[Papa T]

Evidently Dodge has a problem continuing on into 2003. My garage kept, no armor all used 2003 1500 Quad Cab has just developed 2 cracks in the dash. One just above the left hand side of the passenger side airbag and one on the center at the windshield. I went to the local Dodge dealer and was told that there were 187 replacement dash pads backordered and that's just in the Atlanta region. I looked at coverlay but the colors don't match close enough to suit me. I did find a replacement but the $800. cost (Parts and labor) to replace seems inflated. The Flat Rate manual lists 8 hours labor for the replacement. It will probably take me twice as long but to save $500. in labor costs I'm inclined to give it a try. My only concern is Will the replacement OEM part crack in 4 years or has the manufacturing defect been corrected? It will be an expensive lesson if it has not been corrected.