In dash radio

[Shaggy]

Has anyone replaced their oem radio with an aftermarket 2 din system? I am thinking about it but would hate to deviate from the factory look. Any suggestions?

 

[Guest]

Maybe the speaker replacement would be better

Have to say they sound terrible on mine. I'm looking to get some MAch or Bose replacements. Muffled and not clear.

 

[PaulC]

As a preliminary step, you may wish to pull the current radio to verify sufficient depth for a double-Din setup. On 1997-2002 Expys, a bracket behind the radio has to be removed (cut off) to accomodate double-Din. Otherwise, available room diminishes from double-Din at the faceplate to about 1.5 Din as you look back into the cavity.

Again, this info is in regard to pre-2003 models, so it may be moot for you. But I would verify anyway.

 

[Guest]

I was going to have a double din installed when I upgraded my radio, but went for the 1 1/2. I liked the look of the 1/2 din EQ better and the smaller EQ does the job. The faceplate kit was already set for 1 1/2 so it looks great in the dash. The bracket had to be removed even to install the 1 1/2 din, due to the mounting depth. The installer took a saw to it and the rest is history.

Pat