Are you having problems making your new radio fit in your dash board? This is a common problem for cars and radio units that do not follow the standard sizing of radio tuners today, especially the models that came out before the year 2000. If you’re having the same problem, a radio installation mounting kit is all you need.
The Perfect Solution
Radio installation kits for mounting radio tuners are the all-in-one remedy to your problems. They allow you to install your radio tuners even if they deviate from the size of your dash board’s opening. Radio installation kits are complete, from the metal cage that holds the radio to the screws used to secure the sleeve place. Best of all, these kits are easily available at most car accessory shops, as well as in online retail stores.
Internal versus External
There are basically two types of radio installation mounting kits: internal and external kits. Internal kits are used when the opening of your dash is too big for the new radio. They create a smaller slot, usually by putting a smaller cage in the larger sleeve to secure the new device in place. An external metal frame is often included to conceal the obvious gap between the two metal cages.
If the radio is too big for the hole, you have the option of using an external installation kit to mount the new radio. Instead of creating a bigger opening on your dash, it allows you mount the radio outside the dash, either hanging from it or secured on its top. If car owners choose this option, they usually keep the old radio installed or buy a separate cover to conceal the radio slot on the dash.
Both internal and external kits are available in different sizes to seamlessly fit various car models and to accommodate different radio units. Other installation needs, like harnesses and wiring connectors, may also be included in the kits.