Dashboard Kit
 

Does anyone know where to get a replacement dash or a nice overlay?
My dashboard is cracking bad [verymad]

I think I saw in there catalog .

http://www.genosgarage.com/
Geno's Garage

Get a new one from Dodge...it will make your interior look brand new.

Dodge wants way to much for one!!

Got a quote for $450 materials and $500 labor from dealer to replace....mine's a massive spiderweb with one hole about 4in across. Rattles every time I hit a bump, but I can't see spending $1000 for a new dash at this point. Thought about ripping it all out and leaving a slight edge all around it and buying the dash piece from Geno's and gluing it down but haven't looked into it any further.

They do make what is called a dash cap. It is molded to look like the original. Most dealers offer them in factory colors. My dash has been cracking and I have mended it pretty well. But since it is driving me crazy I went ahead and ordered one of these dash caps. It hasn't come in yet so it may be a POS. But since many of my friends have the same problem, I was elected to be the lab rat. $159 including shipping. I'll let everyone know the results.

Cool that would be great!!

They probably gave you a price for the whole replacement dash. The top piece that is cracked can be bought at the dealer for around $150.00 and takes about 2 hours to install.

Break away, can I quote you on that? My dash is crap too but I'm afraid to set foot in dodge dealer

lewis

Sure---that is what I paid for mind, plus sales tax...retailed for $191.00. Most of the mats and covers will cost almost that much delivered to your door but you will still have a cracked dash under them.

Now I'm curious. I think I'll call monday and ask. I wouldnt be surprised if they say that the early 2nd gen dash is more $$$

thaNks

lewis

Could you provide the part # and color for yours? I only have one crack that is sort of mended, but with only 481,000 miles I try to keep my truck looking like new.

The Dodge part number is " 5GK45RC8AB I/PANEL " The color for this number is dark gray...also my truck is a 1999...I think the top of the dash is made a little different than 1997 and earlier...not positive. The dealer can order you the correct color by using your VIN.

i took the part no. to two of my dealers and they both quoted me a little over 400.00. one of them though said he would sell it to me for 315.00 out the door. i told him about the 195.00 one from one of the guys here and he showed me what their cost on it is and its above 200.00. so i dont know what im going to do right now, mines not too bad. its just getting worse is what worries me...:o

This place:
http://www.atascosa.com/show.cfm?inventory&st=6001

has 5GK45RC8AB I/PANEL for $194.

My new dash was under $200 at the dealer. Took me and my two sons 4 hours to replace it. That included taking them for ice cream once the job was done. It's not that hard. I've allready posted for someone else what it took to replace it. There was no chance for a cap on mine. Too much of it was falling apart. Not much left to stick anything to. I've also heard that the carpet looks like a hair peice and the hard plastic cap never fits just right, especially as the dash is breaking up and becomes self deformed.

I just bought my new dash top from the dealer and paid $120. list was $160 he had it in stock.

I recall a while back seeing instructions for installing the new cap. Does anyone have directions for it?

Breakaway, the dealer said I had to order a NEW BEZEL to work with the new dASH cap. Any idea? Ive had the dealer say the same thing about other stuff Ive bought there

lewis

If you are referring to the " bezel " around the instrument cluster and radio/heat/ac contols, it is a removable/reusable piece. Mine has clips on the back similar to the ones on door panels. The only problem I recall with the bezel, was someone posted that they had broken theirs by taking it off several times. These are pretty good instructions.... https://www.dieseltruckresource.com/...d.php?t=106921

I broke my bezel. But I had the bright idea I could just pull out the corner and tuck my Xm radio wires behind it. Made me mad. I had just replaced my dash. It looked so good and the wires we're driving me crazy. All you gotta do is carefully pull it ALL the way off. No tools, fingers only, take your time. it will pop right back on. Don't break yours. They cost about $80.

i recently bought the overlay cover and installed it..looks great. Its kinda nice not having the carpet mat on top. The color is a shade off but not real noticable. Im sure when the sun hits it it will turn and fade color. To the un-trained eye, you cant even tell! I think it was worth the money!!!!

CARR< Most everybody here have told you the skinnie on the top portion of your dash. My son and me replaced his at Xmas. ordered it in gray because grey was 190.00 out the door as opposed to 375.00 for the camel color we needed. Bought 3 cans of camel from dealer and painted to match looks priceless!!!
Increased the Esteem of the truck not to mention my Son's as well!!!! In the words of Larry the cable guy "Get r done"

Thanks for all the replies guys!!
This will be my next project..... PS
This web site ROCKS!!!

What causes all these dash cracks i hear so much about... I have NEVER seen a dash in a CTD cracked?

Uh-huh. ROTFLMAO [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]

Stylinconcepts
 

www.stylinconcepts.com sells a mint molded dash cover for our trucks. They look factory, and one model has a 3 gauge pod. They list for $249.00

installed my new dash in less than 2 hours!! GMCTD had a post describing the removal procees and I looed it over for 5-10 minutes before starting. I found it also helpful to fully remoive the bolt onthe pass side to facilitate dropping the dash. got r done

looks great too

Lewis

I don't see what you find so funny? I have driven 94 CTD's w/ 450 000 on them, with the origional dash... Must be a texan thing.... [director]

That is like saying the KDP isn't a problem (Cummins' stance) and 5th gear coming off is an isolated problem (Dodge's stance). Take a look at the signatures, not just Texans have the problem. It's not that yours hasn't cracked yet, it's what to do when it does.