aftermarket head unit!!
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aftermarket head unit!!
I've been searching for a headunit but everywhere I go I'm told that the certain ones that I pickout won't fit or I would have to modify , I hate tampering with stock equipment but the factory player has gotta go I'm an alpine fan anybody got any suggestions on a headunit that fits without cutting or resizing the factory radio mount...doesn't have to be alpine.
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This is in the wrong forum for starters and should be under the Electrical, Lighting, and Sound Systems forum.
More than likely you're going to need a surround kit to adapt the MOPAR size opening to fit anything you're going to want to run unless it's a double DIN unit.
Alpine makes a couple double DIN's that are pretty good but can get pricey in a hurry when compared to the MyGIG. Alpine's iNA-W900. I don't know if the navigation is built in or an external module. You'd also need an external module for Bluetooth and Sirius/XM radio. But it will support an external HD radio tuner which might be a positive to you.
More than likely you're going to need a surround kit to adapt the MOPAR size opening to fit anything you're going to want to run unless it's a double DIN unit.
Alpine makes a couple double DIN's that are pretty good but can get pricey in a hurry when compared to the MyGIG. Alpine's iNA-W900. I don't know if the navigation is built in or an external module. You'd also need an external module for Bluetooth and Sirius/XM radio. But it will support an external HD radio tuner which might be a positive to you.
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A Double DIN will fit but you have to make a minor modification. The rear of the stock H/U isn't fully Double DIN in size. It is slightly smaller. To install it securely, Jeep uses a smaller brace in the rear. In order for a Double DIN to fit you have to cut the top of this brace out. Take a look at this post. The cut out part is laying on the drivers seat next to the red tool kit.
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...=101964&page=4
I know you said you don't like tampering but this is EASY to do once you have the factory H/U out. Once it is cut you can install a Single or Double DIN H/U. That opens your options to just about any H/U on the market.