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Old 02-08-2008, 12:16 AM
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Hello everyone, My name is Aaron and I just got my first Ford F-150

I would love to install an aftermarket stereo in it so i need to know a few things:
A: which dash kit do i need?
B: which wiring harness do i need?
C: and how do i remove the plastic covering to remove the stock stereo?

I own a 2003 Ford F-150 Lariat SuperCrew with a V8 engine... yeah its a gas guzzler but I LOVE the sound of my dual exhaust

I love the forum, and everyone seems like a cool group of Ford loving people

Thanks and i hope u guys can help me out with providing some links to the items listed above... much appreciated!!

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Old 02-08-2008, 01:08 AM
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I would look at crutchfield... yeah they are a little more expensive than other places but they will make sure you have everything and customer service is second to none.
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Old 02-08-2008, 01:15 AM
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ok i will... cant i find any of these on ebay tho?
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Old 02-08-2008, 02:08 AM
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Originally Posted by aaron88
Hello everyone, My name is Aaron and I just got my first Ford F-150

I would love to install an aftermarket stereo in it so i need to know a few things:
A: which dash kit do i need?
B: which wiring harness do i need?
C: and how do i remove the plastic covering to remove the stock stereo?

I own a 2003 Ford F-150 Lariat SuperCrew with a V8 engine... yeah its a gas guzzler but I LOVE the sound of my dual exhaust

I love the forum, and everyone seems like a cool group of Ford loving people

Thanks and i hope u guys can help me out with providing some links to the items listed above... much appreciated!!
You should be able to buy the ford harness at bestbuy or any mobile audion shop. As well as a dash kit. The plastic around the radio simply pulls straight off. Just grab and pull. Hope that helps some. Justin
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Old 02-08-2008, 02:16 AM
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ok i will... cant i find any of these on ebay tho?

Here you go. Found what you needed on Ebay...

Wiring Harness
http://cgi.ebay.com/Scosche-FD16B-19...QQcmdZViewItem

Stereo Installation Kit
http://cgi.ebay.com/Scosche-FD1325B-...QQcmdZViewItem
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Old 02-08-2008, 02:35 AM
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Here you go. Found what you needed on Ebay...

Wiring Harness
http://cgi.ebay.com/Scosche-FD16B-19...QQcmdZViewItem

Stereo Installation Kit
http://cgi.ebay.com/Scosche-FD1325B-...QQcmdZViewItem

Helllll yeah, now thats what im talking about man... many thanks
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Old 02-08-2008, 02:49 AM
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You should be able to buy the ford harness at bestbuy or any mobile audion shop. As well as a dash kit. The plastic around the radio simply pulls straight off. Just grab and pull. Hope that helps some. Justin
Yeah it helpd alot... thanks
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Old 02-08-2008, 02:53 AM
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Yeah it helpd alot... thanks
np buddy and congrats on your first truck
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Old 02-08-2008, 06:04 PM
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np buddy and congrats on your first truck
Thanks man.... it's an '03 but its still kickin
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Old 02-08-2008, 07:14 PM
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I'd still suggest Cruthfield like the poster above...

You get everything you need to do the install in one box, and their customer service is extremely good.
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Old 02-08-2008, 07:48 PM
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I will 3rd the Crutchfield---I have also found that by the time you get the harnesses and the dash kit, Crutchfield is actually a little cheaper than Boostbuy or CircleCity. I prefer Pioneers, some like Alpines, some Kenwood. that part is up to you. Look at your budget and go out and listen to the HU's and the speakers---then order them from Crutchfield. That way you can tailor your system to you listening needs.

Tim C.
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Old 02-08-2008, 07:55 PM
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Forgot to say, congrat's on the truck!
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Old 02-08-2008, 08:09 PM
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Helllll yeah, now thats what im talking about man... many thanks
No problem...I try to help as much as I can...

Just to let you know, the auctions I posted above are for Scosche products. I have used Scosche products before and was very pleased with them..
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Old 02-08-2008, 08:22 PM
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Just FYI, i dont know if Metra makes a dash kit for the 2003 trucks, but my Scosche kit in my 2004 fell apart 3 months after i installed it. The Metra kit is MUCH better quality.
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Old 02-15-2008, 03:00 AM
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Forgot to say, congrat's on the truck!

thanks man

and thanks to everyone else who posted, much appreciated
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