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No, as far as I know all gen II Explorer/Ranger trucks had a tach
You can use any cluster layout from 95-2011, meaning the dashpot itself will fit your dash and all teh wires are there.
From there you will have to "build" a cluster, meaning if you like the way the 95 cluster looks then you can use most of the guts from your 2003 cluster on the back side of the 95 cluster so it talks correctly to the truck
Trying to put it as simple as I can
What are your goals here? Problems you are having? For me I wanted to go to a digital speedo and get rid of the cable, I also wanted a tach that would work properly with my OBDII V8 so this led me to the Autometer gauges in the stock spots. I had to create locations for my brights, check engine light, 4x4 indicators etc....
These days so many things are possible, I mean you can even use a Ipad and torquepro app to make a digital dash that reads all OBDII functions.
Tell us what your goals are and we can sort out how to get you there
This is from the other thread you said:
"Does anyone know of a Gauge Cluster, that will fit my 2003 Dash, and has the Speed-O centered and two smaller gauges on each side."
If that is your goal then you are looking at doing some custom work to that 95 cluster.....the desert guys have been ripping out the stock instrument cluster and replacing it with aftermarket stuff since the ranger came out in 1983. The only real "feedback" needed on your 2003 truck is the battery light, the ground wire for your alternator voltage regulator goes through that battery light. Many times the guys who remove the factory cluster are left wondering why their alternator wont charge....otherwise the truck does not need the cluster to run so the blank space left in your dash is like a blank canvas. You can use LED indicators for the turn signals, bright indicator, CEL, Door adjar, 4x4 hi and low, battery indicator, , brake indicator, check gauge light, etc etc. Fiberworkx, Mcneil racing etc make custom dashes that will fit your truck.
Many forum members are also into 3d printing these days, perhaps they/you can print up some of the plastic bits you need to fill the space.
I do NOT think you will find a clear plastic guard without the ODO reset button hole, that sucker is on all 95-2011 trucks also.
Last edited on Fri Mar 15th, 2019 09:34 am by 410customs
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