1973-1985 Jeep Wagoneer / Cherokee / J Trucks RTX Instrument

Description

Transform your 1973-1985 Jeep Wagoneer, Cherokee, or J Truck with Dakota Digital’s RTX Instrument System, a perfect melding of retro charm and modern technology. This innovative system is precisely engineered to integrate seamlessly into your Jeep’s classic dashboard, offering a timeless look combined with all the advancements of contemporary instrumentation. 

Here is our OE inspired RTX gauge system that will drop right in to your stock gauge bezel in 1973- 83 Jeep Wagoneers, 1974- 83 Cherokee, ‘84- 85 Grand Wagoneers and 1973- 85 Jeep J-Trucks. 

The RTX series is the latest from Dakota Digital, focused on retaining that stock look without sacrificing the late-model features you love. Every effort has been put forth to incorporate OEM design elements regarding the layout, face styling and indicators. A casual glance may dismiss these as original equipment, but once you hit the switch and the LED backlighting comes on in your favorite color scheme, all doubts will be removed.

Starting from scratch, CNC machined housings are filled with electronics designed and built in-house, helping Dakota Digital once again raise the bar for aftermarket instrumentation. The high-definition TFT message centers can be fully configured to display just about any piece of information needed. As you’ve come to expect from Dakota Digital, the RTX series utilizes a central control box to make installation and setup as easy as possible.

*Bezel not included, shown for visual/presentation purposes.System uses OEM or reproduction style bezel.

Analog Gauge

• Speedometer  –  00-100 MPH (optional metric version 0-210 km/h)
• Tachometer  –  0-8,000 RPM
• Oil Pressure  –  0-80 PSI
• Water Temperature   –  100-260*F (optional metric version  40-120*C)
• Fuel Level  –  E – 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, F
• Voltmeter  –    9-17 VDC

Digital Message Centers

Standard Displays

• Odometer (One time user settable, Million Mile)
• Dual  (A/B)  Trip Meter (0-9,999.9)
• Clock (12 Hour)
• Estimated Range/Miles til Empty

Performance Meters

• 0-60 MPH Timer (0-100 km/h)
• 1/4 and 1/8 mile time
• 1/4 and 1/8 mile end speed (trap speed)
• High speed recall
• High RPM recall

Built-In Indicators

Indicators

• Turn Signal (Left/Right)
• High Beam
• Check Engine
• Parking Brake
• Cruise Control (On / On & Engaged when vehicle is equipped)
• Gear Position (Optional GSS-3000 sensor required)
• 4×4 (When vehicle is equipped)
• Wait to Start (When vehicle is equipped)
• Two Auxiliary input indicators with user-programmable labels
• Each analog gauge sweep contains a red LED indicator for quick notice of a warning condition (except speedometer)
• NOT ALL OEM INDICATOR LAMP FUNCTIONS WILL BE REPLACED
  • If additional indicators are desired within the new instrument system, consider re-purposing any unused indicators to suit your application.

 Lighting Technology

Colors

• Over 30 user -selectable color options allow you to independently change the needle color, sweep color and digital TFT display color.

Brightness

• Both daytime and nighttime brightness can be easily controlled through the HDX setup menu, allowing you to choose your preferred lighting intensity level, toggled by the activation of the headlight switch.  If on-the-fly rotary type control is desired, The DIM-1 is a common accessory to add this functionality.

Themes

• With 12 factory preset color themes, you can quickly create a beautiful looking system. Or, for the ultimate in customization, choose all of the color zones yourself.

Technology

• Full LED backlighting provides a strikingly visual gauge package, with sharp contrast for east of viewing both night and day.  Full RBG backlighting allows you to create the specific color you want, with a unique daytime and nighttime themes if desired.  Whether your goal is an OE look of something truly bold, the HDX Series lets you make the choice.

Included Sensors

Water Temperature

• 1/8″ NPT, Grounded isolated sensor with a 10ft harness

Oil Pressure

• 1/8″NPT solid state sensor with a 10 ft harness

Cable Driven Speed Sensor/Generator

• Replaces GM style speedometer cables with a 10 ft harness.  Sensor requires approximately 5″ clearance extending between the cable drive output and nay obstruction.  Part #130011 (sold separately) allows for relocation of the pulse generator when additional clearance is required.  (Tremec and Ford style adapters available on request.)

Bushings

• Each kit comes with 1/8″ to 1/4″, 3/8″ and 1/2″ NPT bushings along with bushings for 12mm and 16mm x 1.5 threads.

Calibration

Push Button Control

Mobile App

Calibration