Mounting a Double DIN unit where it never was

[ANeonRider 3]

I want to mount a Double DIN unit in my 1.5DIN dash opening. Yes, I know it is 1" taller, and I know I need to be doing some modifications. I can handle that.

My problem is, the unit I want to use does not come with a cage.

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-qehudI3MTzg/c...550&I=257AVX706

So, I need to fabricate a way of installing the Double DIN in the dash without use of a cage.

Perhaps I can use an already existing kit... and mold it into my factory stereo trim piece.

The whole bezel over the stereo and HVAC controls comes off.

And use a kit like this one:

http://www.scosche.com/scosche_caraudio.as...&ItemID=HA1566B

Mold the kit right to the bezel, then slip it into place. in the dash (some dremel work will be needed to fit the 1" taller unit though.

I will need to figure out some way of securing the back of the unit to the dash as well, since I wouldn't mind making it a little tougher for a thief to remove it from my possession. Maybe some strapping attached to the kit, and screwed into the rear of the dash.

Thoughts guys?

[splblazer98 1]

check out this post

http://audioforum.termpro.com/cgi-bin/ubb/...22305/p/24.html

http://audioforum.termpro.com/cgi-bin/ubb/...22305/p/25.html

http://audioforum.termpro.com/cgi-bin/ubb/...22305/p/32.html

[ANeonRider 3]

Ya... that Alpine unit comes with a cage. Great build though.

[Eldorado 0]

The hondas are way different than the dodges

If its anything like my moms acclaim the opening is surrounded in plastic unlike the hondas.

Stock they come with a ground strap, maybe you pulled it out, maybe not

but they are pretty strong.

[ANeonRider 3]

The hondas are way different than the dodges

If its anything like my moms acclaim the opening is surrounded in plastic unlike the hondas.

Stock they come with a ground strap, maybe you pulled it out, maybe not

but they are pretty strong.

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No grounding strap in my car.

I know they are different, they don't even have the same size DIN opening.

[Eldorado 0]

Mould a cage in the dash with some resin and body filler ?

You can pick one up from a local shop, they usually have scrap ones

[ANeonRider 3]

Mould a cage in the dash with some resin and body filler ?

You can pick one up from a local shop, they usually have scrap ones

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I will most likely be molding that above mounting kit into the bezel, then using strapping to attach the back of the mounting kit to the dash.

[Eldorado 0]

you will need something to mount the bezel to

Unless you want to mess up the h/u

[ANeonRider 3]

you will need something to mount the bezel to

Unless you want to mess up the h/u

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Bezel snaps into dash.

Mounting kit will be mounted to bezel.

H/U will be mounted to mounting kit.

All will slide into the cutout in the dash as one unit, bezel will snap into factory locations, and the rear of the deck will be supported with strapping.

[Eldorado 0]

maybe it would help if i opened the link...lol