Do they make a radio delete plate for a 98 XJ?
#1
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: NC
Posts: 48
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Model: Cherokee
Do they make a radio delete plate for a 98 XJ?
My '98 XJ still has the OEM stereo, tape player only. My plan is to replace it with a blank plate, and install an amp with a bluetooth receiver to get music off my phone. I haven't listened to FM radio in years. Then, I can use the blank plate as a place to install other switches and gauges.
Is there such a thing as an OEM radio delete plate that would go here? Either from an XJ or other Chrysler vehicle with the same size radio? I know I can get a DIN adapter, and then a blank DIN plate...but it wouldn't be as large as the face of the stock radio. Would like as much space as possible to install switches and such...
Been googling my brains out but I can't seem to find such a thing, only generic DIN block offs. Did Chrysler ever make such a thing?
Is there such a thing as an OEM radio delete plate that would go here? Either from an XJ or other Chrysler vehicle with the same size radio? I know I can get a DIN adapter, and then a blank DIN plate...but it wouldn't be as large as the face of the stock radio. Would like as much space as possible to install switches and such...
Been googling my brains out but I can't seem to find such a thing, only generic DIN block offs. Did Chrysler ever make such a thing?
#2
Member
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Fort Worth, TX
Posts: 206
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Get a single din install kit and superglue a plate of good black plastic material over it. You can still easily remove the entire assembly when you want to install switches, just 2 bolts
*edit: disregard, didn't read the whole post, it's late.
*edit: disregard, didn't read the whole post, it's late.
Last edited by dcollins3208; 05-09-2017 at 11:15 PM.
#3
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: NC
Posts: 48
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Model: Cherokee
Never too much room for switches!
#4
CF Veteran
You can get plain black plastic plates for work like this. Installers use them to create cleaner nicer looking installations.
Here is one on amazon. I just bought one a few days ago:
Install Bay ABS Plastic 12 X 12 X 1/8-Inch
by Install Bay
Link: http://a.co/7pSPuEB
Here is one on amazon. I just bought one a few days ago:
Install Bay ABS Plastic 12 X 12 X 1/8-Inch
by Install Bay
Link: http://a.co/7pSPuEB
#6
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: NC
Posts: 48
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Model: Cherokee
You can get plain black plastic plates for work like this. Installers use them to create cleaner nicer looking installations.
Here is one on amazon. I just bought one a few days ago:
Install Bay ABS Plastic 12 X 12 X 1/8-Inch
by Install Bay
Link: http://a.co/7pSPuEB
Here is one on amazon. I just bought one a few days ago:
Install Bay ABS Plastic 12 X 12 X 1/8-Inch
by Install Bay
Link: http://a.co/7pSPuEB
I tend to be against having "a shop" do anything, been screwed too many times on automotive work. As they say, if you want it done right, you gotta do it yourself...
#7
CF Veteran
OEM Part #4372399
They're EOL so doubt you'll find a dealer with one in stock.
http://www.turbododge.com/forums/f8/...ml#post2310970
They're EOL so doubt you'll find a dealer with one in stock.
http://www.turbododge.com/forums/f8/...ml#post2310970
Last edited by Veeb0rg; 05-20-2017 at 06:10 AM.
Trending Topics
#8
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: NC
Posts: 48
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Model: Cherokee
OEM Part #4372399
They're EOL so doubt you'll find a dealer with one in stock.
http://www.turbododge.com/forums/f8/...ml#post2310970
They're EOL so doubt you'll find a dealer with one in stock.
http://www.turbododge.com/forums/f8/...ml#post2310970
#9
CF Veteran
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Louisville,KY
Posts: 8,014
Likes: 0
Received 14 Likes
on
14 Posts
Model: Cherokee
Or you could leave it alone and mount switches else where like http://www.prime4x4.com/shop/Switch-...-AT-Series.htm or http://www.dirtboundoffroad.com/jeep...ch-panels.html
#11
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: NC
Posts: 48
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Model: Cherokee
Or you could leave it alone and mount switches else where like http://www.prime4x4.com/shop/Switch-...-AT-Series.htm or http://www.dirtboundoffroad.com/jeep...ch-panels.html
#13
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: NC
Posts: 48
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Model: Cherokee
Just off the top of my head...
Extended idle
Fog lights
Electric fan override
Seat heater
Power inverter
Air compressor
Light bar
...and a volume **** for the amp I'm replacing the stereo with...
If you don't need extra switches you might as well be driving a model T.
Extended idle
Fog lights
Electric fan override
Seat heater
Power inverter
Air compressor
Light bar
...and a volume **** for the amp I'm replacing the stereo with...
If you don't need extra switches you might as well be driving a model T.