I used that same kit with the JVC receiver I just installed. I'm having a problem with mine though. Nothing holds up the rear of the receiver and it just hangs in the dash opening. This causes the rear to hang down a bit causing the plastic bracket to flex. This results in the bracket not sitting flush with the dash cover. Has anyone else had this problem? Did I make sense?

 

Makes sense. Mine doesn't seem to have that issue with my radio though. Maybe yours is heavier or something idk. I know the Honda ones I've used mount in the rear but there isn't something like that to do that on these trucks. Maybe you could fab something up or somehow put a block of foam or something under the rear to support it.

 

Yeah, the one in my Mustang has a bracket that attaches on top of the receiver. That bracket slides onto a piece of metal that is inside the dash above where the receiver slides in and holds the receiver perfectly level. I'm surprised there is nothing similar with the set-up in the Ram. I might try a block of some sort to sit underneath the receiver, not a bad idea. The only thing holding the receiver in there now is that plastic dash adapter bracket. And that bracket is only attached with screws on 2 corners.

 

Yup that is how mine is too although I haven't had a problem in the 2 years or so I've had mine installed. The factory radio was mounted the same way I'm pretty sure. I don't remember there being anything holding it in the rear when I took it out. Not the best design but then again it's a Dodge so what part on it is designed well?

Anyway yeah I'd try a foam block or something. You don't want something that is going to make noise if it vibrates that's why I say foam. Other stuff may work though. Or could could fab up something to mount it somehow back there.