2-1/16in Single Gauge Pod- 97-98 Ford Truck

The AutoMeter 2-1/16-inch Single Gauge Pod for 1997–1998 Ford Trucks is a pillar-mounted gauge housing designed to integrate aftermarket instrumentation into the factory dashboard structure. This black plastic pod mounts flush within the factory pillar location and accepts any standard 2-1/16-inch diameter gauge, making it a clean integration point for boost pressure, oil temperature, transmission temperature, fuel pressure, or other performance monitoring instruments without cutting or permanently altering the vehicle's interior.

Built from durable black plastic with a compact design measuring 7.05 x 3.25 x 8.6 inches, this gauge pod (SKU ATM15304) weighs just 0.19 lbs and is engineered to fit the specific pillar geometry of Ford full-size trucks and SUVs from the 1997–2003 generation. The pod's location near the driver's sightline ensures critical engine and drivetrain data remains visible during normal operation. The standardized 2-1/16-inch gauge opening accepts any compatible AutoMeter or aftermarket gauge head, providing flexibility in monitoring parameters based on performance upgrade priorities—whether turbocharger boost, engine oil pressure, or coolant temperature trending during hard driving.

This pod serves truck owners building modified powertrains who require real-time telemetry but prefer minimalist interior aesthetics. Rather than surface-mounting gauges on the dashboard or installing a full A-pillar pod kit, this factory-style solution preserves the truck's original appearance while delivering the data visibility necessary for tuned engines, transmission coolers, and boost systems. The pillar mounting position reduces driver distraction and keeps wiring tucked cleanly through the existing factory harness conduits.