I'm finally upgrading the stock radio!

[YukonXL04]

I have had to remove the bracket on some, others I havent. It really depends if the double din you install is really deep or not. I did a Pioneer version of that radio in a 05 silverado and did not need to remove the bracket. When he swapped out for a 7" kenwood screen I had to remove the bracket.

 

[BrooklynMike]

Oh, ok. Thanks for clearing that up, guys. My new Kenwood radio just got delivered. I'm about to work on the wiring now, and install it tomorrow. The radio isn't that deep, and it will fit according to Crutchfield. I've seen their website show conflicting information on some radios that are the exact same dimensions according the manufacture's website, but they say it won't fit my truck.

 

[BrooklynMike]

The new radio install went pretty smooth. I wish I had done it sooner, it sounds and looks great!

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Oh yeah, I see the factory radio selling on eBay...I'm gonna try my luck to sell mine on there, and also the iPod adapter I used with it. Hopefully somebody wants it.

 

[YukonXL04]

Sweet. Congrats. I'm keeping my stock radio for if/when I sell it.

 

[Blue2002Tahoe]

The new radio install went pretty smooth. I wish I had done it sooner, it sounds and looks great!

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Oh yeah, I see the factory radio selling on eBay...I'm gonna try my luck to sell mine on there, and also the iPod adapter I used with it. Hopefully somebody wants it.

Pics of final install?

 

[BrooklynMike]

Pics of final install?

sure! here are a couple:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/kh0t769cz66i5fy/2014-04-21 20.35.56.jpg
https://www.dropbox.com/s/8hqig2kugdcp6dt/2014-04-21 20.38.52.jpg

 

[Blue2002Tahoe]

Definitely looks better than the single din installs

 

[BrooklynMike]

I forgot to include a pic of the bluetooth mic location https://www.dropbox.com/s/hw5u80g48d9l4px/2014-04-22 20.46.14.jpg

I had to increase the mic sensitivity because the default setting was too low.

 

[BrooklynMike]

A couple months ago I ended up selling the old iPod adapter to my friend's landlord for $50 and even installed it for him.

And yesterday I sold the stock radio for $150 on craigslist. So I pretty much got back the cost of the new radio.

My Speed grille is on the way...now I need to order the Depo headlights.