how to shim out stereo dash kit?

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Topic: how to shim out stereo dash kit?

Posted By: geojeep01
Subject: how to shim out stereo dash kit?
Date Posted: February 28, 2010 at 2:50 PM

I have a 2001 Jeep Wrangler TJ and I have purchased two different dash kits and both are totally flush... This wouldn't be an issue if my deck didn't have a faceplate that hangs down... Is there a way to shim my deck out without making it look ghetto? This picture is not the new deck I installed but it shows the lip I am hitting with my new deck because it hangs down with the 5" TFT LCD screen. I just need to shim it out a 1/4" to a 1/2" or so, but I can find a kit that includes an option to offset the deck, they all are flush mount. Please help!

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Posted By: rt jam
Date Posted: February 28, 2010 at 5:00 PM

I used a American International kit for my Park Avenue.

My problem was not enough room for the wires behind the aftermarket deck.

The A I kit comes with some different face plates to allow for a flush fit or a stick out plate.

I took it a step further and filed the flush plate to let my radio stick out further.

Posted By: geojeep01
Date Posted: February 28, 2010 at 5:04 PM

Thanks for the reply, I will see if that will work! posted_image