Dodge Ram Long Bed Mega Cab - Interior Change

The Long Bed Mega Cab build project. Color change from the 3rd Gen gray and tan Laramie to a black interior.
Headliner Fabric:
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Map and Cargo LED Bulb Replacement:
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Overhead Console LED Bulb Replacement:
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Sun Visor LED Bulb Replacement:
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[@ricklp1861]

Fun fact....the 2006 dodge ram srt10 single cab and quad cab came with the option black interior from the factory! It sucks that it wasn't an option on other trims

[@TreeFeller4Life]

I love stuff like this, absolutely awesome!!! Woodgrain looks so good against that black! Finally something different!! Bad ass man! Damn great job!!

[@LBMCDodge]

Thank you so much! Took some time but I think it was worth it.

[@noway4871]

Glad I found your videos, wanting to do the exact same color change in my 06 mega! You hit the nail on the head. Congrats!

[@LBMCDodge]

Thank you brother! Hope it helps.

[@REAPRTAC]

I never figured anyone else was ocd enough to repaint everything single hook, dvd player in the 3rd gens Good work man I did the same to my mega when I rolled and rebuilt it I have done the entire door but seeing yours I think I’m gonna copy yours. Also i highly recommend you take every circuit board from dash overhead console temp control and solder the ugly greenish ones off and I put blue and it seriously made it an entirely different truck! I did Alcantara suede headliner with my JL design logo cut foam piece and placed its between the original headliner and the suede. But main thing I wanted to mention is I had really good luck with SEM rattle can interior paint I did try both gloss and matte ended up doing the matte black but you should compare both brands for the plastics

[@LBMCDodge]

Thanks for the info. Gonna be a bit before I can see how the paint holds up. Ya, I do want to get rid of the stock "sea green" lights. I have noticed some people saying they are having problems dimming the interior lights because they are LED. Thanks for comments, yes, I can be serious OCD sometimes.

[@AngryyBeaverr]

Great work man, love watching restoration progress

[@LBMCDodge]

Thanks man!

[@robertcopeiii371]

You did a fantastic job! I’m looking to do the same to my 2012 Silverado. The black looks so much better.

[@LBMCDodge]

Thank you so much.

[@TitanfangArtChannel]

Great video, has inspired me to think about starting my truck interior projects

[@LBMCDodge]

Jason, Thank you. I do plan on selling any leftover tan or any other parts once I am completely done. I am happy you liked the video. I am sorry I did not record any content on the process I used. I did not plan on creating the channel until I was mostly done and got to the sun visors. Thank you for watching and subscribing.

[@TitanfangArtChannel]

@@LBMCDodge How much for the front roof console and the visors with the mirrors?

[@LBMCDodge]

@@TitanfangArtChannel I will have to get back with you. I do want to wait until I am finished with the truck before I sell anything. just on the off chance I may need it.

[@adamciolfi7933]

So glad I found your Channel. I've got a Black 06 Megacab 2500 with the 5.9L with Beige Laramie interior. I'm having a difficult time sourcing a lot of stuff for the megacab. Especially the rear doors. I unfortunately live in a Salt infested Province and I'm having to deal with a lot of Maintenance to keep it alive. Both my back door switches have broken clips and I've not been able to find them either. Definitely interested in whatever you come up with for a fix to that. Love the look. I've wanted to go black interior for a long time and watching this makes it feel less intimidating. Subscribed. Looking forward to see whats next.

[@LBMCDodge]

Thank you so much Adam. Here in Alaska I can rarely ever find any mega cab parts. I do have a plan for those rear door window switch bezel's, and I will post it a soon as I can.

[@BurgaBea_Stro]

Awesome looking to do the samething with my 06 mega cab, doing a seat swap in a couple months to 4th gen seats, nice job brother

[@LBMCDodge]

Thank you so much.

[@TreeFeller4Life]

If you made those rear window switch bezel things I’m in need of two one for rear driver and rear passenger sides! For my mega cab lol

[@joshuamarcoux1968]

I would be interested in a set of rear door window control inserts

[@LBMCDodge]

No problem. Watch the other videos I have put out on them. The links to order are in the description of the bezel videos and in the community tab of my channel.

[@josephquesenberry1034]

From Alaska here as well my friend and working on changing my interior to black as well! Mine is an 2004 2006 front end swap 06 door panels only thing original is the 04 dash but decided when I get home from the slope going to start the process of painting the interior as well! How is the duplicolor holding up I’ve seen that brand and the SEM brand used as well! Boy have I had a hard time getting parts shipped up to Alaska hardest part of my project by far!

[@LBMCDodge]

Good deal. Yes shipping can be a pain. I cannot really say on how the DupliColor is holding up because it isn't getting any wear and tear, as I am still working on the truck and not using it yet. I have parts from 04 to 09 on mine. Only thing original on the truck now will be the front and rear sections of the frame, the dash, engine, transmission and transfer case. On the slope now so it won't be until after Christmas I can get back to work on it.

[@xc_4x4]

I did this to my pillars on my 4th gen and the paint didn’t last on the A-pillar handle. I followed the instructions and it still scratched off within a year. I used duplicator brand tho 🤷🏽‍♂️ at the time I didn’t see any other brand that was making the same kind of spray paint

[@LBMCDodge]

I can see that happening. I guess I will just see how long it lasts once I get everything back together and start using it regularly. Thanks for the information.

[@N0M4D_22]

Awesome work, how are you coming along with those switches for door? Were you able to make it?

[@LBMCDodge]

Going great, just busy producing them. I will be posting a video in the next day or so. It will have the links to purchase them.

[@carlosleyva2496]

how did you paint it ? what paint did you use

[@LBMCDodge]

I scrubbed/ washed the panels clean twice. Once with ScotchBrite pads and a second time with a scrub brush. Once dry I wiped them down with acetone or Duplicolor’s prep spray, wiping clean any excess. After that it was 5-6 coats of paint. Very light spray or coating each time, but heavier coats towards the ends and allowing each coat to dry before applying the next. I used Duplicolor Vinyl and Fabric in flat black.

[@francisco3601]

Wait so you just repainted everything??? I’m surprised because I definitely thought I was gonna have to just swap everything out

[@francisco3601]

man this is bad ass, definitely plan on doing a video log on my process too, definitely gonna shout you out in it too

[@LBMCDodge]

@@francisco3601 Yes, painted. As long as you take your time and do good prep work, you should not have a problem. There are a lot of videos out there of others doing the same for other interiors. Thanks for the compliment.

[@francisco3601]

@@LBMCDodge Thank God I found this video and your channel, I was really gonna try to source everything in black💀 Dropped a sub on your account and hoping to see how this mega cab is gonna turn out

[@LBMCDodge]

@@francisco3601 I appreciate it. Thank you!

[@cltitus]

Ever make the casts of the rear window switch bezels?

[@LBMCDodge]

Yes. I have been selling them. Watch the Bezel updated videos. The links are in the description, or look in the community tab and I have the links there as well.

[@PNW06SGM]

How are the LED bulbs working? I swapped mine out and they would never fully shut off or I would have weird issues with them.

[@LBMCDodge]

I have tested them and did not have a problem. However, I am still building the truck and have not put the interior back in the cab where I would notice something odd by driving the truck every day.

[@calebargarin7779]

Hi I’m interested in purchasing a bezel please for driver passenger door

[@LBMCDodge]

Caleb, I am currently waiting for supplies I have ordered to arrive and I will be out of town for the next few weeks. It will be about six weeks or so. I will definitely let you know as soon as I have them ready. Thanks for visiting the channel.

[@Hoak61]

I need the driver rear door also!

[@LBMCDodge]

What color are you wanting?

[@LBMCDodge]

@@Hoak61 Sure thing. I will let you know when I have them ready. What color?

[@Hoak61]

Its the stock charcoal Gray.

[@korn111685]

Would a mega cab short bed fit a quad cab long bed frame? Looking to go 4x4 mega cab. I have a rwd.

[@LBMCDodge]

The long bed frame would be too long. You would have to shorten the frame, cut off the bed mounts from the frame and re-weld them back on to match the short bed mounting locations. But theoretically it can be done.

[@LBMCDodge]

If you are looking to put a mega cab body on a quad cab long bed frame, you will have the same issue with the cab mounts as they are different at the rear of the cab.

[@TimRemz689]

What was your process on painting the panels?

[@LBMCDodge]

Tim, I scrubbed/ washed the panels clean twice. Once with ScotchBrite pads and a second time with a scrub brush. Once dry I wiped them down with acetone or Duplicolor’s prep spray, wiping clean any excess. After that it was 5-6 coats of paint. Very light spray or coating each time and allowing each coat to dry before applying the next.

[@TimRemz689]

@@LBMCDodge thanks for the reply. Definitely gonna have to try this on my truck after seeing the results. I’ve done all black with 4th gen seats but haven’t done the panels or dash. Looking forward to more content! Good work!

[@LBMCDodge]

@@TimRemz689 Thank you so much.

[@lionsheart2731]

What paint did you use?

[@LBMCDodge]

Dupli-Color Vinyl & Fabric. I used flat black.