Mustang install question

[wb3j]

My 09 Mustang has the larger sized factory radio & CD player installed. The height of the radio is about 7.5 inches. I'd like to remove this radio and purchase an aftermarket stereo, that is about half the size in height AND install my Uniden 996T above the stereo in the same dash opening.

I'm wondering if anyone has done anything like this....and is there a company who manufactures a double din type bracket that would hold two din-sized radios? Since it's a new car, I'd like to do this only if I can get the proper parts and face plate so it looks nice, but to also make the install reversible so when it comes time to sell the car I can put it back to factory specs.

I have already installed a Kenwood ham rig under the glove box....but I'd hate to install another radio there.

Thanks for any help....

73'

Jim
wb3j

[N0YFE]

I have seen a few aftermarket mounts for radios. One of the places I would suggest is Crutchfield. They carry a large amount of aftermarket parts and also carry cables to connect a new radio to the existing factory wiring to save a lot of cutting and splicing for the new radio.

One other advantage about Crutchfield is they may have adaptors so that yoru new radio will work with your radio controls on the steering wheel.

[izzyj4]

There is a thread under "My shack" thread section for Ford installes in a F-150 and also and Explorer about mounting them in together. I have an 08 Mountaineer with the same stereo you have and I'm going to do the same thing. I'll see if I can get you the link. Its pretty easy to do it looks like.

[izzyj4]

Here is the link to the 2005 Explorer install with a scanner & after market AM / FM in the radio sport.

2005 Explorer Limited Install

[snakecharmer]

I installed a BCD996T and a Pioneer aftermarket CD player in the factory double din opening. Very clean install using a Metra kit. Forgot the number off the top of my head but is probably the same for the newer Mustangs with a double din opening. The kit was about $30 with the plugs if I remember correctly. Should be available at about any car stereo shop.

[KJ6CFU]

Wow, clean install, snakecharmer. I have a double din sized radio in my Subaru and am thinking about doing the same thing.