How To: 13-14 premium cluster upgrade

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Can this be done of a 2012 lone star??
 

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I might have a bead on one, but spoke to the guy...and he was adamant that it won't work. I have a 2014 SXT, and this cluster is coming from a 2013 Sport. He listed this PN as 56046541AF. I have seen a part number very similar in this thread except the last number was a 4 not a 1. I am assuming this is just different models. I am sure this will work, but before I drop the cash, I want to get one last confirmation. LOL. Thanks guys! And woohoo, first post on RF complete. No longer a ******. HAHAHA.

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Great... I have to add this to my MOD list now... Lol
 

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I might have a bead on one, but spoke to the guy...and he was adamant that it won't work. I have a 2014 SXT, and this cluster is coming from a 2013 Sport. He listed this PN as 56046541AF. I have seen a part number very similar in this thread except the last number was a 4 not a 1. I am assuming this is just different models. I am sure this will work, but before I drop the cash, I want to get one last confirmation. LOL. Thanks guys! And woohoo, first post on RF complete. No longer a ******. HAHAHA.

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I have installed 2013 and 2014 clusters in my 2014 and they both work.
 

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Might be my favorite mod yet

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Which cluster is this, the Sport?
 

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So what all is needed to make this work in a 12? I'd like to change my radio to the 8.4n too
 

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So what all is needed to make this work in a 12? I'd like to change my radio to the 8.4n too
The radio and cluster were changed for the 2013 model year. They are not plug and play. There isn't a cluster like these for your model year and you can't use the 8.4 radios either. You need to look at the radios for the 2009 to 2012 year trucks. I know I've answered this on other threads for you before. Are you reading the replies?
 

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Okay, possible stupid question, but I have a Tradesman/Express (ST trim) that I am wanting to do this upgrade to. With the column shifter and the ability to shift manually will these clusters work? Or is there a premium cluster that still shows that option? Mine has the P/R/N/D and then a +/-. Also, then the next question... Anyone done this upgrade to a 4x4? If so do you have the part number handy to make sure the display will show the 4x4 when activated?
 

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Okay, possible stupid question, but I have a Tradesman/Express (ST trim) that I am wanting to do this upgrade to. With the column shifter and the ability to shift manually will these clusters work? Or is there a premium cluster that still shows that option? Mine has the P/R/N/D and then a +/-. Also, then the next question... Anyone done this upgrade to a 4x4? If so do you have the part number handy to make sure the display will show the 4x4 when activated?


On the premium cluster all the information for the gear selector has been working on either transmission. The gear selector works on mine when I use the buttons to change it.
Not sure about the 4X4 question though.


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On the premium cluster all the information for the gear selector has been working on either transmission. The gear selector works on mine when I use the buttons to change it.
Not sure about the 4X4 question though.


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Thanks for the reply man. I appreciate it.

I've contacted a few places so far, one got back to me with a price of $395. Cluster is in a Sport right now. Trying to get more info as to whether it's a 4x4 or not. What was the general price range most everyone is paying for theirs? Also thinking of going to some of the pick and pulls here in AZ, seeing if I can find one there.
 

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Thanks for the reply man. I appreciate it.

I've contacted a few places so far, one got back to me with a price of $395. Cluster is in a Sport right now. Trying to get more info as to whether it's a 4x4 or not. What was the general price range most everyone is paying for theirs? Also thinking of going to some of the pick and pulls here in AZ, seeing if I can find one there.

Got my non-limited for $125. I remember seeing the 4wd light pop on in my truck when I test fit my cluster.
 

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Got my non-limited for $125. I remember seeing the 4wd light pop on in my truck when I test fit my cluster.

Did you get yours off that card-part place everyone else is getting their from?
 

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Yup, from a joint in Ohio called Renos.

This is the one I've found so far, $395 seems pretty steep for it. Lol. Looks just like yours. I'll have to see if I can find the place you went through, maybe they have another one.
 

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This is the one I've found so far, $395 seems pretty steep for it. Lol. Looks just like yours. I'll have to see if I can find the place you went through, maybe they have another one.
Looks same as mine. But yes, that's pretty steep. Keep looking or make an offer.
 

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What was the general price range most everyone is paying for theirs?
I paid $320 for one of mine and $170 for the other both prices included shipping. Then I've paid $200 to get one corrected to the mileage I need, so that I don't have to wait over a year to use the cluster.
 
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