In Dash upgrade question.

[lhcbec]

I've been considering several different generic in-dash units that don't specifically say they are for a 2014 RAM (mine). I am wondering what on an in-dash unit besides being double din is required to be considered for a successful installation?

 

[troutspinner]

What head unit do you have for stock?

 

[lhcbec]

Uconnect 3.0, the very basic one.
I'm looking at this one. I know I have to have the double din holder made for my truck, but wonder if there are any other considerations.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005J7YFLY...UTF8&colid=N8SD7GYER183&coliid=I2TQWJBU26VQD8

 

[troutspinner]

Since you have the 3.0 radio, you can install any double din radio. You'll have to cut a metal bracket behind the radio but that is standard stuff.

Goto crutchfiled.com and put in your vehicle. It will tell you everything you will need for installation like a double din kit, adpaters, etc.

 

[lhcbec]

Since you have the 3.0 radio, you can install any double din radio. You'll have to cut a metal bracket behind the radio but that is standard stuff.

Goto crutchfiled.com and put in your vehicle. It will tell you everything you will need for installation like a double din kit, adpaters, etc.

Thanks for the input. Great!

 

[gofishn]

google S100. A lot of guys have them. I did not go with one, myself , but am now looking them over.

Kenwoods with the small volume knobs are not good, for older guys with large, no longer nimble, fingers.
The volume knob sits too far inside of the dash trim panel.

Luck to which ever way you go.

Dave

 

[Mpgrimm2]

Why not swap in the Ra2/5.0 radio (easy) or even the RA3/RA4 8.4A/AN Radio (more involved but now possible)....

DIY 5.0 to 8.4 Navigation upgrade
http://www.ramforum.com/showthread.php?t=64564


DIY: 2013-2014 OEM Steering Wheel Audio Control Install
http://www.ramforum.com/showthread.php?t=54449

Installing OEM backup cam
http://www.ramforum.com/showthread.php?t=53505



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[Queency]

My dealer asked me about my dashboard and the original wires before I order the unit. I guess many dealers do like that, too. Just ask for sure and the installation will be ok.

 

[baum]

Any radio will work even single din units.

just keep in mind you get what you pay for. Pyle is a "pawn shop/flee market" brand. cheap, may or may not work.

IMO spend a few hundred more and get like a entry level pioneer

you will spend almost as much in the wire harness, dash kit as that radio costs

 

[lhcbec]

What I bought

I bought the Jenson VX7020 from Crutchfield along with their recommended wiring kit which included the proper faceplate, wiring harness for '13 and up, & antenna modification harness.