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crittergetter · 10-15-2005, 10:41 PM

i know of five of them and three of them are mine

i was just talking to a friend tonight about this i will be sending the info

vrj · 10-17-2005, 10:08 AM

Mine is cracked on the drivers side as well as on the passenger side. I have 90K miles.

Mcmopar · 10-17-2005, 10:25 AM

Can we get a breakdown of colors that cracked?

Bobcat698 · 10-17-2005, 12:42 PM

Mine is cracked.. 194k miles on it now... Not sure if I'm going to send the info.

durasmack · 10-17-2005, 01:14 PM

Mine is cracked.... (97, so i dont know what sort of good that will do ya...)

supr · 10-20-2005, 04:02 PM

Mine is not, but I think Heat & UV contribute immensely. I use an Aluminum HD reflector shade in the front window most of the year. When parked in the sun, I crackthe windows about 1", pevents massive heat build-up. I have the Venst Shades on the window, helps a little with rain, driving or parked.
Proably right on poor quality. Perhaps some Armorall may help to keep it from drying out?
Just some thougts.

Tx red · 10-20-2005, 05:25 PM

My 96 was bad cracked.

JDGnut · 10-20-2005, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by supr

Proably right on poor quality. Perhaps some Armorall may help to keep it from drying out?
Just some thougts.

Its plastic.. Now I can see inside the dash the cracks are so big.. actually if you took the screws out behind the black trim around the guages.. I would have a 10in hole in the dash... where pieces would just fall out..

At least everyone could call in...

Those of you that have low miles, might have a chance... they are telling me they won't help me because I have too many miles on the truck... (what ever that has to do with the dash...)
Bryan

eng208 · 10-21-2005, 06:51 AM

How does the cover from Geno's look? Does it cover it and blend in really nice? Also, it is about 140, what is the upper half that you guys are getting from the dealer for 179? If it is a replacement, I would rather have that. I have a 97, gray.
Chris

earlmathis · 11-07-2005, 12:40 PM

Mine is cracked on my 99 2500 4x4, Cummins (of course) the dash is the dark grey. I am the original owner and it has 195k on it.

My Dad's is cracked, 01 2500 Cummins, it is the tan color and it has 135k on it.

My brother in laws is cracked, it's a 99 1/2 tom 2 wheel drive. His is the dark grey also and has @100k on it. If you need the vin numbers I'll see about getting them. Do we have a path forward?

Also does anyone know if there is an aftermarket replacement? Thanks in advance for all the work and help.

cmckinney · 11-07-2005, 03:08 PM

I just noticed my dash being cracked a month ago. I had 89k miles on it but seeing as it's only a minor issue I'll take care of that myself. Not worth the DC hassle. Light grey interior and I agree Texas heat was the probable cause.

Go to a junk yard to go find one it's cheaper and a lot easier.

-CM

Timmay2 · 11-07-2005, 04:34 PM

Every vehicles dash cracks, and more so in heat.

Its just what happens.

Have them recall your fuel tank while your at it, I heard they tend to get empty as you drive?

VADSLRAM · 11-08-2005, 05:41 AM

Not that I'm a ford guy, But I had an Aerostar for ten years in Fl the dash didn't crack and I had a '69 stang Mach 1 I sold it in 82 with the same dash no cracks.
Dodge has been using POS plastic. My sunglass holder (center top) , fold down cup holder, and dash, all plastic and all self destructed. I don't abuse my baby and most of the time it's in a covered garage.

earlmathis · 11-08-2005, 07:24 AM

Not every vechile cracks like mine has, I know plenty of people with Chevys and Fords from 1990 and up with no cracks, I don't personally know anyone with a Dodge 1996 and up with no cracks. I believe they bought some cheap plastic.

Bobcat698 · 11-09-2005, 09:57 AM

Does the drilling of a hole at the end of the crack really stop it?

10-17-2005, 10:08 AM	#32
vrj Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Earth Posts: 148 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Mine is cracked on the drivers side as well as on the passenger side. I have 90K miles. __________________ 2001.5 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 - QC, 24V, AT, SB, Aux. Fuel Tank, Phantom Gauges, Bright Box, Sport Headlights - BFG 315's on Amer. Eagle 102's, BW "Pocket" flares, Skyjacker D25's - Ranch Hand Bumpers, Warn Winch, Bilstein 5100's, AFE Stage 2, MBRP/Magnaflow - Vulcan Big-Line, FASS/Raycor, Grover Air Horns, Mag-Hytec Covers, DT Links - Smarty, Edge Comp, HTB2 62/65/13, DDP-110's, CFM+ Intake, PB Air Bags "Gas is something you pass through your A..., NOT your Truck... Got Diesel !!!"

10-17-2005, 10:25 AM	#33
Mcmopar Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 3,636 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Can we get a breakdown of colors that cracked? __________________ 1998 QC 4X4 SB 3.54-Antispin 12 Valve. Timed to 16.90. Dynoed 11/05 - 310/675 Dynoed again 02/07 - 436/957 retimed to 19.5, and some other pump stuff!! 1/4 mile time of 12.88@104. 11/2007--480/1000. Trustee, NC DTR#18 "That's Mr. McMosley to you!!"

10-17-2005, 12:42 PM	#34
Bobcat698 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Amherst, WI Posts: 1,146 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Mine is cracked.. 194k miles on it now... Not sure if I'm going to send the info. __________________ 1998.0 Dodge 2500CC 12V CTD Automatic DDP Sticks, Goerend Automatic, Big Turbo and some other fun stuff! 50+ hooks and counting, lots of carnage! My throttle *isn't* variable.. Its only ON or OFF!

10-20-2005, 04:02 PM	#36
supr Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Houston Posts: 852 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Mine is not, but I think Heat & UV contribute immensely. I use an Aluminum HD reflector shade in the front window most of the year. When parked in the sun, I crackthe windows about 1", pevents massive heat build-up. I have the Venst Shades on the window, helps a little with rain, driving or parked. Proably right on poor quality. Perhaps some Armorall may help to keep it from drying out? Just some thougts. __________________ 2002 3500 4x2 QC SLT/Laramie HO 6 Speed/4.10 LS, camper/trailer grp, Silver;Bilsteins;K&N;Vulcan Kit, DiProcol FP, Boost, & Pyro,GoodYear Wrangler Silent Armor tires, 20k PullRite, 36' Alfa Ideal, 13k, 32' Mobil Scout, 18' 12k Uttility trailer

10-20-2005, 05:25 PM	#37
Tx red Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Calgary Posts: 10 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	My 96 was bad cracked. __________________ 05 2500,Quad cab,lone star edition,black with slate interior, n-fab side steps, prodigy controller, replaced fatory spkrs, spare tires and wheels are off a Hummer

10-15-2005, 10:41 PM	#31
crittergetter Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 50 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	i know of five of them and three of them are mine i was just talking to a friend tonight about this i will be sending the info

10-21-2005, 06:51 AM	#39
eng208 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Plains Ga. Posts: 202 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	How does the cover from Geno's look? Does it cover it and blend in really nice? Also, it is about 140, what is the upper half that you guys are getting from the dealer for 179? If it is a replacement, I would rather have that. I have a 97, gray. Chris __________________ 03 Thor Tahoe 20 TB Transporter 91 Dodge CTD W250 Power Ram - SOLD 97 Dodge CTD 2500 4x4 Club Cab LWB w/#8 TST, boost elbow, gauges, Goerends triple disk TC, Goerends VB, and billet shift lever, Magnaflow 4 "exhaust

11-07-2005, 12:40 PM	#40
earlmathis Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sweeny Texas Posts: 27 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Cracked Mine is cracked on my 99 2500 4x4, Cummins (of course) the dash is the dark grey. I am the original owner and it has 195k on it. My Dad's is cracked, 01 2500 Cummins, it is the tan color and it has 135k on it. My brother in laws is cracked, it's a 99 1/2 tom 2 wheel drive. His is the dark grey also and has @100k on it. If you need the vin numbers I'll see about getting them. Do we have a path forward? Also does anyone know if there is an aftermarket replacement? Thanks in advance for all the work and help.

11-07-2005, 03:08 PM	#41
cmckinney Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 266 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	I just noticed my dash being cracked a month ago. I had 89k miles on it but seeing as it's only a minor issue I'll take care of that myself. Not worth the DC hassle. Light grey interior and I agree Texas heat was the probable cause. Go to a junk yard to go find one it's cheaper and a lot easier. -CM __________________ 2002 CTD ETC Ext 4x4 5-sp, IssPro boost, Fuel pressure & Pyro Pre-Turbo PIAA 80XT's, Warn HS 9500I, Cooper Dominator's 285/75R16 4/24/06 96589mi Nitto Terra Grapplers 285/75R16 2/27/09 131887mi Edge EZ, BHAF Dynoed 256 HP 556 TQ EDGE EZ Dynoed @300HP 600TQ EDGE EZ + RV275's Edge Pulse Level 3 TST Grabber HP=?? TQ=?? Replaced ball joints w/ Moog @72300. Warrantied VP44 Injection pump 86000 7/05 125K+ mile club July 08

11-07-2005, 04:34 PM	#42
Timmay2 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: AZ Posts: 652 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Every vehicles dash cracks, and more so in heat. Its just what happens. Have them recall your fuel tank while your at it, I heard they tend to get empty as you drive? __________________ RIP: 99 2500 QCSB 5spd 4x4. 267k miles, SBC OFE, Comp, Stg5 Jammers, straight piped. 2007 Impala LT.

11-08-2005, 05:41 AM	#43
VADSLRAM Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: VA Beach Posts: 335 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Not that I'm a ford guy, But I had an Aerostar for ten years in Fl the dash didn't crack and I had a '69 stang Mach 1 I sold it in 82 with the same dash no cracks. Dodge has been using POS plastic. My sunglass holder (center top) , fold down cup holder, and dash, all plastic and all self destructed. I don't abuse my baby and most of the time it's in a covered garage. __________________ 99 2500 2wd nothin fancy just the only engine worth putting in a truck

11-08-2005, 07:24 AM	#44
earlmathis Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sweeny Texas Posts: 27 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Cracks Not every vechile cracks like mine has, I know plenty of people with Chevys and Fords from 1990 and up with no cracks, I don't personally know anyone with a Dodge 1996 and up with no cracks. I believe they bought some cheap plastic.

11-09-2005, 09:57 AM	#45
Bobcat698 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Amherst, WI Posts: 1,146 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Does the drilling of a hole at the end of the crack really stop it?

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