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2001 Dodge Dakota - Stainless Steel Gauge Face - Something Worth Staring At

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Gauge Cluster Install Reinstall Gauge Bezel
9.At this point, the gauge... 
   
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Gauge Cluster Install Reinstall Gauge Bezel
9.At this point, the gauge bezel was reinstalled and the cluster put back in the truck. With the key on and the motor off, the needles were lightly pushed on in the locations on our diagram. We say only lightly push them because if you need to adjust the needles' position you still can.
Gauge Cluster Install Setting Needles
10.Then, the cluster was removed... 
   
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Gauge Cluster Install Setting Needles
10.Then, the cluster was removed from the truck and the needles pushed on the rest of the way. The tool US Speedo sends is also used to gauge how far to push the needles on. Per the instructions, the hub should just meet the smallest notch in the tool. Once the needles were set, the supplied needle stops were also pressed into their respective holes in the gauge face (inset).
Gauge Cluster Install Needle Stops
Gauge Cluster Install Reassemble Cluster
11.Andy could now reassemble... 
   
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Gauge Cluster Install Reassemble Cluster
11.Andy could now reassemble the cluster for the last time and put it back in the truck. Before that, he polished the lens with some Mothers plastic polish and a microfiber towel. Tip: You shouldn't need to polish the inside of the lens-just wipe it once with a clean microfiber to remove the dust.
Gauge Cluster Install Reassembled Dash
12.All of the screws were... 
   
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Gauge Cluster Install Reassembled Dash
12.All of the screws were put back in, and the dash was reassembled.
Gauge Cluster Install Gauges At Night
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Gauge Cluster Install Gauges At Night
Here's a good shot of the gauge face lit up at night. It looks pretty close to the stock color if not a little bit more blue. Overall very nice!
Gauge Cluster Install Gauge Cluster
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