Double Din LCD touchscreens?

JackLikesTrucks · May 11 2008, 11:53am

Do they fit right in? Or do the rounded corners of the bezel get in the way?

03XLT · May 11 2008, 12:20pm

To fit double din units in a ranger a little trimming is needed but it has been done

punga · May 11 2008, 05:29pm

All that is needed is to trim the top of the opening. The width is all right its the hole is not high enough.A few seconds with a dremal and they fit.

mdbayler · May 12 2008, 07:10am

I installed a Double-DIN unit in my 2005 Ranger and had to remove about 3/16" of material from the top of the opening in my bezel and a few little nubs that were sticking up at the bottom. A Dremel with a cutoff wheel makes easy work of the job.

I also had to make a few modifications to the Metra kit that I used to install my radio. I have an STX and it has an extra power port and a fog light switch on the right side of the bezel. If you have any plugs or switches on your bezel that are not on the standard Ranger bezel you may have to modify the side mounting plates a little. A little Dremel work on the right mounting plate and mine fit in pretty easily.

MOTOunplugged · May 12 2008, 10:05am

yes it can be done.. just a little bit of trimming and it fits perfect

JackLikesTrucks · May 15 2008, 11:46am

Thanks guys. The Pioneer is exactly what I want to go with. Glad to see it.

Does that model screen tilt?

TrePaul86 · May 15 2008, 11:51am

d3 doesn't tilt... d3 = pure badassness!!!! That's what I'm putting in next weekend!... It's sitting in the box in my room right now lol

bigfoot05 · May 15 2008, 05:30pm

do yourself a favor and avoid motorized parts. you wont need a tilt screen. D3s are awesome, and now they come with bluetooth!!! (if you get the right one)x

98liftedranger · May 15 2008, 07:49pm

Motounplugged what kind of In-Dash is that?

JackLikesTrucks · May 15 2008, 08:53pm

No. I was looking for a non-motorized unit.

Its going in my 17yo son's Ranger.

Is porn the only thing it'll play? (see the pic?) I've got enough problems.

yetti96 · May 15 2008, 08:58pm

Do you plan to disable the video function while the vehicle is in gear? That is how they are set up from the get go. Not supposed to play video while in motion (becasue it is illegal). Just wondering..

MOTOunplugged · May 16 2008, 08:06am

yea the d3 is awesome. i've got the bluetooth and everything. you can customize the background, illumination colors, menu colors. and it doesn't have any moving parts either.

JackLikesTrucks · May 16 2008, 12:24pm

Quote:

Posted by TrePaul86

That's what I'm putting in next weekend!... It's sitting in the box in my room right now lol

PICS! and details.

Did you upgrade the OEM speakers from 25w?

JackLikesTrucks · May 16 2008, 12:35pm

Quote:

Posted by yetti96

Do you plan to disable the video function while the vehicle is in gear?

It'd be nice to have but its gotta stay disabled.

I can just see it now: Truck's in a slow speed chase, police chopper is televising the scene, and you can clearly see into the cab and the DVD playing while in pursuit.

Just wonder what'd be playing?

yetti96 · May 16 2008, 01:00pm

Ok cool I was judging your parenting or anything but I know when I have a son he will not be watching DVDs while driving, lol.

Pitbull · May 16 2008, 01:22pm

theres ways to disable them, how easy it is depends on the unit... i play alot of stuntbike/baja/music videos on mine, doesnt distract me at all, it was worse when listening to my ipod trying to find songs.

JackLikesTrucks · May 17 2008, 01:40pm

I agree. I think finding a good radio station is more distracting than some vids. However, most accident juries would find motounplugged's video distracting. "Case closed. Bailiff, haul him away."

slimballa28@yah · May 27 2008, 09:58am

nice pioneere i was actually looking at one on ebay before i even knew about this site. they are very very nice looking to soon get one all you have to do for the video to watch when driving is put in a toggle switch.

TrePaul86 · May 27 2008, 01:34pm

Hey sorry for the delay! Here's my pics with it in!

Operation Hidden D3 commenced!

LacrosseFox · Jun 12 2008, 06:07pm

That has to be the most ingenious idea i have ever seen lol

**JamesGoss** · Jun 13 2008, 03:23pm

heh, i totally thought about doing that with mine too!

although, i don't think it would really fool anyone. all it takes is a look in the back seat to see an amp rack and fiberglassed box... lol.

*rangersplash2.3* · Jun 14 2008, 09:16am

nice dude. repaint the bezel now

jabtay · Jun 19 2008, 10:22am

I love my D3. I had to use a hacksaw blade to trim mine though lol. its not pretty, but ti worked. i guess i need to invest in a dremmel

sotex · Jun 20 2008, 05:10am

I'm going to the local car audio shop today to look at double din screens today, and I really want one.. I know it takes trimming to fit, but if it was to get stolen, would you have to replace it with another double din because of the way you trimmed it? Or could you replace it with the factory radio?

yetti96 · Jun 20 2008, 05:16am

I don't think most people think about their alternative when their current system gets jacked, lol. We all hope it never happens.

sotex · Jun 20 2008, 01:43pm

Got my screen installed today. Ended up getting the Jensen VM9022. I've got a question about how it fits, though. The bezel that they put on the front of it doesn't fit flush like I see in some of these pictures. What did ya'll do to make it fit right?

steeldirigible · Jul 07 2008, 05:01am

Quote:

Posted by sotex

Got my screen installed today. Ended up getting the Jensen VM9022. I've got a question about how it fits, though. The bezel that they put on the front of it doesn't fit flush like I see in some of these pictures. What did ya'll do to make it fit right?

I'd like to know that also.
and does the unit mount in stock brackets or do you need an install kit?

pitifultoast · Aug 31 2008, 10:42pm

For those who have the Pioneer in the pictures, what mounting kit did you get for them? Website, link etc.

*fishy2k8* · Sep 23 2008, 12:24pm

i also would like to know which kit was used.

steeldirigible · Sep 23 2008, 05:53pm

http://www.audiooutfitter.com/fd1330...he/p73466.html
that one wuold work, among others. just search ford double din dash kit on ebay also

May 11 2008, 11:53am	#1
JackLikesTrucks Only ONE HIGHLANDER ! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Northeast Ohio Posts: 141 Friends: (0)	Double Din LCD touchscreens? Do they fit right in? Or do the rounded corners of the bezel get in the way? __________________ 2002 Ranger XLT, Highlander green, 4x2, 2.3L 5spd, 235/75/15

May 11 2008, 12:20pm	#2
03XLT Need Money Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 1,028 Friends: (6)	To fit double din units in a ranger a little trimming is needed but it has been done __________________ 2003 Dark Blue XLT Flowmaster exhaust Escort 8500 X50 Radar Detector Crystal Clear Euro Tails Clear Corners MAC Cold Air Intake Pioneer DEH 3900MP CD Deck Pioneer 6x8 3-Way Speakers 17x8 '03 Cobra Wheels Underdog crank pulley Underdog alternator pulley Blue Painted Calipers and Drums 1983 Ford Ranger 1984 Ford Ranger - Parts Truck Looking for 3.0L Roush Cold Air Intake, PM me if you have one.

May 12 2008, 10:05am	#5
MOTOunplugged motounplugged Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Covington, Georgia Posts: 704 Friends: (0)	yes it can be done.. just a little bit of trimming and it fits perfect __________________ 2004 Edge Tremor 4x4 4.0 3" PA Body Lift TB Cranked 2" 33x12.50" BFG Muds 15x10 MT Classics w/ Red Beadlocks SCT X-Cal3 by bamachips 5% Tint Catback Dual Exhuast Clears 8000k HID Lows 8000k HID Foglights Billet Grill & Bumper Pioneer AVIC-D3 (NAV & Bluetooth) Kicker ZX1500.1 2 Kicker CVX 12" 4 Farad PA Cap 4 Pioneer 6x8's Hornet alarm/remote start/LED Remote Painted interior Explorer OHC & Domelight(118 LEDS) 150 psi/5gal/400c Train Horns Hornblasters.com

May 15 2008, 11:46am	#6
JackLikesTrucks Only ONE HIGHLANDER ! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Northeast Ohio Posts: 141 Friends: (0)	Thanks guys. The Pioneer is exactly what I want to go with. Glad to see it. Does that model screen tilt? __________________ 2002 Ranger XLT, Highlander green, 4x2, 2.3L 5spd, 235/75/15

May 15 2008, 11:51am	#7
TrePaul86 Slam Your Peter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Gresham, Oregon Posts: 1,168 Friends: (5)	d3 doesn't tilt... d3 = pure badassness!!!! That's what I'm putting in next weekend!... It's sitting in the box in my room right now lol __________________ 01 XLT 4-Door 4.0L, SWAPPED M50D-R1HD, 4.10 Hurst w/ Lvl 2 Shift ball Lvl 2 8.8 31-spline w/ Torsen 06 Emblems, Tails 5.5" RCD w/ Hypercoil 750's 3" PA BL, Gap guards 00 Expo Leather seats, lvl 2 console MAC CAI Flowmaster40 2.5" throughout 6000k HID's, 3000k HID fogs, PIAA's 315/75R16 Toyo MT's 16x10 Eagle Alloy Series 058 2003 Silver gauges modded with interior Protech w/ Low-pro box (2) 380c ViAir, 195psi system with Nathan P3 Custom: Traction bar, rear hitch and front hitch


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May 11 2008, 05:29pm	#3
punga Rolling on 34's Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pittsburgh,PA Posts: 147 Friends: (1)	All that is needed is to trim the top of the opening. The width is all right its the hole is not high enough.A few seconds with a dremal and they fit.

May 12 2008, 07:10am	#4
mdbayler STX Driver Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 24 Friends: (0)	I installed a Double-DIN unit in my 2005 Ranger and had to remove about 3/16" of material from the top of the opening in my bezel and a few little nubs that were sticking up at the bottom. A Dremel with a cutoff wheel makes easy work of the job. I also had to make a few modifications to the Metra kit that I used to install my radio. I have an STX and it has an extra power port and a fog light switch on the right side of the bezel. If you have any plugs or switches on your bezel that are not on the standard Ranger bezel you may have to modify the side mounting plates a little. A little Dremel work on the right mounting plate and mine fit in pretty easily.

May 15 2008, 05:30pm	#8
bigfoot05 Starin' Down the handle Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Saint Louis Posts: 307 Friends: (0)	do yourself a favor and avoid motorized parts. you wont need a tilt screen. D3s are awesome, and now they come with bluetooth!!! (if you get the right one)x __________________ 2001 Ford Ranger XL Pioneer 4900ib, Rockford Fosgate 500.2, 400.4amps, runing a pair Of type-S 5x7's and A P3 Shallow Mount Viper 5900 Explorer Overhead Console With a base model There's less stuff to break Advanced MECP Certified CEA# 112647

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May 15 2008, 08:53pm	#10
JackLikesTrucks Only ONE HIGHLANDER ! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Northeast Ohio Posts: 141 Friends: (0)	No. I was looking for a non-motorized unit. Its going in my 17yo son's Ranger. Is porn the only thing it'll play? (see the pic?) I've got enough problems. __________________ 2002 Ranger XLT, Highlander green, 4x2, 2.3L 5spd, 235/75/15

May 16 2008, 08:06am	#12
MOTOunplugged motounplugged Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Covington, Georgia Posts: 704 Friends: (0)	yea the d3 is awesome. i've got the bluetooth and everything. you can customize the background, illumination colors, menu colors. and it doesn't have any moving parts either. __________________ 2004 Edge Tremor 4x4 4.0 3" PA Body Lift TB Cranked 2" 33x12.50" BFG Muds 15x10 MT Classics w/ Red Beadlocks SCT X-Cal3 by bamachips 5% Tint Catback Dual Exhuast Clears 8000k HID Lows 8000k HID Foglights Billet Grill & Bumper Pioneer AVIC-D3 (NAV & Bluetooth) Kicker ZX1500.1 2 Kicker CVX 12" 4 Farad PA Cap 4 Pioneer 6x8's Hornet alarm/remote start/LED Remote Painted interior Explorer OHC & Domelight(118 LEDS) 150 psi/5gal/400c Train Horns Hornblasters.com

May 16 2008, 01:22pm	#16
Pitbull Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Milford, OH Posts: 77 Friends: (0)	theres ways to disable them, how easy it is depends on the unit... i play alot of stuntbike/baja/music videos on mine, doesnt distract me at all, it was worse when listening to my ipod trying to find songs.

May 17 2008, 01:40pm	#17
JackLikesTrucks Only ONE HIGHLANDER ! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Northeast Ohio Posts: 141 Friends: (0)	I agree. I think finding a good radio station is more distracting than some vids. However, most accident juries would find motounplugged's video distracting. "Case closed. Bailiff, haul him away." __________________ 2002 Ranger XLT, Highlander green, 4x2, 2.3L 5spd, 235/75/15

May 27 2008, 09:58am	#18
slimballa28@yah S-10 Driver Join Date: May 2008 Location: Rockford Posts: 6 Friends: (0)	nice pioneere i was actually looking at one on ebay before i even knew about this site. they are very very nice looking to soon get one all you have to do for the video to watch when driving is put in a toggle switch. __________________ Slim Balla[FONT="Comic Sans MS" ][/font]

May 27 2008, 01:34pm	#19
TrePaul86 Slam Your Peter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Gresham, Oregon Posts: 1,168 Friends: (5)	Hey sorry for the delay! Here's my pics with it in! Operation Hidden D3 commenced! __________________ 01 XLT 4-Door 4.0L, SWAPPED M50D-R1HD, 4.10 Hurst w/ Lvl 2 Shift ball Lvl 2 8.8 31-spline w/ Torsen 06 Emblems, Tails 5.5" RCD w/ Hypercoil 750's 3" PA BL, Gap guards 00 Expo Leather seats, lvl 2 console MAC CAI Flowmaster40 2.5" throughout 6000k HID's, 3000k HID fogs, PIAA's 315/75R16 Toyo MT's 16x10 Eagle Alloy Series 058 2003 Silver gauges modded with interior Protech w/ Low-pro box (2) 380c ViAir, 195psi system with Nathan P3 Custom: Traction bar, rear hitch and front hitch

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JamesGoss Resident Photo Whore Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,260 Friends: (3)	heh, i totally thought about doing that with mine too! although, i don't think it would really fool anyone. all it takes is a look in the back seat to see an amp rack and fiberglassed box... lol. __________________ The last thing I want to do is hurt you. But it's still on the list. 2002 ranger xlt 4.0 ...[i] come join the \| Snapshots Challenge\| my camera \|Canon 400d\| Mods \|4/5 drop\| 18" giovanni wheels \| explorer interior \| fiberglass sub box \| mild shaves \| Bixenon HID \| currently attending \|\|California College of the Arts\|\| for Graphic Design

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rangersplash2.3 The Real Splash Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: novi, mi Posts: 5,697 Friends: (48)	nice dude. repaint the bezel now

Jun 19 2008, 10:22am	#23
jabtay Cant use a camera Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Batesville Ar Posts: 35 Friends: (0)	I love my D3. I had to use a hacksaw blade to trim mine though lol. its not pretty, but ti worked. i guess i need to invest in a dremmel __________________ 07 reg cab XL 4x2 2.3 auto fabtech 3" lift 265/75/16 BFG MTs 16x8 Pro Comps

Jun 20 2008, 05:10am	#24
sotex Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: League City, TX Posts: 156 Friends: (0)	I'm going to the local car audio shop today to look at double din screens today, and I really want one.. I know it takes trimming to fit, but if it was to get stolen, would you have to replace it with another double din because of the way you trimmed it? Or could you replace it with the factory radio?

Jun 20 2008, 01:43pm	#26
sotex Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: League City, TX Posts: 156 Friends: (0)	Got my screen installed today. Ended up getting the Jensen VM9022. I've got a question about how it fits, though. The bezel that they put on the front of it doesn't fit flush like I see in some of these pictures. What did ya'll do to make it fit right?

Aug 31 2008, 10:42pm	#28
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steeldirigible Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Winchester, KY Posts: 251 Friends: (3)	http://www.audiooutfitter.com/fd1330...he/p73466.html that one wuold work, among others. just search ford double din dash kit on ebay also __________________ Sonic Blue 2006 Ranger 4.0L Pioneer Avic F90BT K&N Intake 1986 Chevrolet Camaro Iroc-Z 1998 Camaro Z28