A dash kit is needed when installing a new radio into your vehicle. This works with the most common sized front loading cd style radio (single din). The kit includes directions and the side brackets needed to get a custom fit into your car. Toyota vehicles 4Runner 1984-2002 Celica 1989-1997 celica 1982-1985 Celica 1989-1997 Celica GT 1986-1989 celica GTS 1986-1989 Celica ST 1986-1987 Corolla 1980-1987 corolla Sport coupe SR5 1986-1994 Corolla GTS 1984 -1987 Corolla SR5 1984 - 1987 t100 - 1992 -1998 Tacoma 1995-2004 Paseo 1992-1997 Camry 1983-1997 Geo prism 1990-1992 Cressida 1981-1994 Tercel 1981-1998 Tercel 4wd Wagon 1983-1990 Supra 1982-1997 Previa Van 1991-1997 Pickup 19844-1992 MR2 1985-1995 Land Cruiser 1991-1997
Dash Install Kits Q&A
| Dash Kit ( Why its a Good Idea ) |
Why do I need a Dash Kit?
Today's cars have rounded edges, sometimes funky looking convex and curved stereo faces.
Dash Kits are designed to match your car radio console. For a Gapless fit with Aftermarket Radios.
Many auto makers factory radios are bigger than aftermarket radios (Some will need a Pocket or Delete Plate)
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The sole purpose of an install dash kit, is to blend the new aftermarket radio so it looks like it belongs.
Professional Install shops use these very same Dash Kits when installing new Aftermarket Car Stereos
Radio in-dash installation kits are designed, specifically for particular vehicles
* EXAMPLE : AFTERMARKET RADIO IS A SINGLE DIN & OEM RADIO WAS LARGER SIZED 2 DIN
(DEFINITELY WILL NEED DASH KIT - if wanting to close up the gaps)
What is a Single-DIN, 1.5DIN, Double-DIN & Shaft Radio Mean?
"Single DIN" = Standard Aftermarket Radio Size
"Shaft Style"= Old type of radios w/ Knob Controls
1.5 DIN = Mostly Used by GM (in the Late 90's - early 2000's)
2 DIN = Many Stock Import Radios - 2xs size of Single DIN (often referred to as a Double Din) |
| Careful of Direct Imports from China & Abroad |
Unfortunately there's an increase of Cheap Stereos being sold on ebay ; Amazon and the web, that do not fit the AIAA Standards.
Many China radio models will not work with Dash Kits, because they do not pay the membership to the AIAA Aftermarket Association Guidelines : (Stick with Brand Names) just to be on the safe side.
Why? Because they make their 7in screens to fit into locations that do not require a fitment dash kit. *They do not have the info on size fitments.
Not only are they oversized, some have Odd Wiring; and don't follow the 35yr old EIA color code. Don't have detailed info from the Manufacturing Companies who make the vehicles.
Companies like Alpine, Clarion, Kenwood, Pioneer (except some *AVIC), JVC all fit; due to industry collaboration. Morotorized flip screens have similar Issues*
Please Double Check the size of your aftermarket radio before purchasing this kit.
Boss and Eonon radios are notorious for being over-sized, please be cautious when purchasing these radios.
There is Not a Dash Kit on the market that will accommodate these oversized Non Branded Radios. In essence, you get what you pay for, and unfortunately it becomes everyones problem on their attempted profit.
Double Din kits are design for use with USA Standard Double Din radio models only that are 6.2" 173mm x 99.8mm to 7" 180mm x 102mm (anything over 180mm will need to be trimmed)
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