dash pad removal
 

Alright guys pretty new to this body style of truck, been into 67-72 for a bit to long. I just recently got a 86 4x4 and am gettin ready to order a new dash pad for it seeing as mine is all cracked.

What all is involved in removing the old one? any write ups on it anywhere?

thanks

Re: dash pad removal
 

Remove dash cluster bezel, then simply remove the screws along the bottom of the pad on the passenger side...lift up slightly on the pad and pull out. Simple as that.

Re: dash pad removal
 

There may also be a screw at each end (if you open the door and look at the end that butts up to the door), perhaps only on the passenger side. It has been awhile since I have looked at my 82.

Re: dash pad removal
 

LMC has a dash cap that goes over the old one...100bucks

Re: dash pad removal
 

oh yeah, I forgot the 81+ had the screws on the ends...good catch.

Re: dash pad removal
 

It also has clips along the windsheild, so you will have to gently pull it towards you and up when taking it out. A bit of advice, order a $100 cap, unless you want to spend big $$$ on a good one. I bought a cheapo, and wish I had just got a cap. If I could do it all over again, I would have just looked into having the original recovered with vinyl.

Re: dash pad removal
 

Manbearpig had some pics of his from LMC on a thread on here. Looked really good.