Description
Get our aftermarket full replacement dash top for your 2nd Gen '98-'02 Dodge Ram 2500/3500 or '98-'01 Dodge Ram 1500 trucks and help make the interior of your truck look new again. This is a full replacement dash top and not a cover. It is made in the USA with ABS plastic that is designed to help keep the sun from making the dash crack like the OEM dash. The dash top is only available in black.
We recommend that the dash be painted to match and to add one more layer of UV protection and cut down on its reflection in the windshield. Left unpainted, the replacement dash is quite reflective and will typically cause a glare on the inside of the windshield on a sunny day.
We will also include a copy of issue 82 of the TDR with an article on replacing the dash in a '98-'02 Dodge Ram 2500/3500.
- Made from heavy duty ABS plastic.
- Reinforced mounting holes.
- More durable than the original OEM part.
- Molded in black so it can be painted to match interior
- Made in the USA.
To install the replacement dashboard you will have to remove the front dash so you can slide the dashtop forward. Some minor trimming and modifications will be required to make it fit.
Because all the holes for mounting the dash are cut on a 5 axis CNC machine, we have found that if the holes that locate the airbag tabs are off, then all of the holes across the front of the dash will be off. The part of our dash description that states, "some minor trimming might be required" pertains to some potential tweaking of the cut outs to get the tabs to fully seat. We recommend using a rat tail file after inspecting with a small mirror to determine which of the air bag tabs are not wanting to seat properly. You can also go in and finesse the louvers that are cut into the plastic at an angle to get them looking more finished. The OEM louvers typically crack if you try to remove them from an OEM dash, so we chose to have the louvers cut at an angle to direct the air to the side windows. Take the rubber from around the a pillars off the original dash and adhere them to the new dash so that you get a clean finished look around the a pillar.
NOTE: This dash fits all Sport and Non-Sport model trucks.
NOTE: We recommend replacing the old heater core and A/C evaporator at the same time as dash replacement.
NOTE: A flat $50.00 shipping fee applies to the continental U.S. deliveries. Actual shipping will be applied for all other areas within the U.S. We cannot ship this part to U.S. Territories or Internationally due to the high cost to ship.
NOTE: This is a dash top only. You will receive what is pictured.
Reviews
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Looks Great!
Aug 30, 2016 | By Zach
1998 Dodge Ram 1500 Dash
Oct 31, 2016 | By Keith
Good product
Nov 26, 2016 | By Austin
Full dash replacement
Nov 26, 2016 | By Blake
Owner Response:Thank you for taking the time to share your installation with us. We list it as a replacement dash because many customers call and ask if it is an overlay that goes over the existing broken dash. The broken components that you are referring to is the dash frame, and I am not aware of anyone that sells an aftermarket replacement but some dealers do still have them available. I will get the wording changed to a replacement dash top to help clarify the description.
Dash Replacement
Dec 5, 2016 | By Cody
Owner
Dec 5, 2016 | By Marvin Wade
Dash
Dec 23, 2016 | By Teresa Gootee
Dash top replacement
Dec 25, 2016 | By Bill Grafton
98 Dodge dash
Dec 26, 2016 | By Jayson
Replacement dash
Dec 30, 2016 | By Jared Rectenbaugh
Dash
Jan 13, 2017 | By Izaack Best
Dash Cover Replacement
Jan 18, 2017 | By Daniel J Balduf
Owner Response:Thank you for the feedback. Our dashes are made out of ABS plastic with a UV coating, and even though it is hard plastic, you should not have cracking issues like the OEM dash.
I am very happy with my purchase
Jan 21, 2017 | By Bj liddle
Dash pad
Jan 25, 2017 | By Alfred Norris
eldon
Jan 28, 2017 | By eldon swilley
Consumer
Jan 28, 2017 | By Terry
Overall very happy
Feb 1, 2017 | By Tyler Phelps
Ram 1500 Dash
Feb 2, 2017 | By Curtis
good bye potatoe chips
Feb 5, 2017 | By Jeff
Dash
Feb 6, 2017 | By kelton gunter
replacment dash
Feb 21, 2017 | By don
1999 Dodge Ram 1500 Dash
Feb 28, 2017 | By Charlie Bowles
replacement dash top
Mar 4, 2017 | By Bert
New dash top 98 Dodge Ram
Mar 10, 2017 | By Willard Smith
great dash
Mar 11, 2017 | By darren manick
Replacement dash
Mar 15, 2017 | By Barry coons
2001 Dodge Ram Dash Pad
Mar 21, 2017 | By Chris
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Dash board
Mar 22, 2017 | By Andrzej Motyka
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Mar 27, 2017 | By James Owens
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Mar 28, 2017 | By Matthew Pennington
Dash
Apr 18, 2017 | By Ken
Excellent Replacement Dashtop
Apr 28, 2017 | By Garrott Nalle
Replacement Dash
May 10, 2017 | By Haden
Great part overall
May 15, 2017 | By Jesse radliff
Ram 1500 Dash
May 24, 2017 | By Scott
Dash Replacement
May 26, 2017 | By Doyle L Randall
Lm
May 31, 2017 | By Lisa Marteney
98-02 Dodge Ram dashboard
Jun 21, 2017 | By Albert Russenberger
dodge 1500 dash replacement
Jul 9, 2017 | By oscar serrano
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Jul 23, 2017 | By joe
Replacement Dash
Aug 2, 2017 | By Kenny McMillin
GREAT!!!
Sep 6, 2017 | By Mike Ayres
As advertised!
Sep 25, 2017 | By Ron U.
Shiny dash
Oct 5, 2017 | By Martin
Great product
Oct 5, 2017 | By Timothy Fuhrmann
Customer
Oct 17, 2017 | By Keith Townsend
Owner
Nov 7, 2017 | By Chris lofton
2000 Dodge Ram 3500 Replacement Dash
Dec 28, 2017 | By Tammie McBride
new dash
May 23, 2018 | By stanley souza jr
2nd Gen Dash replacement
Jan 5, 2019 | By Eddie Alfano
Well worth the money
May 24, 2021 | By James
Couldn't be happier
Jun 9, 2021 | By Jacob LaMunyon
Fitment issues
Sep 1, 2022 | By Connor
Owner Response:Thank you for your review. We have found these same issues using OEM dashes on some trucks. Some go together easily, and others not so much. If the air bag assembly is firmly bolted down it makes this more difficult. Leaving the air bag assembly loose allows the plastic cover more movement to line up with the dash. You can also come in from behind and above the air bag assembly with a long extension to support the back of the dash. This keeps the dash from flexing allowing the plastic clips of the air bag plastic cover to pop into the dash more easily. The instrument cluster bezel can tricky, especially if some of the metal clips have been bent. A small pick used to move the metal clips of the bezel into the proper position as you gently work your way around the bezel greatly helps line everything up.
2nd Gen Dash Replacement
Jul 5, 2023 | By Brad Benefiel
Missing lots of mounting holes
Oct 27, 2023 | By Donnie Hall
Owner Response:Thank you for your review. Selling this dash for over 7 years, we know that not every truck is the same, and all too often the dash frame is cracked causing some mounting points to not line up properly. This is why we suggest having a file on hand to make minor adjustments allowing our dash and the dash frame to mesh together properly. We also know that not using the defrost plenum mounting screws that face towards the rear of the truck is not an issue. The defrost plenum is mounted to the metal brackets that are used when the dash is mounted to the firewall. The drivers and passenger window defrost mounting is double sided tape, but when the dash is mounted to the dash frame, everything lines up and allows the air to exit the louvers cut into the plastic at an angle to direct the air to the windows. Once the dash is installed, all of the defrost ducting is sandwiched between the dash top and the dash frame keeping them from moving around or vibrating. Our goal when developing this replacement dashtop was to offer the easiest installation at the lowest price we could.