JellyBeanFTW
Junior Member
Hey all!
I am currently waiting on parts for a heater core job on my '02 1500. Since I've got the dash completely out, I've decided to replace anything that's broken with OEM. It's expensive. But a little peace of mind and comfort for me go a long way (don't judge). Anyway, the original part number, best I can tell, for the complete dash - "Panel, Instrument Upper" - is WL86XDVAA. That part number has been replaced with WL86XDVAC which is what I ordered NOS through eBay.
My question is - the older part number that originally came with the truck was obviously faulty across the nation with so many cracked and breaking dashes. Does anyone here know if the new part number was an improvement in materials? Or just a cataloguing re-organization?
I'd like to avoid having to cover the new dash with carpet to protect it. But if it's going to turn into the same brittle mess as the original, I'd rather keep it in one piece until the rest of the truck falls apart.
I'm also adding two 3.5" speakers in the dash (where the optional Infinity system is) for a bit of mid/treble action so we'll see how that goes!
I am currently waiting on parts for a heater core job on my '02 1500. Since I've got the dash completely out, I've decided to replace anything that's broken with OEM. It's expensive. But a little peace of mind and comfort for me go a long way (don't judge). Anyway, the original part number, best I can tell, for the complete dash - "Panel, Instrument Upper" - is WL86XDVAA. That part number has been replaced with WL86XDVAC which is what I ordered NOS through eBay.
My question is - the older part number that originally came with the truck was obviously faulty across the nation with so many cracked and breaking dashes. Does anyone here know if the new part number was an improvement in materials? Or just a cataloguing re-organization?
I'd like to avoid having to cover the new dash with carpet to protect it. But if it's going to turn into the same brittle mess as the original, I'd rather keep it in one piece until the rest of the truck falls apart.
I'm also adding two 3.5" speakers in the dash (where the optional Infinity system is) for a bit of mid/treble action so we'll see how that goes!