I recently purchased and install a new LMC dash pad. I found that if you remove the three screws the hold the dash pad vent tubes to the dash frame ,( they can be accessed from under the dash) you can remove the old dash pad and vent tube as one assembly. Transfer the vent tubes to the new dash pad and reinstall. No need to remove the complete dash, just pivot it out toward the seat a little. Lowering the steering column and removing the passenger air bag are required. The LMC dash pad fits perfect. No squeaks or rattles even on rough gravel roads. I also purchased a new LMC grill for my truck, again a perfect fit. Both items are as good as OEM Dodge parts or better. Very satisfied.
Fuck yeah! I am going to buy it for my wife truck. Now the PIVOT method you did, was it easy or easier than removing the entire dash? I've got big ass hands, will that be an issue?
I purchased the dash pad from LMC expecting a less than OE fit and finish, but I was pleasantly surprised! Thank you LMC Truck for the pats and the video! The replacement of the pad was not as difficult as one might expect. My wife helped me get the dash assembly out and in the truck. I might have been able to use my shop crain, but hook up options ran the risk of cracking the new pad due to lack of support where the straps would need to go. Be prepared for a can of worms. I am a aircraft technician, so my approach to maintenance is more critical than most. Having the dash out, I took the opportunity the replace the heater core; evaporator coil; all foam in the air box and several wiring repairs and upgrades. The aftermarket heater core and evap are substandard when compared to OE.
The dash pad alone could be done in a day if everything goes smooth. While I had it out and on the bench, I did some wiring repairs and upgrades, replaced the heater core, evap core and overhauled the air box. I did forget to swap my VIN tag over to the new pad. Too late now, it's long gone in the trash. DMV says missing/lost VIN tags is kinda common because of the plastic pads and will give me a sticker.@@edwincastelar-db8mi
I purchased a dash and bezel from LMC Truck and followed these instructions. Though the removal was a pain, it was well worth it. This is an excellent product and the step by step instructions were great! Thank you for providing this video!
So i did this process, but i did it quite differently. i was able to leave all the connection on my steering wheel and just took off the shift indicater on it and lowered the steering wheel about 6 inches. i then took out all the screws and simply brought the dash forward, since mine was cracked so badly i was just able to use a small screw driver to unloosen the 3 screws holding the vent/defroster. i then transfer all the defroster ducts to the new dash then was able to drop the new dash and defrosters in and put in all the screws, this honestly saved me about a hour or two of time and looks completely factory and had all the bolts line up. Also i still have the defroster working
Awesome video I knocked it out 2 days 6 hours total. Everything fit perfect. I replaced old foam and repaired any other cracks.Recommend LMC Dashboard cap.
I gotta change mine in my 1998 Durango Ram 1500. Glad I check out the comments because I know it gotta be a easier way to do it without talking the whole truck apart 🤣🤣
i pulled my dash on a 98 2500 and the underlying plastic frame was broken in a few places. i am glad i pulled the dash out. the insulation under the dash is cheap rubber over old musty sponge foam. i am putting in new insulation and soundproofing under the old dash first and cleaning all the incredible 20 years of dirt because of no cabin filter. doing a cabin filter mod as well from genos garage by doing some of my own mods as they dont make one for a 98 that i can find. in the end, it should work out fine I hope. there is no way the guy in this video pulled that dash out by himself. i had to get my neighbor to help me carry it out of the truck so i didnt damage it any further. its made like crap so be careful if you do this. but in the end i think it will be worth it. i gutted the entire cab while i was at it to put in new insulation and soundproofing from LMC truck, and new carpet.
"a few hours" You wouldn't go on the internet and tell lies would you? J/K, but seriously guys I hope you have a second vehicle when you attempt this, everything you didn't think you needed to replace will crumble. I have 2 rams and on my second one I'm going with a dash cap or some colored duct tape. Great video by the way!
Tell me about it. I had 2 buy 1 off Ebay for $700. All my stuff was no longer attached. Ac light switch and airbag. Looked horrible. Now i know just 2 pull whole dash.
I had to jigsaw chunks of the dash core with popsicle sticks and epoxy… then gently removed the core from the metal frame and put fiberglass cloth and resin on back side of the entire core. It was tedious, but it solidified the entire core and it seems to line up with this LMC dash. I have a short video of the fiberglass on my channel. More to follow …. One thing, if you have a 98 with the power plug in the bezel, the ones that are aftermarket won’t work…. At least they didn’t for me. Good luck.
Check out All Dodge Truck, we are working on producing them right now, hopefully we will be in production soon, we are currently working on designing them to work with the stock radio and double din without cutting (hopefully anyway) .
i second that ! Holy shit ! You have to remove the entire inside of the truck and bring it outside your truck to do this. what kind of idiot designed this nightmare. just to replace a dash.any normal person engineering this would make it about 10 screws ands away u go. ive seen videos on you tube where people do it in the truck.
@@walterk1221 I have a friend who is a retired Ford mechanic, and he agreed that most dealers use a book time to estimate charges. The problem with that is that the book charge is based on a worst-case scenario on how long the job SHOULD take. Not how long the job actually takes. For instance, a few days ago, I went to my local Dodge dealer to ask what they would charge to splice in a new headlight connector plug, which I am told should take no longer than an hour. They wanted $290.00, and that didn't include the part, which they want another $190 for! My dealer's hourly rate is $115 per hour, so they are "booking" me for 2-3/4 hours for a simple soldering job. A private shop is only going to charge me $100, and I got a junk yard part for $20, which is about all that part should be NEW.
I love this video however you should have mentioned one thing and that is that since your at it you may aswell change the evap core and heater core at the same time since its a pain in the ass job and for me that is what is causing me to do this job in the first place
Update! with the help of a friend, I have installed my new dash cover from LMC Truck. Here are some tips that Mr. Tetz was weak on; there are THREE connectors that need to be released from the in-dash fuse panel, they are color coded thusly: top Blue, middle White and bottom Brown. If and when you break any parts off the "under-dash" they can be glued back into place with Gorilla glue CLEAR. My steering column didn't lower down to the seat, so it was a challenge to lift the dash assembly over the steering wheel. Lastly, I chose to apply insulation tape found at Home Depot to as much of the HVAC vents as I could reach, should make for cooler A/C and warmer heat. Hope this helps
I am in the middle of replacing my dash. Right now, I can't figure out how to release the three connectors you refer to. It's difficult to see them, even with a mirror, or to reach them. These connectors, at least for me, have presented a nightmare.
@@julianadams5753 To access those plugs, tilt the dash away from the firewall, if you still have a tight space, suspend the dash on the right side with a ratchet strap remove the the right lower bolt, then pull with another strap the right side of the dash away from the firewall, that should give you the clearance. Tip, the best tool to release the plug is a cotter pin tool as you have to depress the release
ya'll need to make a complete dash replacement kit that includes the lower portions, knee bolster, cup holder/cubby hole, and glove box. That whole dash assembly is crap!
Amen. All the plastic in my truck is cracking a little more every day, I opened my door to get in the other day and my knee bolster was sitting on the floor. I guess it finally gave up the ghost.
Ok, just did this to my 2001 2500 using the LMC dash and bezel. Be extremely careful in handling the lower dash core - you can see this one is broke at about the 5:00 mark, mine was broke much worse from years of being exposed. I had to glue wood in for structure and then glue the remain cracks back together. This core is NOT available anywhere and is discontinued by OEM, and any used ones are going to be garbage as well. Best not to destroy yours as much as possible, as all the controls mount to it. It's criminal that Dodge didn't recall this junk, or offer an upgrade. I will not pull my dash again, as I don't think it will survive it. Also, this is not an easy project, you'll need patience to deal with the crumbling dash and all the connections that this vid glosses over. The positives of the project is the LMC dash does look good and fit well. It is slightly different color, but that is an age and exposure factor more than anything and a casual glance will never know it. I've had this truck since new, it's nice to have a proper dash back in it.
I found 3M "PLASTIC AND EMBLEM ADHESIVE" 08061 to be satisfactory for repair of the inner dash structure. Your mileage may vary. I used shards of the dash top to provide gussets, etc for the lower structure.
yes, it was criminal of Dodge. absolutely unbelievable that it went on for nearly 10 years and they never fixed the issue, then gave all of us the middle finger because it wasn't a "safety issue". Unfortunately the replacement cost is astronomical as well. I understand R&D costs for aftermarket companies, blah blah blah, but DAMN!! $500 for a piece of plastic?!
@@walterk1221 Mine was missing a large portion of the top of the core, right above the where the AC controls mount. I solved it by using a two part epoxy to glue a piece of wood, which I then contoured to make sure the AC controls would screw into the right place. My biggest problem was that there wasn't anything left to glue together, except a jigsaw puzzle worth of plastic at the bottom. I wasn't about to do that, so the wood piece was a quick fix, and is quite sturdy now. Mostly, you can just feel the whole thing crumbling every time I handled it. Thanks for the tip on the glue, I did make a note of that for future use.
@@tenaxxband Dodge thinks their parts are made of gold when actually they are junk. There are two kinds of Dodge truck owners; those who have had their dash fall apart, and those who will. When they have to deal with Mopar's outrageous pricing for the dash and bezel, removing that entire dash won't seem so bad.
Took me 8 hours, only because I was trying to save time trying to screw the vents in like people say in these comments. It only took me longer. Only thing that got me was how to disconnect the parking cable that’s connected to the speedometer. That’s probably the only curb. You have screws on the top by the window and two bolts on driver side and passenger side. That’s all that holds it up. Everything else is disconnecting plugs. Take it all out. It’s harder trying to save time trying to move the dashboard slightly forward and trying to screw backwards it only wastes time
Just ordered a dash pad for my 01'. Already replaced the Dash in my 99' with a Geno's Garage. The fit was good but it comes unpainted. I spent forever trying to find the factory Mist Grey paint. When I ordered it online it never came in the mail with the dash. I called every company I could find that carries it and they all said it was out of stock. Went to a Dodge dealership to find it and they said that the paint was discontinued so there was no option for me to get it exactly like factory so it's a shade off. It fits decently but slightly rattles. Going to do it right the first time with this one for my 01'. Best of all it's already paint matched so no headache trying to find the color and prime / paint it myself.
i took a chunk of my dash down to the local paint store. they matched it perfectly, so luckily i was able to get a nice front dash piece from the wrecking yard, and i'll be painting it to match.
don't know whether to go with the oem dash or aftermarket replacement (not a dash cover). the oem, as noted, has about 14 screws that attach to the defrosting ducts, and a couple of other things, with screws that are UNDER the dashboard and, with the heads facing FORWARD. only way to get those screws in is to remove the dash completely, like this video shows, or remove the defrost ducting completely and then assemble the new dash and the ducting, THEN install them as one unit. (i'm not even sure that that is possible) anyway, the other alternative is to buy a non-oem (aftermarket) replacement dash that does away with even trying to secure the dash to the defrosting ducts (and a few other things), leaving only the 8 or so longish screws at the front the screw into the firewall. they come in shiny black and i imagine are not textured. or i may buy the oem dash and bezel without the inaccessable screws. there are 8 or so at the front an plenty under the bezel and around the air bag. it will be the rattling that i'll be worried about...
Thanks for the video! I did just receive those two parts and curious what those would cost to install on a 2001 dodge ram 1500 automatic. Wondering what I should expect to pay if I can't do it myself. And not concerned about the Heater core as I live in Texas and this is my Lake, River, Kayak, Home Depot Truck.
@10:33 ... where the HVAC control module is about to be reinstalled, that's the dash core structure I was speaking about in my previous comment... the dash core (sub dash) is shot.
Shows what you know because you got to get rid of it and undo three Plugs or connections on a 1998 dodge ram 1500 lol Because I just got today. 26 June 2023, and I’m putting the dashboard back in now at 5:45 PM Eastern standard time lol he he he
I am going to do the dash pad/bezel replacement without pulling the dash. BUT.. everyone should know, that it is the plastic parts of the CORE dash, that break as bad as the pad and bezel. Its a total bitch to try to fix the broken parts for controls mounting. Replacing just the pad and bezel will look better, but be prepared, the actual dash mount ( core) that have plastic parts to mount electronics, breaks EXTREMELY easy. So if you try to do just the pad and the bezel, take great care in taking it apart. I spent more time coming up with ways to try to fix the mounting parts because I didnt have time to... FIND a frame/core somewhere, pull the core, and replace it.
I am attempting to remove my dash entirely in my 1998 Ram 1500, here is what is giving me fits, the wiring harness doesn't seem to be attached the same in the vid, this job is not for the average shade tree wrench turner, and I thought I was a bit more than average. I wish that Tetz would have shown the dash being removed from the truck as it's not a one man job. One other point, don't try to do this job by leaning the dash away from the windshield unless you want to fumble about with a stubby screw drive. It's definitely a 4 out of 5 for difficulty
But really just have a little bit of patience if you get frustrated take a break for an hour not no five minutes 10 minutes. But I would rated it may be a 2 1/2 to 3 on a rate of 41 out of five then again, I’m used to tear and stuff down and put them back together.
what do you guys recommend for the lower dash and also pieces that hold my radio and temp control are broken so radio and temp control just flops around loose!
So I looked up dash components for a 1955 Ford pickup and there were all kinds of gauges, dash components, wiring etc, etc, but when I looked up a 1998 Ford Expedition all I found was a pry bar tool. Just one question, how does it feel to be THAT intelligent?
do you guys have a video for the 3rd gen dodge rams ( 2003-2008 ) ? this is a 2nd Gen ram, and the procedure is most likely different. i think the dashpad in a 3rd gen might be able to be taken out without all the work
4:52 the upper a/c control mount broke off i see 🤣🤦🏽♂️ lmc should come up with something to fix that a/c controller stereo and headlight switch mounts
I need a new heater core and was worried the dash will totally fall apart lol good thing I checked this out before hand... still am not entirely sure I wanna do all that but if I have to removed the dad dash anyway maybe I will... unless one of those coverlays will actually stay on
I have a question... is the dash cover ,( the part that LMC sells)he one that usually cracks, in the top part of the dash? or does the cover just goes on top of a cracked dash? the reason I ask is because i need to replace the heater core and my dash is already in pieces so once i remove the top part of my dash , its going to break into a million pieces and therefore useless.My truck is a 2002 ram 1500.
Heads up to 1998 Dodge Ram owners, the bezel that LMC Truck sells is not correct for our trucks dash, some modification is required where the headlight switch and the power outlet are located
My 98 bezel is luckily the n perfect shape ( dash totally disintegrated though ). So will my OEM bezel connect properly, evenly to a new LMC replacement dash? Thanks.
I second the comment about going ahead and replacing the heater core and a/c evaporator while your at it. This is not a job you want to do more than once.
good video kevin I congratulate you I have a question I just bought a dash in lmc truks and when disconnecting the airbag I have it reprogrammed and if that is how it is done
Hi Mr. De La Rosa, For safety reasons please consult with your local mechanic. If you have any other questions please give us a call at (913)378-9499 or email us at customercare@longmotor.net thank you and have a great day.
Help ... Great Video but I'm replacing my dash with this unit on an 01 1500 having trouble with the two connectors that plug into the back of the interior fuse panel that are very difficult to get to, one is blue and one is white; anyone know how these two release?
I got everything disconnected expect for the 3 connection on the fuse box. Which way do those release tabs go in or out? I can see to get them disconnected?
I gotta take apart the dash to get to the heater core anyway, so I figured I would fix this in the process. Is your company working on the dash core framework and lower compartments, yet? I need those parts, as well, and would prefer not to buy used
This is a great tutorial video but I have to say that I’ve installed The same Dash and around 90% of everything he tells you to do is completely unnecessary you don’t have to drop the steering column and you most certainly do not have to remove the entire dash system simply all you have to do is remove the instrument basil remove the glove box remove the airbag undo the bolts that hold the dash on remove your AC control module and head unit and remove the dash and reverse the process to install it’s a one hour job. Not a four hour job
I am planning on doing this on my 98 Dodge Ram 1500. What year was your truck. From what I am seeing on mine it is simply mounted just behind the bezel by the front windshield, and side bolts. I don't see anything else other than the passenger side air bag that may need to be removed, but yeah i was thinking the same thing. This does not look to be all necessary.
@@DorianMariusGray mine was an 01 If yours is a 98.5 it has the newer dash in it, and yeah there’s nothing to it. Honestly the best way to do it is just completely break your old dash out and then remove your air bag head unit etc. then reverse the process for install.
@@malfunctionjunction6574 yeah, thats what i was thinking when I looked at mine and I was like, I do not know why I would need to drop the column or take the whole assembly off. I think some of the videos are like, let me just take extra stuff off and then put it back on to make a longer video.
Is this similar to what's needed done for an 03' Dodge Ram 1500? I've bought the new Dash and thinking of doing this myself this weekend but need a bit more info because I cannot seem to find a video for my specific year.
I recently purchased and install a new LMC dash pad. I found that if you remove the three screws the hold the dash pad vent tubes to the dash frame ,( they can be accessed from under the dash) you can remove the old dash pad and vent tube as one assembly. Transfer the vent tubes to the new dash pad and reinstall. No need to remove the complete dash, just pivot it out toward the seat a little. Lowering the steering column and removing the passenger air bag are required.
The LMC dash pad fits perfect. No squeaks or rattles even on rough gravel roads. I also purchased a new LMC grill for my truck, again a perfect fit. Both items are as good as OEM Dodge parts or better. Very satisfied.
Thanks for providing a comment review that isn't moronic. Lol thanks for the tip too, about to do it myself
what year is your ram? 3rd gen 2003--2008 ? the one in the video is a 97-2002
How come you didn't make a video of your install!? Bc I'm not feeling the entire dash removal.
Fuck yeah! I am going to buy it for my wife truck. Now the PIVOT method you did, was it easy or easier than removing the entire dash? I've got big ass hands, will that be an issue?
Thx for getting back to me. Keep up the good work.
If you're going to pull the whole dash out like that you might as well replace the heater core.
And A/C evaporator...
true, and replace out any bulbs in your instrument panel as well.
@@DKrueger1994 actually the cluster is very easy to remove for bulb replacement. But, yes, I did replace my bulbs.
And AC
Not to mention fix the problematic vent baffles that like to break
I never clicked on a video so quick when I seen a 2nd gen Dash in one piece
You just said: "it's the proper way to do it." Just like Bob Ross said: "happy little clouds" . Subscribed
I purchased the dash pad from LMC expecting a less than OE fit and finish, but I was pleasantly surprised! Thank you LMC Truck for the pats and the video! The replacement of the pad was not as difficult as one might expect. My wife helped me get the dash assembly out and in the truck. I might have been able to use my shop crain, but hook up options ran the risk of cracking the new pad due to lack of support where the straps would need to go. Be prepared for a can of worms. I am a aircraft technician, so my approach to maintenance is more critical than most. Having the dash out, I took the opportunity the replace the heater core; evaporator coil; all foam in the air box and several wiring repairs and upgrades. The aftermarket heater core and evap are substandard when compared to OE.
How long did it take you?
The dash pad alone could be done in a day if everything goes smooth. While I had it out and on the bench, I did some wiring repairs and upgrades, replaced the heater core, evap core and overhauled the air box. I did forget to swap my VIN tag over to the new pad. Too late now, it's long gone in the trash. DMV says missing/lost VIN tags is kinda common because of the plastic pads and will give me a sticker.@@edwincastelar-db8mi
congratulations! you turned a 1 hour job in the driveway into a 10 hour shop build.
You're saying these dashes can be replaced PROPERLY in an hour?
I've had my new dash since 2016, zero issues, well worth it.
Can’t wait for mine to come I’m sick of the carpet dash mat 🤦🏻♀️😂
I purchased a dash and bezel from LMC Truck and followed these instructions. Though the removal was a pain, it was well worth it. This is an excellent product and the step by step instructions were great! Thank you for providing this video!
I’ve installed 5 of these. Very nice quality. I’m thankful you guys offer these.
Thanks for the positive feedback!
@@Lmctruck1 what color dash is the one you installed in this video. i am having a hard time with which color my interior is. grey or dark grey
how much would you charge for this job? 😆 it's no joke
how long did it take u
You installed 5? Wow. What did you charge for one? And also, were any of the ones you replaced the CAMEL TAN color?
Kevin Amazing Job All the way through editing included! You are a great speaker too. Thanks.
I did this exact same job, but never took the whole dash assembly out like he did. I street mechanic'd it :)
Haha same here i didnt take mine out just breaak off the old resting pieces and then installed 👌🏽👍🏼
So i did this process, but i did it quite differently. i was able to leave all the connection on my steering wheel and just took off the shift indicater on it and lowered the steering wheel about 6 inches. i then took out all the screws and simply brought the dash forward, since mine was cracked so badly i was just able to use a small screw driver to unloosen the 3 screws holding the vent/defroster. i then transfer all the defroster ducts to the new dash then was able to drop the new dash and defrosters in and put in all the screws, this honestly saved me about a hour or two of time and looks completely factory and had all the bolts line up. Also i still have the defroster working
Awesome video
I knocked it out 2 days 6 hours total. Everything fit perfect. I replaced old foam and repaired any other cracks.Recommend LMC Dashboard cap.
Holy muck fother! Thanks for convincing me to not change mine i wasnt sure..
Did mine while replacing the windshield, made things easy
My dum ass would get confused and have the airbag deploy on myself lmao 😂
I think I'll be paying someone to do this. Thanks for the upload though!
That was a lot of work!
Man this guy has been around I remember watching him on truck u in the 2000s lol
I gotta change mine in my 1998 Durango Ram 1500. Glad I check out the comments because I know it gotta be a easier way to do it without talking the whole truck apart 🤣🤣
I think I'll throw a dash pad on mine and call it good
Same!😂, mines is coming in on Saturday haha
U aight lying
@@TJVail and that's what I ended up doing. Lol
So true, 😂
i pulled my dash on a 98 2500 and the underlying plastic frame was broken in a few places. i am glad i pulled the dash out. the insulation under the dash is cheap rubber over old musty sponge foam. i am putting in new insulation and soundproofing under the old dash first and cleaning all the incredible 20 years of dirt because of no cabin filter. doing a cabin filter mod as well from genos garage by doing some of my own mods as they dont make one for a 98 that i can find. in the end, it should work out fine I hope. there is no way the guy in this video pulled that dash out by himself. i had to get my neighbor to help me carry it out of the truck so i didnt damage it any further. its made like crap so be careful if you do this. but in the end i think it will be worth it. i gutted the entire cab while i was at it to put in new insulation and soundproofing from LMC truck, and new carpet.
Where did you get the installation Dash. I have a 99 Dodge Ram 1500
I sure wish I would have watched this BEFORE I purchased the new dash and bezel. Dang it! Don't have the patience for that job.
I got my new LMC dash installed in my truck today. Thanks for the video.
"It's the right way to do it" Subbed 😉👍
I have an 01 ?? Broke the old one off and put this rite on top lol
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How many of you grew up with Kevin Tetz teaching you how to work on vehicles...lol. Love seeing this online!
A lot of us did!
"a few hours" You wouldn't go on the internet and tell lies would you? J/K, but seriously guys I hope you have a second vehicle when you attempt this, everything you didn't think you needed to replace will crumble. I have 2 rams and on my second one I'm going with a dash cap or some colored duct tape. Great video by the way!
Would be nice if LMC offered the dash core structure (what the dash pad, radio, switches, etc all attach to).
Tell me about it. I had 2 buy 1 off Ebay for $700. All my stuff was no longer attached. Ac light switch and airbag. Looked horrible. Now i know just 2 pull whole dash.
@@ryangarrett7281 what is it called again lol I just got an 01 ands in. Bad shape as well that got all kinds of stuff trying to hold it together
I had to jigsaw chunks of the dash core with popsicle sticks and epoxy… then gently removed the core from the metal frame and put fiberglass cloth and resin on back side of the entire core. It was tedious, but it solidified the entire core and it seems to line up with this LMC dash. I have a short video of the fiberglass on my channel. More to follow …. One thing, if you have a 98 with the power plug in the bezel, the ones that are aftermarket won’t work…. At least they didn’t for me. Good luck.
Check out All Dodge Truck, we are working on producing them right now, hopefully we will be in production soon, we are currently working on designing them to work with the stock radio and double din without cutting (hopefully anyway) .
@@benjaminneel1625 I was gonna say check out all dodge truck man is saving out asses 😂😅
Freaking nightmare , yeah I think I'll pay to have this done on my 96.
You're looking at around 6 hours of labor...
i second that ! Holy shit ! You have to remove the entire inside of the truck and bring it outside your truck to do this. what kind of idiot designed this nightmare. just to replace a dash.any normal person engineering this would make it about 10 screws ands away u go. ive seen videos on you tube where people do it in the truck.
@@walterk1221 But a Dodge dealer will charge you for 12 👹
@@zoomiemonster5610 not likely, those that I know of are flat-rate book.
@@walterk1221 I have a friend who is a retired Ford mechanic, and he agreed that most dealers use a book time to estimate charges. The problem with that is that the book charge is based on a worst-case scenario on how long the job SHOULD take. Not how long the job actually takes. For instance, a few days ago, I went to my local Dodge dealer to ask what they would charge to splice in a new headlight connector plug, which I am told should take no longer than an hour. They wanted $290.00, and that didn't include the part, which they want another $190 for! My dealer's hourly rate is $115 per hour, so they are "booking" me for 2-3/4 hours for a simple soldering job. A private shop is only going to charge me $100, and I got a junk yard part for $20, which is about all that part should be NEW.
Good to see you Kevin!
I love this video however you should have mentioned one thing and that is that since your at it you may aswell change the evap core and heater core at the same time since its a pain in the ass job and for me that is what is causing me to do this job in the first place
You've showed me how to do it the most time consuming way
Change out the vacuum line from under the hood to the climate control selector while in there too.
Great vid, I need to do this to my truck and also replace the heater core, neat
Update! with the help of a friend, I have installed my new dash cover from LMC Truck. Here are some tips that Mr. Tetz was weak on; there are THREE connectors that need to be released from the in-dash fuse panel, they are color coded thusly: top Blue, middle White and bottom Brown. If and when you break any parts off the "under-dash" they can be glued back into place with Gorilla glue CLEAR. My steering column didn't lower down to the seat, so it was a challenge to lift the dash assembly over the steering wheel. Lastly, I chose to apply insulation tape found at Home Depot to as much of the HVAC vents as I could reach, should make for cooler A/C and warmer heat. Hope this helps
I am in the middle of replacing my dash. Right now, I can't figure out how to release the three connectors you refer to. It's difficult to see them, even with a mirror, or to reach them. These connectors, at least for me, have presented a nightmare.
@@julianadams5753 To access those plugs, tilt the dash away from the firewall, if you still have a tight space, suspend the dash on the right side with a ratchet strap remove the the right lower bolt, then pull with another strap the right side of the dash away from the firewall, that should give you the clearance. Tip, the best tool to release the plug is a cotter pin tool as you have to depress the release
@@battleshipnewjerseysailor4738 Thanks for the reply.
@@julianadams5753 Good luck hope I helped
ya'll need to make a complete dash replacement kit that includes the lower portions, knee bolster, cup holder/cubby hole, and glove box. That whole dash assembly is crap!
I still need the complete kit
Amen. All the plastic in my truck is cracking a little more every day, I opened my door to get in the other day and my knee bolster was sitting on the floor. I guess it finally gave up the ghost.
@@NoblesTx bahahaha, just in time for Halloween, bahahaha. Great trucks, but poor interior material ingredients use.
Tell me about it! I’m looking for the framework now and can’t find anything other than used (and abused) parts on eBay
I agree a lower portion would be aweso.e seeing that everything the top bolts to is falling apart as well
Make a dash core frame already LMC !
Also a good opportunity to have the windshield replaced at the same time
What did you guys do about the VIN plate?
Let's see I got sat afternoon free think I'll install a dash pad on my old 95😜😜
Ok, just did this to my 2001 2500 using the LMC dash and bezel. Be extremely careful in handling the lower dash core - you can see this one is broke at about the 5:00 mark, mine was broke much worse from years of being exposed. I had to glue wood in for structure and then glue the remain cracks back together. This core is NOT available anywhere and is discontinued by OEM, and any used ones are going to be garbage as well. Best not to destroy yours as much as possible, as all the controls mount to it. It's criminal that Dodge didn't recall this junk, or offer an upgrade. I will not pull my dash again, as I don't think it will survive it. Also, this is not an easy project, you'll need patience to deal with the crumbling dash and all the connections that this vid glosses over. The positives of the project is the LMC dash does look good and fit well. It is slightly different color, but that is an age and exposure factor more than anything and a casual glance will never know it. I've had this truck since new, it's nice to have a proper dash back in it.
I found 3M "PLASTIC AND EMBLEM ADHESIVE" 08061 to be satisfactory for repair of the inner dash structure. Your mileage may vary. I used shards of the dash top to provide gussets, etc for the lower structure.
yes, it was criminal of Dodge. absolutely unbelievable that it went on for nearly 10 years and they never fixed the issue, then gave all of us the middle finger because it wasn't a "safety issue". Unfortunately the replacement cost is astronomical as well. I understand R&D costs for aftermarket companies, blah blah blah, but DAMN!! $500 for a piece of plastic?!
@@walterk1221 Mine was missing a large portion of the top of the core, right above the where the AC controls mount. I solved it by using a two part epoxy to glue a piece of wood, which I then contoured to make sure the AC controls would screw into the right place. My biggest problem was that there wasn't anything left to glue together, except a jigsaw puzzle worth of plastic at the bottom. I wasn't about to do that, so the wood piece was a quick fix, and is quite sturdy now. Mostly, you can just feel the whole thing crumbling every time I handled it. Thanks for the tip on the glue, I did make a note of that for future use.
@@forindooruseonly646 mine was not as far gone as yours. I only had one section actually broken away totally.
@@tenaxxband Dodge thinks their parts are made of gold when actually they are junk. There are two kinds of Dodge truck owners; those who have had their dash fall apart, and those who will. When they have to deal with Mopar's outrageous pricing for the dash and bezel, removing that entire dash won't seem so bad.
Excellent video! Not sure if I want to tackle this project!
he is a dumbass it only takes 1 hour ,dont remove the dash just break the old dash cover into pieces to remove it it was sooo ez.
@@thrillhunter9897 all ready in pieces 😅
I have this entire job to complete on my 02
Took me 8 hours, only because I was trying to save time trying to screw the vents in like people say in these comments. It only took me longer. Only thing that got me was how to disconnect the parking cable that’s connected to the speedometer. That’s probably the only curb. You have screws on the top by the window and two bolts on driver side and passenger side. That’s all that holds it up. Everything else is disconnecting plugs. Take it all out. It’s harder trying to save time trying to move the dashboard slightly forward and trying to screw backwards it only wastes time
Just ordered a dash pad for my 01'. Already replaced the Dash in my 99' with a Geno's Garage. The fit was good but it comes unpainted. I spent forever trying to find the factory Mist Grey paint. When I ordered it online it never came in the mail with the dash. I called every company I could find that carries it and they all said it was out of stock. Went to a Dodge dealership to find it and they said that the paint was discontinued so there was no option for me to get it exactly like factory so it's a shade off. It fits decently but slightly rattles. Going to do it right the first time with this one for my 01'. Best of all it's already paint matched so no headache trying to find the color and prime / paint it myself.
Take a piece of your old dash to a automotive paint store.
i took a chunk of my dash down to the local paint store. they matched it perfectly, so luckily i was able to get a nice front dash piece from the wrecking yard, and i'll be painting it to match.
don't know whether to go with the oem dash or aftermarket replacement (not a dash cover). the oem, as noted, has about 14 screws that attach to the defrosting ducts, and a couple of other things, with screws that are UNDER the dashboard and, with the heads facing FORWARD. only way to get those screws in is to remove the dash completely, like this video shows, or remove the defrost ducting completely and then assemble the new dash and the ducting, THEN install them as one unit. (i'm not even sure that that is possible)
anyway, the other alternative is to buy a non-oem (aftermarket) replacement dash that does away with even trying to secure the dash to the defrosting ducts (and a few other things), leaving only the 8 or so longish screws at the front the screw into the firewall. they come in shiny black and i imagine are not textured.
or i may buy the oem dash and bezel without the inaccessable screws. there are 8 or so at the front an plenty under the bezel and around the air bag. it will be the rattling that i'll be worried about...
Thanks for the video! I did just receive those two parts and curious what those would cost to install on a 2001 dodge ram 1500 automatic. Wondering what I should expect to pay if I can't do it myself. And not concerned about the Heater core as I live in Texas and this is my Lake, River, Kayak, Home Depot Truck.
How much would this cost to get done?
Man that looks great
@10:33 ... where the HVAC control module is about to be reinstalled, that's the dash core structure I was speaking about in my previous comment... the dash core (sub dash) is shot.
Looks like a giant nightmare!
It's really not. 2nd gen dashes are probably the simplest there are.
Shows what you know because you got to get rid of it and undo three Plugs or connections on a 1998 dodge ram 1500 lol Because I just got today. 26 June 2023, and I’m putting the dashboard back in now at 5:45 PM Eastern standard time lol he he he
I am going to do the dash pad/bezel replacement without pulling the dash. BUT.. everyone should know, that it is the plastic parts of the CORE dash, that break as bad as the pad and bezel. Its a total bitch to try to fix the broken parts for controls mounting. Replacing just the pad and bezel will look better, but be prepared, the actual dash mount ( core) that have plastic parts to mount electronics, breaks EXTREMELY easy. So if you try to do just the pad and the bezel, take great care in taking it apart.
I spent more time coming up with ways to try to fix the mounting parts because I didnt have time to... FIND a frame/core somewhere, pull the core, and replace it.
So true!!!! That is exactly what happened to me.
Do You Think It'd be even possible for me to install these 2 parts from LMC , Just recently got into a 2nd gen and it has no dash at all 😅
Duck that looks hard
Excellent video!!!
I am attempting to remove my dash entirely in my 1998 Ram 1500, here is what is giving me fits, the wiring harness doesn't seem to be attached the same in the vid, this job is not for the average shade tree wrench turner, and I thought I was a bit more than average. I wish that Tetz would have shown the dash being removed from the truck as it's not a one man job. One other point, don't try to do this job by leaning the dash away from the windshield unless you want to fumble about with a stubby screw drive. It's definitely a 4 out of 5 for difficulty
But really just have a little bit of patience if you get frustrated take a break for an hour not no five minutes 10 minutes. But I would rated it may be a 2 1/2 to 3 on a rate of 41 out of five then again, I’m used to tear and stuff down and put them back together.
very helpful! thank you!!
what do you guys recommend for the lower dash and also pieces that hold my radio and temp control are broken so radio and temp control just flops around loose!
If the new bezel fits but doesn't stick or hold/snap in place..is there an adhesive you'd recommend?
So I looked up dash components for a 1955 Ford pickup and there were all kinds of gauges, dash components, wiring etc, etc, but when I looked up a 1998 Ford Expedition all I found was a pry bar tool. Just one question, how does it feel to be THAT intelligent?
Well dash pad it is
do you guys have a video for the 3rd gen dodge rams ( 2003-2008 ) ? this is a 2nd Gen ram, and the procedure is most likely different. i think the dashpad in a 3rd gen might be able to be taken out without all the work
4:52 the upper a/c control mount broke off i see 🤣🤦🏽♂️ lmc should come up with something to fix that a/c controller stereo and headlight switch mounts
meengreen52 it’s broken cause of the dash it get fixed at the end with the new dash
@@_fredo.24v__36 no it didnt
I need a new heater core and was worried the dash will totally fall apart lol good thing I checked this out before hand... still am not entirely sure I wanna do all that but if I have to removed the dad dash anyway maybe I will... unless one of those coverlays will actually stay on
Dam I didn't think it was that tough!
I have a question... is the dash cover ,( the part that LMC sells)he one that usually cracks, in the top part of the dash? or does the cover just goes on top of a cracked dash? the reason I ask is because i need to replace the heater core and my dash is already in pieces so once i remove the top part of my dash , its going to break into a million pieces and therefore useless.My truck is a 2002 ram 1500.
B-utiful video. thanks!
Heads up to 1998 Dodge Ram owners, the bezel that LMC Truck sells is not correct for our trucks dash, some modification is required where the headlight switch and the power outlet are located
Fucking figures .... it’s always something ....
My 98 bezel is luckily the n perfect shape ( dash totally disintegrated though ). So will my OEM bezel connect properly, evenly to a new LMC replacement dash? Thanks.
@@philosopher0076 I replaced my bezel but I believe the old bezel will fit but you may need to make some minor mods
Do you have anything for the glove box, cup holder, and emergency brake too ?
I'm gonna buy a dash pad BEFORE I need to replace the dash. Holy Crap!
My dash looks like a glimpse into hell...
Great video!
I still got the original one no cracks no nothing. I have 236,000 on my 2001 dodge ram
I have a 97 ram. Original owner. Not one crack in my dash.
@@thelaststarfighter Our 97 just disintegrated, after 360,000 miles and always with a good cover on top. I hope yours continues to do well.
@@thelaststarfighter I guess you live and drive everywhere under ground LOL
I replaced my - pad and my heater core but I cannot find a bezel that has the wood looking plastic grain
Great video,, can i get the glove box from you? Radio base looks like if it is broken on my truck,, my truck is a ram 1999 sport
Hello. Does LMC Trucks make Dash Pad for 10th generation Ford F-150?
I second the comment about going ahead and replacing the heater core and a/c evaporator while your at it. This is not a job you want to do more than once.
I wish you guys made the plastic dash frame too
Now do you guys sale the whole dash and vessel I mean all the plastic parts because mine are all broken even the a/c vents fell off
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OMG, and he said is easy... he almost took the entire truck apart.... no way I’m doing that.
I can easily glue down from top and called a day...😂
I'm just going to silicone and some weights over night it. Call it done I'm not pulling all that off
Did that workout good for you? I’m considering doing the same
good video kevin I congratulate you I have a question I just bought a dash in lmc truks and when disconnecting the airbag I have it reprogrammed and if that is how it is done
Hi Mr. De La Rosa, For safety reasons please consult with your local mechanic. If you have any other questions please give us a call at (913)378-9499 or email us at customercare@longmotor.net thank you and have a great day.
Help ... Great Video but I'm replacing my dash with this unit on an 01 1500 having trouble with the two connectors that plug into the back of the interior fuse panel that are very difficult to get to, one is blue and one is white; anyone know how these two release?
Really you do not have to remove the dash wow this guy did a lot more then he had to 🤣😂🤣😂
Everyone is acting like this is crazy hard, and maybe it’s because I haven’t done it, but this doesn’t really seem like that much of a pain.
I got everything disconnected expect for the 3 connection on the fuse box. Which way do those release tabs go in or out? I can see to get them disconnected?
I gotta take apart the dash to get to the heater core anyway, so I figured I would fix this in the process. Is your company working on the dash core framework and lower compartments, yet? I need those parts, as well, and would prefer not to buy used
Good luck with that, I think that LMC Truck will never offer the dash sub-structure due to it's complex design
Check out All Dodge Truck, we are working on them right now, hoping to have them available soon.
Installed one of these a little less than two years ago. Fit and finish were great. However, dash is already beginning to crack.
It's an LMC? and is cracking?
This is a great tutorial video but I have to say that I’ve installed The same Dash and around 90% of everything he tells you to do is completely unnecessary you don’t have to drop the steering column and you most certainly do not have to remove the entire dash system simply all you have to do is remove the instrument basil remove the glove box remove the airbag undo the bolts that hold the dash on remove your AC control module and head unit and remove the dash and reverse the process to install it’s a one hour job. Not a four hour job
I am planning on doing this on my 98 Dodge Ram 1500. What year was your truck. From what I am seeing on mine it is simply mounted just behind the bezel by the front windshield, and side bolts. I don't see anything else other than the passenger side air bag that may need to be removed, but yeah i was thinking the same thing. This does not look to be all necessary.
@@DorianMariusGray mine was an 01 If yours is a 98.5 it has the newer dash in it, and yeah there’s nothing to it. Honestly the best way to do it is just completely break your old dash out and then remove your air bag head unit etc. then reverse the process for install.
@@malfunctionjunction6574 yeah, thats what i was thinking when I looked at mine and I was like, I do not know why I would need to drop the column or take the whole assembly off. I think some of the videos are like, let me just take extra stuff off and then put it back on to make a longer video.
Most 2nd gen dashes can be removed with a vacuum or a strong breeze.
Where do you buy these covers? My dash too is destroyed
www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/DE/full.aspx?Page=37
This is not a cover, this is a whole new dash
Hey we have the same dash style, BROKEN!!!
Guys can you make the part that the bezel connects to or can you point me in the direction where I can buy one that’s not oem
Need one for my 96 2500 Ram
Is this similar to what's needed done for an 03' Dodge Ram 1500? I've bought the new Dash and thinking of doing this myself this weekend but need a bit more info because I cannot seem to find a video for my specific year.
Yes, this is similar to what needs to be done on the 2003.
Dodge needs a kick in the ass for these dashboards
That's ok we got you David.
I agree with you David.
How many hours did you have in this?
How much does this go for ? Like how much did you charge the customer thanks in advance
Hello. Please find the link below for the Dodge dash components we offer www.lmctruck.com/interior/dash-components