ghetdjc320 Posted November 30, 2019 Posted November 30, 2019 I’ve been tossing around the idea of moding the dash for a double din head unit. Used to have one in my TJ and really enjoyed some of the features (especially a backup cam). Most of the pictures I saw involved moving the hvac controls down and deleting the center vent. However, as has been noted, the center vent is attached to the plenum and if I moved the hvac controls there it would not seal the plenum back up. I would also loose the center vent and I actually really like that vent. So instead I decided to move the hvac controls to the top and move the radio to the center. I plan on running a Sony CarPlay headunit like the ax1000 which has a single din frame but a double din screen. I’ll post pics on how I will install this setup. I plan to retain the center vent as well but move it down about 1/2”. Should be a good clean oem looking mod when done.
ghetdjc320 Posted December 1, 2019 Author Posted December 1, 2019 Worked on my under dash lights today as well as my rear b pillar lights. Trying to get all factory options working again. Also have an oem cargo light to add. The Sony receiver is on its way. Here Is a pic of what I’ve been working on
ghetdjc320 Posted December 4, 2019 Author Posted December 4, 2019 Ok so here is an update. The conversion is ready to go. I must say, there is a lot of small things to mod but you can keep your hvac controls, center and install a double din unit. Here are some pics:
ghetdjc320 Posted December 4, 2019 Author Posted December 4, 2019 I also picked up some adhesive backed felt at Home Depot (yep we have one here on Guam!) for the vents. It works awesome and takes up and slack or flop in the vents
TexanEliminator Posted December 5, 2019 Posted December 5, 2019 Following. This is looking great! I’ve been scratching my head how to fit a double din in mine.
ghetdjc320 Posted December 5, 2019 Author Posted December 5, 2019 5 hours ago, TexanEliminator said: Following. This is looking great! I’ve been scratching my head how to fit a double din in mine. Thanks! Just waiting on the equipment now for the install. Going to mount the backup cam to the tailgate if i can get it to look clean enough.
ghetdjc320 Posted December 10, 2019 Author Posted December 10, 2019 Here are the final results. Everything works excellent and the center vent blows plenty of air. Plenty of trimming needed but all in all not to bad. I did not need to widen the opening for this head unit so I have about a 1/8” gap but it looks just fine and very clean.
Pete M Posted December 11, 2019 Posted December 11, 2019 On 12/5/2019 at 2:15 AM, ghetdjc320 said: Thanks! Just waiting on the equipment now for the install. Going to mount the backup cam to the tailgate if i can get it to look clean enough. there are plenty of license plate mounts available if it doesn't pan out.
ghetdjc320 Posted December 11, 2019 Author Posted December 11, 2019 True, but my license plate is mounted to my receiver hitch. I mounted the backup cam just below the tailgate handle and it works perfect there
SiXJaK Posted December 13, 2019 Posted December 13, 2019 Wow. Looks like a definite to do list item. Nice work.
ghetdjc320 Posted December 13, 2019 Author Posted December 13, 2019 I can’t emphasize enough how much I like this mod. It works great and ads some real functionality. On to more electrical mods now!
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