I want to replace the Moonie gauges in my 88

[Jon Tyner]

I'd like to replace the Moonie gauges in my 88 (several dont function anymore), and I dont have a grand to spend on Dakotas. Does anyone know what other models or years will be a relatively easy swap? Or maybe a sub $500 new gauge option? I guess thats wishful thinking.

 

[LTC_]

If you're lucky enough to find a late 91 model cluster, it will be the easiest swap. Only need to move a couple of wires around on the connector. 92-94 will need the plug replaced completely as it is a different design.

 

[Dropped88]

Both ways mentioned above is cheapest. Ive done both not hard if you can read wiring diagrams

 

[Jon Tyner]

Thanks guys I’ll start the junkyard search!

 

[TonyM]

I just did mine in my 90. Used some eBay specials. They aren’t the highest quality gauges but for this old truck they work. And they only cost $180. I had the same problem as you, Speedo was dead, as were the oil and temp gauges yet all had signal right to the cluster. I did have to buy senders for the oil and water to match the impedance of the new gauges. The others hooked right to the factory wiring. I even wired in the dummy lights, brake, ses, alt, oil. It took a little time plus building the cluster but turned out decent.

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[Jon Tyner]

Those are pretty nice looking gauges for that price! I might need to go that route. Thanks

 

[kenh]

I just did mine in my 90. Used some eBay specials. They aren’t the highest quality gauges but for this old truck they work. And they only cost $180. I had the same problem as you, Speedo was dead, as were the oil and temp gauges yet all had signal right to the cluster. I did have to buy senders for the oil and water to match the impedance of the new gauges. The others hooked right to the factory wiring. I even wired in the dummy lights, brake, ses, alt, oil. It took a little time plus building the cluster but turned out decent.

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Do you have a link to this set?

Thanks!

ken

My gauges still work but it would be cool to upgrade as time progresses.

 

[Frank Compagnon]

I just did mine in my 90. Used some eBay specials. They aren’t the highest quality gauges but for this old truck they work. And they only cost $180. I had the same problem as you, Speedo was dead, as were the oil and temp gauges yet all had signal right to the cluster. I did have to buy senders for the oil and water to match the impedance of the new gauges. The others hooked right to the factory wiring. I even wired in the dummy lights, brake, ses, alt, oil. It took a little time plus building the cluster but turned out decent.

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You got a th400 transmission in that truck.

 

[TonyM]

Do you have a link to this set?

Thanks!

ken

My gauges still work but it would be cool to upgrade as time progresses.

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/6-Gauge-set...755377?hash=item3fadcbd131:g:o10AAOSw1y1d26eD

Here's the one i got with the turn signal and hi beam indicator in the speedo. He has lots of other set ups

 

[TonyM]

You got a th400 transmission in that truck.

I do. And a 454. Its a RCLB dually 2wd