Thread: Mudstuff vs Raptor dash

I have a raptor dash and pod... But I've only fitted the pod as the dash fouls the gear stick . I need to pull my finger out and make a new one that is more suitable (still using the lt85 one with the r380).

Originally Posted by flagg

I have a raptor dash...the dash fouls the gear stick .

Really ???

Top section is an icom400 and the stereo head unit.

Bottom row is two 12v plugs, then two missile switches (winch master and one spare ATM) and then a row of 9 carling switches (compressor, rear locker, winch in-out, power to stereo, interior LED, driving lights, and three yet to be hooked up).

Easy enough to bend the shifter slightly with a bit of heat and a vice. Doesn't need much and you end up with it sitting in a better position anyway IMO.

Did you have to get the fascia panels custom cut to suit that fitment of gear ? If not which ones did you get?

Where exactly along the length of the gear stick did you bend it, by how much, and was it easy to remove to do ?

Originally Posted by VladTepes

Did you have to get the fascia panels custom cut to suit that fitment of gear ? If not which ones did you get?

Where exactly along the length of the gear stick did you bend it, by how much, and was it easy to remove to do ?

Yes, custom cut. I did it via email with them. Told them what I wanted on the lower section "and fit as many carlings as will fit after the plugs and missile switches". Had to supply dimensions for icom cutout as its not a unit they are familiar with. Head unit is just a single din so standard size that they know.

Remove gearstick, one nut to undo and takes 2 minutes. Bend just above the splined section at the base using heat, vice and brute force. Make sure you wrap the sleeved rubber dampener (?) section above where you are bending with a wet rag and keep it wet so it doesnt burn or melt.

Didn't bend it a lot. A little at one end = a fair bit more at the other end. Just have play it by ear and trial fit as you go.

I do not have the center dash but I fitted the "Raptor" pod and am mostly pleased with it. The only down is the screws are not stainless and have turned rust colored instead of black! Apart from that nice and solid! the squarish lines suit the Deefer!
I have the spottie and tray lights switches in the right hand section with the hazards.

Cheers Scott

You can buy a set of teh stainless screws from teh raptor site.

Send me a PM if you like and when I order my stuff (may be a few months) I can pick up a set for you to save what might otehrwise be stupid freight costs....