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Old Feb 27, 2013 | 03:40 PM
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I have the stock speedmeter without the tachometer , how I can install one and which one for preference ?
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Old Feb 27, 2013 | 03:48 PM
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you mean an aftermarket tach?
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Old Feb 27, 2013 | 04:02 PM
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well I can change the full board to one original with the tachometer , or simple add a aftermarket tach
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Old Feb 27, 2013 | 04:03 PM
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but I don not know how to do both ones -_-
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Old Feb 27, 2013 | 08:17 PM
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After market is quite simple, but changing the gauge cluster is even simpler. To change the cluster you just need to find a cluster with the compatible year of you're truck, so either 92-93 clusters will work for those years of truck or if you have a 94-96 truck you need to find a cluster from those years.

To install an after market tach you should have about 4 wires, a black ground wire which can be wired to anything metal in the cab, a red power wire which can be either wired to the fuse panel key power or the battery, a white wire that you attach for the light and a green wire which connects to the negative side of the coil under the hood.
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Old Feb 27, 2013 | 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted by sylver91
After market is quite simple, but changing the gauge cluster is even simpler. To change the cluster you just need to find a cluster with the compatible year of you're truck, so either 92-93 clusters will work for those years of truck or if you have a 94-96 truck you need to find a cluster from those years.
Option 3 is '87 - '91, should he happen to have an 8th gen truck. I happen to have a spare one of those w/ tach - if interested PM me.
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Old Feb 28, 2013 | 11:26 AM
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I will try to find the right cluster,I just need to change it right ? my question will be the new cluster has the Tachometer how to connect it ? I need another cable ?
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Old Feb 28, 2013 | 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by soyelcachorro
I will try to find the right cluster,I just need to change it right ? my question will be the new cluster has the Tachometer how to connect it ? I need another cable ?
What year is your truck? If it's 92+ it's all electric and plug / play. I'll post a how to in a bit here
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Old Feb 28, 2013 | 01:18 PM
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It is 96' and thanks for your help !
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Old Feb 28, 2013 | 01:36 PM
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http://www.ford-trucks.com/article/i...Or_Bronco.html
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