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Jan 7, 2007 | 03:53 PM

stathound

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98 Explorer Radio Question

Hey guys, I was wondering if this radio is double-din. It looks to be that size however the website I went to said all the double-din navigational recievers did not fit. Unfortunatly I don't own the truck yet, and I would hate to buy it and it doesnt fit. So please take a look and let me know what you guys think.
http://www.eclipse-web.com/5500index.html is the reciever. Thanks Again!

Jan 7, 2007 | 04:30 PM

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won't fit.

single din in ford explorer in 98.

Jan 7, 2007 | 09:52 PM

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this looks like a double din in the dash? whats up with that?

Jan 7, 2007 | 10:09 PM

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maybe i am incorrect.

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Jan 7, 2007 | 10:51 PM

stathound

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perhaps i'm beating a dead horse, but nobody seems to wanna put in input. i'm sure somebody knows the answer..

Jan 8, 2007 | 04:20 PM

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I have single din in my -96 which I think is the same dash as -98, however it looks easy to convert to a doble din if you remove the digital clock located above the radio and use a minor procedure with a saw

Jan 8, 2007 | 08:34 PM

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I have a 98xlt. It IS a double din. The faceplate dimension is 4 inches by 7.5 inches.

However, I did not pull the radio out to see the depth available. What depth does this nav unit require????

Last edited by 98xlt; Jan 8, 2007 at 08:44 PM.

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Jan 9, 2007 | 08:58 AM

Tennesseepowerstroke

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My 97 Mountaineer is double din.

Jan 9, 2007 | 04:51 PM

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jim0517

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I think that it is just shy of being double din and requires minor work to make units fit. Call Crutchfield and speak with one of their product specialists.