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    DIY: Install 6" speakers with tweeters. 2012 Ram 1500 SLT

    Yes I am using my factory amp, possibly my head unit built in amp as well I don't know how my wiring worked out(I think it is all through factory) I do have a write up of the head unit I installed on here as well which was a double din and needed some cutting to fit. If you wanted to not run new...
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    Factory sirius antenna

    I don't know where the module is located but the wire that goes into the new double din unit just unplugs from the back of your old unit.
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    How do I watch DVD-R's on my Kenwood DDX470?

    I am trying to watch movies on my Kenwood DDX470 and nothing I burn is playing correctly. Is there a specific program or settings I am supposed to use to make them work? I use ConvertXtoDVD to encode all my movies and it has worked for every DVD player I threw them in except for the one in my...
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    DIY: Install 6" speakers with tweeters. 2012 Ram 1500 SLT

    Now for me I ended up just cutting off the ends of my adapter for factory plugs and stripping them and using twist caps to connect them to the 1st and 2nd stereo wires on the left coming from the crossover box(be sure to know which is positive and which is negative. Black is negative on the...
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    DIY: Install 6" speakers with tweeters. 2012 Ram 1500 SLT

    Edit: should be 6.5" speakers in subject line. The speakers I got are listed at 6" but fit 6.5" so I don't know why they are listed at 6" Alright so I just did my install on my new head unit and there is the DIY posted here as well...
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    DIY: Replace factory radio with double din aftermarket stereo for 2012 Ram 1500 SLT

    I tried to see if it fit without cutting it and it didn't. Needed to cut it for it to expand open. The back end wouldn't squeeze in at all. Maybe if you just cut the top lip off it might have fit but I didn't try that.
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    DIY: Replace factory radio with double din aftermarket stereo for 2012 Ram 1500 SLT

    The PAC audio connector did have another connection for steering wheel controls. You have to buy it separately though and I just didn't need it. Also yeah I could have used solder but again I am a newbie to this and it is my first install on anything and I don't have a solder gun. The caps did...
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    DIY: Replace factory radio with double din aftermarket stereo for 2012 Ram 1500 SLT

    This was my first DIY post so I had some problems but they all fixed now and it should all be working. Let me know what you guys think
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    DIY: Replace factory radio with double din aftermarket stereo for 2012 Ram 1500 SLT

    I am now putting the new stereo in. First connect the microphone to the back of the stereo Now connect the satellite antenna to the satellite tuner box. It is not a secure fit so I used a red zip tie and wrapped it around the cord then used 2 green zip ties and wrapped it around the box on...
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    DIY: Replace factory radio with double din aftermarket stereo for 2012 Ram 1500 SLT

    Alright so I am going to start off by saying I have never installed anything on any car or truck ever and I never asked anyone what to do or how to do it other than a couple posts on this forum. I seen some smaller write ups on what to do here and there that I pieced together to figure it out...
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    Anyone try the halo projector style headlights that you find on ebay?

    He has the full replacement projectors with HID's for about $750 but he also has HID's for your stock headlight enclosures for about $160. I am more tempted just to get them for my stock headlights but they are probably illegal. Is there just a standard brighter bulb I can use that would be...
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    Anyone try the halo projector style headlights that you find on ebay?

    Has anyone tried these? 2009 2012 Dodge RAM Halo LED Projector Headlight Glossy Piano Black Specd Tuning | eBay I am looking into upgrading my headlights because they so dim at night and I do a lot of highway driving in deer country. Are these an upgrade over the stock headlights? Anyone...
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    What to use to cut a hole for tweeter

    Ya I will do all my installs and see how it sounds. If it is doing something that bothers me I will wrap them up and zip tie them tight against something. Taking apart the doors was actually the very easy part for me. The wiring is more time consuming. I am hopefully going to have a full day...
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    What to use to cut a hole for tweeter

    Alright I am a dumbass and never used the pilot bit lmao. The main problem I had was that there was no hole saw that was the size I needed (1 5/8 inches) so I had to use the only one I found which had a larger chuck that wouldn't fit into my drill so I used like 2 adapters and used a socket to...
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    What to use to cut a hole for tweeter

    Hmmm well the hole saw does cut through but it spins a lot and wants to jump around because the teeth are so jagged. I don't want to create more hole than I need. I think I will go with the dremel. I haven't bought one before but I think it will be used enough to justify buying one right now.
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    What to use to cut a hole for tweeter

    I have been trying to install my speakers today but my tweeters are 1 5/8 inches diameter. I can't find a hole saw that size that would be effective. I found one hole saw that big and it has really jagged teeth that won't cut through the sail panel on front doors. I need to find a perfect size...
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    Installing a Double Din but won't stay flush

    Ya I will be posting a bunch of pics when all is done. I might do a DIY thread for the whole thing. I have pics for the whole head unit install and plan on doing the same thing for the doors.
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    Installing a Double Din but won't stay flush

    Alright well that settles my mind a bit as well to know that they don't flush out perfect and I got it almost as good as it gets. Now I am going to install the speakers today, hopefully those go smooth. I am trying to fit 6 1/2 inch speakers in all 4 doors. I have brackets for putting them in a...
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    Installing a Double Din but won't stay flush

    I cut a little more off and it works a little better and able to screw in but still cant get flush so I am going to live with where its at right now. This is what I cut. I actually cut a bit more at the corners from the picture but forgot to take an updated pic I also cut this plastic tab...
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    2012 radio upgrade

    I have the same year truck as you and I just did mine today as well and I had to do some trimming... It was my first install ever and I did ok. Only problem I had was trying to get it to be flush with the dash. I might make a post in the DIY forum of everything I did later on tomorrow or the...
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    Satellite Radio Antenna

    So I used some zip ties and it worked like a charm. Holds it securely in place. Here are some pics of what I did. So all I did was wrap a little red zip tie around the connector and then used 2 long green zip ties on either side to balance it out so it don't pull too hard in 1...
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    Where to put a crossover box when installing component speakers?

    Well if I can mount them inside the door that would be ideal. So if you didn't have any problems then I will just mount them there with the connectors facing down and put the plastic cover on. Where did you mount them inside? did you screw into some metal inside or into the plastic? I have never...
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    Where to put a crossover box when installing component speakers?

    So I have some JL Audio C2-600 component speakers. It runs the 6" speaker as well as a tweeter and has a crossover box for each set. So I have 4 of these speakers and tweeters and 4 crossover boxes to wire and hide. So where are some good spots to hide them so they don't get wet and still be...
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    Satellite Radio Antenna

    I see what you mean now. I have broken the plastic off and plugged the antenna in but it came out the first day driving. I will have to come up with something to hold it in place. I have a pic of it broken off before I connected it. It is the middle wire coming out the top. I might try wrapping...
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    Installing a Double Din but won't stay flush

    I cut the metal piece but I don't know of any plastic piece I have to cut. I will attach a pic of what it looks like not installed. I only took a hacksaw to the plastic on the sides to make it expand. You can see the cuts to the plastic in the pic as well as the metal. Edit: Just seen the...

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