How do I double din 2016?

homebrew · Dec 9, 2016

Hey guys I have a 2016 2500 tradesman that I want to put a double din radio in. Wanted to ask what all I will need for the swap other than the head unit and the dash kit?

BadHabit2Break · Dec 9, 2016

you can go on crutchfield and put your make and model of your truck in and they will tell you what you will need to make things work.

I have posted the Master Sheet on how to replace speakers and radio in this section.
http://www.ramforum.com/f51/13-16_crutchfield_mastersheet-88090/

sickboy · Dec 9, 2016

its a very simple swap. you will have to cut a small section of steel inside the dash. when you pull the stock unit out, you will see its only a few inches deep. thats why you have to cut the small piece of metal out, to clear the depth of the new radio.
i would look for a radio that is Maestro compatible. this will allow you to keep most of your features.

hemi1282 · Dec 10, 2016

Ya Crutchfield helps alot I got all my stuff from them to do my Tradesman, I like this better than the 8.4 junk I had n my last truck, I went the Idatalink route so I could get all the info and stuff through the DD

07MegaCabRam · Dec 10, 2016

Yeah, it's super simple to do! Fit's good and isn't as ugly as some of the previous years.

WadXpress · Dec 10, 2016

Cut out a metal bar and install

homebrew · Dec 11, 2016

what is the idatalink?

sickboy · Dec 11, 2016

homebrew said:
what is the idatalink?

This.
iDatalink - Maestro - Home
the only way to correctly install aftermarket radios.

hemi1282 · Dec 11, 2016

Ya Idatalink kicks ass lots of wires to hook up though and u can still use your center console usb

coolemoff1 · Dec 12, 2016

Center console USB will not work on some kenwoods per idatalink tech

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BadRam14 · Dec 13, 2016

hemi1282 said:
Ya Idatalink kicks ass lots of wires to hook up though and u can still use your center console usb

What all is in that picture as far as the installation kit and supplies? I am getting ready to buy a pioneer AVH-X5800BHS double din and I have been debating between the Metra/Axxess kit or the Idatalink kit. They both say they keep your factory backup camera and aux in port.

adrianp89 · Dec 13, 2016

Idatalink - it's a no brainer. Metra has been going downhill for years and can't even come in the ballpark of functionality that iDatalink brings.

sickboy · Dec 13, 2016

The iData link is far superior. on most radios, you retain all factory options.

homebrew · Dec 14, 2016

I have the stock 3.0 radio, what exactly would I be retaining?

bsmarble · Dec 17, 2016

I'm also getting ready to purchase avhx5800bhs and trying to decide between the three harnesses, so I'm watching this thread closely. Already swapped out front door speakers to JBL, great improvement.

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coolemoff1 · Dec 17, 2016

U want lose anything with idatalink except for console USB port u will most definitely lose it
The idatalink software is not perfected but it's pretty close still has few bugs nothing bad

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sickboy · Dec 18, 2016

coolemoff1 said:
U want lose anything with idatalink except for console USB port u will most definitely lose it
The idatalink software is not perfected but it's pretty close still has few bugs nothing bad

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actually, you can retain the center usb also. you just need the uram plug. iDatalink ACC-USB-RAM USB Port Cable Allows you to connect the factory USB port and aux input on select 2013-up Ram trucks to a new car stereo at Crutchfield.com it even lights up blue to make it easier to see at night. I'm using it now, as well as the factory Sirus antenna.

coolemoff1 · Dec 18, 2016

Been through it with idatalink does not work with most kenwoods

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coolemoff1 · Dec 18, 2016

I have uram too

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sickboy · Dec 18, 2016

i will try to post up pictures of all the cool stuff the iDatalink does tomorrow.

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