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04-28-2014, 09:28 PM
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What a PITA
Oh yeah I told the boy it won't take too long to swap out my dash pad. Wrong and someone has decided to reorganize my unorganized tools so I can't find the socket I need. That's ok cause pretty sure I wouldn't be able to find the right ratchet or extension. Aaaarregghh
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04-28-2014, 10:11 PM
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Re: What a PITA
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Easy way is to take out the instrument cluster, glove box liner, and radio. Otherwise you have to have three (long) arms and be a contortionist...  LockDoc
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04-28-2014, 10:23 PM
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Re: What a PITA
X2. I'm sorry to say it, but I agree with LockDoc. I know it sounds like it will take longer, but it's really easier if you remove the dash and glove box door. Good luck.
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04-28-2014, 11:11 PM
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Re: What a PITA
Yeah I knew I was going to have to do all that just those nuts especially the one on the far left
Mostly just venting on not having all the stuff I need available |
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04-28-2014, 11:21 PM
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Re: What a PITA
On the bright side, it's easier to install than it is to remove. If you have hands the size of a 3 year old
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04-28-2014, 11:31 PM
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Re: What a PITA
Oh no.........not good news at all! I have that same job coming up.
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04-28-2014, 11:45 PM
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Re: What a PITA
All but one are manageable. From what I remember, The one right above the instrument cluster is really hard to get to! best just remove the cluster.
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04-29-2014, 12:00 AM
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Re: What a PITA
Definitely no way around removing the cluster which means remembering how to take the headlight switch apart first then unhooking the speedo cable
I guess it just looks like it should be super simple |
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04-29-2014, 12:16 AM
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Re: What a PITA
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04-29-2014, 01:38 AM
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Re: What a PITA
Dash pads rank as #1 on the top 5 list of most difficult R&R's on these trucks! "I'd rather take a beating!"
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04-29-2014, 06:52 AM
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Re: What a PITA
Actually if you are replacing everything it's really easy. The far right and left nuts on the back are at different angles.
 
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04-29-2014, 07:06 AM
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Re: What a PITA
"(Wrong and someone has decided to reorganize my unorganized tools so I can't find the socket I need.)" I feel your pain, I took my dads tools all the time when I was a youngster, But I guarantee they will be at the last place you look.....
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04-29-2014, 09:18 PM
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Re: What a PITA
Got we done tonight. Borrowed a 3/8 deep from work and finally removed the old one. Don't waste $4 on the screw set they're to damn short I finally have up on the screw over the steering column need a short driver
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04-29-2014, 11:37 PM
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Re: What a PITA
That's the reason I deleted mine.
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04-30-2014, 06:44 PM
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04-30-2014, 07:02 PM
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Re: What a PITA
PITA.....thays what I have my stepdaughter under on my cellphone. Lol
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04-30-2014, 07:11 PM
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Re: What a PITA
I sort of like all those neat little slots across the top of the dash with the pad off.
 I might fab up a plenum and attach a hose and use those as A/C vents. |
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