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Old Jul 4, 2012 | 09:31 AM
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I need some advice.
Two years ago I installed Auto Meter guages in a Pillar Post Pod. The top end of the pod continues to break away from the pillar post. I was thinking about drilling a small hole thru the plastic Pod into the post frame then remove the Pod and thread the hole and secure the Pod with a small bolt. Has anyone else tried this and what was the outcome?Thank you for your advice.
 
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Old Jul 4, 2012 | 12:26 PM
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on my 01, when you take the pillar cover off, there is a small hole about 3 inches from the top. I didn't like the way they want you to attach the gauge pod, so i put a new self tapper through the pod, and it fit right into that hole. I can get some pictures for you if you want. It doesn't look terrible
 
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Old Jul 4, 2012 | 02:24 PM
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Guy with a 24 Valve Thanks for the reply, A picture would be nice if you have time. Thanks Kerley

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Guy with a 24 Valve Thanks for the reply, A picture would be nice if you have time. What size and leingth was the self tapper? Thanks Kerley
 

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Old Jul 4, 2012 | 02:47 PM
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Give me a couple hours and I can get you a picture of everything

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Actually it will probably be tomorrow, starting to have some problems with my internet
 

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Old Jul 5, 2012 | 04:44 PM
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I removed the factory plastic, drilled the pod at the top and put a screw in mine as well. Way better than attaching it over the plastic pillar trim.
 
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Old Jul 5, 2012 | 08:44 PM
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Here's some pictures. I should've drilled the hole lower on the pillar but oh well. The self tapper is a 5/16 hex head.
 
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Old Jul 5, 2012 | 09:51 PM
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What did you guys do for the tweeter thats in the a pillar?
 
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Old Jul 5, 2012 | 10:05 PM
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My truck doesn't have the infinity sound system so it doesn't have the speakers in the pillars
 
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Old Jul 6, 2012 | 09:15 AM
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I bought the pod that had provisions for the tweeter.
These things aren't too much money, and it may be wise just to get a new one. Maybe under warranty even, contact the manufacturer and find out.
 
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Old Jul 8, 2012 | 06:15 AM
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I drilled a small hole in mine too,small sheet metal screw,then painted it the "mist grey",can't tell
 
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