Can I swap radios?

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brasso

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Im seeing where some guys are changing their factory screens from 5.4 to 8.4 or whatever… my question is: Can I do this to mine?

I have a 2012 ram 1500 lone star with the small factory screen.. Is there any way I can change to a bigger factory screen?
 

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I'm trying to find that out too?
 

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You can swap in any radio you want but it can't be newer than 2012. I put an RHB with nav in my 09. Everything worked, just make sure you get the unlock code.
 

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I believe you would need to swap from an RES to a RHR, RBR or RB2 radio in order to get a larger screen.
From what I've seen on the back of them the main connectors are the same but there are some connectors that are different or missing on the RES
I do not know for sure because I only have experience with the 2013 and 2014 radios.
 

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2013 and newer are not compatible with 2012 and older.

Below is a selection for your 2012, also you will have to get a radio with a high speed can bus, a low speed can bus will not work in the Ram.

Owners - Quality - Media Center 430 (RBZ)

All these radios will work in your 2012

2011 they did a manufacture change for the radios and updated the software and some hardware so try to get an updated one.
 
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Id like to get one with nav and a bigger screen if possible.. I was really hoping I could get one like what comes in the longhorn or laramie but I don't see that being possible
 

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Id like to get one with nav and a bigger screen if possible.. I was really hoping I could get one like what comes in the longhorn or laramie but I don't see that being possible


your best bet is to look into an aftermarket unit then. it will also give you much better sound also.
 
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