Radio Replacement AM/FM

[dryduststorm Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close dryduststorm]

The CD player in my stock Prado radio has issues so I will replace the whole unit. The radio is large and has an old school casset player. The size I think is 2 DIN?? Anyhow, if I replace the radio with a standard size radio, a large gap/hole will be left. Anyone have any experience with replacing the old radio? and are there any traps?

[Just*Managing Member Find all posts View Profile Close Just*Managing]

Where are you loacted. I may have a 120 series head unit that might suit you

[K & M McF Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close K & M McF]

I purchased a 2 DIN GPS/radio off Ebay. Works very good.

[bundyk Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close bundyk]

The CD player in my stock Prado radio has issues so I will replace the whole unit. The radio is large and has an old school casset player. The size I think is 2 DIN?? Anyhow, if I replace the radio with a standard size radio, a large gap/hole will be left. Anyone have any experience with replacing the old radio? and are there any traps?

Yes, the size is 2 DIN. There are single DIN kits available, which will give you a storage place under the radio. These are available from places such as Autobarn or car hifi specialist stores. Probably available on the net as well.

If you decide to go down this route, then my recommendation would be to buy a Pioneer unit. Their units are very well built, very reliable and produce an awesome sound, far better than any factory unit. They are available on the Pioneer website and can be had for some very good prices in the form of a refurbished unit, which have a full warranty and free delivery. I have used Pioneer head units in my cars for the last 15 years, all without fault.

No, I have nothing to do with Pioneer, just a very happy repeat customer.

[croozza Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close croozza]

Does your old unit have a CD changer unit with it (located under the front passenger seat), if so, and you want to keep that bit, you need to find a new unit that is compatable with the old CD changer unit, I believe they are a Sony unit, so you may want to start there.

[Playdoh96 Member Find all posts View Profile Close Playdoh96]

Yes mate. Have done this upgrade. Mine is a early gxl which had the radio/ cassette and the cd player fitted under as a separate unit. I bought a single din head unit and fitted a pocket under that, where the cd player was. Used all the factory brackets and screws. I know you can get UHF that have single din face plates that do look nice when fitted. Very easy upgrade. Only problem is you may have to upgrade your speakers after, to get the best from the new system. Goodluck.