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Minus the trans temp it looks just like all the other clusters. Black face, orange needles, looks just like stock. So again what’s the appeal if it looks just like stock? Lol
Trans temp. Lol. Who's on first, anyways? Wait is it Groundhog Day?
 

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My point is you can get a much more interesting looking gauge cluster with a trans temp that’s not a 2500HD cluster lol.
Some people like the stock look. I tried an Esky cluster in my Denali and didn’t care for it; the white face to me didn’t fit in and I didn’t care for the chrome around the gauges either. To me it looked out of place. I’m guessing he just wanted a trans temp gauge. And I believe the 2500 clusters are less expensive than some of the others. So again the obvious answer is the appeal is the trans gauge; it’s a nice upgrade.
 
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Some people like the stock look. I tried an Esky cluster in my Denali and didn’t care for it; the white face to me didn’t fit in and I didn’t care for the chrome around the gauges either. To me it looked out of place. I’m guessing he just wanted a trans temp gauge. And I believe the 2500 clusters are less expensive than some of the others. So again the obvious answer is the appeal is the trans gauge; it’s a nice upgrade.

Correct I wanted trans temp, I like the black face over grey or white and yes it was a little bit cheaper it looks like updated stock to me with the blue leds, and blue points
 
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Well I got the 2500 Cluster in the mail today, with blue points and blue LEDS 10 minutes later i had it in the truck. I should have my vent caps back by the weekend, and my roof rack should be here tomorrow.
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I also got a couple of interior photos for those who were interested needs a good bath inside and out.


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Well I got the 2500 Cluster in the mail today, with blue points and blue LEDS 10 minutes later i had it in the truck. I should have my vent caps back by the weekend, and my roof rack should be here tomorrow.
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I also got a couple of interior photos for those who were interested needs a good bath inside and out.


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Where did you get the cluster? You're an 05, so programming is needed to make the trans temp work.
 
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I went with digital dash solutions,I know they have a good reputation. Bought off there Ebay page, sent them my milage, hours and VIN got shipped pre programmed. I drove truck home from work today and the gauge was working when I fired it up after installing. I thought programming was in cluster
 

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Cluster looks good man! I did needles and my white gauge face from digital dash. Ended up having to ship mine out to them from California to get mileage done right. But their work is spot on! Can’t wait to see the rack and the end caps! Coming along nicely!
 

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I went with digital dash solutions,I know they have a good reputation. Bought off there Ebay page, sent them my milage, hours and VIN got shipped pre programmed. I drove truck home from work today and the gauge was working when I fired it up after installing. I thought programming was in cluster

Yes, it's in the cluster.
 

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Not wasting much time. Coming along nicely

Btw was kidding about the 3500 guages, over everyone's heads :think:

Anyway back to modding.....:popcorn:
 
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its the P0455 & P0449, i know someone had a write up on chasing the issues i got me and a buddy of mine are gonna try and sort it out this weekend hopefully. Hopefully just an EVAP purge canister.

but.....my esky roof rack came in today :). even came with all bolts and the stand offs i need for the middle.
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