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New head unit

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Parker f, May 1, 2024.

  1. May 1, 2024 at 4:34 PM
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    I got a kenwood dmx5020s and have no clue what kit to get to install it can someone tell me what to get?
     
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    Expensive but plug and play


    What kind of OE head unit did u take out? CD player works?
     
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  3. May 3, 2024 at 8:07 PM
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    I’m lookin for cheap my guy but no clue and I think it works haven’t tried it
     
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  4. May 5, 2024 at 10:33 AM
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    Look for the cheapest unit with the highest RMS power output.
     
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  5. May 5, 2024 at 6:14 PM
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    He already has the unit (first post), just looking for feedback on what's needed to install it.
     
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    Update: the stock brackets and all work. Whoever put this screw in behind the ash tray consider yourself a opp I can’t get it outupload_2024-5-7_11-55-23.jpg
     
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  7. May 7, 2024 at 9:19 AM
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    You should be able to find a harness kit to convert from Toyota OEM to the Kenwood connectors.
     
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  8. May 7, 2024 at 3:03 PM
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  9. May 7, 2024 at 5:12 PM
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  10. May 7, 2024 at 5:14 PM
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    Why not?
     
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  11. May 9, 2024 at 3:25 PM
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    O'Reillys and Autozone will have them too. I was forced into buying one in a pinch doing a wheel bearing/brake job on a Kia. I don't know how I ever lived without one LOL
     
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    Exactly ^^^^^
    Bought mine before cell phones and Amazon
    Has got me out of any ‘bitch bolt’ situation (phillips heads)
     
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