D3 Install in non-RDS 2002 Chevy Blazer (PICS)

[BobboZR2]

My 2002 Chevy Blazer came with a factor 1 1/2 din radio. In 2003, Chevy Blazers/S10s came with a double din RDS radio with a double din dash bezel. I learned that the double din bezels were interchangable with my 1.5 din bezel.

 

However, behind the bezel was a different story. The radio mounting points were spaced further apart (wider) than 2003-up double din dashes. With this in mind, I had to fabricate a new bracket. With a Metra 99-2003 kit, a dremel, some JB Weld, and some ingenuity I fabricated the bracket in the pictures below. I went a little heavy on the JB Weld since that bracket would be supporting the weight of the entire unit. I also had to do a little trimming at the top of the dash as well as inside the dash.

 

I installed my backup camera yesterday also. I placed it in a spot that's pretty much hidden from view. You have to really be looking for it to find it.

 

I must say I love the unit so far. It looks like it belongs in the dash; moreso than my previously installed single din Alpine CDA 9835.

 

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XM & Backup Camera boxes installed behind glove box:

 

Final Installation:

 

Rear View Camera:

 

 

 

Old Install VS. New Install:

 

 

My baby:

[necro]

Nice install. I like the lift you have on that blazer.

[BobboZR2]

Nice install. I like the lift you have on that blazer.

 

Thanks. It's a 3" suspension lift that was available with the ZR2 package.