2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission 2nd Gen Dash cracks

[GAmes]

If they are still open out there give them a call. I'll be in Bakersfield in a couple of days. If you can't get any positive answers and are willing to drive 159 miles I'll bring mine. I can get another. It was about $163 with tax.

 

[Dave M]

If they are still open out there give them a call. I'll be in Bakersfield in a couple of days. If you can't get any positive answers and are willing to drive 159 miles I'll bring mine. I can get another. It was about $163 with tax.

Thanks. I start a nite shift tomorrow nite but I'll try to get to a dealer tomorrow in Fresno or Madera and see if they have one. I'll update as soon as I can. I can't shell out the dough til end of the week and, of course, the boss has to give her approval too. :-laf



Thanks,

Dave

 

[Jeff Knight]

Jack Miller All Chrysler Parts - North Kansas City MO Try this place. They have it listed for $107. 82



Jeff

 

[GAmes]

Thanks. I start a nite shift tomorrow nite but I'll try to get to a dealer tomorrow in Fresno or Madera and see if they have one. I'll update as soon as I can. I can't shell out the dough til end of the week and, of course, the boss has to give her approval too. :-laf



Thanks,

Dave

I guess I could have been clearer. I'm leaving in the morning pulling a TT. I'm sure you can get one with that info though.

 

[mediccummin]

My dash is mist gray, covered with a dash carpet, I use wind shield visor when parked, parked in the garage half the time, My dash looks like someone took a weed wacker to it. You could make a road map out of it. As for a reply from Grizzly about the dust causing the cracks because you need to keep it clean that is a crock of $H(t. Dust has nothing to do with it.

 

[Grizzly]

My dash is mist gray, covered with a dash carpet, I use wind shield visor when parked, parked in the garage half the time, My dash looks like someone took a weed wacker to it. You could make a road map out of it. As for a reply from Grizzly about the dust causing the cracks because you need to keep it clean that is a crock of $H(t. Dust has nothing to do with it.

I don't like your remark. I know that keeping the dash dusted is true and I am not the only one that believes that. I had my 95 for 10 years, never had a dash mat on it, it stayed outside half the time and it never had a hint of a crack. I kept a large dust rag handy and dusted the dash often. I'm doing the same with my 05. I shake out the dust rag often and wash it now and then.

If you don't want to keep your dash clean, fine, it's your loss, not mind, but I haven't spent a dine to replace my dash.

 

[Sandifer]

#@$%! I called the Dodge #1-800-992-1997 to set up a claim on my '95 3500 and '95 2500 and they told me that due to the age and mileage on the vehicles that they could not offer assistance on the claims. Thay said since I bought both vehicles out of warranty "as is" they could not assist. What a bunch of crap. I have a 1973 Ford f100 with the original dash that is perfect, why can't Dodge get there act together and build a quality truck? I'm not asking for a free dash. Just less than $800 or more for a piece of plastic. Then who's to say when it won't crack? Then you have the crappy paint. I have more Krylon spray paint on my 3500 than factory paint.

 

[mediccummin]

Hey Grizzly, you stated that if everyone kept there dashes clean they would'nt crack, like I said Bull, My dash is spotless and always has been but it still cracked, my truck is also parked in the garage 50% of the time. Sun shades used all the time when parked outside. Not trying to **** you off but accusing everyone with cracked dashes because they dont keep them clean is a remark myself and others dont like.

 

[Dodoro]

My 2002 factory tint, Grey. No cracks and I only clean it once a month.

My 96 had factory tint, Grey also and no cracks.

I think we should start a poll:



Who uses a cleaner on their dash ?



Who uses a protectant (Armor All) ?



Who has tinted windows ?



Who parts in a garage / carport ?



Of these how many are Brown, Grey, Other ?

 

[Grizzly]

Hey Grizzly, you stated that if everyone kept there dashes clean they would'nt crack, like I said Bull, My dash is spotless and always has been but it still cracked, my truck is also parked in the garage 50% of the time. Sun shades used all the time when parked outside. Not trying to **** you off but accusing everyone with cracked dashes because they dont keep them clean is a remark myself and others dont like.

I didn't say all that. Go back and read Post #17 and #34 and try to understand what I said. If you have difficulty understanding what I wrote, get your wife or someone else to read it for you.

 

[mediccummin]

Whatever dude go dry your eye, was'nt trying to get you upset. Just pointing out I dont think its the dust.

 

[Grizzly]

Whatever dude go dry your eye

They never needed drying.

 

[KMacnicol]

I have a '94 with a dark blue dash. It in florida but the intire windshield has aftermarket tint on it. The dash started to crack about 6 months ago and now I drive down the road and have had pieces fall in my feet. The o/d switch is about to fall in the dash. Sure would be nice if they did something about it but I doubt it.

 

[Huntmastr1]

Been to the dealer





Well, they said Chrysler will provide the part free of charge all I have to do is pay for the labor $350. 00.

I ask for the part and I will install, they said no go!

I guess this ain't a bad offer on a 6 year old truck with 264K miles, though it would be nice if they would offer the part at COST and we could do the install ourselves.



I will probably do this: eBay Motors: 1998 1999 2000 2001 Dodge Ram Truck NEW Dash Overlay (item 160117763975 end time May-23-07 11:24:01 PDT)

I think this is the best after market product out.

 

[Sandifer]

I found out that you can purchase just the upper dash panel from Dodge. Part#5EY72RD5 It cost me about $115. I will be installing it this weekend and will take pics to post.

 

[Grizzly]

Well, they said Chrysler will provide the part free of charge all I have to do is pay for the labor $350. 00.

I ask for the part and I will install, they said no go!

I guess this ain't a bad offer on a 6 year old truck with 264K miles, though it would be nice if they would offer the part at COST and we could do the install ourselves.

I will probably do this: eBay Motors: 1998 1999 2000 2001 Dodge Ram Truck NEW Dash Overlay (item 160117763975 end time May-23-07 11:24:01 PDT)

I think this is the best after market product out.

The eBay price of $128. 99 sounds good. Is the material it's made of better then the original equipped?



Chrysler's fee of $350 to install is a little spendy. Can't take that long to install a dash.

 

[J.BURCHFIELD]

Well, they said Chrysler will provide the part free of charge all I have to do is pay for the labor $350. 00.

I ask for the part and I will install, they said no go!

I guess this ain't a bad offer on a 6 year old truck with 264K miles, though it would be nice if they would offer the part at COST and we could do the install ourselves.



I will probably do this: eBay Motors: 1998 1999 2000 2001 Dodge Ram Truck NEW Dash Overlay (item 160117763975 end time May-23-07 11:24:01 PDT)

I think this is the best after market product out.

I went to a Body shop and did not have to do the labor and I got off cheaper than that. This is one case for sure that after market parts are the way to go. Some of you have found good dealers but I never have. All I see is charge triple or more for parts and charge more than independent shops for labor. When I take my truck to a dealer which I absolutely will not do, not anymore. I know what the are thinking. He was stupid enough to buy a truck he does not know anything about he will be stupid enough to pay whatever we charge. I don't put up with, it I do not have to. If I break down in front of a dealer I call a tow truck to take me to an independent shop, warranty or no warranty. If I loose some warranty I, at least, did not put them in a position to have their way with me. When I buy from a dealer I buy for invoice or I do not buy from them. Once I have made a deal somewhere I never return. If I can't repair it I know honest independents who can. I do not expect anybody to agree with me. This is MY way of exercising MY freedom while I still have it.

 

[dresslered]

so far, sooo good

Great, every time I spend some time over here I become aware of a new potential problem. I have a 2001 (MFR Date 2-00) and have had a dash mat on it since new. I just went out and carefully removed it and (whew!) no cracks--looks brand new still. It is camel color and I will put a thick layer of 301 protectant on it before I reinstall the dash mat again.

 

[DCreed]

sure they'll replace ur dash for free ,plus a labor rate that exceeds cost of parts!! have u ever added the cost of parts on our trucks?? i wish i had the time to strip a new truck and make 3 times cost on parts!! gimme a break,DC!

 

[J.BURCHFIELD]

Great, every time I spend some time over here I become aware of a new potential problem. I have a 2001 (MFR Date 2-00) and have had a dash mat on it since new. I just went out and carefully removed it and (whew!) no cracks--looks brand new still. It is camel color and I will put a thick layer of 301 protectant on it before I reinstall the dash mat again.

I believe the dash cracks are due to parking in the Sun and the mats protect them. At least that is what a Body Shop told me where I have gone for many years. The owner belongs to a Motorcycle Club that I also belonged to. He has always told it like it is.