I have a question....i have a 96 ram sport, that i got 4 a gr8 price . Well with a gr8 price i got a busted radio. I would like to keep the radio factory. My question is how far up or how new of a radio can i put in my 96 sport 4x2 . Will a 2000 radio fit as far as the wire harness would a 2005 fit in anyone ever upgraded there factory radio with a newer factory radio.....

 

you can prob get the wiring harness install kit from best buy for 20 bucks

 

Can't use factory radio's that has the oval face. They also have different mounting points. However, with some Dodge models you can use all the way up to 2001.

 

Tcoz ....i want 2 know what dodge factory radio ,that has a cd player on it .can i install in my 96 sport...thanx but i am aware of the wire harness`s at best buy and places like that. not really wanting 2 put an aftermarket in there the clean factory look is wht im wanting 2 keep

 

If you go with a newer looking style of radio, from 2000/2001 or whenever, the wiring harnesses changed anyway. It will not be "plug and play".

IMO, you might as well look at an aftermarket unit. With the right adapter, it can look darn near factory (or just as good).

 

I have a KDC MPV 619 that I had in my 1996. Fit like a glove and I have the harness. The head unit is from 2002 and i will sell it to you for 50 bucks SHIPPED. It can play MP3s burned to CDs but does not have a jack for a MP3 player.


PM me if you want it.

 

edit:question answered

 

I have an aftermarket plastic piece that slides in to cover the extra space. It is in the pic that i have in my parts for sale album. All the wiring is there. And I was very careful when taking it back out.

Check it out and see if it will cover the space in your truck. It is a nice piece though. It lights up in alternating colors while driving or you can set it at one color.

it is also sirius ready.

 

CPTAFW163....bro i am gonna pass,i appreciate the offer. Jrob its all yours,i wanna keep it factory as possible. I wanna put another factory radio in its place. Truth be told when i get the truck completely put together im gonna give it 2 my 75 year old dad... LOL that radio is a little 2 hot for him he would be lost, hahahaha....sirius ready and mp3 capable yeah way 2 much for him...

Also I dont wanna spend a ton of cash on an aftermarket double din radio.So i might be stuck with my same radio...just a replacement.

 

why dont you just search the junkyards for another factory one... IDK for sure but i would think that a radio from a 94-97 would be interchangeable as long as it was the same style... that would be a lot cheaper too...