There�s no bling on this orange 2005 Rubicon Unlimited and it�s a really fun ride.

If you�re like me, you like to add products to your Jeep that�ll enhance its performance and capability, which doesn�t mean chrome. It means lift kits, larger tires, and lockers. The only chrome on my recently acquired 2005 Rubicon Unlimited is the headlight bezels. I do plan on lifting the Jeep, adding the larger wheels and tires, and improving the lockers, but before all that I�m starting with something far simpler. And the rather unique US Speedo colored faceplate appealed to me.

Maybe it was the orange, or maybe it was just because all TJ/LJ models (TJ: 1997-2006; LJ: 2004-2006) that I�ve seen had the same black faceplate for its gauges and I wanted something different. And I really like being able to match the Jeep�s color with the dash�s faceplate.

If you have a blue Wrangler, a red one, or even a green one (or a Cherokee, a Grand, or even a Hummer, Chevrolet, Ram, or Ford truck), US Speedo can accommodate you with a matching-color faceplate�or a contrasting color. US Speedo also offers LED steering wheel lighting kits and other products you might want to check out.

This is not an easy upgrade. If you have any doubts as to your own mechanical ability, you may want to find a good shop to do the work. And there may be several adjustments necessary after you�re back on the road. Google �speedometer repair� for shop references.

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To get started, take a photo of the placement of all the needles and then remove the dash trim pieces from around the dash panel.

Disconnect the wires from the cluster.

Remove the dash panel from the Jeep and place it on a clean workbench.

Press the tabs to release the lens and trim (it might be tricky to release all of them at the same time) and remove them. You may want to thoroughly clean the lens while it is out.

As a backup, take another photo of the needles� placements.

There are extra needle stops in the US Speedo package.

Use the included needle tool to remove each needle. Pull the needle straight upward.

Twist the needles down past the zero or the needle stops. Remove the stops and large needles.

After the needles are removed, remove the smaller plastic circles.

Remove the larger black plastic circles. Keep all the needles and circles.

Remove the OEM black gauge faceplate. If you leave it in place, it�ll interfere with the dash lights.

Place the new US Speedo gauge face into position.

Reinstall the trim circles.

Set each needle as indicated by the photos you took earlier. Use the gauge tool as a height guide under the needle hub.

Put the lens back on and prepare to reinstall in the Jeep.

Connect the panel and check all the gauges� positions.

Back in place, the bit of Jeep bling looks great!

Source:  
US Speedo
810.244.0909
http://www.usspeedo.com/

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