Installing the JVC KD-X50BT head unit real soon, so I wanted to make sure I have everything to make it as easy as possible.

I want the stereo to sit flush without spending $85+ on one from humount (although I'd love one).
Can someone let me know if this kit will allow that? I know I have to remove the rear tab behind the factory stereo as well.

http://www.jcwhitney.com/in...=c615d1828y1986g26j1
If it works, any idea which pieces I will actually need to use since it comes with like 20?

Also, will this wiring harness make the process easier?
http://www.amazon.com/Stere...fiero+wiring+harness

Noob at stereo installation.
Thanks.

All I've ever done to install standard sized head units is to cut out a piece of thin plate so that it fits the original opening & bolt holes, & also has the standard head unit opening in it. This is painted black or covered with vinyl, then the install sleeve that comes with the head unit is installed into it. The results look pro, & the front of the deck is roughly flush with the trim panel. Lexan or 1/4" plexiglas can sub for the metal plate, although 1/8" aluminum is just as easy to work & costs about 2 bux.
The only tools you need to do this are a power drill & hand held jigsaw. All needed screws are original or come with the new deck.
You're making your own flat plate adapter. I notice none of those kits have flat plat adapters in them, probably because the plastic they use isn't strong enough.
If I can figure out how, I'll post a pic of my indash DVD player install, so you can see for yourself what it looks like.

If you don't want to wait for shipping its worth checking out the best buy car audio desk. The install bay sells parts they don't have in the regular store and I was able to find a dash kit that sits flush.

quote Originally posted by Tekwiz: All I've ever done to install standard sized head units is to cut out a piece of thin plate so that it fits the original opening & bolt holes, & also has the standard head unit opening in it. This is painted black or covered with vinyl, then the install sleeve that comes with the head unit is installed into it. The results look pro, & the front of the deck is roughly flush with the trim panel. Lexan or 1/4" plexiglas can sub for the metal plate, although 1/8" aluminum is just as easy to work & costs about 2 bux. The only tools you need to do this are a power drill & hand held jigsaw. All needed screws are original or come with the new deck. You're making your own flat plate adapter. I notice none of those kits have flat plat adapters in them, probably because the plastic they use isn't strong enough. If I can figure out how, I'll post a pic of my indash DVD player install, so you can see for yourself what it looks like.

I used some 3/16" thick textured plastic to do what he explains. It worked fine, however dpending on the depth of your stereo you may run into clearance issues with the metal tab the stock stereo has a pin on it's rear that it slides into. I just bent the bracket back so the aftermarket unit fit. It wasn't easy to bend and some just break it out.

Have you tried Crutchfield. They'll set you up with everything you need & free shipping.

Wiring harness....yes, that will make things easier. The wire colors on the adapter will likely match up with the wire colors on the new radio....then you just plug it into the original radio plug.

The Install kit. That will work....but personally I would avoid JC Whitney (I have ordered from them twice, and they have failed me twice...they won't get a third chance). Most kits have a flush mount option...but there is one problem with that. The factory radio has a bracket that holds up the back of the radio. It is riveted into the console skeleton. An aftermarket radio will likely not fit flush mounted with that bracket in place. In my younger days, I used to just get a breaker bar and jam it into the bracket hard enough to break it off the skeleton (damage can't be seen when everything is put back together). But now I am a bit older and a bit more of a perfectionist. These days I remove the skeleton, dremel out the rivets, and gently remove the bracket.

Purchasing it from sonicelectronix (crutchfield doesn't carry it anymore)... comes with everything I need. Thanks guys.