Double Din Install progress

spitfire36o · **Posted:** Thu Dec 08, 2011 11:34 am

So i picked up a Pioneer Z110bt on ebay and attacked the install. I don't have install pics but there are a few previous threads to use as reference. You have to remove the stock radio support inside the dash and then cut out a few pieces of plastic. After fabricating the brackets and mounting the radio, it was time to measure and cut the bezel. This project is next to impossible without a dremel. I need to do some minor adjustments in my brackets to bring the unit up and forward so it sits properly. Then i have to add two more filler pieces to the left and the right. Finally its getting bondo, sanded, and painted. This install was not easy, but its worth every minute. Full size navi, watch movies, built in bluetooth for phone calls, streaming pandora over bluetooth from my phone, full ipod control, this blows the stock units away. I cant believe the factory got away with charging people almost 2k for that option. Even back in 05 when they built them, the double din aftermarket options were worlds ahead of the stock technology. Im just surprised there are no aftermarket double din kits for these trucks.

geordi · **Posted:** Thu Dec 08, 2011 2:15 pm

There might not be any double-din kits because this dash wasn't designed with a double-din in mind. Just Chrysler's 1.5 idiot size. The problem with double din in a Chrysler is what you discovered: Its difficult to fit, and I'm sorry to say this... Looks like asss. Not because of your hard work in cutting and fitting the bezel, that is actually quite impressive. No, because of the sharp corners that highlight now how this doesn't fit with the rest of the vehicle.

A single-din pop-out screen model would have worked much better in that space.

yrkcrd · **Posted:** Thu Dec 08, 2011 2:34 pm

I think it will fit in much better once it is all finished and painted one color.

I'm thinking about doing the same to my WJ.

spitfire36o · **Posted:** Thu Dec 08, 2011 3:35 pm

geordi wrote:

There might not be any double-din kits because this dash wasn't designed with a double-din in mind. Just Chrysler's 1.5 idiot size. The problem with double din in a Chrysler is what you discovered: Its difficult to fit, and I'm sorry to say this... Looks like asss. Not because of your hard work in cutting and fitting the bezel, that is actually quite impressive. No, because of the sharp corners that highlight now how this doesn't fit with the rest of the vehicle.

A single-din pop-out screen model would have worked much better in that space.

When its all painted up it will look much better. No matter how much you spend, the pop out screen single din units look cheep. It would also cover most of the vents.

67Customs · **Posted:** Thu Dec 08, 2011 5:18 pm

spitfire36o wrote:

When its all painted up it will look much better. No matter how much you spend, the pop out screen single din units look cheep. It would also cover most of the vents.

Definitely looks much better painted. I think that set-up looks way better than a slide out single din. Plus, like you mention, the fact that they cover the vents was one fo the big factors in stopping me from getting one.

tjkj2002 · **Posted:** Thu Dec 08, 2011 5:23 pm

67Customs wrote:

spitfire36o wrote:

When its all painted up it will look much better. No matter how much you spend, the pop out screen single din units look cheep. It would also cover most of the vents.

Definitely looks much better painted. I think that set-up looks way better than a slide out single din. Plus, like you mention, the fact that they cover the vents was one fo the big factors in stopping me from getting one.

I have single DIN pop out,sure it covers some of the center vents but nothing major.Plus it moves the screen up alot further so your not as distracted when you look at the screen.

nursecosmo · **Posted:** Fri Dec 09, 2011 12:18 pm

Very impressive. Nice job.

geordi · **Posted:** Fri Dec 09, 2011 1:02 pm

Ok, painted up, that does look better. I'm still not crazy about the size in comparison to the rest of the bezel, but it doesn't stand out as badly as the first image did.

Thats looks like it was a lot of hard work, you did a good job in blending the edges of the plastic where there is filler so they don't show. Nice.

spitfire36o · **Posted:** Mon Dec 12, 2011 1:45 pm

geordi wrote:

Ok, painted up, that does look better. I'm still not crazy about the size in comparison to the rest of the bezel, but it doesn't stand out as badly as the first image did.

Thats looks like it was a lot of hard work, you did a good job in blending the edges of the plastic where there is filler so they don't show. Nice.

That is actually a reference photo from a previous install:
http://www.jeepkj.com/forum/showthread.php?t=43990

I have not finished mine yet. This weekend i installed new speakers all around and eliminated the factory speaker-mounted amplifiers. I hope to finish this all off by the end of the year.

mikey1273 · **Posted:** Wed Dec 14, 2011 9:58 am

I been thinking about the same type of install if my rb1 ever dies it looks good finished but you will never be able to go back to standard size

spitfire36o · **Posted:** Wed Dec 14, 2011 3:07 pm

mikey1273 wrote:

I been thinking about the same type of install if my rb1 ever dies it looks good finished but you will never be able to go back to standard size

If i ever want to sell the jeep and return it to stock, im pretty sure someone who wants to do the project would trade the factory bezel for the already modified one to save all that work.

JL Rockies · **Posted:** Wed Dec 14, 2011 8:39 pm

Why is this in the CRD section?

JL Rockies · **Posted:** Wed Dec 14, 2011 8:40 pm

I would've made a duplicate from fiberglass then I would have to worry about cracking or putting it back to stock.

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