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2 din radio in XJ

Discussion in 'Audio & Video' started by FIESTEE23, Oct 12, 2018.

  1. Oct 12, 2018 at 5:36 AM
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    FIESTEE23

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    Ok.. I like to challenge myself, so I bought a 2 din radio to put into a 2000 cherokee XJ. The Jeep currently has a aftermarket single din in it now that has Bluetooth etc, but it resets all the time. And it's ugly

    Anywho, here is what I purchased for the install. Tell me what you think I'm missing please. And any ideas you may have to make this a smoother process.

    The wiring
    IMG_20181012_050828.jpg
    The inputs
    IMG_20181012_050847.jpg the package and radio

    IMG_20181012_050908.jpg
    The sleeve and cover
    IMG_20181012_050958.jpg
    Just in case I butcher the first one... An extra bezel
    IMG_20181012_050943.jpg
     
    FIESTEE23, Oct 12, 2018
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  2. Oct 12, 2018 at 7:00 AM
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    Prerunner1982

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    Looks like a nice radio, I am no expert but it looks like you have everything you need besides a handful of butt connectors.
    Good call on the extra bezel.
    Good luck and post pics when you get it done.
     
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    All my cars/jeeps I've had over the past 4 years. I've always went with a double din touch screen. I'm not sure if they sell a kit for the xj to fit it and make it look stock with out cutting anything. But if they do I'd get that but ether way shouldn't be hard to make it fit
     
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  4. Oct 12, 2018 at 9:25 AM
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    Yeah it doesn't exist, and you have to cut some ducting too
     
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  5. Oct 12, 2018 at 9:26 AM
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    A little bit of fiberglass work can make it look OEM.
     
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  7. Oct 12, 2018 at 9:56 AM
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    All I gotta say is take your time with cutting
     
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  8. Oct 12, 2018 at 10:39 AM
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    Hence the extra bezel. Lol
     
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  9. Oct 12, 2018 at 10:58 AM
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    I'm just going to mag mount a tablet over my radio. Get the look and function without all the trouble. :D
     
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  10. Oct 16, 2018 at 9:31 AM
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    Cuts are done on the bezel. Next the ducting

    IMG_20181015_162933.jpg
     
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  11. Oct 16, 2018 at 2:59 PM
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    Wow that looks freaking amazing! You should do a write up on it. For people who dont know or need help with it. But good job!:bananadance:
     
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