Can speedometer clusters be replaced/upgraded??
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Can speedometer clusters be replaced/upgraded??
To be honest, my front speedo cluster sucks. It is so plain! My question is, can it be replaced with that from an FX4 or Lariat? Mine currently does not even include a tacho, See pic below:
Since mine does not include a tacho, I am wondering if an FX4 or Lariat cluster would work, or even fit. Does anyone have any knowledge of this?
Since mine does not include a tacho, I am wondering if an FX4 or Lariat cluster would work, or even fit. Does anyone have any knowledge of this?
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I had the same cluster as you
Todd it is very easily replaced. I replaced mine with the FX4
stock: remove two wire harnesses and 4 screws. disconnect prnd21 unit.
reconnect wire harness at the top of the cluster and 4 screws. The tricky part is reconnecting the "prnd21"
finding one on eBay and having to bid for one is the hard part. Make sure you find a vendor who can program your miles for you. be sure to disconnect your - battery cable before you start and the directions are easily understood which should come with the new cluster. I paid 225.00 on eBay.
When you are ready to do this you can e-mail me if you want and I can walk you through it. I had no idea what I was doing but had no problems at all.
idrivegt@comcast.net
a mod well worth doing
Scott
stock: remove two wire harnesses and 4 screws. disconnect prnd21 unit.
reconnect wire harness at the top of the cluster and 4 screws. The tricky part is reconnecting the "prnd21"
finding one on eBay and having to bid for one is the hard part. Make sure you find a vendor who can program your miles for you. be sure to disconnect your - battery cable before you start and the directions are easily understood which should come with the new cluster. I paid 225.00 on eBay.
When you are ready to do this you can e-mail me if you want and I can walk you through it. I had no idea what I was doing but had no problems at all.
idrivegt@comcast.net
a mod well worth doing
Scott
Last edited by Scott 7065; 07-09-2005 at 05:37 PM.
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Originally Posted by caimakale
Everything should work fine with the fx4 or lariat. I put the lariat cluster in my xlt and all of the computer data was there. The data is stored in the computer on every vehicle. I posted a thread about my replacement in this forum with pics, search for it and you will find it.
Originally Posted by -TXF150-
You actually took that picture while you were driving?
I think I might pick up an FX4 cluster as it would go better with my truck. caimakale - do you know if I would have to go through all the same stuff you did (pins, etc.) with just an FX4 cluster? I sure hope not...
Thanks again for your help guys.
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Originally Posted by caimakale
Everything should work fine with the fx4 or lariat. I put the lariat cluster in my xlt and all of the computer data was there. The data is stored in the computer on every vehicle. I posted a thread about my replacement in this forum with pics, search for it and you will find it.
Dont mean to hijack, but I also read that post and was wondering where you found the steering wheel? I want one from an FX4 and cannot find anything at least on ebay.
Does the CC still work? Was it easy to install?
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I got mine on ebay. They don't show up often, but they are on there. I usually check ebay every day or two, and will usually see one, but they go fast.
Cruise still works fine, and I must admit, the steering wheel is one area I do like leather. I don't know about you guys, but my hands would stick to the old steering wheel and it drove me crazy. I love the leather wrapped one and haven't had any probs with it. Mine came off easily, although others have said they needed to get a steering wheel puller in order to get theirs off.
Remember, the F150 and expedition have the exact same steering wheels. I am not sure of which years these are the same for.
Cruise still works fine, and I must admit, the steering wheel is one area I do like leather. I don't know about you guys, but my hands would stick to the old steering wheel and it drove me crazy. I love the leather wrapped one and haven't had any probs with it. Mine came off easily, although others have said they needed to get a steering wheel puller in order to get theirs off.
Remember, the F150 and expedition have the exact same steering wheels. I am not sure of which years these are the same for.
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I didnt know the Expedition and the F150s had the same... Ill try checking out eBay. I got a leather cover to go over mine for now.. it has thick rubber on the underside to keep it from moving around.. but when we put it on, it ripped a little as its a tad small. But I love the feeling so Im hanging onto it until I find one of these steering wheels!