2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Replacing cracked dash

[Jeff Knight]

I started today around 9:30 and finished about 3:30. Ijust need to finish my gauges tomorrow. This was not a fun job.

 

[Jeff Knight]

Heres a couple more pictures

 

[Jeff Knight]

One more pictore of the finished dash.

 

[Dave M]

That looks great! Did you replace just the top with OEM?

 

[Jeff Knight]

It is a OEM part. That is all I replaced. I'm moving my gauges from the dash to the pillar.



Jeff

 

[firefighter_2000]

What is the OEM part number for that and do you know if they're still availible. I have kinda been under the impression that they werent availible any longer. Any info you have is appreciated.

Thanks

Craig

 

[Jeff Knight]

Craig,

What they did was use my VIN# to get the right color. My dash is the mist gray. The part# 5GK45RC8AC. They had it in 2 days. Hope this helps.



Jeff

 

[GAmes]

What is the OEM part number for that and do you know if they're still availible. I have kinda been under the impression that they werent availible any longer. Any info you have is appreciated.

Thanks

Craig

First, it is a lot easier to respond if you fill in your signature with year of truck and associated info (4 X 4, etc).



In the older trucks, like mine, the dash cover is still available thru Dodge but they only come in gray. I had to prep and paint mine which added another $30 or so to the cost. Here is a good thread about replacement



https://www.turbodieselregister.com...n-discussions/182820-2nd-gen-dash-cracks.html

 

[rolltideram]

I need to do this myself, Just keep putting it off. JC

 

[AKAMAC]

Jeff,

Would the job be simpler if the windshield were removed first?

 

[GAmes]

Jeff,

Would the job be simpler if the windshield were removed first?

Probably, but I wouldn't do it that way unless I planned on replacing the windshield anyway.

 

[Bob4x4]

Jeff,

Would the job be simpler if the windshield were removed first?

Yes it would but the odds are they would crack it while removing it

 

[Jeff Knight]

I'm sure it would be easier with the windshield wasn't there. I wouldn't even consider doing that. I wish I would have taken more pictures. I took the one piece of duct work with the 4 vents out and attached it to the dash before installing it. There was a screw on each side of the vents. I did a lot of looking through the windshield to see where all the screws went. The only thing I can think of to make the job easier would be to remove the seats to allow the dash to be moved further back in the cab.



Jeff

 

[Hammer]

Hmm...

Hey Jeff...

You got a little bored at home I am guessing which caused all this work?

Why didn't you drop a note I could have gotten a warm inside shop to do that work in and helped you get it finished... ..... Andy

 

[Jeff Knight]

Hey Andy,

Yea I was a little bored. Working outside in the sunlight worked out great. It wasn't bad out. Thanks for the offer of help. Happy New Year.

Jeff