Excellent, except for ....
Crutchfield customer from Clanton, AL on 1/18/2021
2002 Dodge Ram 2500
This kit worked well for my Dodge Ram 2500. Would have given it a 5 star rating except that the instructions are incomplete for my truck. Instructed to remove only bottom of compartment. However, you will need to remove the upper part as well to install a double din radio. Overall, I am very satisfied with the kit and the tech service. See photo.
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Metra 95-6551 Dash Kit
Crutchfield customer from Chattanooga, TN on 11/15/2020
1999 Dodge Ram 3500
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Be VERY careful.
Phil from HOUSTON, TX on 4/5/2020
Takes some adjusting, but gives a decent overall finished look. Mounting tabs that anchor radio to dash are fragile. Be VERY careful or the tabs will break as mine did rendering it a loose fit.
Pros: Good overall look.
Cons: FRAGILE mounting locations.
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Metra 95-6551 Dash Kit
Crutchfield customer from Sherwood, AR on 3/6/2020
1999 Dodge Ram 1500
The face plate modification is perfect. The mounting brackets are flimsy and not designed for the Sony VAX-AX1000 unit. I had to drill 2 additional holes to tilt the unit approx 3 degrees down to ensure a proper fit.
Pros: Vehicle modifications were good.
Cons: Not well designed for the Sony VAX-AX1000 units
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Metra 95-6551 Dash Kit
Crutchfield customer from Elizabeth, NJ on 11/16/2019
2000 Dodge Ram 2500
The instructions showed trimming the bottom of the radio opening but I had to trim the top in order to get the radio to fit
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Great kit, worked great
Austin from EDMONDS, WA on 10/31/2019
2001 Dodge Ram
Excellent installation kit for my Kenwood DMX7706S in my 2001 Dodge Ram 2500. The mounting brackets are very flexible and strong (which is a huge plus), though this kit does not come with screws, your head unit does.
Pros: Cutting template Strong/flexible plastic
Cons: none
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Fine enough. Be ready to cut your dash!
Claire from Portland, OR on 6/25/2019
2001 Dodge Ram
It does an okay enough job, though I struggled to get the right mounting depth/height on my new head unit to fit perfectly with the trim piece. Making cuts to both the trim bezel and the sub-bezel was a little stressful, even though I'm generally comfortable with a rotary tool. The fit and finish isn't incredible, but it gets the job done to give you a larger screen. The way the trim piece fits forces my head unit back in the dash, which makes the volume knob a little harder to get to. I may end up cutting it to allow the unit to come further forward at the risk of needing to buy another. I did this specifically to be able to add a backup camera to my truck.
Pros: Allows double-DIN unit
Cons: Cuts were challenging, not the nicest fit and finish
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double DIN radio in my favorite Ram body
Crutchfield customer from Conway, AR on 6/22/2019
2000 Dodge Ram 1500
Finally a clean way to install a double DIN radio in a second gen Ram. The trim fits a little loose so I glued it in place once I was happy with the fit. Be prepared to take your time in trimming your dash. An airsaw or Dremel type tool is invaluable in trimming the dash. I gave it 5 stars because it awesome that Metra knows that people love second gen Ram trucks.
Pros: Good fit with some work.
Cons: Trim fits a bit loose but is easily remedied with some plastic cement once you are happy with the placement.
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Metra 95-6551 Dash Kit
Crutchfield customer from Delco, NC on 6/16/2019
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