JVC KWAVX800 In dash DVD. Will it fit the Explorer?

[rob17san]

Its a Really Large Setup. What do you guys think? Here is a link to the product for sale.

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/JVC-...84586/catOid/-13101/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do

Its pricey, but cheaper on eBay. How much of a pain is it to install? I have a good history doing most any electronics installations.

 

[Donner]

fit guide says no...

Circuit City says no fit... call the local store (if they are still in business) and ask... sometimes the fit guide is based on general information, or City can make it fit

 

[steventadams]

The explorer have a 1.5 DIN opening in the bezel. Not really sure why Ford did it that way, but they did. You will have to trim some of the bezel to make it fit. It's not too tough, lots of guys on here have done it.

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=183546&highlight=bezel
that one is already cut, don't know if he ever sold it or not.

 

[Flounder]

Get a Dremel, a Scosche or Metra install kit, and the correct harness for your ride, and you can have this in and working within two hours.

 

[rob17san]

Awesome. Thanks Guys. I have the woodgrain type dash so that black one wont work out. I wonder if a shop can hook up my steering wheel controls to work the volume and radio stations scan. That would seal the deal! I hate having worthless buttons.

 

[rob17san]

ARe you sure? Its a 7" screen. Some are 6.1" that also say that dont fit. I really want to know for sure. Thats a pricey purchase for a maybe.

 

[steventadams]

The size you have to worry about isn't the screen size, but the opening size. The one you are looking at is double din (about 4 inches tall) which will fit, but only if you trim. Without trimming it won't fit.

 

[scucci]

steering wheel controls adapter is available from soundgate.com

Scucci

 

[Donner]

Din?

The explorer have a 1.5 DIN opening in the bezel. Not really sure why Ford did it that way, but they did. You will have to trim some of the bezel to make it fit. It's not too tough, lots of guys on here have done it.

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=183546&highlight=bezel
that one is already cut, don't know if he ever sold it or not.

1.5 din is the same as a double din?

 

[Donner]

just curious about this h/u

not worried about the appearance... is this a good stereo? ipod adapter sep, but available. any opinions on power would be appreciated... thanks! main use will be to make hecka noise and drown out the voices in my head. Actually, it's just to be loud...

http://www.crutchfield.com/App/Product/Item/Main.aspx?i=105KWGX700&tp=5684&skipCS=Y

 

[kelly2]

1.5 din is the same as a double din?

no. but they make double din kits for the ranger that fit with only minor modification. i put a pioneer d3 in my truck. ford's are really more like 1.75 din.

 

[Donner]

just being sarcastic...

just having fun with an earlier post there... thanks though!