Trying to fit double DIN into a 1.5 DIN opening

*Lil98Sport4X4* · 01-24-2006, 02:03 PM

Hi all,

I've skimmed this forum for some advice/pics concerning the install of a double DIN HU into a 1.5 DIN opening. I guess the thing to do is to cut or trim the opening to accomodate 2 DIN HU's. Could someone please post pics of their 1.5 DIN to 2 DIN conversions? Maybe we could get the post as a sticky for this forum for future reference.

Thanks!
Jamie

jeff96 · 01-25-2006, 09:36 AM

I think you are talking about a major modification, that I doubt many here have done. You would probably have to refigure your entire center console (ac/heat controls). Are you trying to install a cd player or dvd player with flipout screen?

*Lil98Sport4X4* · 01-25-2006, 09:41 AM

I was just wondering how difficult it would be to squeeze my CD HU (full DIN) w/my DSP/EQ (full DIN) into the 1.5 DIN opening. If this will entail major work and hacking to my dash, I'll just go another route. I read a couple posts about cutting the dash apart to fit 2 DIN HUs and wondered how it looked.

Are there any 1.5 DIN aftermarket HUs out there? I haven't been able to find anything.

justin146 · 01-25-2006, 12:13 PM

like this?.................

410Fortune · 01-25-2006, 01:00 PM

Sorry I had to

*Lil98Sport4X4* · 01-25-2006, 02:05 PM

Justin,

Real nice job on the dash and console. Did you construct the dash yourself, or have someone else do it?

So where do I get a dash like that? I need one!

justin146 · 01-25-2006, 03:22 PM

Schoshe makes the double DIN kit you'll need. It is only like $8 and is available at sounddomain. You will need a dremel tool and about an hour to do it.

jeff96 · 01-26-2006, 10:02 AM

haha 410 funny, I did'nt think it would fit guess I was proved wrong. Very suprised though!

cybergasm · 02-05-2006, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by justin146

Schoshe makes the double DIN kit you'll need. It is only like $8 and is available at sounddomain. You will need a dremel tool and about an hour to do it.

adding the link to this thread in case somebody is interested
Double Din Kit

mab668 · 02-05-2006, 02:47 PM

the opening in a explorer is bigger then a 1.5 din but just a hair smaller then a 2 din opening all you need is the 2 din install kit and trim a little bit from the top and bottom of the radio bezel a dremel makes the job real easy

ElBeau · 02-24-2006, 11:46 AM

wow, the price on the double din kit came down huge. I used that in my 96 ranger and it was a pain in the ass but when done it looked great. I payed $25 about 5 years ago. I have an 02 explorer and all I did for my head unit and slave unit was used some backstrap brackets, screwed the two units together and took the bracket off the stock unit, screwed that the the slave unit on the bottom and it was in. About 15 minuites of figuring if it would work out and some epoxy and triming of the two trim rings, looks like a pro job.

paulbram · 04-18-2006, 05:49 PM

So, would it be possible to put a 7" EX-Audio touch screen in my 200 Explorer using this double DIN kit?

Here's a link to one on eBay: http://cgi.ebay.com/Ex-Audio-7-Touch...QQcmdZViewItem

DJAaron · 02-26-2007, 08:17 PM

I have to get a screen like that, please help!

DOZIER · 02-28-2007, 01:08 AM

It is not hard at all. You just buy the kit and shave the sides with a dremel tool like mentioned above. A little patience and a steady hand. Then install the double din kit and your screen. I have one in mine. I have a Pioneer Avic Z-1 and I only have night time pics of it soo I will not post pics. You cannot see the dash. Just the glow from the head unit.

DJAaron · 02-28-2007, 01:24 AM

Ya... Thanks man, Your ride is Awesome by the way. How do you like Pioneer Avic Z-1? How much you pay for it? I think im going to sell the thing I got and get a double din one like yours.

**Flounder** · 02-28-2007, 09:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CPL DOZIER

It is not hard at all. You just buy the kit and shave the sides with a dremel tool like mentioned above. A little patience and a steady hand. Then install the double din kit and your screen. I have one in mine. I have a Pioneer Avic Z-1 and I only have night time pics of it soo I will not post pics. You cannot see the dash. Just the glow from the head unit.

A little off topic, but since you have a Z1--

Does the GUI offer a heads-on view? As opposed to the overhead GPS map view, can you set it do you see it as if you were driving? I wish I could explain it better, but my Garmin runs at a 60 angle view. I want to pick up a Z1 this summer and replace the Garmin, but only if Pioneer's GUI is sufficiently similar. Thanks.

DOZIER · 02-28-2007, 04:45 PM

DJ - I love the Z-1. I paid for it online for 1,700 after tax and everything shipped. Not another unit out there better in my opinion.

Adam- Yes you can set it to where it has head on view. Or you can set it like a map looking down at the city, or you can set it to show slightly raised up head on view, split view....there is like 6 or 7 different settings.

jaytrey · 03-17-2007, 04:36 PM

So i just got my Avic D3 and i was wondering if the install for it is easy or not.

i have never done an install before but all the shops here are charging around 400 bucks. i really do not want to pay that much for something that i think could be done myself.

my questions is that the d3 is a double din. how much work is it to put it in? will there be a lot of custom work to put into it? i heard behind the stock unit, i have to cut off a peice of plastic that is blocking the space to fit in a true double din.
i know i need a dremmel. anything else i need to look out for?

are there any tools that i need in particular to remove the stock headunit?

01-24-2006, 02:03 PM	#1
Lil98Sport4X4 Former DSMer State College, PA WE ARE... PENN STATE!! '07 Sport Trac Ltd V8 4x4 Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 147 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Trying to fit double DIN into a 1.5 DIN opening Hi all, I've skimmed this forum for some advice/pics concerning the install of a double DIN HU into a 1.5 DIN opening. I guess the thing to do is to cut or trim the opening to accomodate 2 DIN HU's. Could someone please post pics of their 1.5 DIN to 2 DIN conversions? Maybe we could get the post as a sticky for this forum for future reference. Thanks! Jamie __________________ 07 Sport Trac Limited V8 4x4 slightly lifted on 32's "I've got a fever and the only prescription is more cowbell!" Black Betty Ellie - SOLD

01-25-2006, 09:36 AM	#2
jeff96 Wannabe Elite Explorer Fayetteville, NC 03 Ninja 636, 96 Ex Sport Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 838 Vehicle Specs	I think you are talking about a major modification, that I doubt many here have done. You would probably have to refigure your entire center console (ac/heat controls). Are you trying to install a cd player or dvd player with flipout screen? __________________ Those are just extra parts honey...don't worry about it.....

01-25-2006, 09:41 AM	#3
Lil98Sport4X4 Former DSMer State College, PA WE ARE... PENN STATE!! '07 Sport Trac Ltd V8 4x4 Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 147 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	I was just wondering how difficult it would be to squeeze my CD HU (full DIN) w/my DSP/EQ (full DIN) into the 1.5 DIN opening. If this will entail major work and hacking to my dash, I'll just go another route. I read a couple posts about cutting the dash apart to fit 2 DIN HUs and wondered how it looked. Are there any 1.5 DIN aftermarket HUs out there? I haven't been able to find anything. __________________ 07 Sport Trac Limited V8 4x4 slightly lifted on 32's "I've got a fever and the only prescription is more cowbell!" Black Betty Ellie - SOLD

01-25-2006, 12:13 PM	#4
justin146 Wannabe Elite Explorer Oxford, MS-- home of the Ole Miss Rebels 2000 XLT Sport 5.0 Turbo Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 2,269 Vehicle Specs	like this?................. Attached Images __________________ ....used to own a Turbocharged 5.0 Explorer.

01-25-2006, 01:00 PM	#5
410Fortune ELITE BRONCO2ERER Crawlorado B2 Mod Join Date: Aug 2000 Posts: 22,099 Vehicle Specs	Sorry I had to __________________ 96 Explorer daily driver build-1996 XLT 5.0L AWD to 4x4 conversion complete on 33's 88 BII 5.0L conversion - BII 5.0l drivetrain thread My Bronco II - 1988 Bronco II 4x4 V8 on 35's - registry and updates Wifes 07 FJ build - 2007 FJ cruiser locked and lifted

01-25-2006, 02:05 PM	#6
Lil98Sport4X4 Former DSMer State College, PA WE ARE... PENN STATE!! '07 Sport Trac Ltd V8 4x4 Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 147 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Justin, Real nice job on the dash and console. Did you construct the dash yourself, or have someone else do it? So where do I get a dash like that? I need one! __________________ 07 Sport Trac Limited V8 4x4 slightly lifted on 32's "I've got a fever and the only prescription is more cowbell!" Black Betty Ellie - SOLD

01-25-2006, 03:22 PM	#7
justin146 Wannabe Elite Explorer Oxford, MS-- home of the Ole Miss Rebels 2000 XLT Sport 5.0 Turbo Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 2,269 Vehicle Specs	Schoshe makes the double DIN kit you'll need. It is only like $8 and is available at sounddomain. You will need a dremel tool and about an hour to do it. __________________ ....used to own a Turbocharged 5.0 Explorer.

01-26-2006, 10:02 AM	#8
jeff96 Wannabe Elite Explorer Fayetteville, NC 03 Ninja 636, 96 Ex Sport Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 838 Vehicle Specs	haha 410 funny, I did'nt think it would fit guess I was proved wrong. Very suprised though! __________________ Those are just extra parts honey...don't worry about it.....

02-05-2006, 02:47 PM	#10
mab668 Wannabe Elite Explorer manalapan mj 2004 xls Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 56 Vehicle Specs	the opening in a explorer is bigger then a 1.5 din but just a hair smaller then a 2 din opening all you need is the 2 din install kit and trim a little bit from the top and bottom of the radio bezel a dremel makes the job real easy

02-24-2006, 11:46 AM	#11
ElBeau Wannabe Elite Explorer Wixom MI 2002 Explorer XLT 4 door Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 22 Vehicle Specs	wow, the price on the double din kit came down huge. I used that in my 96 ranger and it was a pain in the ass but when done it looked great. I payed $25 about 5 years ago. I have an 02 explorer and all I did for my head unit and slave unit was used some backstrap brackets, screwed the two units together and took the bracket off the stock unit, screwed that the the slave unit on the bottom and it was in. About 15 minuites of figuring if it would work out and some epoxy and triming of the two trim rings, looks like a pro job.

04-18-2006, 05:49 PM	#12
paulbram Wannabe Elite Explorer Moorhead, MN 2000 Limited Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 1 Vehicle Specs	So, would it be possible to put a 7" EX-Audio touch screen in my 200 Explorer using this double DIN kit? Here's a link to one on eBay: http://cgi.ebay.com/Ex-Audio-7-Touch...QQcmdZViewItem

02-26-2007, 08:17 PM	#13
DJAaron Wannabe Elite Explorer Oakley CA 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 3 Vehicle Specs	I have to get a screen like that, please help!

02-28-2007, 01:08 AM	#14
DOZIER Wannabe Elite Explorer Fultondale, Alabama 2001 explorer sport Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,026 Vehicle Specs	It is not hard at all. You just buy the kit and shave the sides with a dremel tool like mentioned above. A little patience and a steady hand. Then install the double din kit and your screen. I have one in mine. I have a Pioneer Avic Z-1 and I only have night time pics of it soo I will not post pics. You cannot see the dash. Just the glow from the head unit. __________________ If you can't convince them...Confuse them.

02-28-2007, 01:24 AM	#15
DJAaron Wannabe Elite Explorer Oakley CA 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 3 Vehicle Specs	Ya... Thanks man, Your ride is Awesome by the way. How do you like Pioneer Avic Z-1? How much you pay for it? I think im going to sell the thing I got and get a double din one like yours.

02-28-2007, 04:45 PM	#17
DOZIER Wannabe Elite Explorer Fultondale, Alabama 2001 explorer sport Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,026 Vehicle Specs	DJ - I love the Z-1. I paid for it online for 1,700 after tax and everything shipped. Not another unit out there better in my opinion. Adam- Yes you can set it to where it has head on view. Or you can set it like a map looking down at the city, or you can set it to show slightly raised up head on view, split view....there is like 6 or 7 different settings. __________________ If you can't convince them...Confuse them.

03-17-2007, 04:36 PM	#18
jaytrey Wannabe Elite Explorer Columbia, MD 99 XLT Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2 Vehicle Specs	So i just got my Avic D3 and i was wondering if the install for it is easy or not. i have never done an install before but all the shops here are charging around 400 bucks. i really do not want to pay that much for something that i think could be done myself. my questions is that the d3 is a double din. how much work is it to put it in? will there be a lot of custom work to put into it? i heard behind the stock unit, i have to cut off a peice of plastic that is blocking the space to fit in a true double din. i know i need a dremmel. anything else i need to look out for? are there any tools that i need in particular to remove the stock headunit?