DoggerCDN
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- Ram Year
- 1996
- Engine
- Cummins 12V Diesel
Hi all. I own a loaded 96 2500 Laramie extended cab Cummins 4wd with 5spd. The powertrain is perfect, everything works, but the body has been ruined by too many northern winters and our salt.
I picked up a loaded early 98 2500 Laramie extended cab (without rear doors) 4wd with a V10 auto in fantastic condition (any body want a V10?) to do a transplant. Swapping diffs, engine, trans, transfer case, fuel system from 96 Cummins to the 98 chassis. Everything mechanical wise and body has swapped without issue.
My question is about the dash. I used all the interior from the 98 as I preferred the integrated seat belts, leather interior, etc. I also prefer the 98 dash, but that is my issue.
Can the 98 dash, instrument cluster, and heat/AC system be adapted to work with the 96's electrical system properly?
I'm pretty handy with wiring and reading electrical diagrams, but I'm not interested in creating a frankenstein where some things just won't work properly. If it can't be done I guess I'll have to re-use 96 dash and heating system
I picked up a loaded early 98 2500 Laramie extended cab (without rear doors) 4wd with a V10 auto in fantastic condition (any body want a V10?) to do a transplant. Swapping diffs, engine, trans, transfer case, fuel system from 96 Cummins to the 98 chassis. Everything mechanical wise and body has swapped without issue.
My question is about the dash. I used all the interior from the 98 as I preferred the integrated seat belts, leather interior, etc. I also prefer the 98 dash, but that is my issue.
Can the 98 dash, instrument cluster, and heat/AC system be adapted to work with the 96's electrical system properly?
I'm pretty handy with wiring and reading electrical diagrams, but I'm not interested in creating a frankenstein where some things just won't work properly. If it can't be done I guess I'll have to re-use 96 dash and heating system