Lotek A-Pillar

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Wanted to start a new thread since th other one is getting too long to keep track of. I have the replacement pillars (one for a 96' and one for a 99' w/ tweeter) and have yet to send them. Why? The replacements are different than the one in my truck and I need some feedback. The pillar in my truck runs about half way down the front door edge on the bottom and meets with the trim of the kick panel. On both replacements, the pillar is a full piece for the top, but they do not have the small tailpiece that goes down along the door. I think they would work and that no one would know, except when you open the door.

Tell me what your a-pillar looks like. What year do you have, w/ or w/out tweeter and how far down does the lower edge go???


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Rob Spading -- TDR Webmaster
1996 3500 CCab, 4X4, Black, Rickson 19. 5", Mag-Hytec Rear/Trans covers, Primeloc, TST 230/605, Westach Gauges, JRE 4" Exhaust, BD Valve Body & TC, American Toolbox/Tank -- -- Coming soon ... BD Brake, Torqloc, Pressure Lock, Espar Heater.

[This message has been edited by Rob Spading (edited 02-15-2000). ]

 

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Rob I have the autometer 2 pod full pillar mount. (no tweeter) Mine is just like the one you just described. It does fit down between the dash and a pillar but it dosen't have the little tail.

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96 2500 4x4 nv4500 3:54 slt 3"body lift 2. 5" suspension by skyjacker dual steering stablizers dual front shocks 267/75/16 street tires 36/12. 5/16 swampers for mud silencer ring lost along with muffler res/cat 3" straight pipe KN round style filter JRE stage 2 kit 330/730 JRE afc spring kit boost and pyro gauges

 

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I've got 97 4x4 reg cab it has the tail peice you're talking about wonder why the replacement is'nt the same are the new trucks runing the tail up from the bottom? Anybody know Darryl

 

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Rob, I have a 12V '98QC without the tweeter. My pillar ends about 2 inches below the dash and doesn't have the ear you're talking about. The kick panel goes up to the bottom of the dash.

 

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My 99 with tweeter doesn't have the tail piece. It ends at the dash.

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Rick G - Phoeniz, AZ
99 2500 QC LB 4X4 5-speed
3. 54 LSD
E-brake, ISSPRO Boost & EGT gauges (mounted pre-turbo)
285/75 16 BFG AT KO on AR Atlas
Hadley Air Horns (no more wimpy horns)
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Rob,

My pillar is like yours -- tailpiece and no tweeter.

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1996 Dodge 2500 SC, SLT, Cummins 12V, 5-spd. , 4X4, Horton Fan Clutch, Jacobs/Ram Exhaust Brake, MagHytec Differential Cover, Combo Gauge, K&N Filter, Brite-Box, Muffler Eliminator, no turbo silencer ring, full-time fog lights.

 

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my 2000 with tweeter ends at the dash , the door seal runs down to meet the kick panel , no tailpiece ... heres an off topic question , how do i remove the pillar cover , no screws and i'm afraid to break it ??? also how do the present 2 guage pods mount ???

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John W. in N. H.
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Y2K 2500,QC,4x4,SLT+,CUMMINS,Auto,TT,CS,3. 54 LSD,Driftwood,Camel LEATHER + LOADED,Line-X,silencer ring in the glovebox,aspiring to BOMB !

1969 Dodge Superbee, Black on Black, 383, 4spd, BOMBed !!

 

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John,
The A-Pillar cover removes easily by first pulling down the black rubber door seal. This seal is pressure fitted, no glue, so don't worry about being able to return the seal to its original position.

At this point, you can see three small brass colored, metal clips that insert into the A-Pillar. There is also a plastic "guide post" at the top of the pillar cover. Just pull out on the cover with your fingers near the metal clips. No need to twist. There will also be a white clip mounted to the pillar where you can disconnect the speaker wire.

As for mounting of the currently available dual guage pods similar to the one available in Geno's: You can drill and mount them with screws or rivets. Or, you can use an epoxy. Just depends on your patience level, and any likelihood that you may have to access the guages in the future for maintenance.

Andy

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99 2500 QC 4x4 5 spd 3:54 stock

 

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My 98. 5 QC has the shorter A-pillar w/tweeter. Looking next to the dash there is a gap of about 2 1/2 inches between the top of the kick panel and the bottom of the A-pillar. There is about a 1/4 inch gap between the door seal and the dash where you can see this gap. I think they removed the tailpiece to make it easier to assemble. As to removing the A-pillar here is DC's instructions out of the service manual:

1. Remove A-pillar grab handle, if equipped

2. Gasp A-pillar trim at top and pull outward/downward to disengage upper spring clip.

3. Carefully pull bottom of A-pillar trim outward to disengage lower spring clip.

4. Disengage speaker harness connector, if equipped.

5. Separate A-pillar trim from vehicle.


My notes: I pulled on the a-pillar in the manner they described about 3 inches down from the top and about the same from the bottom - popped right off no problem. You also have to disconnect the speaker connector if you have a tweeter in the A-pillar and there is plenty of clearance to get to it.

P. S. Rob, did you get my last post on the old message about the placement of the gauges?

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-Steve St. Laurent - President of the Great Lakes TDR
'98 QC LB (CMNSPWR), 4x4, ISB, 5sp, 4. 10 LSD, Prime-loc, boost & pyro gauges, TST Powermax, Permatech spray in liner, Grizzly ss nerf bars, front Draw-Tite receiver, BFG 285/75R16 AT KO's
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thanks andy and steve (steve you posted same time as me and i didn't see it) , i will look at it tomorrow .

steve , does your 98 have a grab handle on the drivers side ? my 98 1500 didn't and neither does my '00 , but if there was one there it would have to be axed to install the guages . .


a guy i work with has a 95 and i looked at it , it has a tailpiece as rob described , looks like DC decided it cost less to make it without it since you don't see it with the door shut...

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John W. in N. H.
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Y2K 2500,QC,4x4,SLT+,CUMMINS,Auto,TT,CS,3. 54 LSD,Driftwood,Camel LEATHER + LOADED,Line-X,silencer ring in the glovebox,aspiring to BOMB !

1969 Dodge Superbee, Black on Black, 383, 4spd, BOMBed !!

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Rob,
My 99 with tweeter doesn't have the tailpiece. Must have changed them at some point. Count me in for one, 2 Pod with tweeter camel or tan or whatever Dodge calls the color for a 99

Rob, Thanks for all the time and effort on this.

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99 QC 4X4
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No my truck didn't have a grab handle on the drivers side. I was quoting directly from the factory service manual and the instructions are for the passenger side a-pillar as well - hence the grab rail item.

 

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Rob,

Can you email me on price and availibility?


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2000 3500 Quad Cab, SLT+, 4x2 Auto, 3. 54 LSD, Camper & Trailer & Sports Options, Sliding Rear Window, BLACK. With Power Bolt Tailgate Lock, Dodge Sill Guards, Mag-Hytec Rear End Cover, LE-607 rear end oil, Mobil Delvac One Engine Oil, Leer Signature Camper Shell, K&N Air Filter, Bosch 275HP Injectors, vanAken CPC, JRE Boost Module.

 

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All I know is I want a 2 pod with tweeter in the dark gray for Agate interior. Sounds lite the perfect way to go.

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99 QC 2500, SLT, 4X4, LWB, 5 Spd, Rhino Liner, Mobil Delvac 1 5W40, Auto Trim Design Runningboards, Les Schwab Wild Country Radial APTs

 

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All I know is I want a 2 pod with tweeter in the dark gray for Agate interior. Sounds like the perfect way to go.

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99 QC 2500, SLT, 4X4, LWB, 5 Spd, Rhino Liner, Mobil Delvac 1 5W40, Auto Trim Design Runningboards, Les Schwab Wild Country Radial APTs

 

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Rob:

My 2001 with tweeter dos not have the tail of which you speak of. I would like to have one with two pods and a tweeter in dark grey for the agate.

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Eric Pitts
2001 2500 Qcab 4X4 auto 4. 10 LSD
Weston Nerf Bars Smith built brush guard
Command Remote Starter
Terre Haute Indiana
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Rob,

When can we expect the A-Pillars to be available?

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99 QC 2500, SLT, 4X4, LWB, 5 Spd, Rhino Liner, Mobil Delvac 1 5W40, Auto Trim Design Runningboards, Les Schwab Wild Country Radial APTs

 

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Just bringin' the topic back up front so it does'nt die like last time. It seems we have some major interest in these things... . Any word Rob?

 

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The factory pillars have been sent to Lotek and he has the ball now to get them designed. Will be in touch with him as this progresses to see how it is going.


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Rob Spading -- TDR Webmaster
1996 3500 CCab, 4X4, Black, Rickson 19. 5", Mag-Hytec Rear/Trans covers, Primeloc, TST 230/605, Westach Gauges, JRE 4" Exhaust, BD Valve Body & TC, American Toolbox/Tank -- -- Coming soon ... BD Brake, Torqloc, Pressure Lock, Espar Heater.

 

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Rob will there be any 3 guage full pilar mts. available? Yogi

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