Dash "Creaking"

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For the last 3-4 weeks, I've noticed that my dash (I think where it meets the A pillar) is starting to "creak" - not a squeek or rattle. Just a little at first, now everytime I go over a bump, RR tracks, etc. This is very annoying to say the least!

Anyone else had this problem? How about the TSB for "Instrument Panel Creak"? If so did it work?

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1999 2500 QC 4X4 LB Auto 4. 10LS, Driftwood, CD player with Steering Wheel Controls, Power Driver's Seat, 275HP Injectors, Boost Regulator & Elbow, K&N Air Filter, Brushguard, Spray-in Liner, 285/75R16 BFG AT KO's, Nerf Bars, Black Diamond Plate Deep Well Tool Box, Mopar flat antispray guards (front and back)
2000 Yamaha Big Bear 400 4X4
NRA Member

 

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Clint- there is a bolt @ either side of the dash that attaches it to the inner post above the kick panel. If you have a FSM, it shows these bolts, which are removed to allow the dash to pivot downward for service. It sounds as though one of these bolts may have loosened up a little. Hope this helps.

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Bill Lins Wharton, TX 98 2500 QC SLT,12 (the CORRECT # of)valves,NV4500,3. 54 LSD,Manik grille guard,Psychotty Air,Amsoil everywhere, Reading aluminum utility body and bumper,Optima yellow tops- silencer ring, cat,& muffler all stolen.

 

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TXRam -
I thought I was experiencing a "chirping" that apparently was coming from the dash area... couldn't locate exactly where in the dash area. One day my brother-in-law were driving along and the noise appeared, he put a grip on the overhead console and the noise stopped; maybe this is your suspect noise maker also. Just my two cents worth.

 

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There is a TSB about a squeaky dash. Check Fritz Ram Page for it. I saw it once prowling around. You have to use a pry bar to bend the ends of the dash so they won't rub and squeak. http://www.ecpe.vt.edu/~dfritz/ram_frame.html
Is a good place to look for TSB info. I can't find that one tonight but you might be able to. If it's not on his site it's one of the other members of the webring. Sorry I can't be of more help tonight.

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Joe George
Eureka, CA

'95 2500 CC auto 4X4,Combo EGT/boost guage,custom switch panel,PacBrake,Torque plate,BD valve body,Automatic motorhome steps on both sides,Foldacover hard bed cover,Cummins chrome kit,Black steel grill guard,Front hitch receiver

 

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My Ram had that creak but I give a rig 1 or 2 years to find all the problems (unless it's serious) before I take it in and the creak showed up 6 months after purchase and them mysteriously disappeared about 4 months ago. I was about to put the TSB mentioned on the to-do-list.