Guess what? Done!
Yes it was a pain, although it could have been much worse as far as projects go. I'll call it uneventful. Managed to get that bad boy installed through the firewall without having to cut the aluminum lines too. Nice, riiiight?!
Shift indicator was also finally sorted so a bitty bonus.
The dashboard lid is a bit less large too. Darn. Anticipated however as it was already cracked in several places. Still three of the five (2 steel & 1 cosmetic) mounts are there so it's good enough as functional over pretty was my aim. Local Chrysler proper... if they think I'll pay $744+ for a replacement dash & @ ~ 1/3 the cost, Yay genuine OEM Ebay!
Truck is running great & I will check plow function tomorrow to be sure nothing in the nest of wire harnesses was pinched. I think I'm set.
Yay!