Car Aftermarket Options

Car stereos are popular modifications to most cars, and they usually turn into a snowball effect. First you install a deck and two speakers, then it's an amplifier, and then it's four subwoofers...

The Chevy Avalanche was introduced in 2002. It shares most of its interior components with the Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra pickup trucks. The second-generation Avalanche was introduced in 2007,...

Building a performance car means that you want to have a fast car that also functions well. To make sure everything does work in harmony, gauges can help immensely. The aftermarket has tons of...

It is time to get to the radio but you have forgotten how. I had to do it the hard way. Just follow these steps with a little patience and perseverance and you will do it the easy way.

While there have been many different Corvettes on the market, radio removal in the C4 and C5 will give you a good idea of how to remove a Corvette radio. Removing the radio in the C4 Corvette and...

If you need to remove the speakers for your Nissan vehicle's stereo, know that their locations can vary depending on the type of vehicle you have. Almost all vehicles have speakers in the front...

The last part of a stereo upgrade tends to be the speakers. The stereo deck gets replaced, the amplifier gets installed and then the speakers. Speakers are however, the key to a complete and...

Towing mirrors are extended mirrors used to provide additional rear visibility when towing. You can install a set of towing mirrors for your GMC Sierra that will replace your existing side mirrors...

When upgrading a Jeep's audio system, there are three areas you need to address: the stereo system, the amplifier and the speakers. The stock speakers in the door panels of a Jeep are limited in...

There are multiple components of your Dodge truck's radio that you may need or choose to remove for possible replacement. There is the main radio within the dashboard, the speakers within the dash...

Honda obviously listened to disgruntled Civic owners when the company redesigned the Civic in 2001. One of the largest complaints about the previous-generation Civic was how difficult and...

Toyota's luxury line of vehicles; Lexus, combines the Japanese automaker's track record of durability with elegance and premier styling. When performing maintenance or aftermarket upgrades,...

The 1995 Toyota Camry was the last model prior to a substantial redesign in 1996. Because Camrys built from 1992 to 1995 share so many similarities, the process of removing the factory stereo will...

The Nissan Armada is a full-size SUV built by Nissan Motor Company. The Armada was introduced in 2004. As of the 2010 year model, the Armada has not been redesigned. This tutorial will work for...

The Toyota Corolla is one of the best-selling compact cars on the market. The Corolla is praised for its reliability and excellent resale value; however, it is not praised for its high-quality...

The Dodge Ram is one of the more popular pickup trucks sold in America. If you own a Dodge Ram and would like to upgrade your factory sound system, the first step is removing the radio so you can...

Though Lexus offers quality sound systems in every model they manufacture, there may arise the need to remove the radio for repairs or upgrade. You can do it yourself with a few tools.

Dash removal for an aftermarket swap. it's a bit more challenging than you may think.

Removing the radio in your 2004 Chevy Malibu is not difficult, and it shouldn't take you more than 15 to 20 minutes. Chevrolet released two versions of the Malibu in 2004; one was called the...

The Mazda Premacy is a compact mini-van sold around the world. The Premacy is better known in the United States as the Mazda 5. The Premacy was introduced in 1999 and redesigned for the 2006 year...

The Chevy Silverado truck is one of the most popular full-size trucks on the market. Unfortunately, some year models of the Silverado only come with an AM/FM stereo as standard equipment, unless...

An ideal exterior upgrade for the Jaguar X-Type or S-Type is swapping out the OEM's (Original Equipment Manufacturer) grille for a chrome or stainless-steel mesh grille insert. The factory grille...

The Honda Civic interior was slightly redesigned for 1999, making 1998 the last model year of the 1996 to 1998 dash setup. Installing a CD player in 1996 to 1998 Civics is more difficult than in...

The 2000 Toyota 4Runner is the fifth production year model of the third generation Toyota 4Runner. Since the third generation 4Runner was assembled with the same dash and radio setup for its...

The TL is an entry-level sedan built by Honda and sold under the Acura nameplate. The Acura TL was introduced in 1996. If you are dissatisfied with the stereo in your Acura TL, you will need to...

Even with the options that Dodge offers for stereos in the Ram trucks, owners occasionally desire upgrades to their stereo system. It is always an option to have a dealership or other...

Many stores that sell aftermarket stereos can offer professional installation, but it is still possible to do it yourself. The exact method of installation can always vary with each vehicle, so...

The F250 is a full-size size truck manufactured by Ford Motor Company. The F250 is the 3/4-ton version of Ford's popular F-series trucks, a series that includes the F150 (1/2 ton) and the F350 (1...

The Tundra is a full-size truck sold by Toyota Motor Corporation since 1999, when it replaced the Toyota T-100. Installing a new CD player in your Tundra requires taking off a portion of the...

Radio removal, diy

The Tacoma uses an integrated stereo system similar to other import vehicles. However, there are plenty of aftermarket stereo systems out there, and though your factory stereo unit may not...

This is a step by step article on how to wire a flatbed trailer for legal travel on roads and highways.

Removing the stock CD player in a Chevy Cobalt is a relatively easy process...once you have access to the player itself. To gain access, there are a few steps needed that, while specific, can be...

You can make your own custom door panel upholstery for collector cars that have garnish molding around the window, using one of these methods; 1.Duplicating an existing door panel by using it as...

Making custom kick panels for your car is not as complicated as you think

Air conditioning units for motor homes and campers have been standardized to fit into 14 x 14-inch vent openings on the RV's roof. They accept three-phase alternating current and can be installed...

A new car radio in your Grand Prix might be needed if your old radio is faulty. Typically, a factory radio is concerned with all-around good sound. However, many aftermarket radio manufacturers...

The Jeep Cherokee sport utility vehicle is equipped with a stereo radio and speakers at the factory. But if your speakers aren't working properly, or if you want to improve the sound of your...

Many chrome door handles can be customized to fit the specific year, make and model of your car or truck. Check with your car's manufacturer before purchasing the handles to ensure they fit just...

A Toyota Avalon radio is bolted in place in the dashboard in order to prevent theft. If you want to replace the radio with a more updated stereo or an in-dash DVD player, you'll need to unbolt the...

There are multiple reasons you could replace the radio in your Toyota vehicle. The stock radio could encounter problems and stop working, or you might want to upgrade to a higher quality stereo....

Do you love everything about your Audio A4 except for the sound from the stereo system? If your speakers pop, buzz or are otherwise annoying, it's probably time for new ones. It's not difficult ...

Most Ford Ranger pick-ups come equipped with two pairs of 6 x 8-inch speakers, one in each front door, and a pair located in the rear panels at the rear of the interior compartment. Although 6 x 8...

Quite often older model cars will have some rust damage. The rocker panels are one of the areas that sees this damage because it is constantly exposed to corrosive items like salt during winter...

In a large vehicle like the Ford Explorer, many people like to have high-quality speakers to go with it. If your speakers are getting old and worn out, or you don't like the quality of the...

Whether your Honda Accord is an older model or a newer one, it's good to know how to replace the factory speakers. Chances are that at some point they will blow out, stop functioning as well as...

Your Toyota is a good way to get from place to place, but it can get pretty boring if you don't have a good sound system in it. If those factory installed speakers are not giving you the sound you...

If you need to replace the speakers in your car, you may find yourself wondering where to even start. While the task may at first glance appear to be difficult, it is actually very easy. All you...

Sometimes stock speakers may become blown out over time or they may not offer the premium sound you are seeking. An easy remedy for this problem is to install after-market stereo speakers into...

When removing a Honda Accord door panel, you must remove the panel using the proper tools and techniques. Anyone can remove the door panel from an Accord, but if done wrong, the door panel will be...