Question about aftermarket double din stereo??

[spdjnky_42]

I am buying an Alpine double din navigation/stereo just wondering if you need an install kit. Also, are the Alpine's the same as the other double din as far as fitment?

[symbols]

Our trucks don't have a true double din. It's more like 1-1/2 so I don't think that will work

[spdjnky_42]

Anybody else I know some work just wondering if the ALpines fit?

[toddy]

It will but you have to do some trimming to get it to work. Looks good when its done

[jmiller3104]

ya, me and a friend took a end grinder with a christmas tree on the end....if you know what im talkin about. just grind out some of the plastic piece and it will slide right in. had to get a install kit thingy from this radio place so it wouldnt move around. they said it would work. only used like 2 or 3 of the pieces it came with. but ended up real nice.

[lcowner]

Anyone got pics of their install?

[CatAdj]

I installed an avic d3 the other day..just trim the opening a little and use a metal strap to hold it in place

[somebodyelse5]

i found a kit to do the install on ebay. 5 bucks. im half way done with mine actually. used a dremmel to trim the top and bottom, width wise you are fine.