I'm not even looking at upgrading radio but I appreciate very well explained and illustrated how to videos and your step by step process made it very clear and easy to follow if I do this in the future! Thank you!
Phenomenal video. I always pay people to put double dins in my vehicles. Never even tackled a single din by my self. I HATE wiring. This video gave me the confidence to take it on. Purchased the exact same set up from Crutchfield and install was a breeze! Love the product. The kenwood is well worth the money with how fast and responsive it is. Thanks a ton!!!
Because of this video, I'm doing the exact same install on my 1995 GMC Sierra. I'm taking a lunch break now and watching your video again. I got the old radio out and am starting on the rest now. Thanks for this video. It's easily the best on TH-cam. Really appreciate the effort. BTW.....when I called Crutchfield to place my order, I gave you full credit.
Thank you very much for the kind words. I am very happy that you found the video very helpful. I hope that you enjoy the other videos on the channel as well.
@CKMAX hope you checked the muffler bearings and the blinker fluid cause what no one tells you once you ground the pink wire to the emergency brake pedal inorder to mob around with the video display on it starts to affect them 2 thangs. Jusr saying
Very thorough and thoughtful video. I just inherited a '97 C-1500 Silverado that was my mother's and I'm starting to restore and update it. This is on my list and you have saved me a ton of effort. Thanks!
Thank you for this! Just got a 99 Tahoe for my son and she needs some upgrades. Interior-wise, it'll be a double din and replacing headlight switch/HVAC controls which pretty much have no lights working anymore. Beautiful looking truck there!
Thanks for the post, guy. I have a '97 Chevy C1500 and I've been wondering how to put one of these in. This is just the solution I've been looking for. Looks like a good head unit. You made it look simple. I subscribed to your channel today. God bless.
Check out lg billet...they just came out with a billet hood release handle🎉 they have other parts that gm went cheap on as well...the inside door handles and locks is a big upgrade for starters 😎👊🏻
I just found this video I wish I found this. I settled for a single din pop out screen and I like it, good radio but to make it not hit the dash bezzle I had to bring it out about a half inch from the pocket so it sits there a little loose and doesn’t look right. I’m going to try copying this with the unit and mount in the future when money allows. Thank you for the video it helped me a ton and gave me a new idea on what I should’ve done the first time. I do have a question, do you know the part number for that vent above the cup holder. I am not able to find it anywhere and mines busted.
Brandon, thanks a whole lot for posting this video, it was a big help. I just finished installing the same radio into my 1999 Tahoe. The beauty of this radio is that you don't need to cut chunks of the dash out for to make room behind the radio. I tried 2 Pioneer models prior to the Kenwood, neither one would fit without cutting up the dash behind the radio, which I avoided. Again, thanks bushels for the video..........
You are very welcome! I am glad that it was helpful. My goal was to give people something that they could follow step by step. Don’t forget to upgrade those speakers next if you haven’t already. There is videos here on the channel on that as well!
My 1998 c1500 gmc truck came with a cubby in that slot instead of a CD player. Do you know if they slide out like yours did? I’m thinking about drilling a hole and making the usb go thru the cubby like you did. I like that bc you can’t see the wires. Other option is to connect it to the cigarette lighters but you would be able to see the usb for CarPlay/charging your phone. Also, your chord end was covered so I couldn’t tell, but is the end of that chord you have in the cubby a female or male end?
If your cubby is like mine then it should slide out. The USB is a female. That is what comes on all of these new head units from what I have seen. My Alpine head unit in my G8 is the same way.
Love that Black Beast. I got an old single Din Kenwood in my clean 02' Blazer ZR2. This would look great but won't fit without a bunch of cutting.. My AC Vents are in the way.. Holla from S of Houston 🤟
@@whiplashtv2022 i love watching peoples rebuilds and getting ideas. I am the second owner and have owned her since 2015. The old motor needs to be changed though.. been through two rebuilds and cant keep up anymore so i was thinking a 5.3 l59 mated to a 6l80e
I don’t have a link. When you are picking out your head unit, go to the section where they show you the accessories that you need, and I want to say that it was during checkout that they offered the ready made harness.
Hey man, great video. Was wondering if the bezel trim piece around the stereo would work on an 02 Sierra 2500 with the din and a half sized stock stereo.
I can’t remember what year the dash changed. I believe the 2002 uses this same kit, but double check that to be sure. I think the dash changed in 2003.
There is instructions in with the radio as to where you have to hook up the rear view camera to. You will also have to hook up the reverse wire to the vehicle so it knows when you put it into reverse.
Is the smaller connector on the back of the original radio for the CD player at the bottom? If so a new radio should work just with the adapter connector. But mine didn't work. I am going to all the connections in the harness again. I hope that's all it is.
I’ve been looking into upgrading my head unit but as my 97 c1500 single cab has no security at all (crank windows and manual locks) my fear is my truck being broken into for the radio. So for now the old head unit for Walmart will do 😢
Will that trick with the parking break work with any double din I have a Alpine double din the shallow one an for some reason all my sitting are not on
Question for you. How long does it take for the unit to connect to Apple CarPlay? I mean from the time that the boot screen comes on. I have the Kenwood version of that, the DMX8709S and it seems to take a pretty good amount of time to connect. Thank you.
It definitely takes longer than my Alpine ILX-507. However, it is still reasonably quick. If I start the vehicle and back out of my garage, it is connected before I am in drive and ready to take off down my driveway.
@titoham-DCXLsthe harness is not going to mess with running an aftermarket amp and it won’t affect whether you run aftermarket speakers or stock speakers. The harness is simply making the connection between the vehicle wiring and the Head Unit.
Yes it did, but I installed component speakers after this which made it sound even better. That video is here on the channel as well as the 4x10 to 6x9 upgrade video. Both of those are help a lot.
First time trying to install a stereo, if anybody can help me out. I’m installing a Pioneer SHP-DA 120 on 99 2 door Tahoe but the back up camera comes up without putting it in reverse. I have connected the red with red and black with black, so what am I missing?
The GPS antenna will pick up just as many satellites through the dash as not... on top of the center vent works fine. And speaking of GPS, if you drive one of these trucks that isn't a POS, you're insane if you don't have a tracker installed. Your insurance will flat-out screw you.
@@whiplashtv2022 Plastic and glass are generally transparent--one thing I forgot to mention though is watch out for the areas under the dash that might have an insulated pad or whatever they are stuck on there (the thin dynamat type stuff with the metallic foil).
Yup, if you watched the video in it’s entirety, you would have seen that I had a hard wired security light installed in my dash piece so I chose to do it like that.
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I'm not even looking at upgrading radio but I appreciate very well explained and illustrated how to videos and your step by step process made it very clear and easy to follow if I do this in the future! Thank you!
Thank you
Phenomenal video. I always pay people to put double dins in my vehicles. Never even tackled a single din by my self. I HATE wiring. This video gave me the confidence to take it on. Purchased the exact same set up from Crutchfield and install was a breeze! Love the product. The kenwood is well worth the money with how fast and responsive it is. Thanks a ton!!!
You are very welcome! Thanks for sharing your story. I enjoy reading these comments.
Because of this video, I'm doing the exact same install on my 1995 GMC Sierra. I'm taking a lunch break now and watching your video again. I got the old radio out and am starting on the rest now. Thanks for this video. It's easily the best on TH-cam. Really appreciate the effort. BTW.....when I called Crutchfield to place my order, I gave you full credit.
Thank you very much for the kind words. I am very happy that you found the video very helpful. I hope that you enjoy the other videos on the channel as well.
Bro same here, on my lunch and looking at thos for my 1999 chevy suburban 😂
Thanks for watching! Don’t forget to check out the other videos on the channel as well. Thanks
@CKMAX hope you checked the muffler bearings and the blinker fluid cause what no one tells you once you ground the pink wire to the emergency brake pedal inorder to mob around with the video display on it starts to affect them 2 thangs. Jusr saying
@noehmedina4705 you obviously didn’t watch the video to see what I did with that wire.
That thing keeps getting better and better!!!
That is the goal and we aren’t done yet! Can’t wait to hear those Alpine Component Speakers!
Brandon, thank you for the motivation to work on my two door again, time to order some stuff for my Tahoe. Also your install looks great too. 👍🏼
You’re welcome! Thanks, and I appreciate you checking put the video.
How's it coming along. I have a 4 door. It's still neat.
👍🏻👍🏻
Very thorough and thoughtful video. I just inherited a '97 C-1500 Silverado that was my mother's and I'm starting to restore and update it. This is on my list and you have saved me a ton of effort. Thanks!
Tha ks, and sorry for your loss. I am glad that the video was helpful.
Thank you for this! Just got a 99 Tahoe for my son and she needs some upgrades. Interior-wise, it'll be a double din and replacing headlight switch/HVAC controls which pretty much have no lights working anymore. Beautiful looking truck there!
You’re welcome. Thant sounds like a fun father/son project. Thanks.
I always appreciate detailed videos like this.
Thank you very much! Please help support the channel by checking out some of the other videos on the channel.
@@whiplashtv2022 Will Do!
@a.lumberjack4456 thanks
I seen this exact Tahoe lol. Did work on this man’s house and the crew and I kept complimenting it. Looked tough for real all murdered out.
Thanks for coming to the channel! Appreciate the compliments.
Thanks for the post, guy. I have a '97 Chevy C1500 and I've been wondering how to put one of these in. This is just the solution I've been looking for. Looks like a good head unit. You made it look simple. I subscribed to your channel today. God bless.
You’re very welcome! Thanks for the sub!
Boy he says it the best ‼️well simple minds are simply entertained‼️
Ok
Check out lg billet...they just came out with a billet hood release handle🎉 they have other parts that gm went cheap on as well...the inside door handles and locks is a big upgrade for starters 😎👊🏻
IG Billet definitely makes some nice stuff
I just found this video I wish I found this. I settled for a single din pop out screen and I like it, good radio but to make it not hit the dash bezzle I had to bring it out about a half inch from the pocket so it sits there a little loose and doesn’t look right. I’m going to try copying this with the unit and mount in the future when money allows. Thank you for the video it helped me a ton and gave me a new idea on what I should’ve done the first time. I do have a question, do you know the part number for that vent above the cup holder. I am not able to find it anywhere and mines busted.
Thanks for watching and dropping a comment. I don’t know what the part number is for the vent above the cup holder. Sorry
Awesome Brandon! I hope y'all are doing good and i hope to see y'all soon. Ler's get the Tahoe's together again!
Thanks Shane! We are good and hope you are too. We will definitely be at the 2nd Saturday Car Show in Downtown Marshall in May!
Thank you. You have encouraged me. I want the same setup. I appreciate how you took
your time explaining. Great job
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching.
This is exactly what I've been looking for a factory clean look. Awesome video! Great details.Thanks for postin👍🏼
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching. Hopefully you enjoy the other videos on the channel as well.
Thanks for the video man. I don’t even have an obs and I watched the whole thing.
Thank you very much for watching and commenting. Hopefully you find aome other videos here on the channel enjoyable as well.
I'm looking for a double DIN radio for my '98 Silverado and your video helped me decide that's the way to go. Thanks.
Awesome! Did you find the link to order this head unit?
@@whiplashtv2022 I ordered a different one from Crutchfield.
@billseivers3528 ok
Great video bro. You went over everything and had a great clear view for us to see.
Thank you
Following just from this amazing video
Thanks
Brandon, thanks a whole lot for posting this video, it was a big help. I just finished installing the same radio into my 1999 Tahoe. The beauty of this radio is that you don't need to cut chunks of the dash out for to make room behind the radio. I tried 2 Pioneer models prior to the Kenwood, neither one would fit without cutting up the dash behind the radio, which I avoided. Again, thanks bushels for the video..........
You are very welcome! I am glad that it was helpful. My goal was to give people something that they could follow step by step. Don’t forget to upgrade those speakers next if you haven’t already. There is videos here on the channel on that as well!
Enjoyed the video man, considering this upgrade for my obs. Well done
Thank you. You should definitely do this upgrade!
My 1998 c1500 gmc truck came with a cubby in that slot instead of a CD player. Do you know if they slide out like yours did? I’m thinking about drilling a hole and making the usb go thru the cubby like you did. I like that bc you can’t see the wires. Other option is to connect it to the cigarette lighters but you would be able to see the usb for CarPlay/charging your phone. Also, your chord end was covered so I couldn’t tell, but is the end of that chord you have in the cubby a female or male end?
If your cubby is like mine then it should slide out. The USB is a female. That is what comes on all of these new head units from what I have seen. My Alpine head unit in my G8 is the same way.
Man. Big time helpful video. Looks OEM. Nice work
Thanks
This man listens to NF❤
🤘🏻🤘🏻
HOLY SHIT !! My man has one HELL of a truck my god she’s beautiful
Thank you!
Love that Black Beast.
I got an old single Din Kenwood in my clean 02' Blazer ZR2.
This would look great but won't fit without a bunch of cutting..
My AC Vents are in the way.. Holla from S of Houston 🤟
Thanks
Great video. I have four OBS trucks. One is a one owner 96 Silverado. I am going to do this on my 96 K1500 Cheyenne.
Thanks!
I’m over here on the TH-cam’s lookin’ for info on fixing my stock CD player and run across this, now I’m headed to Crutchfield to look at upgrading 😂
Heck yeah! It is a great upgrade!
Dude great write up, gives me ideas for my 97 C1500. Also beautiful Tahoe!
Thanks!
Cant wait to finally be able to fix up my 2 door yukon
Heck yeah!
@@whiplashtv2022 i love watching peoples rebuilds and getting ideas. I am the second owner and have owned her since 2015. The old motor needs to be changed though.. been through two rebuilds and cant keep up anymore so i was thinking a 5.3 l59 mated to a 6l80e
@phyrexianjudgement 5.3/6l80 swap would be awesome
Great video! Nice and clear instructions
Thank you!
All that Milwaukee!! Lol you need to invest in the die grinder! Super sweet setup though I love the Tahoe!!
Milwaukee is life lol. Thanks
Great video! Definitely going to use this, for my future install
Thank you!
Can you possibly link the crutchfield harness because I’m having trouble finding it
I don’t have a link. When you are picking out your head unit, go to the section where they show you the accessories that you need, and I want to say that it was during checkout that they offered the ready made harness.
Hey man, great video. Was wondering if the bezel trim piece around the stereo would work on an 02 Sierra 2500 with the din and a half sized stock stereo.
I can’t remember what year the dash changed. I believe the 2002 uses this same kit, but double check that to be sure. I think the dash changed in 2003.
You are correct, i looked, and it says it will fit!!
@@pecsxj1 awesome
Beast of a truck
Thanks
Hey sir quick question. If I only had the option of leaving the bottom factory cd part, would the double din still fit?
Yes, you can leave the factory cd part if you want to and the double din will still fit with this kit.
If I leave the old CD still works with the Kenwood ? or I need to do modificacion in the wiring ?
@raleh1 the old cd player will not work with an aftermarket head unit.
@@whiplashtv2022Thanks nice video subcribed 👍🏼
Thanks!
That was super informative, thanks so much...
You’re very welcome. Thanks for watching.
Thank you for this video! Where did you get that harness from? I hate wires
You’re welcome. Got it from Crutchfield.
Thanks for making the video! How are you liking the head unit after owning it for a year? How is the GPS feature on it?
You’re welcome. We love it and I bought the same unit again and put it in my 2012 Chevy Silverado LTZ. It is a good unit.
Hi thanks for the great video! What's the maximum measurement would fit in that slot above the HVAC control unit? especially heigth and maximum depth?
Height is a couple inches and it is very deep. Around 7” deep.
Very helpful. Thank you for posting this.
You’re welcome!
I was curious on the overall tuning options it has looking into this set up but want to see the range of tuning before hooking up to my amp
It has a lot of features and very good sound. I might have to do a video and review this head unit and the others that I own and have installed.
They are definitely good, but the Alpine has a better Parametric EQ which is superior to this model Kenwood’s Graphic EQ.
Do you know what you would plug into if you’re also installing a back up camera
There is instructions in with the radio as to where you have to hook up the rear view camera to. You will also have to hook up the reverse wire to the vehicle so it knows when you put it into reverse.
@@whiplashtv2022thank you, looking at buying one for my 98 Silverado
This upgrade is great for these older vehicles. Link to the head unit is in the video description.
Install looks very clean
Thanks
Is that parking brake grounding the same for all Kenwoods double dins?
As far as I know, it is the same. Never hurts to double check that though.
Wow, when you said shallow....you meant it!!
Yes sir, very shallow.
That was a sweet install! I have a 99 K2500 Burb with the original cassette player….what a great idea. But did you install a front or rear camera too?
No, I didn’t install any cameras at this time, although you can with this unit.
Great video 💪🏼
Thank you!
Puede ser también estereo mirron?
Yes it can mirror your phone.
Will this double din work in 2005 GMC Yukon from your knowledge currently have a Pioneer 5.8?
Yes it will. You will just need this dash kit to make it fit.
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Is the smaller connector on the back of the original radio for the CD player at the bottom?
If so a new radio should work just with the adapter connector. But mine didn't work. I am going to all the connections in the harness again.
I hope that's all it is.
Yes I believe that it is.
I was just thinking of doing something like this thank you
You’re welcome! It is a very nice upgrade for these vehicles. There are links in the video description.
Have you seen the sound man iPad install?
I have seen some people do that, but I didn’t really want to go that route.
That’s a heck of a screen (an iPad) for any vehicle. I suppose it’s all about what you like though.
@traviscarr6536 it is a bit smaller than an Ipad. I do like the double din screen for using GPS on trips. It is very nice to have.
I’ve been looking into upgrading my head unit but as my 97 c1500 single cab has no security at all (crank windows and manual locks) my fear is my truck being broken into for the radio. So for now the old head unit for Walmart will do 😢
Put an aftermarket alarm on and tint those windows.
What is a HDMI cable used for? Great video and thank you for making it and loading it on TH-cam.
Thanks, you’re welcome! The HDMI cable is used for screen mirroring.
The intro gives me ricky Bobby’s first interview vibes
Lol ok
Do you need the GPS black box by window if your using android auto or apple
Yes, it uses it for a more percise map location when using your navigation.
Nice!!
Thanks
Éxcellent job. I am going to do the same thing to my 1998 GMC pickup.
Thanks! We love having a double din in our 2 Door now. So worth it!
Which wire on the truck did you use for your reverse trigger wire?
I didn’t use it because it wasn’t needed for my application. I am not using a reverse camera.
Clean clean clean!!!!
Thanks
When you have the dash and old radio out is it easier to replace the flasher for the bliknkers?
I’m not sure about that.
Thank you for this great video.. Do you think it will fit a 1995 GMC Suburban?
Yes, the 1994 and up have the same dash.
@@whiplashtv2022 Thank you very much for the quick response.. I appreciate it 👍
@BigF-1982 you’re welcome. I hope that you enjoy the other videos on the channel as well!
Very cool and great work
Thanks!
Can a subwoofer be ran with this head unit?
Yes
Nice install🤙🏽
Thank you
Will that trick with the parking break work with any double din I have a Alpine double din the shallow one an for some reason all my sitting are not on
No, it won’t work on every brand double din.
Does Crutchfield solder the wiring together or quick connects? 😊
I didn’t peel it apart to see. Whatever they did worked and is still making connection perfectly.
Great video!!!
Thanks! I appreciate you watching and commenting.
Has anyone needed to look for the delete plates on the dash? If so, where did you find them?
What delete plates are you talking about exactly?
Question for you. How long does it take for the unit to connect to Apple CarPlay? I mean from the time that the boot screen comes on. I have the Kenwood version of that, the DMX8709S and it seems to take a pretty good amount of time to connect. Thank you.
It definitely takes longer than my Alpine ILX-507. However, it is still reasonably quick. If I start the vehicle and back out of my garage, it is connected before I am in drive and ready to take off down my driveway.
Is this the same installment for a 4 door Tahoe ?
They have the same dash, so yes it is the same.
Would this stereo fit on a 1993 chevy silverado like where the cassette player is? It is a really nice stereo.
You have to get a different dash kit to install a double din into the 1993 model dash.
@whiplashtv2022 Thank you, I will look into it, and hopefully, I can get it installed.
@manuelbahena4292 you’re welcome
Will this work on a 90 silverado dashboard?
A 1990 has a different dash. So this exact kit won’t work. This is the kit for the 1988-1994.
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On the harness did you have to buy to separate harness cause I can’t find the one like that on there site
You add it when you are selecting options and checking out
@titoham-DCXLsthe harness is not going to mess with running an aftermarket amp and it won’t affect whether you run aftermarket speakers or stock speakers. The harness is simply making the connection between the vehicle wiring and the Head Unit.
Did it make the bass sound better or no
Yes it did, but I installed component speakers after this which made it sound even better. That video is here on the channel as well as the 4x10 to 6x9 upgrade video. Both of those are help a lot.
@@whiplashtv2022 thanks I’ma check it up you got my sub bro
Thanks
Hello, can you send me the address of the shop from which you bought this device with all its accessories, thank you
Head over to Crutchfield.com and you can find everything that you need there.
How did you repair the broken tabs🤔🤔😏
What broken tabs 😏
Good job man tanks...
Thanks, and you’re welcome
Very good!
Thanks
First time trying to install a stereo, if anybody can help me out. I’m installing a Pioneer SHP-DA 120 on 99 2 door Tahoe but the back up camera comes up without putting it in reverse. I have connected the red with red and black with black, so what am I missing?
It sounds like an issue inside of the head unit settings.
Couldn't you also splice the parking brake wire into the ground wire on the harness?
I suppose that you could
@@whiplashtv2022 I didn't think about the fact that you already had your harness pre-wired.
@@andyvaldez2830 yes I did. It made it super easy.
@@whiplashtv2022 thanks! Your video was a big help.
@@andyvaldez2830 I’m happy to hear it! Thanks for watching.
i love it bro can i drive it
Thanks, I think my wife would say no lol
Where can I order that kenwood? With the all the wires and kits
At Crutchfield online.
Where the option to have them do the wiring ?
It was when I was going through the checkout process.
Would love to see reverse cameras
It can definitely be added. The 2 door Tahoe is short and easy to see so we weren’t worried about it.
Backup camera?
You can install one with this head unit.
The GPS antenna will pick up just as many satellites through the dash as not... on top of the center vent works fine. And speaking of GPS, if you drive one of these trucks that isn't a POS, you're insane if you don't have a tracker installed. Your insurance will flat-out screw you.
Interesting, I’ll have to try that.
@@whiplashtv2022 Plastic and glass are generally transparent--one thing I forgot to mention though is watch out for the areas under the dash that might have an insulated pad or whatever they are stuck on there (the thin dynamat type stuff with the metallic foil).
@Milkmans_Son 👍🏻
What wheels are those?
Here is the video on the wheels.
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Anybody know where to get a reverse signal under dash?
Good question. I don’t know. Might be a good thing to Google search.
Would this work with a 98?
Yes it should because the dash is the same.
Niiiice
Thanks!
Can you watch TH-cam while you drive?
I haven’t tried that yet…
Yup, if you watched the video in it’s entirety, you would have seen that I had a hard wired security light installed in my dash piece so I chose to do it like that.
Looks great.take the age off the dash too
Definitely does that!
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍
Thank you
only good for 1995 or newer. 88-94 had a different dash
Correct, 1995 and newer.
if you have an obs and you dont know crutchfield, something is wrong with ya.lol
Lol
Bread ties? Cmon man SMH
Bread Ties???