Pro Performance Dakota Digital Gauge Install 88-98 Chevy Truck

We install a Dakota Digital VHX gauge system into our '90 Chevy project truck. Specifically a 88-94 dash truck.
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[@hawkdsl]

For 800 bucks, DD should have made it plug and play.... Literally plug into the stock harness plug, and done. Cutting wires, and running more wires and sensors is redundantly stupid.

[@SlickRick214]

hawkdsl remember dumbass there's an ls in it, maybe if it was stock

[@SlickRick214]

And 800 bucks is a Lot but nothing out there is just plug and play when it's custom Shit

[@hawkdsl]

This gauge set doesn't use the stock sending units, regardless of engine in the truck. The older VFD3-88C-PU-U. gauges does plug into stock harness, and uses the stock sending units... but you did have to pull the old moonie's out, and cut/mod the bezel for it. The only application VHX would make sense for, is a dash out, ground up, restoration with new wire harness. They look great.. but like I said.. to much hassle for 800.

[@josiecorona2471]

Hawks...I agree

[@littlelearner6454]

hawkdsl couldn’t agree more

[@SlickRick214]

This should say 88-94 gauges

[@dalehall2993]

Rick Rocha 88-94 1st design..95-99 2nd design...

[@awsomeassistantthebest1825]

@@dalehall2993 not exactly they made it to 95 to 2000 I have a 3500 1 ton 4x4 I don't know why these guys always say this in their videos I've seen four of them they always say 88 to 98 by the way those dashes suck in the 88 to 94 the best dashes in the Chevys were 95 2000

[@dalehall2993]

@@awsomeassistantthebest1825 They changed the 2000 obs style mid year then the NBS body style started around june or july sometime..check your build date sticker on the inside driver door..

[@smokechop3599]

So I can use the 88-94 on my 95 chevy LS swaped ?

[@backroadracing5449]

Word of advice, you don’t have to drop the column to pull the gauges.

[@AZProPerformance]

I know, but makes it easier if you drop it slightly and less likely to crack the bezel as well, trying to squeeze it out of there.

[@justinjonessr2166]

Really 800 bucks that’s ridiculously expensive just for a gauage swap. And then you have mod it to work by adding more wires no thanks.

[@AZProPerformance]

Justin Jones Sr it’s all personal opinion. It’s well worth it to me as the originals are terrible. There are gauges for cheaper, but you get what you pay for. Cheap quality, poor looking gauges that are made overseas. These are all USA made and have a lifetime warranty. We never see issues with these and sell them often. Many see the value. Maybe these gauges aren’t for you, which is fine, and sure there are some $200 gauges out there for you.

[@justinjonessr2166]

Pro Performance not saying there not good just out of my price range.

[@MichelLinschoten]

Ohh stfu ! They are all china made pretentious turd...

[@AZProPerformance]

@@MichelLinschoten No, they are not made in China. They are made in the USA, but what do I know... I just been to South Dakota where they make them. I am sure you know way more than me on this subject being you don't know anything about Dakota Digital gauges or been to where they are made. Makes complete sense.

[@addamochs]

The one guy here made me think of this movie line... "American components, Russian Components, ALL MADE IN TAIWAN!"

[@m7machines738]

I love my sweeper guages lol

[@jessegonzalez3011]

Me too, as long as they're working correctly.

[@garyjackson4068]

The oil pressure and voltmeter gauges are missing,but it does looks good.

[@dewaynegrant2359]

How do I program my speedometer? I have a 94 C1500 that is LS swapped. I have a 6.0 that came out of a 2004 Yukon Denali. Everything is programmed except the speedometer.

[@jacevowell67]

I love the moon beams tho

[@peteskipeteski4464]

You're right--the original gauge cluster rots--I'm saving up for this

[@3minitruck]

This will be perfect for me after I get my ls swap done.

[@billbright1755]

The 78 style dash was very handsome. The 90 dash was homely at best. It looked like someone set an old tv 📺 on a plank. Should be plug 🔌 n play for easier installation.

[@Jay100kRed]

Where did u find the wiring diagram so you know what wires is what and which ones to cut?

[@Mojo32]

That's what I wondered. Surely they didn't have to test every single wire.

[@billygreenhorn9275]

Its strange that you didnt show it working after the install ??

[@michaelbebop6868]

To expensive for my beat up 89

[@brappplife9879]

Nah your truck is too beat for these nice gauges price is accurate

[@setalight7290]

@@brappplife9879"or" your a dumbass who spent $800 on gauges...but if it makes you happy, good for you you are the dumbass who spent $800 on a gauge cluster for his "nice" gmt 400

[@evanshireman5644]

@@brappplife9879 Are you fucking dumb $800 is not reasonable when it probably costs the company less than $10 to make this mess of splicing wires

[@brappplife9879]

@@evanshireman5644 tell me how you really feel cry baby, I didn't pay 800 I paid 1100 for the better hdx gauges, all I plugged in was my obd2 port and boom full gauges all new and perfect. Boost, egt, iat, gps speed, tons of other shit totally worth every penny sorry bout your wallet bro

[@brappplife9879]

@@setalight7290 you're*

[@matthewavery4916]

$755 for a gauge cluster? What kinda drugs are you on😂

[@AZProPerformance]

matthew avery apparently the same ones as our customers, since we sell them all the time. 👍

[@MichelLinschoten]

Uah sure you do ....lol....you can find them all the time right of ebay for hell of lot less. There is an moron born everyday and you tap into it...KUDOS "slooooow clap"

[@AZProPerformance]

Michel Linschoten different gauges... that ain’t for the VHX Dakota Digitals. But thanks for chiming in.

[@smartfeller1495]

@@AZProPerformance I paid $800 for the entire truck...

[@aftisafterme9736]

Hahaha race paks run for 1200 get with the program it's not 1982 anymore gramps

[@wilbertmendoza5818]

See now these are the videos I like to see showing you how you did it it helps a lot

[@AZProPerformance]

Thanks and appreciate that. We will be doing more and more in the future.

[@dalehall2993]

Pro Performance Do a 95-99..

[@ryanpaetz3643]

Or you can turn the key put it in like 1st without dropping the steering wheel....way easier

[@AZProPerformance]

Yes, but still is tight coming out, and more possibility to crack the gauge trim. Knowing those aren't cheap, we decided to drop the column a tad since it was easy to do, and make sure we get it out in 1-piece.

[@rickerdman5772]

Sweet!!! $765 and NO SHIFT (gear) indicator... Will just do an LED light upgrade for less than 12.00 and be VERRYYYY happy with 750.00 in my pocket.. Looks cool though!!

[@j.harris7228]

Exactly!

[@everetteromero1799]

I wish u would of showed more of it

[@bvandme]

I agree with the price comments but it is what it is right, you have the choice to just say no. But I like them enough that Ill be buying them soon so here's my question, I still have the ALDL plug for OBD1 so what does that make me do when hooking up/ Thank you

[@AZProPerformance]

Dakota doesn't offer a plug in module for the OBDI and just the OBDII. So in this case, you will use the sensors provided in the box to get that information such as water temp and oil pressure. If you have a mechanical speedo, it will also include a convertor to electronic.

[@bvandme]

@@AZProPerformance Thanks, so there will be cutting and splicing to do I guess, can an average guy do it ??

[@jo3y1nf4nt3]

Bobby V (and others) look up Eric The Car Guys video on splicing and wiring up his gauge cluster upgrade. He didn't use Dakota Digital but the splicing and identifying wires was helpful. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKm3Y2qMq9CKnKM

[@samhuff4725]

3:23 I agree those old delco AM units are cool

[@georgehernandez5089]

How do you tell which gear you're in?

[@rampena9426]

Im running the FiTech Harness and I had to purchase the GSS-3000 easy install.....you can get rid of the Park neutral safety switch and install the Decoder and run three wires to the GSS-3000 module to read what gear you in and one wire to your VHX(Gauges). You need to keep your starter solenoid wire from your park neutral safety switch plug and run it through a relay....Wiring diagram comes with the GSS-3000 to run your Relay for the starter. It sounds confusing but its not....don't get discouraged.

[@Patty__007]

Everyone is so negative, I think they're badass lookin'

[@user-kp7si4zk4z]

yeah their badass but 800$$$ thats how much i damn near paid for the truck itself Just want simple mods to clean the truck up but 800$ gmfu

[@nickwebb9937]

Zilla Zay I bought these gauges a year ago but I’m also 17 and still in high school, don’t have bills to pay yet so to me they aren’t crazy expensive

[@steveebsen1576]

can you put a 1998 Chevy dash in a 1988 Chevy truck with out Changing the wiring harness outside of the cap

[@charlescherington5849]

What about the park,reverse, neutral, and drive indicators on the dakota digital dash is there one on it anywhere how do you know if your in the wright position with the shifter ?

[@AZProPerformance]

Add this module, and will now come in the gauges "message center". azproperformance.com/products/dakota-digital-gear-shift-indicator-unit?_pos=1&_sid=ab5700727&_ss=r

[@mcamodell]

A gauge cluster that sells for 1/3 the value of the truck and you have to custom install everything, umm...no. WTF?

[@brappplife9879]

Do you remember what the brown and white wire went too?

[@gasratzcustoms]

This is badass! looks awesome and keep up the good work

[@bryanspencer9166]

is there a schematic somewhere to tell me what wires i need to splice into

[@AZProPerformance]

Always best to check with a test light, but here is a link that will give you a great start. www.gmt400.com/threads/wanted-instrument-panel-connector-schematic.38839/

[@travisl.8333]

Awesome job love the idea

[@curtisjames2443]

Could you put a double din radio where the original was, above the ac controls?

[@backroadracing5449]

ImInnuendo yes you can, metra sells a double din kit. Have one in my ‘93

[@laceycraft125]

@@backroadracing5449 Where did you reroute the A/C controls?

[@backroadracing5449]

Lacey Craft I read that wrong, I have a double DIN setup in middle of the dash where the usual radio install is

[@addamochs]

DIN or Double DIN radios are too wide for that real estate.

[@backroadracing5449]

addamochs yeah, that’s why they sell a kit to put one in where the factory cassette player was.

[@eliojeda3065]

Hello guys. What tool did you use to cut the dash? In order to access the wires for soldering.

[@AZProPerformance]

We used a dremel.

[@blairjosephbernard2011]

I Would be interested in that style cluster gauge but don’t see point in buying it i can’t find it in km/h 🤷🏼‍♂️ only see them mp/h witch is useless to me

[@AZProPerformance]

Blair Joseph Bernard it’s available in KMH. Give us a call to order or send us an email. 👍

[@anthonyking4387]

Whats the best way to find out the color code of the turn signals & wires that need to be tied into?

[@AZProPerformance]

Use a test light is what we found to work best.

[@throttleblip1]

I would of went with some New Vintage USA gauges... much better styling options than Dakota.

[@martinhernandez628]

Why can you install that sweet radio ? .

[@dean1627]

I have the same truck with an ls5.3 all I have to do basically is plug the gauges into the obd 2 port and they’ll work is that right or am I hearing it wrong?

[@ivandiaz8421]

Same here... 95 c1500 with LM7 5.3. Have the OBD2 now and was wondering if I can just plug to OBD port? My scanner reads speed, tach, temp, etc. Did you ever get an answer to your question?

[@ksgilbert]

What did you do for the gear selector indicator?

[@AZProPerformance]

The OBD-II module for the gauges handles that, and pulls the info right from the computer. If running a stock motor, you can add a GSS-3000 to do the same thing.

[@ksgilbert]

@@AZProPerformance I am not running a vehicle with OBD-II. I have a Holley Terminator X Max. It is used to control the trans and engine.

[@jasonsimmons6684]

Lol I use a speedometer app on my phone and installed mechanical oil and temp gauges in a pillar pod. Fuck that factory junk. Only factory gauge I still use is gas gauge.

[@bigmac9670]

Every one I have a question can you switch the interior from 98 to a 88-94 dash and door panels?

[@edtorre771]

Yes!

[@nikolaswells1392]

1 these trucks dont rev to 8k and i dont want to be in any c/k truck going over 100mph why 160mph?

[@AZProPerformance]

Thats a standard they do on all gauges for speed and tach. And, we have sold some gauges to C/K guys having high horsepower and revving engines, that needed it. Yes, not all do, but some have built trucks. Not everyone is putting these gauges into stock trucks.... in fact, most aren't.

[@trevintaylorthe6_7veganttucke]

What would be a round about estimate for that LS swap with the engine and trans being supplied by customer?

[@AZProPerformance]

Trevin Taylor runs about 2,500 in labor or so, plus any additional parts needed.

[@blairjosephbernard2011]

Nice set up do like to have one but look useless to me I need speedometer to km/h only

[@AZProPerformance]

They make these in a metric version and do the KM/H speedometer.

[@Slickshapiro13]

To back up pro performance's answer I ordered a metric unit from Dakota for 71-76 caprice / impala unit

[@Harley1md]

Where do you get the information about which wires to cut out and use for Dakota Digital Gauges? Does Dakota Digital Gauges provide the schematics and information regarding which wires to cut out and use?

[@AZProPerformance]

Dakota does not supply it, as it may vary between trucks depending on features. I just looked online and then used a test light to confirm all the wires. The GMT400 forum has schematics and can use that as a starting point. That's all I did and was easy.

[@Harley1md]

@@AZProPerformance Thanks!!

[@LouieGO214]

Straight blue balls 👇🏻

[@Genaro123ify]

WERE YOU GET YOUR STEERING WHEEL IM LOOKING FOR ONE FOR MY 95

[@AZProPerformance]

www.azproperformance.com/Billet-Specialties-Standard-14-Steering-Wheels/

[@Alien00420]

Is there a metric option? For us Canadian customers who like things in km/hr lol

[@AZProPerformance]

Allan Ochsner yes, we can do that. Just has a lead time to make, not normally stocked. Same pricing.

[@guillermohernandez5996]

I also have an Ls swap u guys sell the plug to connect to obd2

[@AZProPerformance]

Yep, sure do. www.azproperformance.com/Dakota-Digital-OBDII-Interface-BIM-Module-BIM-01-1.html

[@user-gx8ny5qu6x]

What part number did you use

[@joshcampbell4673]

How did you hook up speedo? Wanna i have same truck with ls swap and obd2 port

[@AZProPerformance]

These gauges pull speed from the OBDII port with their module.

[@pjl1919]

Where do I get the pocket ?

[@bradyriley7765]

Can y’all show which wires you used

[@bradyriley7765]

And which are which

[@johnkosheluk1041]

Do you have.1 for a 1996 chevy pick up and do you give wire colers to tap into

[@AZProPerformance]

They sure do make one for the 95-98 dash. The wire colors differ between the old dash and new dash, so not sure on the newer ones. But, it is easy to tell which one does what, with a test light. www.azproperformance.com/Dakota-Digital-VHX-Gauges-95-98-GM-Truck.html

[@LobbsTrucking]

Where did u get that radio

[@yustirvalera9729]

Donde puedo mandar hacer uno a si para mi C1500 año 94 silverado

[@germanferro83]

Yustir Valera azproperformance.com/products/dakota-digital-vhx-gauges-88-94-gm-truck

[@Fumble]

How does one enter miles etc. into the new D.D. cluster?

[@AZProPerformance]

Upon initial setup, you can enter in your mileage to match what was on the truck.

[@cookies2350]

0:24 do y’all know where I can get that plastic panel? I need one they broke into my truck and broke that piece.

[@AZProPerformance]

No one I know of remakes it, and just have to find a OE one.

[@johnstephens3929]

lmc truck

[@eltacuachepanteracuhh159]

Soy mexicano de que camioneta era el tablero ese que le puso me interesa ponérselo a la mía

[@JoseContreras-mv5yz]

Es custom lo puedes comprar en su tienda

[@bvandme]

Where do you locate the gear indicator ??? Those units are very pricey for my tastes but what isn't nowadays

[@AZProPerformance]

You can add a gear shift indicator and will display in the dash. When I did this install, the OBD-II add-on for the LS gave me the shift indicator. Yes, they are more expensive than traditional gauges, but they are made in the USA and a lifetime warranty. You are getting a nice product for the money.

[@bvandme]

So the gear indicator cable is then defunct right and the optional indicator will show up where in the dash? in one of the gauges ?? Any photos of it Travis, and what about Cruise control, mine has that optionThanks

[@AZProPerformance]

@@bvandme No indicator is retained from the original dash cluster. Mine showed up in the dash, in one of the message centers. I don't have an image and the truck has been sold. I hooked up all my factory cruise control, and the light so it comes up on the dash as it usually does.

[@bvandme]

Thanks Travis, I really want that VHX pod for my 1990 SS454, having trouble with that much cash for it thou but it sure looks tits

[@420BLUNTLEY]

Where did you get it

[@josebanderas2078]

for the ls swap are u using stand alone harness on the obs and is how u got gauges to work?

[@AZProPerformance]

We used a stand alone harness. When going with Dakota Gauges, you just pull the wires necessary from the LS harness for speed, tach and check engine light. Or we used their OBDII plug in with the gauges, and pulled it all from the OBDII port.

[@sebastianfuente8881]

@@AZProPerformance if my gauges don’t work do u think it’s the cluster or something else

[@AZProPerformance]

@@sebastianfuente8881 Not sure, but call 480-420-8175 and we can schedule a time to bring it to our shop to diagnose. Once the truck is here, we can fully diagnose it, as over KZbin is difficult.

[@trevintaylorthe6_7veganttucke]

Where are you located? I keep getting the run around with getting mines done!!!

[@AZProPerformance]

We are in Mesa, AZ. However, we do our LS installs up in Prescott, AZ. Give me a call sometime and be glad to help and go over details. 480-420-8175. Ask for Travis

[@carlosvalencia3388]

What about miles previous cluster had??

[@AZProPerformance]

carlos valencia you can match your current miles upon initial setup of the gauges. After 100 Miles, it will be permanently set and can’t be changed again.

[@awsomeassistantthebest1825]

Got that right way too expensive your better off getting out the original gauges and just put in after markets in the holes with a piece of ABS

[@roberthernandez6948]

Why can't you put on that sweet radio

[@ryanadamsamazing]

Do you know where I can find the wiring diagram for the plug

[@AZProPerformance]

I don't. I just used a test light to determine what each wire was. I think that is the best way than trusting a diagram from the internet.

[@dalehall2993]

ryanadamsamazing Your local chevy dealer can print off your trucks wiring diagram😎👊🏻

[@prestonrobert2625]

air speed indicator

[@hortoncompound2615]

thats an 88-94 gauge installation not 95+

[@AZProPerformance]

We know, that's why the description says '90, and specifically '88-'94. We only say 88-98 in the title foe search reasons. Plus 95+ is very similar process anyways. We are fully aware of the differences in the these trucks. lol

[@diegomarroquin8441]

Is the sweeper actually bad?

[@MiguelLopez-lb8gm]

No, my work great 👍

[@240sxs13coupe1989]

Does it come with instructions

[@AZProPerformance]

240sxs13coupe1989 yes it does.

[@EP1CNELSON]

The gauges changed in 94.

[@AZProPerformance]

The gauges were different in 94 and actually changes earlier, but the dash stayed the same and didn’t change until 95. These gauges fit all 88-94 GM trucks.

[@EP1CNELSON]

Pro Performance It says 88 to 98 when they changed to the longer thinner cluster in 95

[@AZProPerformance]

We know that. The video is to demonstrate a general sense of the installation of these gauges in that body style truck, from 88-98. Yes, 95-98, but put 88-98 since a lot of people search that and it’s similar in installation. We are very familiar with these trucks and know the differences. Just trying to generally put out a video to show the gauges in this body style truck.

[@karymeibarra4772]

does a original 94 gauge cluster fit a 88 truck is it the same plug inn ?

[@freddyvillegas4411]

what would it cost to install one of these gauges in my 1992 c1500

[@AZProPerformance]

We don't do any customer installs, but can definitely get you the gauges, and is very straight forward to install. I would imagine installation would run about $500. The gauges themselves, run $755.

[@freddyvillegas4411]

Cool. yeah i been wanting to get them for a while now.. well at least i know you local.. I'm assuming its got a wiring diagram to follow..

[@dalehall2993]

Freddy Villegas It would have been great if he listed a color coded WIRING diagram🤔Dakota digital dont include a factory WIRING diagram,but they SHOULD for the price they charge! I bought 1 for my 97 2 door tahoe..had Too go to the dealer to get the WIRING diagram from the parts guy😃

[@corbinboltz3666]

@Mnason Wheeler uhm 1990 with obd2 nice try bud obd 2 was 1996 at the earliest and the 5.3 wasnt made for these trucks

[@bannoch]

Anything that can go wrong with the wiring in my truck, has gone wrong

[@miguelplascencia6093]

Holy shit why so expensive I would maybe pay $300 for this mod if it was plug and play

[@sergiobernal3740]

Marks miles ?

[@AZProPerformance]

Yes

[@atribecalledcookies4]

$800 for a set of obs gauges lol? yeah I don't think so. I can put together a much better looking digital layout that would be plug and play for less than $800.

[@josephroy4132]

Where u get that pocket

[@coty397]

Joseph Roy eBay has them for under 20$

[@martinhernandez628]

What kind of steering wheel is that ?

[@AZProPerformance]

Its the Billet Specialties Street Lite we sell. www.azproperformance.com/Billet-Specialties-Street-Lite-Steering-Wheel.html

[@martinhernandez628]

Ok , thanks also was that the original radio .

[@AZProPerformance]

David Hernandez yes

[@francisconavarrete746]

.Where do you got it at

[@AZProPerformance]

The gauges are sold directly through us. www.azproperformance.com/Dakota-Digital-VHX-Gauges-88-94-CK-VHX-88C-PU.html

[@carbug2402]

Really show the end result for 5 seconds….Really

[@blairjosephbernard2011]

Where do I get a radio like that one???

[@AZProPerformance]

Blair Joseph Bernard that’s the stock radio. Can probably get a used one somewhere. I threw this one away.

[@blairjosephbernard2011]

Pro Performance that’s not a stock one that’s a aftermarket stereo. I have the real stock one from factory

[@blairjosephbernard2011]

I like the one you just removed from the dash where do those some from

[@AZProPerformance]

Blair Joseph Bernard the one above the AC control was stock. I’m sure they made more than 1 radio option for those trucks.

[@blairjosephbernard2011]

Pro Performance I like the ones above the ac control easier to use. I know they make classics stereo remakes but hard to find where to buy them aha. I had the Cb player style once didn’t like it was to far away to change the station to another one ended up ripping the cb player out throw it out the driver window 🤣

[@azeissler1987]

I can't believe they didn't show it fully installed in this truck. Shameful

[@AZProPerformance]

Big AL Show them on our site for this particular gauge. Google can be helpful as well. azproperformance.com/products/dakota-digital-vhx-gauges-88-94-gm-truck?_pos=3&_sid=fad0e35be&_ss=r

[@anthonyk]

this does not fit 95 and newer

[@Johnysoutherner]

Let's make a car video but label the appropriate years incorrectly. Should be 88-94 genius

[@AZProPerformance]

We obviously know nothing about these trucks... lol... we barely work on them. Genius, this is because we just mainly want to show that the gauges are simplistic to install in these trucks. It is also to grab more attention for people searching as all don't know the dashes change. So, for marketing purposes, it works better to help people find it.... genius (but sure you knew that). And the description better clarifies it is a 88-94 dash specifically.

[@nightbird351]

I really thought it was digital.... Not the 😐

[@AZProPerformance]

henry sensei it is digitally driven and just has an analog output. They also make a full digital cluster too, that has just digital out, no needles.

[@nightbird351]

@@AZProPerformance oh! 👌 Thanks for the confirmation mate 😁 my bad then 😇

[@thechump10]

800 bucks? Screw that lol

[@aladdin1709]

i pay $800 for my 1990 c1500...

[@AZProPerformance]

Yep. we sell then for $755.

[@josephroy4132]

Don't look digital

[@AZProPerformance]

Joseph Roy digital driven, analog output

[@BrandonGarcia-sr7fk]

Worthless gauges...everything gives out...mechanical way to go

[@AZProPerformance]

Bummer they give a lifetime warranty on them, so if they did fail, you just send them back.