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Old Dec 28, 2011 | 11:58 PM
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having a difficult time finding a wiring harness to install my radio. Just wondering in anyone could help me out finding the right one or if i have to wire it direct with no harness.
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Old Dec 29, 2011 | 12:26 AM
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look anywhere online and sometimes you can even find them at an autoparts store like advanced auto or autozone. I use metra products for all aftermarket installations, and for your truck the harness # is 70-1771. Hope this helps.
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Old Dec 29, 2011 | 02:38 AM
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Check bestbuy, Walmart, or any other place that sells stereos. It's not like f150s are the most sold pickup in north America or anything like that.
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Old Dec 29, 2011 | 09:35 AM
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haha ^^ and go check Walmart, bestbuy, autozone has some, o'reillys really any place that sells car audio stuff. where ever you bought the radio from, that place should have them as well and you probably should have bought one when you got the radio
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Old Dec 29, 2011 | 10:34 AM
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DO NOT use the wal mart mounting kits though. They are CRAP!!!!! I am going to best buy today to get a new one so itll fit and look better.
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Old Dec 29, 2011 | 03:58 PM
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thank that does help and i was givin the radio and idk where they got it from. I have gotten one from walmart and it didnt work and went to all the auto stores where i live and none had them in stock, guess im gunna have to order one
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Old Dec 29, 2011 | 04:46 PM
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If you have a best buy go there. Theirs are all metra kits and theyre top notch
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Old Dec 29, 2011 | 08:28 PM
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alright will do thanks
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Old Dec 29, 2011 | 09:22 PM
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You can get the wiring harness from autozone also, and my walmart mounting kit has held up well for 2 years and through 2 radios

I also suggest using crimp on fully insulated disconnects, makes it easier to change radios down the road
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