The Stupid Interior Questions Thread

[magimerlin]

As mentioned, it has been done... lines don't match up to the old dash and if I remember reading right the gap between the panel and dash gets alot tighter too (clearance issues)

Been posted here a dozen or so times. Also talks about it in some of the old to new dash conversions....

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[TBaganATX]

OK, we'll thank both for your help guys!

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[ccreddell]

I just got through doing it. Im really happy with it. You do have to switch out the cartridge along with the door panel (the big square piece that mounts the regulator). While I had it apart, I took the opportunity to sound dampen the inside of the doors, too. Mine is electric windows, and it took me about 8 hours per door start to finish. Oh, and I added the door speakers which is an awesome addition. Thats where a good part of the 8 hours went. The door switch wont hit the panel anymore, so I found an adhesive rubber bumper about the size of a nickel and and stuck it to the door-works just fine now. And the door pulls dont rip off either. Didnt have any clearance issues except with the speaker I used. The magnet was too big and I had to make some spacers-which required some trimming of the door panel.

 

[TBaganATX]

I just got through doing it. Im really happy with it. You do have to switch out the cartridge along with the door panel (the big square piece that mounts the regulator). While I had it apart, I took the opportunity to sound dampen the inside of the doors, too. Mine is electric windows, and it took me about 8 hours per door start to finish. Oh, and I added the door speakers which is an awesome addition. Thats where a good part of the 8 hours went. The door switch wont hit the panel anymore, so I found an adhesive rubber bumper about the size of a nickel and and stuck it to the door-works just fine now. And the door pulls dont rip off either. Didnt have any clearance issues except with the speaker I used. The magnet was too big and I had to make some spacers-which required some trimming of the door panel.

Do you happen to have any pics?

My stupid power window bezels break on both sides (engineer should be slapped silly) and I have replaced them twice. It's just hard to find them. Not to mention the door panels seem to always pop off in parts. I have don't the whole inside of my blazer with Dynomat, with the exception of inside the doors. 3/4 on the roof, 1/2 under the carpet. Running 33" MT tires at 80, no road noise really at all.

Would love to see pics if you have any.

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[sewlow]

You'll be surprised what deadening your doors can do. 65% or more of road noise comes through the doors.

 

[JohnBravo]

I recently purchased a 2000 K2500 Crew Cab, and I've noticed that the door handles don't release the latch until they've been pulled full swing (have to pull handle all the way to get the door to open). I haven't yet taken the door panel off (will be installing new speakers this weekend), but I figured it'd be good to get an idea of what might be causing this.

Thanks in advance for any and all help.
Cheers,
Jordan

 

[83GMCK2500]

Next stop!

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Seriously POS handle design. This is what the assembly looks like:

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You can see where the barrel splits around the handle pivot, super common. Somewhere around here there is a thread on how to pull a door panel. They're not hard, pop the window switches up, unplug, pull the two screws out from the grab pocket, pop that bezel off from around the handle (pictured above, mine broke when the handle did), pull the triangle shaped trim off (pull the top out and then lift). The door panel fasteners are two piece on these. They release with a direct and sharp tug, I seldom break them now that I've removed countless door panels. The door handle may be riveted in, can bolt or rivet replacement back in place.

 

[JohnBravo]

oh my...guess I better get some new handles lol thank you for your help!!

 

[sewlow]

When removing that bezel, the tabs @ 12:00, 3:00, 6:00 & 9:00 get pushed to the outside of the bezel. Otherwise the little hooks on the tabs will break.

 

[beardeddummy]

Will a Grant steering wheel work on a 97 I know the air bag will not work and personally don't care as long as the horn works. if it won't work what do I need to do to make it work