This upgrade works great and is for anyone who wants a more efficient system. The links below have great information on alternators, batteries, wiring, and system usage (watts/amps).įinally, for those of you who want to make your audio/electrical system more efficient, I suggest doing the "BIG 3". With some custom work you, finding a place to put a set of amps shouldnt be to hard. You can place your amp almost anywheres, just try to keep it away from peoples feet and in a cool dry place in your truck. If you are a DIY'er, custom boxes usually be a better fit and option for memebers who want a unique look/sound. So to upgrade your wiring, and achieve this, do the following. Most generation 10 F150's don't have the option for the stereo to turn off once the door is open(and key is out). I'll have to get a moderator to add these to the original post, but here is some other options for our models. If you feel I have made an error, please let me know and I will edit it. Of course you can always build your own, but here are some pre-fabbed boxes from reliable manufacturers. Q7: What options do I have for a sub enclosure? Yes, these adapters allow "plug and play" with no splicing required. Q6: Are there any products I can use so I do not have to cut my factory speaker wiring? However, tweeters will need to be custom mounted on the dash, door sails, or pillars.
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Q6: I want to replace my speakers, what are the aftermarket replacement speaker sizes I can use?Ħ 1/2" and 5 1/4" Coaxials or Components will fit with readily available adapter plates. Only the plug arrangement is different.īlack/White -Signal Ground (connect with ground wire) The color codes(for metra plugs) are the same for all 97-03 models. ***Do not get discouraged, it is much simpler than it looks*** Q5: What is the wiring schmatics and color coding? This will vary on the year of your truck. What harness will I need in order to put an aftermarket unit in? Q4: I don't want to cut my factory wiring. Here's a single din kit installed for reference. Q3: What kit/hardware do I need to install an *aftermarket stereo* ? However, trimming may or may not, have to be done in-order to fit a double din aftermarket unit. The single din units require no trimming.
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Newly standard six-disc in-dash CD changerīoth single and double-din head units can fit. SuperCrew has an available rear-seat entertainment package option, with VHS player and video game outlets. Audio system choices now include a cassette/CD player (standard on Lariat) and an in-dash six-CD changer (standard on King Ranch)
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Rear Seat Entertainment System optional on XLT and Lariat SuperCrew *Note*: some models offered a AM/FM + cassette player up front with an optional, 5 disc changer located in the back of the cab.Īdditional options and changes with respect to package and year.Ħ-Disc CD changer available on SuperCab with 60/40 split bench sea Here is a list Ģ: Standard Tape(97-98) - AM/FM / Cassette tape Most of the units vary with year and package(xl, xlt, etc). There were various head units available from 97-03. It has no relevance or correlation to the newer model f150's (04 +). So, I thought it could be useful to do the same for the 97-03 model years. Also want reliability as I currently intend to hold on to this vehicle for many years - it's been a great performer so far.Īnyone know the back beat on the Tesla style products all coming form "other than" the common aftermarket manufacturers? I suspect it's some kind of marketing or patent issue going on with Tesla's supply chain, or perhaps Tesla themselves.GATORB8's sticky about audio basics (for newer models) answers alot of generalized questions. Main thing I want to be sure of is that I don't lose any functionality of my current system and controls. I'm not sold on the that look, but like the comfort of a name brand I recognize. Closest thing I've come across is the DMX1057XR shown installed in a Raptor shown in the second youtube link below. What is throwing me off is none of the established after market manufacturers (Pioneer, JVC, Kenwood, Alpine etc.) are offering these portrait tablet style screens. The YULU E10 shown in the youtube link attached below is the look I'm after for my 2015 King Ranch. Like you I'm wanting to upgrade my Stereo system and have my eye on the 12" Tesla style screens.