99 Limited stereo help

[MacLaddy]

Hello all,

I am hoping somebody can assist me with choosing and installing (not literally installing) a new stereo system for my 99 Limited 4Runner- or Gunner, as it were.

Before I start let me give a disclaimer that I know absolutely nothing about car stereo systems. I can get around my home system, change a hard drive in my computer, replace a clutch, but I haven't got a clue about this stuff. Anyway, moving on.

Gunner has a stock cd/cassette, full bodied (if that's what you call it) stereo system. I am fine with the speaker arrangement, as I am not really looking for more sound. What I am looking for is a normal sized stereo, and a compartment box thingy that I can put underneath it. (because Gunner has terrible storage)

I don't need anything extremely fancy, but there are a few particulars. I want it to have XM Radio, Bluetooth, and of course an auxiliary jack.

Any help, or even a point in the right direction, would be greatly appreciated. I just don't know where to start.

Thanks,
Mac

 

[jimmied]

Check out a stereo site like crutchfield and you will find what you need and they will supply with most of the parts needed.

 

[MacLaddy]

Thanks for the recommendation, jimmied. That website has a bunch of tools to walk me through it.

Any others like it?

 

[sixxt]

I found this video to be pretty useful: How To Install A Head Unit And Speakers Step By Step - YouTube

 

[Dmart_808]

crutchfield is my go to audio site, good reviews about products, technical support, and usually have free shipping.
if you order a reciever from them they will provide you with and installation kit(wich includes the pocket u want) a wireing herness ( dont worry about messing up factory wires) and a instruction sheet on how to take out your radio specifically for your vehicle.
i ordered a ton of things from there site( i do it as a hobby/side job and never had any problems, ther serveces are great for someone that doesnt know much about installment themselfs

go for it