Aftermarket 94-97 Dash

[Iron Duke II]

Just saw this and wondered if anyone here has one.

https://lrbspeed.com/product/94-97-dodge-ram-aluminum-dashboard/

 

[Ozymandias]

I mean that thing looks pretty cool - but I wouldn't want to be driver or passenger in case of a crash.
Jm2c

 

[Topzide]

I guess that's why the have it listed for "OFF ROAD USE ONLY" in red lettering near bottom of description! A racing harness to keep you away from it would be a must!

 

[BigPapa]

While I have heard of a couple with cracks lately, typically the '94-'97 dashes don't give problems, at least not like the '98-'02's that crumble into nothingness.....

 

[AEdelheit]

While I have heard of a couple with cracks lately, typically the '94-'97 dashes don't give problems, at least not like the '98-'02's that crumble into nothingness.....

Atleast someone is finally making the lower dash mold for them now https://www.alldodgetruck.com/products/2nd-generation-cummins-dash

 

[Matt42]

Just saw this and wondered if anyone here has one.

https://lrbspeed.com/product/94-97-dodge-ram-aluminum-dashboard/

Mine is due to arrive this week. Photos and details when it arrives.

As to hitting the dashboard in a wreck . . . That's what the driver and passenger seat & shoulder belts are for. The plastic dashboard parts the truck came with will shatter almost like plate glass. I don't see how that is much better.

 

[Ozymandias]

Your legs an arms can and will hit the dash in case of a crash.
I would rather have the dash shattered then knees and hip and everything that connects them.

But that's your decision, I'm fine with that.

 

[Matt42]

Your legs an arms can and will hit the dash in case of a crash.
I would rather have the dash shattered then knees and hip and everything that connects them.

But that's your decision, I'm fine with that.

I can't argue with you. Because you are correct. What I had in mind with the shattering issue was skin lacerations, which can be serious to fatal. My wife was permanently disfigured by a windshield as a teen in a pre-seat belt car.

 

[Ozymandias]

Yes I'm really sorry for taking all the fun out of an idea which looks great at the first sight.
I've just seen to many accidents through my lifetime as a professional driver.

And it's so often not even "our" decision because we all think that we are safe drivers - but if someone oncoming swerves into your lane then you are in gods hand. Which happened to me just lately in a tight corner and just with a fast reaction I avoid a crash by going over the shoulder. And it wasn't even "me", just the lizard brain* sent the right info into the system without me even thinking about what to do.

*trained by millions of miles behind the wheel