2002 Steering Wheel Audio / Front Speaker Question

[VT_Z71]

Hows it going,

 

I just gave my beloved '98 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.9LTD with lots of offroad goodies to my dad and picked up a 2002 Sierra SLT extended cab Z71. My truck has 28k on the odometer and is in mint condition. I have a couple of questions though.

 

I really REALLY miss the steering wheel audio controls that my Jeep had, and can't understand why GMC didnt include it on their loaded, over 35grand trucks. I have found a steering wheel from a 2002 Denali that matches my interior and includes the auxilary radio controls. If I get this wheel installed, will it be an easy plug-and-play operation for the auxilary controls into my radio and they work correctly? I have the system consisting of CD player in the head unit, little cassette player down in my console, and OnStar if that matters. If not, what other parts would be needed to make the steering wheel controls compatible?

 

Also, I think the "woofer" speaker in my front passenger door is on the fritz. It looks to be one woofer/one tweeter in each front door. Any suggestions on what to replace the front speakers with other than stock? I looked at some component systems at crutchfield, but most of their tweeters look way smaller than the stock unit. I'll probably end up doing the back doors as well along with the front.

 

 

Thanks for any and all help,

 

Clay

[bigdogs]

I have the steering wheel controls on my 03 Sierra 2500HD with the LT package, but honestly use the controls on the radio more. I think to get it working on a non factory equipted truck will also require reprogramming of the BCM at the dealer.