Aftermarket head unit swap

**5speedsilverado** · 06-15-2009, 06:23 PM

ok, so i just ordered a new head unit(should be here next monday) and didn't see a right up, so i will be doing a write up on installing this head unit and a 6 disc cd changer in my truck a 2006 Silverado 1500 single cab without onstar. the wright up will start (hopefully) 6/27/09

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_020CZ30...ion-CZ309.html

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_020DCZ6...25.html?tp=132

**5speedsilverado** · 06-15-2009, 06:28 PM

oh here is what im starting with

**TRPLXL2** · 06-15-2009, 06:33 PM

Even though I am not a stereo person, I can't wait to see this write-up because I have always wondered what was involved in doing one. I actually NEED a replacement stereo in my S-10, because it is starting to die and 75% of my speakers are shot and it's just shot period. I hope you have room for the 6 disc changer in that dash, if it's the kind that goes behind the head unit then you are going to have some fun with the HVAC system.

**5speedsilverado** · 06-15-2009, 06:38 PM

im planning to mount the changer under the driver or passenger seat, it even comes with 16' of cable, so i should be good

**iPublicEnemy47** · 06-16-2009, 03:04 AM

Cant wait to see this write up ... I have always wondered about installing a head unit

**5speedsilverado** · 06-16-2009, 01:36 PM

thanks, i cant wait for the head unit

i will be sure to include alot of pictures

**5speedsilverado** · 06-16-2009, 09:36 PM

i just checked the ups tracking thing (i ordered standard shipping, isn't that supposed to be usps?) and it is in HODGKINS, IL, so i looked it up on google maps and entered from their to my house and it said it should take 1 day and 2 hours. i wish that was true...

**Crakums_GT** · 06-16-2009, 09:54 PM

Can't wait to see this write up. Are you getting all the bells and whistles like satellite raiod and ipod connector? I have my ipod connector in my glove comp. so I can keep my extra ipod in there. Currently have to pull head unit out to reseat the satellite radio wires though. It stopped working for some reason. Good luck.

-Greg

**5speedsilverado** · 06-16-2009, 10:50 PM

the reciver has a built in usb port, so i plug an ipod cable into the usb port, and the head unit will control the ipod, i dont even own an ipod

and i dont plan on installing satalite radio just yet

**iPublicEnemy47** · 06-17-2009, 09:53 AM

Originally Posted by 5speedsilverado

i just checked the ups tracking thing (i ordered standard shipping, isn't that supposed to be usps?) and it is in HODGKINS, IL, so i looked it up on google maps and entered from their to my house and it said it should take 1 day and 2 hours. i wish that was true...

Just hope when its being sorted at that place it doesnt go in the wrong pile..

It happened to me before once... I was tracking my package and it was in LA and it was suppose to arrive next day, it never did. I go to track it and its in Nebraska because it got put on wrong truck or something.