Ultragauge and Scangauge mounts

Spiker

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For those of you running Ultragauges or Scangauges in a 2nd Gen Taco (and if you're not, you should be!), have a look at our new line of a-pillar mounts to hold your gauge securely right where you want it.

No velcro, tape, or suction cups, just solid heavy gauge steel brackets that will stand up to anything. And no need to drill new holes in your truck, since they make use of the a-pillar screw. 100% USA made, finished in flat black powder coat.

Additional info - https://spikerengineering.com/product-category/mounts. And don't forget to use your forum discount!

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4runner DOA

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I'm assuming that would work with 4th and 5th gen runners too since the mounting point is roughly the same spot. Side note, if you need a 4th gen for r&d lemme know. Hahaha.
 

Subway4x4

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Need this.

But first things first...what should I get?

The Scangauge or the Ultraguage?
 

Spiker

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Need this.

But first things first...what should I get?

The Scangauge or the Ultraguage?

Ah the age of debate... Here's my take:

In my opinion, they are both good gauges, and will give you the same information - all they do is display data from the OBDII port that the ECU provides.

The main differences are user interface and cost.

The UG can display up to 8 gauges at once, compared to SG's maximum of 4. Realistically, most people choose the 6 gauge display setting, as the eight gauge display is too busy. So the UG wins over the SG in this regard.

Every SG can display trans temps in '99+ models. To get that in the UG, you have to step up to the UG MX, which is $10 more than the basic UG EM. Still even the UG MX is about $89, or about $40 less than the SG, which wildly fluctuates in price between $120 and $150. So another win for the UG.

UG has settable audible alarms for things like high temps, etc. SG does not have that feature, so you have to keep your eye on the gauge if you really want to catch overheating early, before blowing a head gasket. I find that unrealistic, so for me, this alone makes the UG a hands down winner.

The one thing I don't like about the UG is that all the menu buttons are on the back. It's not hard to reach them, but it's annoying nonetheless. In contrast, the SG buttons are on the front. Some folks have modified the UG mounting to give it a "touch screen" capability, so you just push on the corners of the UG to activate the three buttons. I haven't tried that yet.
 
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