[Papa wiggles]

I found a super clean 1997 dash pad to replace my trashed 1994 pad , same stereo , same climate control , even speaker covers and glove box door will interchange so hoping to reuse my gauges, bezel etc with new pad but have been told by a few it can’t work . Any input on what and why it won’t ? Thanks

 

[ScottyV1966]

Great Find! That Looks Really Nice, I am not sure at all about crossing over 97 to 94. I replaced the entire harness in the dash in my 95 with another 95 so I think you could maybe put your 94 harness in the 97 dash, might have to change over connectors but should be achievable in my opinion.
hopefully @deathpheonix chimes in, he has a ton of knowledge on this stuff.

 

[Boudreaux55]

The physical dimensions are the same, you must change the dash harness to match existing. Theres a few wiring changes that will haunt u if dont swap dash harness, dont be scared, its not that difficult.
Just lay out both and keep separate, reuse the existing wire holders inside back panel of dash.

95 dash w/97 wiring..
If u dont need ur instrument cluster, or 97 dash harness, i would like to purchase that.

 

[Boudreaux55]

Wait, do u have the increment cluster in ur 94? If so, im not sure.

 

[oldeerslayer]

The 94 trucks used a 1st gen round steering column. The 95-97 have a more rectangular one that is a lot wider. A pic of the cluster area would be a big help.

 

[Boudreaux55]

Yep, was that a mid year change. This 95 cluster looks identical to the 97, yet talks to the harness differently