice. I doubt I put a set in my cucv due to the cost of them but they are absolutely worth it.

 

[Soupermike]

I have a set of Dakota Digitals in my 79 squarebody that I LS swapped. They are SO nice. I doubt I put a set in my cucv due to the cost of them but they are absolutely worth it.

I am looking at those also for my sons 73 k10

 

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I am looking at those also for my sons 73 k10

Do you have pictures?

 

[Soupermike]

First pic is the day we picked it up
Second is tonight when we installed engine and transmission

 

[chevymike]

What size did you use for the smaller gauges? I really like the look of the SpeedHut ones.
THanks
Mike

I used the 2 1/16" for the small ones. I cannot recall if I used the 4" or 4 1/2" for the larger ones.