Possible cracked dash fix (once and for all!)
08-02-2006, 02:25 PM
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Possible cracked dash fix (once and for all!)
So my dash in my 01.5 is cracking up in a few spots.. I thought about getting a spare dash from a junkyard and then fiberglass matting over it and epoxy it up so it would be super hard and never crack again then paint to match.. Today I came upto this Dashcap on ebay.
"Glues right onto the old dash" sounds kinda ghetto, but its cheap and it might just do the trick eh?
Unless your dash is a minefield and there is no place to glue the dashcap onto
"Glues right onto the old dash" sounds kinda ghetto, but its cheap and it might just do the trick eh?
Unless your dash is a minefield and there is no place to glue the dashcap onto
08-02-2006, 05:27 PM
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Something like this? http://www.pickupspecialties.com/dod...ash_covers.htm
08-03-2006, 05:37 AM
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The factory dash cover replacement from Dodge could end up being cheaper because of the $45 shipping the guy is charging...also you will get the correct color from Dodge. I replaced my as few weeks ago with the factory unit and my interior looks brand new.
08-03-2006, 07:57 AM
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I was wondering if I was the only one having problems with my dash! I have a 2001 that has a hole in the dash big enough to drop a basketball through!
However, I have a replacement dash on the way and I will be putting some sort of dash cover on it when it gets installed.
However, I have a replacement dash on the way and I will be putting some sort of dash cover on it when it gets installed.
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08-03-2006, 08:25 PM
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The factory dash cover replacement from Dodge could end up being cheaper because of the $45 shipping the guy is charging...also you will get the correct color from Dodge. I replaced my as few weeks ago with the factory unit and my interior looks brand new.
thanks mine has a nice 8" long crack on the pass side.
08-04-2006, 08:22 AM
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Originally Posted by scottsjeeprolet
How does it go on? How much from dodge?
thanks mine has a nice 8" long crack on the pass side.
thanks mine has a nice 8" long crack on the pass side.
08-04-2006, 12:07 PM
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The upper is attached to the lower along that long horiz seam - bunch of phillips screws.
Drop the steering column, loosen the two nuts on either door frame, remove inst cluster, remove 6-7 screws at windshield, rotate the inst panel out and down toward the seats, apply some elbow grease.
Note - having some acrobatic skills will help.........................
Drop the steering column, loosen the two nuts on either door frame, remove inst cluster, remove 6-7 screws at windshield, rotate the inst panel out and down toward the seats, apply some elbow grease.
Note - having some acrobatic skills will help.........................
08-04-2006, 12:54 PM
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The dash itself does NOT have to be removed. Dodge's retail price on the factory cover is $194...I paid $153 for mine...others have reported here of paying as little as $120. Also it will be the correct color for your interior..no painting. Install time along with cleaning off all fingerprints, and general interior detailing was about 3 hours.
08-04-2006, 02:12 PM
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I ordered the same one on ebay. I hope its a perfect fit. I havent recieved it yet. My truck has always been well taken care of, and had 11 different cracks, and not far from having a hole. I just super glued up all the cracks for now, untill the dash cap comes in.
08-04-2006, 06:24 PM
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Correct - don't remove it, just rotate it out and down on the pivot points at the door frame.
The plastic alloy is ABS - can be successfully patched with PVC-ABS cement from yer local hdwre emporium..........
The plastic alloy is ABS - can be successfully patched with PVC-ABS cement from yer local hdwre emporium..........