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Cbatu04

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Hello,

I just bought my first truck ( ram 1500 2004) and im wondering if Pioneer AVH-X5500BHS will fit into it? Im about to order , if not what should i get? And what other wires do i need?

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According to Crutchfield it will not fit. Now that does not mean you cannot try. See if you can get eh full specs on the radio: length, width, and depth. Using those measurements you can then see if it will actually fit or not. You may have to do a bit of modifications to get it too fit. Major concerns may be how high it is, how wide it is and possibly how deep it will go into the dash. Be very sure on those measurements BEFORE you commit to a purchase.
 
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According to Crutchfield it will not fit. Now that does not mean you cannot try. See if you can get eh full specs on the radio: length, width, and depth. Using those measurements you can then see if it will actually fit or not. You may have to do a bit of modifications to get it too fit. Major concerns may be how high it is, how wide it is and possibly how deep it will go into the dash. Be very sure on those measurements BEFORE you commit to a purchase.

Product Dimensions 11 x 10 x 6 inches
Those are the measurements, will it fit? Or i need to dismount the radio and check myself?

Sorry for everything, really new at everything
 

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Product Dimensions 11 x 10 x 6 inches
Those are the measurements, will it fit? Or i need to dismount the radio and check myself?

Sorry for everything, really new at everything

If you are mechanically inclined then remove the stock radio and measure the opening that it leaves behind. Better to be safe than out a coupe hundred bucks with a new expensive paperweight.
 
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Thanks man,

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When I installed my DD I had to do some trimming. My install thread is in the audio section, might be of some help..
 

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No problem. Not every truck is the same in the radio department. Depending upon the trim level the space behind the radio may be taken up by: gps antenna, satellite receiver, or any other piece of equipment that dodge decided to hide back there. When I replaced my head unit I found that they had stuck the satellite radio receiver and an amp behind my radio but they were not hooked up nor on the build sheet. Go figure. Ended up removing all the extra crap to get my kentwood in there. :party33:
 

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I searched long and hard for a radio that would fit in my truck just so I could use my ipod. I ended up going with an Isimple iPod interface. It plugs into the cd changer plug and works like a charm. Not terribly expencive and easily installed. Made sense to me as my factory radio sounds good and I dont have a highend radio attracting dishonest people who risk getting shot at for messing with my stuff.
 
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