Description
Description
The Dakota Digital RTX-56F-PU-X is a complete RTX Series instrument system engineered specifically for the 1956 Ford Pickup. This system combines precision analog gauge movements with a vivid digital TFT message center, delivering accurate performance data alongside the classic look of traditional gauges. Fully customizable lighting and a comprehensive feature set make it a direct, modern upgrade for the original dash.
Each gauge sweep incorporates LED backlighting with extensive color options, allowing the driver to tailor needle color, sweep color, and digital display color to match any interior theme. With 12 factory preset color themes or fully custom color zone selection, the RTX-56F-PU-X offers both an OE-inspired appearance and the ability to create a bold, personalized look.
Key Features
- Analog speedometer, oil pressure, water temperature, fuel level, and voltmeter gauges
- Digital bar graph tachometer
- TFT digital message center with odometer, dual trip meters, 12-hour clock, and estimated range/miles to empty
- Performance meters including 0-60 MPH timer, 1/4 and 1/8 mile time and trap speed, high speed recall, and high RPM recall
- Built-in indicators for turn signals, high beam, check engine, parking brake, cruise control, 4x4, wait to start, and two user-programmable auxiliary inputs
- Red LED warning indicator built into each analog gauge sweep (except speedometer)
- Over 30 user-selectable colors for needle, sweep, and digital display
- Daytime and nighttime brightness control through the RTX setup menu, toggled by the headlight switch
- Full LED/RGB backlighting for sharp day and night visibility
- Pushbutton rocker switch control with button-press feedback via message center or included buzzer
- Configurable through the free Dakota Digital mobile app for Android and Apple devices
Specifications
- Part Number: RTX-56F-PU-X
- Speedometer Range: 0-120 MPH
- Oil Pressure Range: 0-80 psi
- Water Temperature Range: 100-260°F
- Fuel Level Display: E, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, F
- Voltmeter Range: 9-17 VDC
- Tachometer Range: 0-8,000 RPM
- Control Box Dimensions: 5.5" x 3.5" x 1"
Included Sensors
- Water temperature sensor: 1/8" NPT, ground isolated, with 10 ft harness
- Oil pressure sensor: 1/8" NPT solid state, with 10 ft harness
- Cable driven speed sensor/generator replacing Ford and/or GM style speedometer cables, with 10 ft harness (requires approximately 5" clearance between the cable drive output and any obstruction; Part # 130011 sold separately for relocation when additional clearance is needed)
- Bushing kit including 1/8" to 1/4", 3/8", and 1/2" NPT sizes, plus 12mm and 16mm x 1.5 thread bushings
Kit Includes
- RTX instrument cluster with analog gauges and digital TFT message center
- Two-sided pushbutton rocker switch
- Water temperature and oil pressure sensors with harnesses
- Cable driven speed sensor/generator with harness
- Assortment of mounting bushings
Notes
- Gear position indicator requires optional GSS-3000 sensor (sold separately)
- Not all OEM indicator lamp functions are replaced; unused indicators may be repurposed as needed
- Optional DIM-1 accessory available for on-the-fly rotary brightness control
- Speedometer calibration is not required when used with optional GPS-50-2 (sold separately)
