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Jul 25, 2005 | 05:56 PM

Sweetred95ta

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You don't need din tools...

I am kind of new and I don't know if anyone has ever posted this, but instead of buying din tools to remove the factory radio, you can use a metal coat hanger cut and bent in the shaped of u's. It works perfectly.

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Jul 25, 2005 | 06:07 PM

triton_2002

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I wouldn't say it works perfectly, but it does work, the tool is much better.

Jul 25, 2005 | 09:52 PM

Sweetred95ta

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I did not have any problems with it. Just some info for those other guys that don't like to spend money on something they will not ever use again.

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Jul 25, 2005 | 11:15 PM

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I used a coat hanger with out any probs on a 97 f150

Jul 26, 2005 | 09:26 AM

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I used finishing nails to get mine out. One of my tabs had broke so the coathanger would just bend out of shape and wasn't strong enough.

Jul 26, 2005 | 09:45 AM

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I would suggest the tools to anyone that hasn't pulled their radio and is new to working on things just because they are easier to use for some people.

I made a set out of a steel whip cb antenna. I've found coat hangers can bend and be more of a pain than good if you get a radio that is stubborn. Like silver bullet said - nails will work. Allen wrenches work well also. You just have to know how the tabs work - how far to push in and which way to bend...

Jul 26, 2005 | 11:25 AM

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We used nails to pull my factory deck out as well. We ended up doing something wrong and ended up having to trash the deck, but o-well. It wasn't that big of a deal to me. The Pioneer deck in it now will never come out until the pickup is sitting on a rock pile somewhere.

I would also recommend the tool to any stereo beginner. The tool's just easier to work with until your used to how things work, like mentioned.