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Bill
Dodge Dakota
10/04/2001
14:10:19
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I bought my 2001 Dakota Club Cab and it came with the stock sound system. Just the AM/FM cassette and 4 speakers. I am looking to put in a CD Player. I am not really looking for an entire system, just the player. Do you guys know of any good ones that fit well into the Dakota dash. Would it be easier to buy the Mopar Cd player and cassette combo and just replace the whole thing with that? Thanks.
http://members.aol.com/btaylor04/BTruck.html
Bill
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R/Truck
Dodge Dakota
10/19/2001
12:42:29
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Go with an aftermarket CD Player. Factory ones cost to much and they don't sound good.
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DarkFury
Dodge Dakota
10/19/2001
13:03:06
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Personally, I would go with an Alpine 7875... It would really look good in there plus it has 60x4 power... which for a CD deck is pretty good!
You can find these for about $300 to $400 on the net.
Key Features
• 60W x 4 V-Drive Hybrid Amplifier
• Bass Engine PlusŪ
• MaxTune SQ Tuner
• XM Satellite Radio Ready
• Swing Mechanism with Detachable Face
• BBE Processor
• Disc Title Memory
• CD Text / CD Text Display
• Versatile-Link Ready
• Rotary Encoder Volume Knob
• Silver Finish with Bright Blue LEDs (CDA-7875)
• Dual-Color Display with Level Meter
• Regulated 1-Bit DAC
• 4 Volt Subwoofer PreOut
• 3 PreOuts
• Wireless Remote Control Included
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Audio God
Dodge Dakota
10/20/2001
21:56:24
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How did you post that pic Fury???
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DarkFury
Dodge Dakota
10/21/2001
01:34:50
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HTML... (hee hee.. I know more than just "audio". LOL)
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DarkFury
Dodge Dakota
10/21/2001
01:37:45
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BTW, in case you don't know HTML, you have to use the IMAGE tag like this [IMG SRC="http://www.yourpicsite.jpg"]
(be sure to substitute a < and > for the [ and ] and it should work)
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Bill
Dodge Dakota
10/21/2001
08:05:49
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DarkFury,
Do you know if that will fit in the stock place if I take the cassette deck out of the Dakota? I am looking to get something to fit right in there so I don't have stuff all over the place! Thanks.
Bill
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Lattimer
Dodge Dakota
10/21/2001
13:55:32
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You can fit any DIN size deck (like the one posted above, and most all aftermarket decks) in the Dak. Any audio store has a mounting adapter that makes it fit. You will have a small spacer of black plastic around the deck, most people don't even notice it.
I wouldn't use the factory cd/cassette deck, I think they get like $600 for them and you could get an equivalent aftermarket for under $300.
When I want to know what will fit and whatnot, I usually check out www.crutchfield.com. Don't buy from them, as you can find better prices almost anywhere, but they have pretty good information.
Shawn
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DarkFury
Dodge Dakota
10/22/2001
02:02:19
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Bill... What Lattimer says above is correct.
If you get that CD Deck... I almost GUARANTEE that you will be happy with it. 'Cause it's "da bomb" for all it's features relative to price.
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Bill
Dodge Dakota
10/22/2001
08:44:54
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Thanks for the information guys. I will try and price one of those and see what I come up with.
Bill
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Dave_K
Dodge Dakota
10/22/2001
09:57:40
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I KNOW IT FITS!!!
Thats the head i got! Here is a link to some pics that i have up for it...
Lol, great choice Dark Fury!
BY the way, there is a lot you can do with this forum, if you put your mind to it...
Here is the Link:
http://members.tripod.com/dave.knight/davestereo_pic/dave_pic.htm
And here is a snapshot of what it looks like installed...(shrunken down a tad...)
-Dave
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Dave_K
Dodge Dakota
10/22/2001
09:59:29
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i forgot tripod wont let you link to something without actually being on their page, so to see, youll have to click the link or dead image! sorry
-Dave
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Bill
Dodge Dakota
10/22/2001
10:58:05
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Dave K,
How much did you have to pay for that system? It is very nice to see that it will actually fit in the Dakota. Did you do the install yourself or did you have it done somewhere? Thanks.
Bill
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Dave_K
Dodge Dakota
10/22/2001
12:48:10
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At this point, i am unsure if i was being lazy, or just didnt want to screw up the new truck...
But i had it dont at Brandsmart. I think they charged me 40 for the install, and 15 for the kit and another 15 for the wire harness adaptor...
i could have done it myself (since i had to pull it out to fix my headlight switch!!)...
there are 2 screws above your gagues, and the rest are pop outs... they "snap" out. i had to take out the left side of my dash cause they broke my headlight clip that holds it to the switch. I guess the fu*k monkey got a little excited.
Again! I should have done it myself... that way you dont get mad at anyone else for messing up...
Id go back and complain, but i relized the head light switch wasnt working right after i moved 1500 miles away...
The stereo was $450 installed... i think i paid $350 for it and the rest was tax and installation fees...
Awesome stereo... has a "Bass Forward" feature which pushes the bass to the front channel... Since our door speakers make the bass, it makes them sound awesome... best 6" bass i have ever heard!
some songs its good on, and some not so good on...
if you live in New England, your welcome to come up and listen!
This is the best stereo i think i have ever bought...
- Dave.
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Bill
Dodge Dakota
10/22/2001
18:53:19
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Dave_K,
Thanks for the information about the head. You didn't do anything with the speakers did you? I am planning on just getting the CD Player and leaving everything else stock, I don't have the money, nor the desire to get into a complete audion system overhaul. I will start making subtle suggestions to friends and family about making this a nice Christmas gift for me!!! Thanks for the info.
Bill
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Dave_K
Dodge Dakota
10/23/2001
07:02:49
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Nope! I didnt change a speaker out yet. And i dont think i will...
I will eventually add a small sub (or thunderform). Then i will run rca outs to that from the head, and use the built in crossover to cut the bass out of the other channels...
its a great stereo for how they have the infinitys set up... 60watts pushes them great.
Dave.
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Bill
Dodge Dakota
10/23/2001
07:19:58
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Thanks for the information!
Bill
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test
Dodge Dakota
11/07/2001
16:46:56
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Generik99
Dodge Dakota
11/07/2001
19:49:53
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An aftermarket deck is relativly easy to install, as long as you have some soldering skills. Already mentioned the adapter to fit the smaller DIN decks in, you'll also need a different wiring harness for the back. Dodge/Chrysler uses their own 2-plug setup, you need to buy a wiring harness from the same place you get the DIN adapter.
This site has got a tonne of great info for stereo installation, including specialized install guides for vehicles (too bad they don't have a GenIII Dak guide, but any extra info you'd need can come from a service manual)
Cheers,
Generik99
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ginorp
Dodge Dakota
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3/10/2004
00:05:23
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I put this up on Ebay for this week only. I expect it to be a bargin.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3083693257
It's an OEM Chrysler in dash 6 disk changer head unit.
Good luck pals,
Gino
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Steezo
Dodge Dakota
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5/31/2004
16:30:53
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I heard that the best systems were alpine. Yea I told myself that>>>>>>> but they can getso ex-pensive. Then I found out that all I needed was a job. Ha ha ha ha Peace out
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