Stereo Installation. Head unit & Speakers. (02 4Runner 3rd Gen)

[frohbego]

I'm going to upgrade my 2002 4Runner with some new sound gear. All 6 speakers (back door, Front door and tweeters) and a new head unit. Most likely Polk speakers and a Sony or Alpine stereo.

Are there any good posts on installing the speakers? Same goes for the head unit. Is it as easy as taking the old parts out and just pugging in the new?

Bestbuy (geek squad) wants $280 bucks for the installation.

My plan is to order online from Crutchfield.

Thanks for the help. Can't wait to have an iPod hook up!!

 

[MSBX4RUNNER]

Here is a link to remove the old head unit. Once it is removed plug in your new stuff and run the wires to where ever your amp and sub will go then take the steps backwards to put everything back in its place:
How to Remove the Navigation Head Unit from a 2003 Toyota 4Runner

Here is one for the speakers:
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/audio...omponent-coaxial-install-dummies-4th-gen.html

 

[VinnyM]

If you are halfway mechanically inclined, have basic tools, and use the crutchfield instructions (and their online resources if needed) you shouldn't have any problem. And if you do their service on the phone is really good too. Most important lesson I learned is leaving LOTS of time to do it, learning something like that while you're in a rush will inevitably be frustrating. Definitely won't take $285 worth of your time though, unless you're bill gates.