Dash Cracks

ktm1217 · Jun 19, 2011

I had a crack in the dash on my 99 ram since like right after i bought it. Its gotten worse, and went across the whole dash from the defroster vent all the way to the passenger side air bag cover. A few weeks ago, I noticed another one that came in from the passenger side dash top mount under the windshield and its on its way to the air bag cover also, i tried to drill a small hole at the end of it, but it didnt seem to work. Is there anything I can do to stop it from goin any further? I dont want the carpet cover, dont like the looks of em and I dont really want to buy a new dash cover lol

RamSport97 · Jun 19, 2011

Looks like your only other alternative is JB weld then! lol

I replaced mine with one from the dealer back in 07. It uses upgraded ABS plastic that will not crack. However, for some reason it is really glossy which produces a bad glare. I hate the carpeted dash covers too, but I found a suede one by Dash Designs that looks pretty decent. I am happy with it.

Rebel_Lady91 · Jun 19, 2011

my 97 has a bunch of big cracks on the dash like yours kyle but patrick i like that suede cover but i might have to try JB weld first to see how that works, good luck kyle on those cracks

joetama · Jun 20, 2011

Man that's no good. I'm guessing this is caused by the sun? Maybe a sun reflector when its parked would prevent further degridation.

Don't dig carpet covers either.

ramthis9501 · Jun 20, 2011

joetama said:
Man that's no good. I'm guessing this is caused by the sun? Maybe a sun reflector when its parked would prevent further degridation.

Don't dig carpet covers either.

That and it's just a cheap junky dash they put on these year Dodges. Mine did the same and I just put a carpet cover over it and it looks pretty good imo. Plus I saved a ton of money

Bigtman07 · Jun 20, 2011

Yup I got a big crack in mine too. Split the dash in half. Sad thing is I would have to paint any new dash or buy one of the taxi cab dash mats.

ktm1217 · Jun 20, 2011

Hmm, i never thought about using JB Weld. I think Im gonna try that and see what it does. And I do have one of those sun deflector things for my windshield, just never really use it lol I might have to start using it though at this rate...

HemiBabe · Jun 20, 2011

Yeah you could always try the JB weld that's a good idea.. I wanna see it if you do go that route. the carpet is a cheap fix and it looks a helluva lot better. Here is the hole I had in my 2nd gen dash it was like a secret compartment lol

ktm1217 · Jun 21, 2011

HemiBabe said:
Yeah you could always try the JB weld that's a good idea.. I wanna see it if you do go that route. the carpet is a cheap fix and it looks a helluva lot better. Here is the hole I had in my 2nd gen dash it was like a secret compartment lol

Wow! Thats terrible. I hope mine doesnt get that bad! I looked on google and found that silicone caulking will fill in the cracks also, im just not sure which one to do yet... lol

adamwilkes14 · Jun 21, 2011

Here's mine...

ktm1217 · Jun 21, 2011

Heres the link on how to fix the cracks, in case one of you guys get to it before I do: How to Repair Cracks in a Dashboard | eHow.com

Let me know how it works!

RamSport97 · Jun 22, 2011

You could always get a coverlay if money permits, but i think the proper way to do is just to replace the dash with a new one eventually. My new one looks mint, but its really glossy. Not to mention when it gets real hot from sitting in the sun it likes to make little creaking and popping sounds while driving, the suede cover fixed most of that.

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