2004 RAM 2500 Quad Cab, Dash Cover Replacement

Hello Everyone, my father-in-law has had his RAM since new and has taken good care of it. The only thing he was unable to get repaired without taking a second mortgage on the house was the pesky cracked dash cover. Well... now he was able to find a good priced dash and asked if I would replace it.
Here's the video of it.
LMC Truck
lmctruck.com

[@JACKHAMMERPRODUCTIONS]

Best instructor thank you for keeping it real the whole way through thank you for sharing

[@tekmotorsports4052]

Thank you @jackhammerproductions

[@tylerdelaney229]

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[@gabledeweese1040]

I know this old but thank you man! I just started this install today on my 2003 1500. Found a Dorman upper part and some other Chinese brand that arrived pre broken. So I got a dash skin brand cover to keep that part together. And it is a pain in the ass.

[@tekmotorsports4052]

Awesome! Cracked dashes suck.

[@hey_youtubeim_back2159]

I know its been a while but dang man. I bet your father inlaw love the heck outta you. I wish we could have seen his reaction to this

[@tekmotorsports4052]

Yeah, he was super happy it was finally replaced.

[@hey_youtubeim_back2159]

@tekmotorsports4052 yeah mine needs done too. It's in an 03 so probably the same PIA to get it done. I just rebuilt a complete HVAC module out of a wrecking yard truck. I'm going to change that out soon so was thinking it would be a great time to upgrade the dash as well. I was thinking of covering mine in a cowhide. Maybe a Holstein or Bristol. Just a though

[@tekmotorsports4052]

@@hey_youtubeim_back2159 Nice! Good luck and good that you’ll be replacing it now.

[@mrosd2332]

Thanks for the video. I almost convinced myself to glue on an overlay and be happy. 4 or 5 screws left over from not screwing down the vent hoses😂. Dash restored with a 02 Ram 1500 Dash Kit from LMC Truck. I must disagree with you on the pain in rear part. You made it rather simple after seeing and knowing this could be done without dropping the entire dash assembly.

[@tekmotorsports4052]

Awesome! My father-in-law is still super happy we found an actual cover instead of that overlay.

[@gdcatalyst7812]

Agreed. The real pain in the rear was the 2nd generation trucks. The new 2 piece dash cover made this so much easier and I'm so happy you don't have to yank out the whole dash assembly. I've done it before, and it suuuuucks

[@dwayneharris4743]

Thanks for all the tips. Only had to come back and watch a couple of times. Bout 3 hours and all done.

[@tekmotorsports4052]

That’s great news. Glad it was able to help you out.

[@roberthayes5037]

Very thorough and detailed explanation of how to take this dash off. Thanks

[@tekmotorsports4052]

Thank you for watching the video.

[@roberthayes5037]

@@tekmotorsports4052 you welcome

[@brandonwahrmund3411]

So, does it rattle? I just pulled my entire dash out to fix the evaporator core and blend doors… totally forgot the vents screw to the bottom and reinstalled everything waiting for the top dash to come in… don’t really want to pull the whole dash again to put the screws in.

[@tekmotorsports4052]

My father-in-law has not complained about any rattles. And he is very particular.

[@brandonwahrmund3411]

@@tekmotorsports4052 awesome! After this I went out side to look at my vents again to see what I could do to not pull the dash out and I stuck some padding between the big square ducts and the smaller tube ducts and then zip tied them together.. seemed really stout so I’m gonna cross my fingers and throw it back together. I don’t think it will rattle now!

[@tonyvanderboon2564]

I'm looking for the clips for my 08' Dodge 2500 dashboard. Had so many hands on my rig from stereo install to front bumpers and led lights. Now my dash is hanging off clip on left side above steering wheel. Audio company said wrong clip is installed so dash won't shut. Took to dealership and item is discontinued. Help

[@tekmotorsports4052]

Clips… well. Looking through the video again to a refresher I only talked about are the ones on the end cap of the drivers side dash. Where I used a red plastic clip tool to remove. All others “clips” are part of each panel. Unless you’re looking for the metal clips that snap on the plastic taps on each panel. Something like these? Mtsooning 10PCS Dashboard Trim Clips, Car Front Console Retainer, Metal Dash Retainer Clips Replacement for Ford Mazda Audi Toyota Black a.co/d/dNrdBjJ or www.nilight.com/collections/retainer-clips-for-dodge Let me know if these helps.

[@ricardomontes4076]

How do you unscrew the screws on the vents to remove the dash cover?

[@tekmotorsports4052]

You have to remove the whole dash assembly. Once it’s out, you’ll have access to the screws.

[@computernostalgia6293]

My dashboard is perfect!!! The reason I’m here is because of the stupid airbag recall. I’m worried the dealer with crack my dash, so I’m gonna take it out

[@tekmotorsports4052]

Oh man…. I hope for your stake it doesn’t crack when at the dealer. Hoping they have a sneaky way to remove the airbag without messing around a lot with the dash panel.

[@YOANDRYG]

Where did you buy the smaller part, the one all the way at the back?

[@tekmotorsports4052]

@YOANDRYG LMCtruck.com is where we bought both pieces but not sure if it’s a kit or can be bought separately.

[@rickhoward7608]

is that the dark slate grey or navy blue dash?

[@tekmotorsports4052]

Slate grey

[@christianponce7038]

Great video! Where could I purchase these parts at?

[@tekmotorsports4052]

Thanks, LMCtruck.Com

[@anthonyamerson9135]

Where did you find the replacement parts?

[@tekmotorsports4052]

LMCtruck.com

[@jkaraschphotography5844]

How many hours did it take to complete this project?

[@tekmotorsports4052]

I wanna say it took me about 5hrs to complete the project.

[@dannym6348]

I need to put an evaporator in my truck just like this one you are doing. I need your help please help me out

[@tekmotorsports4052]

Ah man… not an evaporator. The whole dash assembly will have to come out for that. What do you need help with?

[@joseaguinaga835]

Where did he /you buy the new dash pad ?

[@tekmotorsports4052]

LMC Truck lmctruck.com

[@joseaguinaga835]

@@tekmotorsports4052 thanks.

[@luisgarcia-ej6eg]

I have a 2003 1500. Will it be alike ?

[@tekmotorsports4052]

Yes, it should be as gen3 trucks are from 2002-2008/2009

[@Hendogg28]

Yes 02-05 1500 and 03-05 2500/3500 use the same dashes, in 06-09 1500,2500,3500 they changed the dash completely to a different style dash. You can change the dash out and swap them around 02-09 but to put a 06-09 dash is n you have to use the hole dash as a complete unit.. Hope it helps..

[@robertcastillo5020]

Glad the dash never cracked on my 04

[@wrg1183]

You should have changed the speakers while you had it apart, too. They degenerate over time and lose performance.