06 SR5 w/ non-JBL radio
 

I didn't know the dash was different based on factory radio...

My SR5 V6 has non-JBL radio, no nav, no steering wheel controls, no cd changer. The failing volume knob randomly adjusts volume up or down, regardless of the direction I rotate it. So thinking about replacing it with a Pioneer AVH-2440NEX or a generic Android unit.

It has to do with the little strip of plastic between the head unit and the multifunction unit on the models with JBL radios. See pic ...

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...86654e8476.jpg

That little strip isn’t part of the trim kit ... it’s actually part of the multifunction unit.



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JBL vs non-JBL
 

Ahhh, now I get it. I totally thought that strip was part of the trim kit.

Thanks for sharing your knowledge / experience!

For other folks looking into this, here are two pics with the JBL vs non-JBL difference highlighted.

First pic is MrEMan's pic w/ the extra piece of plastic from JBL 4Runners circled in red.

Second pic is mine w/out the extra piece of plastic from non-JBL 4Runners circled in green.

yes, JBL radio bezels are different. Surprised it doesn't come up more often

https://www.toyota-4runner.org/2882794-post7.html

I'm sure it can be made to, but it would be a step backwards IMO. I loaded a ROM from the XDA forums (Malayask's 3.2) and really couldn't ask from more functionality.

Yes. Everything is stock except the headunit, and no issues.

Xtrons, Seicane, Dasaita, Pumpkin, OttoNavi, etc etc, they are all the same thing, just different brands (same person dressed in different clothes).

I like the Seicane only b/c they give you options (camera, OBDII, etc etc) on their website. I would also suggest one get an Android 8.0 or higher OS. They seem to be OEM fast (better). I've seen units from $150 to $300 (depending on how many options you want such as cameras, OBDII, etc).

I hope to upgrade my radio in the coming months.

This is partially true. All the brands are just resellers and these units are made by several manufacturers. Multiple manufacturers will make essentially identical units. Not all the brands carry the same inventory and there is certainly differences in performance based on chipsets and ram.

metra 95-8202 is the kit you will need to install a double din.

make sure to get the bypass to make use of all feature for the radio, some functions will not work without it, also dont watch movie while driving.

I have an AI mounting kit for JBL if someone needs it. Cover shipping and it's yours.

i know, you spent too much time already.

dont worry, youll get that itch again for another new radio down the road. thats where it all starts. atleast for me, i got that itch all the time.

I’m really leaning towards the Bestkits one, but they mention it’s for Limiteds, which makes me think JBL version. I have an SR5, no steering wheel controls, and a Pioneer single DIN currently, so I was leaning toward the Bestkits do to the fact that it not only looks good, but has the brackets which I don’t have. Do they have a version that will work for my SR5, or is it only for the Limiteds?

The best kits is only for the JBL equipped radios. If you don’t have that you’ll have to go with something else. It fits any model equipped with the JBL thkuthough; ours is as sport.

Damn! That’s really disappointing, I was hoping to not only get a nice surround, but also not need to order the factory brackets. Bummer...:ohwell:

I agree. I have noticed SOME units that are identical in appearance do have some small differences. It would be interesting to find out which units have the "better" specs. Because they change so often (about 8 months, something is new), it's tough to gauge it. Also, some units offer (cool) options (like HD TV, tire pressure monitoring, etc.......... having this said, it depends if the headunit comes with extra input to later install these options. From what I understand, most/all Android head units are customizable which make them so attractive (compared to products like Pioneer, Alpine, etc offer).

I want to say that if one goes with the Android 8.0 or higher, they are set. Start up times have been reduced significantly (which was the primary complaint) and reliability seems to be a non issue.