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Old 09-01-2013, 11:47 AM
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Does anyone have pics of the Dirtbound switch panel/gauge pod installed?
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I have mine somewhat hooked up. I'm not sure how it attaches to the dash though. Came with two screws and bolts but no where to use them..... Sent max at dirtbound a email and he never got back to me... Surprise.... The man makes some awesome stuff but his CS is terrible!
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Exactly what I thought! I think the screws go straight up into the dash. If you feel on the top side where the ashtray door closed, you'll see what I mean. But there is no way to install them that way!!

Kind of aggravating for what should be a simple install.
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I have mine somewhat hooked up. I'm not sure how it attaches to the dash though. Came with two screws and bolts but no where to use them..... Sent max at dirtbound a email and he never got back to me... Surprise.... The man makes some awesome stuff but his CS is terrible!
Do you have any pics?
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Ill try to get some tomorrow
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ok so this is what I have came up with to install. Basically I cut a strip of aluminum I had laying around and drilled a hole in it to screw in to the existing hole in the dash that is right above the panel. I don't like it but this is the only way I have been able to figure it out so far... and still no response from dirt bound off road.

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Not bad looking at all. Thanks for the input.

Yeah I emailed dirt bound too. No response. What a shame, I was thinking of ordering some new stuff. Customer service means a lot to me!!
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So I finally go done installing mine tonight. Here is what it looks like.

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Just my .02, but could the two mounting screws go where you removed the rivets? Website says something about " Requires removal of two rivets on the latch plate. "
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Just my .02, but could the two mounting screws go where you removed the rivets? Website says something about " Requires removal of two rivets on the latch plate. "


Yes they do but they are next to impossible to put in the way it is designed.
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