I have heard that a 97-03 doesn't have a true double din opening on the dash. I want to replace my factory radio but don't know how it will look on my 03' King Ranch. I have the wood trim around the radio and AC. Any pics will help.

 

here's mine



not the best of installs, but ok for me.

 

is that an expedition center console?

 

yes it is

 

hmmmm...i like that.

 

mmmmm... finger prints...

 

why the expedition center console? What are the difficulties with this installation?
Thanks

 

Heres my pic, had a little trimming to make it fit but it works. Sorry its dirty but I work in a plant that has a lot of saw dust and its hard to keep clean

 

It is not a true double DIN - it's more like a DIN and a half. I was talking to the guys over at the local car stereo joint about doing mine - they recommended a single DIN and their install kit, which gives you a small tray under the unit.

 

I think I read somewhere that this kit is fairly new on the market and should work like a charm...anyone used this kit?

http://www.metraonline.com/products.aspx?s=95-5818

 

i want a double din

 

Double DIN's can be done... All you have to do is trim the top of the black plastic behind the radio bezel for it to fit... Also, you have to trim and modify a trim ring if you want it to look perfect (or you will have a gap around the sides)


Here is my Kenwood DDX8120

 

Cyclone I wish my alpine had a good trim ring like ours mines to loose

 

Description

Ford/Lincoln Truck DDIN Multi-kit (Click on part for more info)


1997 - 2004

Product Specifications
-Will accomodate Double-DIN or Dual ISO mount
-Extensive modification may be neccessary to install this kit

DDIN kit for select Ford vehicles. NOTE: EXTENSIVE MODIFICATIONS MAY BE NECCESSARY TO INSTALL THIS KIT

 

uses the empty space in front of the regular center console. wasnt hard install since all i had to do was pull out the old console & install the expy console. if you dont have buckets its a little more involved, but i am going to do that with my lightning.