Here’s my two cents.
Like most on this forum I was trying to save a buck. I had an IO4 4.2” screen in my 2015 2500 Sierra. Although I preferred the OEM setup, I didn’t want to do the IO4 to IO5/6 swap because of the up front $1,000 to $1,500.
So, I found a Linkswell Gen 3 T-Style radio at half price. Usually I am pretty skeptical of aftermarket radios (even reputable ones). However, the seller was very reputable and I’ve bought from them before. I really liked the radio and it had a lot of functions that I wanted.
A year passes by and the radio starts to malfunction. Although out of the warranty period, the seller is helping me as an intermediary with Linkswell.
Long story short, Linkswell can’t/won’t help me. They couldn’t even repair it because they don’t have a repairer anymore.
So, I source a HMI and 8” screen from a salvage yard. I sent the HMI to WAMS for programming, Chris was even able to provide a radio.
Don’t mess with the aftermarket mess. Email Chris at WAMS whether you use his all brand new option for the IO4 to IO5/6 swap or go the salvage option. He’ll do a professional job and back his work.