Stereo install kit
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Stereo install kit
Ok, I have never been able to find a dash kit for a new stereo for my old 95, and now I have been to walmart, bestbuy and a local stereo store, and they dont have one for a 96 either.
So I get on amazon, and find this http://www.amazon.com/Scosche-FD1327...5168295&sr=8-1
But when I put my truck in at the top, it then says that this will not work.
Can someone tell me what I need to buy. Thanks.
So I get on amazon, and find this http://www.amazon.com/Scosche-FD1327...5168295&sr=8-1
But when I put my truck in at the top, it then says that this will not work.
Can someone tell me what I need to buy. Thanks.
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Crutchfield will have the dash kit (there is a trim ring to complete the correct look) and the wiring kit. That is why I buy stereos from them. I just installed a Kenwood am-fm-cd-mp3 ready with USB drive unit in my 1995 and 96. Cost me $79 each and they throwed in the install kits.
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Ok, I got the old stereo pulled, and Im ready to install. The only problem I have is, the sleeve on the stereo wont fit throught the stock hole. The radio itself will, but once you put the din cage on, it wont fit.
Then my next area of concern is. There is nothing holding the radio in the dash. If I could get the din cage in, that would be a little bit of friction holding it in, but nothing to sturdy. And if you jimmy the din ring on the front, the radio will fall into the dash.
Help please. I have never had this much trouble putting in a cd player.
Then my next area of concern is. There is nothing holding the radio in the dash. If I could get the din cage in, that would be a little bit of friction holding it in, but nothing to sturdy. And if you jimmy the din ring on the front, the radio will fall into the dash.
Help please. I have never had this much trouble putting in a cd player.
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The "cage" should slide in and there should be a few tabs you can bend outwards to hold it in place then the stereo should slide in..... Not sure what the issue is but the hole should be the right size.....
Does the din cage fit in the hole and the stereo just won't fit into the cage?
Does the din cage fit in the hole and the stereo just won't fit into the cage?
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I am with others on this. The cage should fit. On my 95 it went in real easy but on the 96 it was a little tight and did not want to slide in. A little squeeze here and there and it went. Also both of mine had a rear hanger mount just the factory unit. It came with the Crutchfield install kit.
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Ok, I took my knife to the dash, and cut a small amount of plastic out of the dash, and then the din sleeve slid in a little easier.
I then soldered the new connector to the stereo connector, and I was done.
Thanks for putting up with me, I thought there was some sort of trick, come to find out, I just needed to cut some plastic.
Also, why do most people use but connectors or crimp connections for their harness's? I think soldering it would be better, but maybe that is just me.
I then soldered the new connector to the stereo connector, and I was done.
Thanks for putting up with me, I thought there was some sort of trick, come to find out, I just needed to cut some plastic.
Also, why do most people use but connectors or crimp connections for their harness's? I think soldering it would be better, but maybe that is just me.