Instrument Cluster Swap?

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DressedInBlack
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Instrument Cluster Swap?

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How hard would it be to swap and retrofit an 08 instrument cluster into an 09?I know this wouldn't be a direct fit and the process would require some inventive mounting, but what would be involved in the electronic end of the project? Would I be rewiring the entire thing or just matching a few connectors?I would mainly want this done because I like the 08 style better than what I have now. If the swap would be too much of a pita, ill look into some custom faceplate options.
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Post by Sublimewind »

Could be simply a PNP thing..Could be a complete nightmare.. Maybe you get to be the first to find out.. cause I doubt anyone else has done it...
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Quote, originally posted by Sublimewind »Could be simply a PNP thing..Could be a complete nightmare.. Maybe you get to be the first to find out.. cause I doubt anyone else has done it... im hoping for the first, expecting the second, and pretty sure on the third.
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Re: (DressedInBlack)

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My guess is that it might PNP, but will it fit properly?
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Quote, originally posted by DressedInBlack »I would mainly want this done because I like the 08 style better than what I have now. If the swap would be too much of a pita, ill look into some custom faceplate options.If you end up deciding to look into custom gauge overlays, I would recommend contacting Black Cat Custom. They do some amazing things with gauges .
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