87 Ram 50 4x4 "junkyard" rescue,

[WarStryker13]

I am not a fan of gauge pods on brackets with wiring sticking out the ass of them - it looks like they're ghetto fixed.

I am going to be honest with you, that's exactly what I did...

Later on I'll make it look decent, but right now I'm only concerned with function. Plus I don't really feel like pulling the dash right now.

I feel really dumb that I didn't think about using a jumper wire...

[geezer101]

I am going to be honest with you, that's exactly what I did...

Later on I'll make it look decent, but right now I'm only concerned with function. Plus I don't really feel like pulling the dash right now.

I feel really dumb that I didn't think about using a jumper wire...

The simplest answer is the one you end up using. And if you make the jumper wire, then my comment has helped you which is still a win
If your gauges are reading right and the electrics are bug free, you can swap it over to a nicer looking set up later knowing the nuts and bolts of it all are solid.