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- Texas
- Ram Year
- 1999 Ram 2500 4x4 SLT
- Engine
- V10
I'm about to buy a new dashboard for my V10 truck and I'm wondering what route I should go.
Currently, the one I am planning on going with is from LMC. I've looked at the ones that Genos sells as well. I've seen both good and bad reviews from both. I saw one from Genos that was cracking when it arrived and looked like it was a piece of crap with bondo on it. I've read stories of the ones from LMC cracking, but I also read of others who have had them in for years with no issues. I feel that a lot of it depends on how tight you get the screws holding it on.
The other option would be a fiberglass dash. They will obviously be heavier (Not really concerned about that) but will be a hell of a lot stronger and wont snap like a Lays potato chip. My main concern on these is how well the fitment is. The ones I have seen are hand made so it is highly unlikely they are perfect. Another thing is the finish, I don't really want to have to sand the fiberglass smooth and paint it. This is another perk of the LMC dash, it will already be painted tan.
While I'm in there, I'm going to change the evaporator and heater core. Anything else I should do while I'm at it?
I'm just looking for some advice from those who have changed or had their dash changed. I don't want something that in 5 years is going break into a hundred pieces like the factory one did.
Thanks!
Currently, the one I am planning on going with is from LMC. I've looked at the ones that Genos sells as well. I've seen both good and bad reviews from both. I saw one from Genos that was cracking when it arrived and looked like it was a piece of crap with bondo on it. I've read stories of the ones from LMC cracking, but I also read of others who have had them in for years with no issues. I feel that a lot of it depends on how tight you get the screws holding it on.
The other option would be a fiberglass dash. They will obviously be heavier (Not really concerned about that) but will be a hell of a lot stronger and wont snap like a Lays potato chip. My main concern on these is how well the fitment is. The ones I have seen are hand made so it is highly unlikely they are perfect. Another thing is the finish, I don't really want to have to sand the fiberglass smooth and paint it. This is another perk of the LMC dash, it will already be painted tan.
While I'm in there, I'm going to change the evaporator and heater core. Anything else I should do while I'm at it?
I'm just looking for some advice from those who have changed or had their dash changed. I don't want something that in 5 years is going break into a hundred pieces like the factory one did.
Thanks!