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I have a 2006 GMC 2500HD Ext Cab W/T 4X4 and I believe it has 4 speakers. 2 don't work half the time and the W/T only has AM/FM radio. I want to add a new HU, 4 decent replacements and a self powered sub to go under the seats in the back.

 

Questions:

 

According to crutchfield I need some sort of door chime replacement. Is this the case or is there a workaround?

 

The stock HU looks like a double DIN, is it? Or, will I need to modify?

 

When installing, do I just need to remove that trim around the edge of the radio, climate controls, and air vent, to gain access to the radio?

 

Will this be a good time to replace the resistor in my faulty climate control blower controls?

 

Potential HU

 

Potential SUB

 

Potential Front Speakers

 

Potential Rear Door Speakers

 

Or, Would I be better off to just get some better replacements, skip the sub, and get an amp to push the aftermarkets? I am no expert on car audio. The only thing I know is that when I have replaced factory speakers with aftermarket and kept the stock HU they sounded crappy. Will this HU that I am looking at push the above speakers ok? The self-powered SUB will be powered through my fuse panel, and I belive there is some sort of gadget that will series it(?) with the door speakers to allow the volume to be controlled that way....I can't remember the name of that item.....Any help???

 

 

 

Thanks,

 

Jimmy

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According to crutchfield I need some sort of door chime replacement. Is this the case or is there a workaround?

Yes, your door chimes, etc all go through the stereo. You'll need this adapter to keep the chimes. When you order from Crutchfield, they should walk you through what you need.

 

The stock HU looks like a double DIN, is it? Or, will I need to modify?

It is double DIN, but the single DIN size will fit. If you order through Crutchfield, they will include the mounting kit for free with most stereos. I think they will also include the wiring harness so that you make the connections to your head unit wiring, then plug the harness into the vehicle wiring connector. No cutting into the vehicle's wiring harness. Same with the speaker connections...they also include the wiring harness that plugs into the vehicle's connector, then you make the connections to the speakers.

 

When installing, do I just need to remove that trim around the edge of the radio, climate controls, and air vent, to gain access to the radio?

Pretty sure the trim will have to come off (at least it does on my wife's 05 Tahoe...not for sure if the 06 is the same or not)

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According to crutchfield I need some sort of door chime replacement. Is this the case or is there a workaround?

Yes, your door chimes, etc all go through the stereo. You'll need this adapter to keep the chimes. When you order from Crutchfield, they should walk you through what you need.

 

The stock HU looks like a double DIN, is it? Or, will I need to modify?

It is double DIN, but the single DIN size will fit. If you order through Crutchfield, they will include the mounting kit for free with most stereos. I think they will also include the wiring harness so that you make the connections to your head unit wiring, then plug the harness into the vehicle wiring connector. No cutting into the vehicle's wiring harness. Same with the speaker connections...they also include the wiring harness that plugs into the vehicle's connector, then you make the connections to the speakers.

 

When installing, do I just need to remove that trim around the edge of the radio, climate controls, and air vent, to gain access to the radio?

Pretty sure the trim will have to come off (at least it does on my wife's 05 Tahoe...not for sure if the 06 is the same or not)

 

 

 

 

 

 

I honestly haven't noticed any door chimes in my truck. It is just a W/T. For grins and giggles I cracked my door going down the road and it never made a sound. Justh the door open idiot light came on. Does that adapter still apply. I noticed on Crutchfield it said something about a switched 12 volt power supply......I would think anything wired into the harness would at least be switched through the ignition, but may not have the constant 12 volts for the clock and memory....

 

Any ideas?

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