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KC_Goose · 07-30-2011, 01:54 AM

I have a 04 silvy and am looking to put a new deck in and was wondering what everyone else has put in their trucks and post pics too if you have them...

powerdriver 1958 · 07-30-2011, 10:45 AM

What do you mean by "Deck"

**truckdude239** · 07-30-2011, 11:43 AM

He probley mean the radio, anything after market will work with a wiring adapter kit and installation kit

89chevsj · 07-31-2011, 10:46 PM

wal-mart (hear me out here) is selling a motorized flip up touch screen deck. its like 300 up here so i'll bet probly 250 down there. i was playing with it in the store and it seems pretty well built. I think it was a pioneer unit. but I'm not sure.

75sierraclassic · 08-02-2011, 02:34 PM

I just recently bought one of these and really like it. Bought it mostly for Ipod/USB input. Also has 4 volt preamp outs. The only thing I don't like is the presets. You have to press a button on the deck and scroll through the list or punch a number on the remote and then hit enter. There aren't preset buttons on the deck. I'll post pics if I get a chance tonight.

http://www.crutchfield.com/s_113KDCX...ml?tp=5684#Tab

usmcchevy · 08-02-2011, 03:16 PM

Going to move to Audio, maybe more responses there.

KC_Goose · 08-02-2011, 09:00 PM

Thanks for the help guys.....Sierra how did the kenwood fit or look since the factory radio is a little bigger than that radio..

tubbedII · 08-03-2011, 05:29 PM

I can't say anything about what looks good, but I liked my Kenwood Excelon KDC-X994 so much in my daily drive S10, I bought the same one for my Blazer. It's similar to the one posted earlier, and yes, presets for radio stations are a pain, but I actually never listen to the radio, just my ipod or a cd. I really like the ipod controls on it as well as all the abilities to tune the sound stage.

75sierraclassic · 08-04-2011, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by KC_Goose

Thanks for the help guys.....Sierra how did the kenwood fit or look since the factory radio is a little bigger than that radio..

I bought the deck from Crutchfield and it came with an install kit. Not my favorite, but it was free. It has a spot for an equalizer below the deck that just has a cap that fits over it. You can get other install kits with a little pocket beneath the deck that I think looks better. I'll snap a pic.

Cruthfield did say that I would have to cut a support out in the dash for the deck to fit, but it slid in just fine with no mods.

KC_Goose · 08-05-2011, 12:05 AM

i guess my biggest issue is that i want front panel usb so i can just use a thumb drive loaded with mp3's...

*stich626* · 08-05-2011, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by KC_Goose

i guess my biggest issue is that i want front panel usb so i can just use a thumb drive loaded with mp3's...

I have an older deck (head unit) made before ipods
and I use the rca inputs.. the cable hanging off the front of the deck gets in your way and also can break the front panel circuit board..
even if I had a newer unit I'd hook my ipod to the deck this way. the cable is cheap (I got 2 for 12 bucks shipped.. one for truck one for home)

tubbedII · 08-05-2011, 11:03 AM

IMO, I don't like the front loading USBs, but only because I don't care for a cord or anything to be hanging out of the front of the deck. The X994 I posted has a usb in the back, but it's cord that you can route somewhere else, and I have mine routed to the ashtray so I can hide either a flash drive or my ipod while it's plugged in.

07-30-2011, 01:54 AM	#1
KC_Goose Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Northern California Posts: 39	Need Ideas for new deck..What are you using I have a 04 silvy and am looking to put a new deck in and was wondering what everyone else has put in their trucks and post pics too if you have them...

07-30-2011, 10:45 AM	#2
powerdriver 1958 Kid's Mechanic Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kansas City Posts: 8,241	Re: Need Ideas for new deck..What are you using What do you mean by "Deck"

07-30-2011, 11:43 AM	#3
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,237	Re: Need Ideas for new deck..What are you using He probley mean the radio, anything after market will work with a wiring adapter kit and installation kit __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

07-31-2011, 10:46 PM	#4
89chevsj error 404 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: soldotna alaska Posts: 1,252	Re: Need Ideas for new deck..What are you using wal-mart (hear me out here) is selling a motorized flip up touch screen deck. its like 300 up here so i'll bet probly 250 down there. i was playing with it in the store and it seems pretty well built. I think it was a pioneer unit. but I'm not sure. __________________ 89 Chevy swb 350 "SJ" DD turned parts truck. SOLD 90 Chevy ext cab loooongbed. "storm trooper" Rust In Peace. 06 Kia sorento wife's car 06 charger srt8 "lucifer" my toy '12 Kia optima

08-02-2011, 02:34 PM	#5
75sierraclassic Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 186	Re: Need Ideas for new deck..What are you using I just recently bought one of these and really like it. Bought it mostly for Ipod/USB input. Also has 4 volt preamp outs. The only thing I don't like is the presets. You have to press a button on the deck and scroll through the list or punch a number on the remote and then hit enter. There aren't preset buttons on the deck. I'll post pics if I get a chance tonight. http://www.crutchfield.com/s_113KDCX...ml?tp=5684#Tab

08-02-2011, 03:16 PM	#6
usmcchevy Has more rust than truck... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ivanhoe, MN Posts: 2,421	Re: Need Ideas for new deck..What are you using Going to move to Audio, maybe more responses there. __________________ 1972 Custom/10 SWB, 4.8/4l80e Build thread LSx Swap FAQ index

08-02-2011, 09:00 PM	#7
KC_Goose Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Northern California Posts: 39	Re: Need Ideas for new deck..What are you using Thanks for the help guys.....Sierra how did the kenwood fit or look since the factory radio is a little bigger than that radio..

08-03-2011, 05:29 PM	#8
tubbedII needs more $$$ Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 1,936	Re: Need Ideas for new deck..What are you using I can't say anything about what looks good, but I liked my Kenwood Excelon KDC-X994 so much in my daily drive S10, I bought the same one for my Blazer. It's similar to the one posted earlier, and yes, presets for radio stations are a pain, but I actually never listen to the radio, just my ipod or a cd. I really like the ipod controls on it as well as all the abilities to tune the sound stage. __________________ 1970 2wd Blazer

08-05-2011, 12:05 AM	#10
KC_Goose Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Northern California Posts: 39	Re: Need Ideas for new deck..What are you using i guess my biggest issue is that i want front panel usb so i can just use a thumb drive loaded with mp3's...

08-05-2011, 11:03 AM	#12
tubbedII needs more $$$ Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 1,936	Re: Need Ideas for new deck..What are you using IMO, I don't like the front loading USBs, but only because I don't care for a cord or anything to be hanging out of the front of the deck. The X994 I posted has a usb in the back, but it's cord that you can route somewhere else, and I have mine routed to the ashtray so I can hide either a flash drive or my ipod while it's plugged in. __________________ 1970 2wd Blazer



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