I have a 2001 TJ Sahara daily driver bought new, and my updated head unit with Apple Play solves all the problems you mentioned way more elegantly. Plus, it adds navigation functionality, hands free voice/text, back up camera, and more. The only drawback I've encountered is the only double DIN adapter I could find isn't great. Also, got a decent fire extinguisher mount from Badass Moto.
I have a 2001 TJ Sahara daily driver bought new, and my updated head unit with Apple Play solves all the problems you mentioned way more elegantly. Plus, it adds navigation functionality, hands free voice/text, back up camera, and more. The only drawback I've encountered is the only double DIN adapter I could find isn't great. Also, got a decent fire extinguisher mount from Badass Moto.
Stay away from the ducks 😂