#DIY

Basic installation of 2007 Chevy Suburban LTZ Dashboard cap from TXDashcovers.com....
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Great DIY Project..This same dash cap will fit most 2007-2012 year model Yukon Tahoe Suburban SUV'S. Most of the 2007-2012 year models will all crack in the same place generally.
Install one of our ABS Vacuum moulded plastic dash caps. Installs over top of existing cracked or broken OEM Dashboard in less than 45 minutes in most cases

[@user-to9gh1yc2j]

Awesome! Beats thousands of dollars for dash replacement! Ordering mine now! Thanks for video

[@damon8201]

I was wondering what the outcome would look like before buying. Looks pretty good. Thanks for the video.

[@LarrySbrusch]

You bet

[@Tonysoprano1999]

Good job. In Saudi Arabia the cracks are a very very common problem due to weather conditions (heatwise). we have a lot of workshops do fix the cracks and also they install a 5mm leather on the full dash (US made or German made) like the ones on the seats and they niddle it down if you want or glue it up on the whole dash and it fits 100% and you never know it was leathered up. They do the whole job for around 300-500 bucks (depends on the cracks on your dash to fix it).

[@LarrySbrusch]

good way to resolve isse

[@Tonysoprano1999]

@@LarrySbrusch tbh, in my pov, it's the best way to resolve this stupid common issue of gm dashs, install a hard fine well made leather to also terminate the weird plasticy sounds when you get pumpy roads sometimes. No plastic sounds no cracks and the airbag's hole also is clear they don't put the leather on it. Here's an example : kzbin.infoS2DS0HETUT8?feature=share You'll never know. He installed leather on the doors interior too.

[@marctompkins3001]

Years ago I did my 98 Dodge Ram. The color was a little off. As the dash cover is of the highest quality. More than likely my original factory dash was a little off on the hue color. I went the a Home Depot and bought one Rattle can of Krylon Dove gray. I used phone books and wedged shoes against the windshield over night. When I sold the truck to a guy around the corner, I told him what I had done. He looked at me and said he couldn’t tell. He thanked me for my honesty. Now I need to do my daughters 2008 Silverado 1/2 ton and my 2008 Silverado HD 3/4 ton. There’s only one place to get a good-perfect fit, so I’m back to see what’s might have changed over the years. The new piece of advice was: using the folded cardboard in the adhesive setting process for the side wings, against the doors. No..... I’m not a paid commercial ad, just a happy customer.

[@LarrySbrusch]

Not much has changed except for the shipping companies going nuts of prices for shipping..We still install them and make them the same way. One at a time..each time trying to make them fit or look better.. the two piece on the pickup style can be a little bit more tricky and may require some additional trimming around cluster area and pillars.. Not much, just a little buffing to get an exact fit.. Appreciate the comment. Thanks Larry

[@chevybrat]

Nice presentation!

[@LarrySbrusch]

Thank you. Appreciate the comment

[@20tea]

Mine is a 2007 and now it's 2024... the crack has finally happened. Inevitable I guess.

[@LarrySbrusch]

Yes they all crack..

[@Pressedsteelcustomsllc]

I know its hidden now, but that front panel at the front of the dash that's all broken up is removable and can be replaced with a used part inexpensively but looks really good.

[@LarrySbrusch]

Yes we sell it by itself

[@user-zc1zl3qq3j]

Good job

[@bobbyeldridge1435]

did a good job

[@Bro.TommyEJohnson]

Awsome job buddy thanks 🙏

[@LarrySbrusch]

Thank you . Appreciate the comment

[@TheMickyd70]

Looks like a great product

[@LarrySbrusch]

Yes it is. we have a lot of good response to it. Lot of great feedback

[@AseerAleel]

Very good

[@LarrySbrusch]

Thanks

[@TheOpinionSports]

So your just putting that cover over the original cover that was already in the vehicle? I may need to get that cause my dash is cracked real bad in my avalanche

[@LarrySbrusch]

yes that is how it's done. Thanks for the question..

[@ryanphillips3533]

I know it's been awhile but I'm getting ready to tackle the same job. What was the brand and kind of adhesive used for this task?

[@LarrySbrusch]

RTV4500

[@ryanphillips3533]

@@LarrySbrusch thank you!!

[@TheMazdamn]

Does it rattle while driving? Im worried about that. My dash is currrently TERRIBLE. I have Black Gorilla Tape holding pieces, LOL. I will buy one soon. Thanks for the walk through!

[@LarrySbrusch]

As long as it is installed correctly, it will not rattle

[@tbacchus8629]

I just bought an avalanche with the cap installed but the adhesive in the middle is gone so every time I hit a bump it rattles

[@mrhighway]

Should've use JB Welde

[@LarrySbrusch]

They did not use enough adhesive or used the wrong kind. I have seen this in some cases

[@mrhighway]

@@LarrySbrusch true, jb welde is the way to go

[@billcaudill5985]

What’s the cost of the install including labor ?

[@joetomlinson904]

On my 07 Avalanche dash the center air vents are broken on the right hand side, will I need to remove it before placing the new cover over the dash.

[@LarrySbrusch]

If you are talking about the defrost vents. It won't be an issue with our cover from TXDashcovers.com...we now make them with the grids/defrost vents built into them to resolve that issue

[@joetomlinson904]

@@LarrySbrusch Received the new dashboard, followed the instruction, was looking like new money in less time than I expected. The Florida heat was a helping factor in sealing it to the old dash.

[@LarrySbrusch]

@@joetomlinson904 Great Glad to hear that. Appreciate the comment. Thank You

[@TheDavecali64]

There is a factory recall on passenger air bags..

[@LarrySbrusch]

That’s good to know

[@Grandpaw2511]

Can the air bag be replaced without messing up the new cap?

[@LarrySbrusch]

You should be able to service it..we cannot alter the way the airbag deploys..it has a lip that hugs the inner edges of original dash

[@iamsambreeze]

Does it start to come undone and peel off the original dash over time?

[@LarrySbrusch]

I have had one on my 2001 dodge for over 9 years and still looks like the day I put it on. Good installation is the trick

[@Neverzzzz]

Does this cover also stops the sound of the crack while driving the car?

[@LarrySbrusch]

Yes when installed properly it will help eliminate the noises

[@rickc137sanchez3]

Do you guys supply an airbag cover also? I saw other dash covers that do supply them from other companies and wasnt sure if you do as well.

[@bbrand65]

How would you like to get hit with an airbag cover when it deploys?

[@LarrySbrusch]

Legally we cannot cover the airbag..

[@crishayes9626]

do u have a video showing how to remove that airbag

[@LarrySbrusch]

No we do not. This cover goes around airbag

[@dustinrobbins1110]

How do you seal any gaps that did not adhere after the first 24 hrs?

[@LarrySbrusch]

Pretty difficult to do. It is based on where the gaps are at

[@michaelestrada1267]

once this is installed can. you still remove your instrument cluster if you need to get to it?

[@LarrySbrusch]

It can be removed, but requires a little work

[@TheDavecali64]

Good luck,you will trash the original dash removing the dash cover bc of the silicone..

[@dayday_13]

Can you do something about the background noise?????? Just joking, jeez some people are never happy. This is a genius idea and product. Can't wait to try it on mine. Mine is a 07 so will probably need to trim a bit but seems like it couldn't be easier. Thanks for the vid and for making these, I didn't know there was a USA made option. Question though. On the tahoe I just bought, it seems the old cracked dash is actually peeling. Like you can rub your fingers on it and little pieces rub off the surface. Very weird, almost like a snake sheds its skin and the very top surface is lifting up. I'd say the sun did it, but I'm thinking maybe the previous owner put some sort of chemical that ate the surface away. Would you say I should just scrub the old one with something like acetone to get the flaking surface up? I imagine the peeling crap has to come off before trying to glue the new one on top. Thanks.

[@LarrySbrusch]

The acetone fix is what I use to get most of the scaling off. Appreciate the comment

[@samsettle1972]

Part of the problem with the cracked dash is that It rattles. How does this cover prevent the rattling after installation? Does the adhesive come with the cover?

[@LarrySbrusch]

One tube of adhesive comes with cover. You may need 2 if yours is cracked real bad. As long as you put liberal amounts of adhesive where you have more cracks, you will bond the two pieces together to help alleviate the rattling

[@MrAwsomeshot]

Any chance you have a recommendation on remove old dash cap I have the single piece and the front of my dash is trashed and it feels like the current cap is loose in several parts

[@LarrySbrusch]

It really depends how well it is glued on

[@MrAwsomeshot]

that front lip feels pretty tight but the majority of the flat upper dash not so much the amount of heat to actually compromise the rtv/siilicone might start just melting stuff.

[@LarrySbrusch]

@@MrAwsomeshot Not easy to get one off

[@MrAwsomeshot]

@@LarrySbrusch haha yehhhh I figured. I might just get the replacement front panel and try to reach up under front of that cap and put some 3m heavy duty double sided tape to secure it better in the front

[@joelaperalez6608]

How hard is it to remove the dash cover . The car lot I bought from never did the air bag recall that was pending . After I got it got letters from dealer and will not touch it cause they don't want to be responsible for damages .

[@LarrySbrusch]

The dash cover or original dashboard ???

[@joelaperalez6608]

Dash cover only not the original .

[@eduardocorona3250]

How u feel it after a few months

[@LarrySbrusch]

It feels and looks good.thanks

[@michaeltorres8293]

what kind of glue did u put ?

[@LarrySbrusch]

any good silicone adhesive that sticks to plastic will work

[@javierbonilla9915]

Can you do anything about the background noise ?????

[@LarrySbrusch]

I wish I could , but not in that video..Thanks Larry

[@javierbonilla9915]

Thank you sir ,for.the video

[@LarrySbrusch]

@@javierbonilla9915 Thank you appreciate the comment

[@richnaso6964]

The part I was very interested in you showed nothing. That was with original dash, did you leave all those cracked pieces to keep rattling around? Did you remove pieces? Did you glue or tape all the cracks? I’m disappointed in that part of video. Also why not have vacuum molder just eliminate the extra piece so you don’t have to grind it off?

[@LarrySbrusch]

I removed all of the small pieces and used an extra tube of adhesive when I installed cover

[@homerwashington353]

Do you remove the old dash

[@LarrySbrusch]

DO NOT REMOVE THE OLD DASH

[@SWTROD]

Where you guys (shop) located at?

[@LarrySbrusch]

Between Huntsville and Livingston texas

[@demondcampbell1595]

Where are y’all located

[@LarrySbrusch]

Huntsville texas

[@lyzerickhubbard2664]

Were you located and how much you charge

[@LarrySbrusch]

we are located in weslaco Texas. The price currently of Dash cap is $209

[@JohnCowart1911]

YOU BUY IT? THEN YOU HAVE TO GRIND ON IT ALSO? HELL NO SHOULD HAVE THAT DONE AT THE FACTORY BUBBA Really Lmaoro probably want 100.00 or more for it.

[@LarrySbrusch]

Well we can't make everyone happy and use a general mold that will work on all 2007-2012 year models and not all of them will need to be trimmed to fit..you do have an option..buy China..it's cheaper..it's your choice.....

[@shooterdash7604]

Or just replace the entire instrument panel..... Whoever came up with this "cap" idea, probably invented Duck tape.... Don't bandaid..... FIX.

[@LarrySbrusch]

Well if you like having the same problem. Go ahead and replace it with oem parts, GM never did anything to resolve issue..so an oem part is just a bigger bandaid. Lol

[@shooterdash7604]

@@LarrySbrusch This is the type of mindset that creates the "bandaid" idea. At that point you might as well install a new instrument panel from gm, and THEN cap it with this to make it even stronger.... instead of putting a cap on a broken piece of plastic making it even more prone to rattle. Yeah solid advice my friend :P - No hate on the hustle, just saying its lazy and isnt the "right" way to fix something.

[@LarrySbrusch]

Waste of money doing that

[@cavanglawade7816]

This was not a good video I wasted my time….

[@LarrySbrusch]

sorry I couldnt help you, but I guess we live in a different world..all dash caps serve the same purpose.. You just haven't found the right video for your purpose ???