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Old 04-29-2006, 03:31 PM
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I just installed a coverlaymfg.com (San Angelo, TX) plastic overlay on my 2001 RAM. It looks great and fit perfectly! I have no ties to this company, but their product is really nice.

I silicon glued what I could of the old cracked dash (some large pieces were missing). Let that dry and then installed the coverlay right on top per the directions - just a few dabs of the silicon glue that is included in the kit. Fits almost perfectly and took about 10 minutes to install. Looks like a brand new dash and that horrible squeaking is gone.

So instead of a new dash installed at the dealer for close to $900, I've got a new looking dash for about $145 delivered.

Coveraly tells me they are getting several calls a day from people with 96 to 01 RAMs. Obviously Dodge had a defective vendor, but unfortunately will not do a recall (yet) and won't stand behind their product. Seems that most of the dashes conveniently start cracking just after the 3 year mark.

But if you do this, save your receipt. Dodge says they'll refund your money if they do end up doing a recall.

Only word of warning - make sure you order the right color and go to coverlay direct (you'll save money). Some of their resellers only stock "gray" and there are two colors of gray - light and dark cirrus.
 
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Have any pics?
 
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gotta say...

this thread is worthless without pics.
 
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thank you justin for making my point.
 
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I'll see if I can get around to getting you guys a pic (my daughter's truck). I'm not sure what it would clarify. As I said, it looks just like a new dash.

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stilll wanna see it though

pics are like candy to us!!!! yum yum
 



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