Aftermarket Head Unit Kits

[animex2]

Hey, what kits do you guys recommend for an Aftermarket head unit install? Im assuming all I need is the mounting bracket that fills in the space from the stock head unit, and then a Ford to Pioneer adapter (Pioneer head unit). Anything else im forgetting?

 

[SlumdogExpo]

All you need is the Mounting kit, they are almost all the same you can find it on crutchfield.
Then you will need a wiring harness that you can pick up at walmart for a few bucks or you can order it with your Mounting kit.
Depending on the headunit you may need a universal antenna adapter but since it's a Pioneer you probably won't.
Think that about covers it besides the tools

 

[animex2]

Sounds good man, just what I wanted to hear.

 

[stanger67]

one word... crutchfield

get the install kit from them it gives you detailed instructions on how to remove the old one and install the new one, a custom bezel, and custom wiring harness which just snaps into the factory one.


here is how my headunit turned out

 

[College Student]

My X has buttons on the steering wheel for volume and stations and stuff like that, will i still be able to use those in this setup?

 

[spencerh84]

I just put in a AVH-P4200DVD receiver from Pioneer and I ordered through Crutchfield. That is the way to go. They send detailed instructions and all the wiring harness. I have a '04 Limited V8 AWD with steering wheel controls so I went ahead and ordered PAC SWI-PS and it was the most difficult part of the installation but nothing you couldn't handle in an afternoon. It was well worth the extra $70.

 

[jtbuck92]

You need a wiring harness and a dash kit. And a radio