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What stereo do you have in your 3rd gen 4runner?

Discussion in '3rd Gen 4Runners (1996-2002)' started by Trekker, Aug 24, 2020.

  1. Aug 24, 2020 at 8:08 PM
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    Trekker

    Trekker [OP] Regular Member

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    Mine came with an alpine CDA-7875 which sounds good but looks straight out of 2001 and really clashes with the interior of my car. Wish mine still had the oem tape deck so I could buy an adapter cassette and use aux or bluetooth.
     
  2. Aug 26, 2020 at 5:22 PM
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    ChickenJoe

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    Probably not what you are looking for, but we installed this and it's not at all 2001, but it is very 2019. Works amazing, doesn't clash too much (because it's just a screen) and adds both NAV and Bluetooth calling. Sorry you did not post a few months ago because I would have saved the old deck for you.

    https://www.alpine-usa.com/product/apple-carplay-android-auto-ilx-w650

    PS I installed this with my 16 year old in under an hour.
     
  3. Aug 28, 2020 at 3:35 PM
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    Tha Krazy One

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    I also installed the same Alpine unit and I love it. I still have the OEM radio. in the Alpine box just in case. I do recommend it and it kind of looks OEM since it sits almost flush. Plus you can use Apple CarPlay or Android Auto depending on the phone you have. I already hooked up an amp and a sub in mines to fully enjoy my tunes.
     
  4. Oct 10, 2020 at 2:55 PM
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    mousemeat

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    upgraded suspension, large all terrain tires
    the owner before me, installed a kenwood..with a led screen..blu-tooth...am/fm....can't tell if CD's can be played...as I can't seem to find the buttons, to have the player flip down, so a person can slide in an dvd, or music cd...I might end up replacing the unit..with one that can play cd's...and dvd's ( if needed)
     
  5. Oct 13, 2020 at 12:37 PM
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    mousemeat

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    I ended up pulling the Kenwood...and installing a pioneer, AM/FM/CD/DVD player..
     
  6. Jan 22, 2022 at 7:37 PM
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    Modifyanything

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    Installed a navigation unit that can out of a 08 4Runner urban package, also install the the eclipse ecl-sc1 and sc-c1 so now I also have Sirius radio working with the unit. What do you guys think?

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  7. Jan 22, 2022 at 9:41 PM
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    SlvrSlug

    SlvrSlug Slightly bent.

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    If anyone is looking for oem i have this one out of my 02, worked great when removed.

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  8. Jan 23, 2022 at 9:42 AM
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    Clutchplate

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    Stock stereo with cassette player that I still use.
     
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  9. Mar 16, 2023 at 6:26 PM
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    odlag

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    This is a long shot but is this still available?
     
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  10. Mar 16, 2023 at 7:39 PM
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    corrupt3db0x

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  11. Mar 16, 2023 at 8:22 PM
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    SlvrSlug

    SlvrSlug Slightly bent.

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    Sorry, long gone.
     
  12. Mar 17, 2023 at 12:21 PM
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    SR5 Limited

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    Stock. Nothing on the market today is compatible with my listening needs.
     
  13. Mar 20, 2023 at 3:59 PM
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    Jackstraw001

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    Purchased this Jensen with wireless Apple CarPlay from Crutchfield along with a Boyo backup camera recently. Took maybe 3 hours to install after watching a few YouTube videos, wasn’t too hard. Well worth the expense and Crutchfield support was pretty solid.

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  14. Mar 20, 2023 at 4:18 PM
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    SR5 Limited

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    Good choice considering they can’t build a cd player anymore.
     
  15. Mar 22, 2023 at 8:18 AM
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    AcMech529

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    LETS GO BRAVES!!! Chop-on!!!
     
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  16. Mar 22, 2023 at 12:30 PM
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    Hank69

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    Stock stereo w/the cassette deck n' CD player !!!
    Works fine, but I still need to replace the antenna mast.
    Not a super big priority as the older I get the more I like quiet and the more I hate commercials on the radio.
    I am however checking out reviews for a cassette deck Bluetooth adapter.
     
  17. Aug 15, 2023 at 11:08 PM
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    99RunnerAz

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    Hey slvrslug I am interested in your OG head unit for 4Runner can you text me at 9289515611 thanks Ryan
     

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