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99rt
Dodge Dakota
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5/16/2002
15:40:06
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I bought an indiglo gauge kit, does anyone know how to remove the needles from the gauges once the cluster is removed from the dash and disassembled
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SinCity R/T
Dodge Dakota
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5/16/2002
17:56:39
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When I bought my Nu Image gauge face, it came with a little plastic tool which was shaped like a U which would help slip them off. All you have to do is pull them away from the gauge face, they'll slip off the needle. It would probably come off better if you gently used a pair of pliers or pry them off from below.
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99rt
Dodge Dakota
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5/17/2002
00:54:16
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thanks for the info, the last thing I want to do is break something and have to pay a fortune for replacemenmt parts
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kota on 20s
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5/17/2002
03:30:06
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i used a flat screwdriver, and put it under the needle and gently turned the screwdriver and the needles just came off.
Eric, 98 5.2 5speed, K&N gen II, 50mm TB, 2bbl M-1, 1.7RR's, JBA ciramic headers, carsound cat, dumped gibson, and a lot more
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intense99dak
Dodge Dakota
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5/17/2002
07:50:19
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A dessert fork will work well also. You'll want to pull the needles straight up so you don't warp/bend the pins.
When you put the needles back on make sure that you don't press them on all the way. If you do they'll rub the gauges and won't be accurate. And if you don't press the needles on far enough they'll "droop" (go past their normal stop point) when the ignition is off
Chuck Robbins
'99 IB Dakota Sport
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Cueball
Dodge Dakota
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5/17/2002
19:51:41
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I used a golf divot replacer tool. It actually came with the gauges. Good luck.
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99rt
Dodge Dakota
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5/21/2002
20:48:52
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well, I decided to take my dash apart again and try to remove the gauge needles, go them off what a nerve racking experience, I felt as if I was going to break something but they did come off, now my problem is this, does anyone know how to set the needles back on in the proper location or a way to reset the servos inside I found out the hard way that the needles have to be put back on exactly in the same way as they were taken off or the readings will be incorrect, thanks for any help
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Cueball
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5/23/2002
17:15:47
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Well, I let my truck warm-up, then I drew a bunch of gauges and mark them oil, etc., then drew the needle placement on them. Plus I got a full tank of gas. Then once I put my new gauges on, I started the truck and placed the needles back where they were on the drawing. For the tach and the speedometer, I just put the needles on the stoppers before I started the truck. Make sure your truck is warmed-up also when you put the needles back on. I had one of my friends follow me to make sure the speed was the same. Start your truck a couple of times to make sure that the needles move properly, then put the rest of your dash back on. Good Luck!!
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