Is there any place to get the guts to the large drink holder located in the low center of the dashboard assembly of a 1998 Dodge Ram? Mine is broken & after investigating the construction, it appears that the guts could be swapped out or replaced very easily.

 

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Junk yard is your only chance at getting a specific piece... just spent $78 bucks on a cupholder assembly at the stealership. Only comes as an assembly new. Can't purchase parts seperate. (Grrr)

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Mine was broken around one of the pivot points, I repaired it (See pic) by cutting/shaping and then glueing (Epoxy type) some thin Aluminium round the broken part, leaving for 24hrs to harden and then snapped it back into position, been fine since then.

I always need to know what broke and why!!!! If its cost effective/fixable and will last I try and fix it, otherwise I take a hit in the pocket.

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Yeah, I figured the junk yard was good for this kind of stuff, but I can't find it locally. Will have to search on line at linked junkyards and probably pay premium. Unfortunately, it's not fixable as the lower half of the mechanism is missing. I am also one to repair things. Just fixed the ashtray which wouldn't stay closed because the leaf spring was loose due to the plastic housing being broken. A bit of epoxy in the right spot & position fixed it just fine!