Frenchy

I have a 97 F150 EXT with stock radio. My concern is that if any of those (Kenwood DNX5120 or PIioneer AVIC-D3) are going to fit in it instead of the stock one, and if the installation is hard or easy? and which one would you advise me to choose, keeping in mind that I get get the Pioneer for more than $100 cheaper than the kenwood.

Ty

I would go with the kenwood, but see if you can find a mounting kit for the double din headunit first.

Frenchy

wow, I wouldn't even know where to look for one , I'm still a newbie when it comes to that

Ty

Start with the internet, lol

Frenchy

Good idea, doh!!! lol, I'm a dummy

Frenchy

Hey Ty, thanks for the help so far, but I'm kind of confused, so far I have found those 2:

http://www.installer.com/item/displa...php?it=99-5801

http://www.installer.com/item/displa...php?it=99-5800

and I'm not really sure what I'm looking for. btw, why did you choose the Kenwood over the Pioneer?

wxmcpo

From what I can tell those are both single DIN kits, you will need a double DIN kit.

I recently ordered myself the D3 so you know what my vote is. As far as getting it into your truck, take a look at this link, it should help you out. Good luck.

http://www.f150online.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=285810

Ty

Good luck, your 97 looks more like this....



with this bracket in the way.....



that link should only be for the 99-03 trucks.

naplesbill

That bracket seems like a rather small hurdle to overcome.

Ty

The bracket supports the front edge of the dash, and there is also the tapered dash support behind it that you will put up quite a fight.