Is there a dash replacement DIY?

[dmhscorpio]

If my dash did that, and GM failed to salute, i might think about reaching for a glock 32.
But I may just be a bitter old man ...

 

[NGAneer]

I haven't seen the kit you speak of. But, whether it be that or any sort of adhesive/epoxy, I'd epoxy in some reinforcements like they did in that video.

Just look up plastic repair kit on HF. It comes with some steel mesh and plastic sticks. Throw in some epoxy and it looks like it might work.

 

[njracer]

I might be wrong but I think I remember someone on the site who covered his dash in leather.

 

[PG01]

Didnt i read 13&14's are made of a diff material as are new replacements?.... or did i make that up because i have a 13?

 

[Kenny D]

On the FB page devoted to this, people who own '13 have cracks too.

 

[PG01]

On the FB page devoted to this, people who own '13 have cracks too.

Fu kenny

 

[Kenny D]

I thought they changed then too, but when I asked, I got a few people that responded with 13s but not 14s

 

[PG01]

I thought they changed then too, but when I asked, I got a few people that responded with 13s but not 14s

Was kidding bud...i hope since mine has been garaged since new itll be ok for a while.

 

[iamdub]

Just look up plastic repair kit on HF. It comes with some steel mesh and plastic sticks. Throw in some epoxy and it looks like it might work.

I saw what you're talking about. I don't see how it wouldn't work if you were skilled with using it so as to not burn through to the outer surface, etc.

I might be wrong but I think I remember someone on the site who covered his dash in leather.

I've Googled this a few times as this is my idea, but I never found anything. I want to reinforce and epoxy mine which would fix the cracks and keep them from reoccurring, but some hairline cracks would still be visible. So I plan to wrap it in matching leather-grained soft-backed vinyl so everything is covered and the dash would have a more upscale feel. Might wrap the plastic on the door panels and rest of the trim as well. Would be an opportune time to add sound deadening insulation, run sound system wiring, clean the carpet, dye the headliner and pillar trim...

 

[Kenny D]

I saw what you're talking about. I don't see how it wouldn't work if you were skilled with using it so as to not burn through to the outer surface, etc.



I've Googled this a few times as this is my idea, but I never found anything. I want to reinforce and epoxy mine which would fix the cracks and keep them from reoccurring, but some hairline cracks would still be visible. So I plan to wrap it in matching leather-grained soft-backed vinyl so everything is covered and the dash would have a more upscale feel. Might wrap the plastic on the door panels and rest of the trim as well. Would be an opportune time to add sound deadening insulation, run sound system wiring, clean the carpet, dye the headliner and pillar trim...

Reading my mind bro, probably do the dash and door panels for 1/5th of the cost for a new dash.

 

[iamdub]

Reading my mind bro, probably do the dash and door panels for 1/5th of the cost for a new dash.

Right? I don't get these guys replacing their dashes or (worse) paying to have their dashes replaced with the exact same failure-prone part, some of them more than once. If it happened once or twice, it's gonna happen again unless something different is done. Fix the issue and use the opportunity to upgrade! I'm keeping a look out for a wrecked SUV to get the dash from so I can experiment with it. If it works out, then it'd be a quick swap-in to replace my original one. Then I could fix and wrap my original one and sell it to recoup some expenses and help someone else out.

The same applies to other common, practically guaranteed-to-fail parts such as the motor mounts. Why go through the hassle and expense of replacing them with the exact same POS design?

 

[Extrovert]

Found the parts at gmpartsdirect. My interior color code is 333, which is "Light tan". I assume that is the same as cashmere.

Instrument Panel - 2008 GMC Yukon (23224748) $339.35
Upper Trim Panel - 2008 GMC Yukon (23224734) $154.25

Estimated Shipping to Wake Forest, NC: $159.95

Hi YukonCrazy,
did you get a used dashboard or or new one main cracked want a new one cots here around 1000$

 

[YukonCrazy]

I will probably end up buying from dealer since shipping cost for the dash makes it almost even with the dealer price. Adding some additional support to the back will also happen before installation.

 

[TahoeOn30s]

Do u already got a new dash I put a cap over mine and it looks better then new