98 Eddie Bauer Stereo Upgrade.

[MossyOak07]

I'm wanting to upgrade my factory stereo in my 98 Eddie Bauer, 4.0 SOHC.

It has the factory sub in the back quarter panel which I would like to keep. It also has steering wheel controls which I would also like to keep.

Through research on this site I think I have found what I need in the following links. Can anyone please let me know if this is everything, or if I'm missing something? thanks!

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item...nterprise&publisherId=43737&clickId=766287243

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_120705517/Receiver-Wire-Harness.html?
tp=2977

http://www.amazon.com/Metra-ASWC-Uni.../dp/B0039H2W66?tag=53363387-20

 

[R1dd1cK]

Yes you are missing one thing. The factory ford sub amp only takes 5 volts to turn on. Not the 12 volts an after market head unit will provide. Using the 12volt to turn on a 5 volt amp will make it pop when it is turned on. You use something like this to fix that problem. -> -> -> http://www.amazon.com/Axxess-Interface-AFDI-5V-Ford-Step/dp/B00200K1X4

 

[MossyOak07]

Awesome thank you! How does the step down wire into the system?

 

[kevinspann]

Actually, check the preamp output voltages for your particular head unit. I poorly soldered in a 5V regulator inline with the amp turn on wire (can find them at radioshack) and had no issues...then I was looking up the specs on my head unit and found the preamp voltage was 2.5v...no regulator needed, and works fine without it.