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double din questions

i want to install a double din radio/AVH-P3100DVD/ but it wont fit in my brazel and i have seen a couple of guys that have it their ranger let me know if anyone has any suggestion thanks
 
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you have to trim out the lip in your bezel to make it fit. the top and bottom have to be flush, and if i remember right the sides need a slight trim.


also the the install kit is a big help too.
 
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You just have to trim the top of the radio opening a bit. I think its like 1/8" or something small like that. My plan was to install one but I never did.
 
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Its the back of the radio opening, those little lips. I had to trim both top and bottom on mine. I have a install kit that I don't need if you want it.
 
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I am looking into buying this same unit!
is the install kit necessary? If it is just needed for the trim between the deck and the bezel i can make something myself. I have a bunch of carbon fiber that is begging to find a place on my dash.
 
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Originally Posted by vista4.0
....Lost Prophets FTL!
 
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ive heard its alot easier to buy the install kit does anyone know where i can buy this install kit.
 
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I have seen install kids at Walmart, Target, places like that. You could also get it from a local car audio shop.
 
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Originally Posted by Jimmeh
....Lost Prophets FTL!
x2!
 
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I got mine on ebay, metra kit. Its in the garage if you want it.
 
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I got mine on ebay, metra kit. Its in the garage if you want it.
I'll take it of you throw your double din HU in there at no cost.
 
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Sure, shipping will be 700 dollars though.
 
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Sold! let me send you the money right now. Is installation included?
 
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lol dont you think 700 in shipping is a bit steep...
 
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Not at all, thats a pretty good deal. Unit cost me 650, the XM module cost me 80 and theres still 9 months of XM left on it so thats worth like 100 bucks.
 
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