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One of the brackets was shipped damaged. I used glue to make it work so as not to deal with the hassle of sending the product back. Disappointing

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Gets the job done, but needs work to get things to fit

The final installation looks fine, but it was frustrating to get to that point. The Good: The color and texture match the OE dash panel that it replaced. The kit includes all the mounting hardware, as well as options for both single and double DIN installations. Although the mounting plastic feels flimsy, once everything is bolted into place it feels secure. The Bad: During installation, I had to use an Exacto knife to trim a lot of residual plastic from various edges & cutout holes so that things would fit or click into place. Some cutout holes for the mounting tabs were even completely blocked by residual plastic (see photo). The cutout for the hazard button isn't exactly centered with the button, plus it also has a lot of residual plastic along its edges. A lot of trimming was needed so the button could operate smoothly, but it still looks a bit off-center. Overall 3 stars.

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dash kit

Good kit, a few improvements recommended, all fits well, substituted larger head screws in a few places for more secure fit. appearance is good, fit well, clean look, provided a small storage slot below the radio,

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Great fit for a 2009 Gen2 Tacoma.

The Metra instructions, complemented by the Crutchfield Master Sheet, made for a beautiful installation in the 2009 Toyota Tacoma. A little modelmaker's sprue trimming made for a good fit of the hazard flasher switch, and that was the only additional work (less than a minute) into the assembly. The stout bracket for the clock/flasher module is an improvement, too. inclusion of parts for single and double DIN radios is a plus.

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Perfect match

Looks great and easy to install

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Good but not Great

Not bad, but not great. The color & texture match great, finished product looks decent. Instructions were good, but sadly fit & finish are below my expectations. The plastic feels very flimsy and fragile. I had to hold it in place while tightening fasteners to achieve the fit I wanted. I also had to file some edges to get a proper fit. The hazard button on my 2010 Tacoma still rubs the side of the cutout so I may file more.

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Good

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PERFECT FIT LOOKS STOCK AS CAN BE

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the dash mounting kit was broken use it any way the piece in the upper left corner the tab sticking down was broken off !

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Metra 99-8214 Dash Kit

This kit looks exactly like dash from factory. Simple to install, fit is perfect.

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Stereo mount durability

Not bad, but not impressive either. My biggest worry is the plastic mount's strength/flexibility for holding the stereo. When installing it, the plastic flexes a lot as the screws are tightened. I purchased washers because the screws were spreading the pieces and I was worried about it cracking. The factory radio was held in by a solid metal mount and this replacement plastic seems delicate. Also, I needed a razor blade to trim a lot of excess plastic in the corners/joints so that the pieces would fit correctly. I just installed it and hope it lasts longer than it looks. If there was a higher grade plastic or metal option, I would do that in the future.

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Great fit for 2011 Toyota Tacoma!

Fit perfect in my 2011 Toyota Tacoma 4 x 4!

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Perfect fit. Exactly what I needed

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HORRIBLE instructions

Received for my 2007 Tacoma, instructions were HORRIBLE. Also missing more than half of the required ascrews.

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Great Dash Kit

Very attractive and matches the original interior. Easy to install with all necessary parts.

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Great product. Made the replacement of the factory radio with a new Alpine Radio/CD head unit super easy. Looks great.

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CF is the best

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IT IS ALLRIGHT.

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Perfect fit

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The Sony XAV-AX8000 fits nicely to this kit. I like how versatile it can be if you decide to go for a double din unit.

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Easy install

Easy install but should come with 5 extra clips. They break easy

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Made the mounting go really smooth. And it was a perfect fit in my Tacoma.

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Dash kit

Color match was close but the fit was not great. Had to file the openings a bit.

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Drop in replacement for 2009 Tacoma trim. Keeps the emergency flasher button and stock clock. Easy to follow instructions, and added dach cubby hole

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This being may first time installing a radio, I can only give a 5 star rating because the dash kit was perfect. It fit exactly like advertised. I didn't have any trouble except for being in uncharted waters, just not sure I was doing the procedure.

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Two Thumbs Up!

The color matched perfectly to the stock dash (Silver/Gray). I had to do some trimming/shaving to get everything to line up but overall it worked out great.

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Don't Miss Those Clips!

Fit and finish is good but not great - the clock/flasher button assembly sits a bit cockeyed. My biggest complaint is about the instructions, they're complex and dense and hard to follow for a newbie such as myself. I totally missed the steps for the #10 screw, its plastic clip, as well as the trim panel clips. There are so many parts thrown at you it's kind of overwhelming. And I'll add that the typical workspace of a car seat covered in stuff doesn't let you get very organized. I only learned about them after reading these excellent reviews.

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Metra 99-8214 Dash Kit

Works fine, and has ability to mount both single and double DIN stereos. Retaining clips don't quite keep it fully flush with dash.

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fit great and is easy to install

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top of the line install kit

top of the line install kit

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Metra 99-8214 Dash Kit

Good product. Matches dash coloring and texture well, better than expected based on other reviews read prior to purchase! Fits well into dash; snug, yet easy removal if needed for adjustments. Receiver fit well, tight. Received a 4 star mostly because the directions for assembly and install left a lot to be desired. They definitely could have been more clear, plus there are extra parts that are unneeded for installation. Overall I am happy with this product!

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Metra 99-8214 Dash Kit

A great kit for replacing the stock stereo with an upgraded stereo system.

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Matches my Tacoma dash console

Very easy installation, the cover matches my Tacomas dash console,

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Easy to use

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Good fit

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Perfection

Everything fit perfect. Unfortunately I had to install in below zero weather because I was far to excited.. After assembling the deck/dash kit inside. I went out to brave the cold. Luckily everything fit so perfectly, I was only outside for about 15 mins. Thanks for a great product and fast delivery.

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Fit the opening nicely! Color matched the dash perfectly. Easy to make a professional looking job.

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Smooth install, good fit. Like other reviewers, I don't like the deep-setback of the unit to the face of the device. Overall, good unit.

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Fits great. Price is good too (Free)!

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No quality or aesthetic complaints, but this dash kit set the radio deeper into the dash than I would have liked.

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Happy customer!!!

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Looks as if original equipment.

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Manage expectations relative to the price

Product looks good and fits well. Know that you will have to re-use some factory parts and pieces, not overly clear in the directions. Most is obvious. Some of the hardware is not high quality/inconsistent piece to piece, so be prepared to make adjustments and be adaptable to make it fit and work. Crutchfield service is excellent. Manage expectations relative to the price.

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Crutchfield is wonderful! Their customer service is knowledgeable about everything.

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Dash kit fit perfectly. The texture and silver color of the housing matched the Tacoma instrument panel perfectly.

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Awesome dash kit!

Great dash kit, matches interior perfectly and was an easy install. The negative reviews are coming from people who do not know how to properly install it and didn't use the supplied clips to hold it into the dash. With the white clips installed it hold very firmly.

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Looks great, fairly easy to install

This looks great in my 2009 Toyota Tacoma Access Cab, as if it were factory equipment. I Installed a single-DIN stereo; I'm glad to have the storage slot underneath. Neither the product photos nor the What' In This Box list mention the four small white clips which need to be attached to the trim panel, but it was not too hard to figure out. Overall I am very happy with this kit. Four and a half stars is what I would rate it, but since that is not possible, five is more accurate than four.

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Excellent fit and finish, looks good.

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all plastic junk, good it was free with the radio

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2005 Tacoma

Looks great and saves a bunch of time. Easy installation.

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Metra 99-8214 Dash Kit

This thing fits well and looks great. It doesn't look after market in my truck at all. The only gripe I have is the instructions. The kit comes with multiple "extra" parts to match a variety of new equipment, which is great. But it just tells you to select the piece that's right for your stereo. Well, which one is right? It also didn't do a great job explaining that the large panel would not be connected to the rest of the rig in the same way the factory panel was. This led to it falling out on me because I hadn't applied the clips that it didn't tell me I would need. I'm sure this was a rookie mistake and someone who works on cars regularly would know, but I'm not that person. Still, it worked out in the end with only a little confusion and I'm now very happy with my set up.

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Perfect Factory Appearance

Perfect fit and looks in my 2008 Tacoma. Factory type finish on panel. Easy installation.

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Looks good and everything fits perfectly, we'll made!

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Fits great but I think the brackets are to flexible. Needed to adjust the radio and small compartment a few times once the silver trim was on. Can't complain it looks good.

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Worth the buy. Fitment isn't 100% correct the top edges don't snap all the way down. But it's 96% close, and all other areas fit well and gap well.

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Install brackets did the job nicedly

Kit has everything you need to install your matching unit. At first I didn't think everything was correct but watched the install on YouTube and it all became clear. Once I understood the complete method to the madness I had no problem in getting the unit hooked up and positioned correctly. For me taking my time, understanding each step and not rushing was the answer. When tightening the hardware remember it is not holding the Crown jewels and snug fit everything after first installing with plenty of slack to facilitate the correct fit.

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I was impressed at how perfectly it fit in my truck. No adjustments or alterations to make it fit. My only complaint are the instructions. They are the typical Chinese manufacturer instructions with unclear references about which part goes where.

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Dream Come True!

Overall, a pretty darn good fit. The surface is a little shinier than the rest of the interior...but then...that's what a 12 year old truck, with a nice, brand new dash piece will get ya. It's like a bright, new, shiny penny...in a bucket of 50 year old cent pieces. :-) Still...love it to death. Appreciate everything Crutchfield!

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Metra 99-8214 Dash Kit

The Metra dash kit does NOT fit flush into the existing location. The top connections do not fit snugly; as a result, the top part of the dash alignment is imperfect, causing it to pull out easily. I was disappointed when I noticed this, but I didn't have any alternative.

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Made the installation process fairly easy. And came with the receiver purchase.

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The Dash kit looks great if has the same texture as oem one which is nice because it makes it less noticeably different than the factory unit the dash kit also fit great very easy to figure out how to assemble it my only complaint is you have to be very careful with it because the plastic on some parts it very thin and brittle but other parts of the kit like the single din side mounts are super think and sturdy and the big facia piece seems well built it's the smaller accent pieces and the little tray parts that seem kinda cheap

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Much improved look and feel compared to the one I received 10 years ago. Easy to install and set up (I just looked at the other one I was replacing).

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Instructions were easy to follow making the install smooth and simple

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looks good and fits snugly with no rattles.

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Worked perfectly.

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No problems, issues, muss or fuss. Not much more to say..

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Disappointing Metra Kit

I ordered this with a Pioneer DEH-X6900BT receiver for my Tacoma. The service from Crutchfield was excellent and shipping was fast. The Metra dash kit however was a big disappointment. The instructions were lacking and better directions would have saved tons of time (thank goodness for online videos). The quality seemed cheap as well. It also uses plastic mounting brackets instead of re-utilizating the OEM metal brackets which would have been more secure. The fit tolerance is terrible. The top of the kit needs to be forced into place and does not stay locked into the bracket insert. The entire dash kit can pop out when driving on uneven surfaces or even going over a standard speed bump. Seems like Metra did not complete any tolerance fit checks when designing this product. The only plus side if any, is that the kit color matches the OEM interior of my Tacoma. I wish Crutchfield had other options as I would have paid a little extra for a better quality product and not having to install the kit twice. I will likely purchase a Scosche kit as some other customers have suggested.

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Excellent

Easy, Looks Factory.

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Works as advertised

This kit is one of the more difficult I've used , but it works as advertised. The instructions are vague. I had a hard time getting the clock and hazard button out of the stock panel. Thank goodness for youtube! The hole where the head unit goes is too thin. There is not enough plastic to use the normal, triangular tabs on my head unit sleeve. I had to improvise. The mounting "feet" are soft, The whole mount would twist when I tightened the bolts to attach the kit. I had to install the trim panel first to keep everything in line while the bolts were tightened. The trim panel has one less attachment clip than the stock unit. Also, the trim panel is not perfectly flush with the rest of the dash. My kit was also missing the four #8 x 3/8s truss head screws. Had to run to the hardware store to find something that would work.

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great product that comes free

Takes a while to figure out which parts you'll be needing especially for a single din. But it has everything you need for a single din or double din.

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Metra 99-8214 Dash Kit

Matched perfect in my 2009 Tacoma. Could have used some instructions on how to remove the yield/ seatbelt indicator from the Tacoma mount and how to install in the metra unit. I was able to find an online video that went through the entire process in a video

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great look

Looks professional and easy to install. The plastic bracket are plenty strong for my stereo.

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Terrible fit and cheap plastic

First, the packaging was missing one of the pieces (Crutchfield, per usual, was great about solving that issue, even though it was Metra's fault). Second, the kit is super flimsy. The plastic mounting brackets are weak and allowed for a lot of play (vs the factory metal ones which are super study but didn't work with the new stereo). I am not going to install a stereo that I am going to worry will fall out of my dash the first time I take the truck off-road. The fit also was poor with a huge gap at the top of the dash. I ended up paying for the Scosche kit which had a much better fit, and a larger pocket as a bonus. Also it should be noted that you need to re-use the little plastics clips from the factory bezel, they don't say that in the instructions.

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Good

I wish I had this kit 20 years ago

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Bottom of the Barrel

The quality of the plastic in this kit is low and the packaging does nothing to protect it. The kit arrived with a crucial support bracket broken and this held up the installation considerably. Spend the extra dollars and avoid this low quality kit.

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Came up short

My truck already had a single din installed by the previous owner . This kit is not complete for double din installation it utilizes the two stock brackets on the original Toyota head unit . Needless to say I was screwed another week worth of wait time to order factory Toyota brackets from Florida!

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Looks good and fits

This piece was easy to install and looked great when it was installed. I would recommend this to anyone getting an aftermarket radio and installing in there Tacoma.

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Excellent product

Love the quality of this product. Very durable, and the color matches perfectly to the factory. Very happy with this product. It was free with my purchase, you can't beat that.

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Metra 99-8214T Dash Kit

perfect match to tacomas dash got the silver one easy to put together

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great value

The unit fits the dash perfectly, and provides a clean finisher look. It seemed a bit flimsy at first, but so far no issues. The instructions could be improved, a lot of steps were left out. I had to work by trial and error to get the parts assembled correctly.

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Good product

This made installation of an after market Pioneer head unit a snap. Really enjoy the extra storage space this created by replacing my double din CD player with just the head unit. Fit could be slightly better. Just a little off on top where it doesn't really sit flush with the dash but it's minor.

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Perfect fit- looks great- easy to attach.

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kit was easy to use

The kit was everything as advertised. Installation was easy and it looks great.

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Looks great

Trim kit looks great. Subtracted one star because I had to whittle on the slots that hold attaching clips in place.

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Great fit and finish

I was worried due to some of the reviews on this site about this kit, but I was pleasantly surprised with the kit's fit and finish. It has the exact same dimpled "golf ball" finish as my Tacoma's original stereo, and blends in perfectly. The directions aren't super clear, but you should be able to figure it out...

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looks good. easy install

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Metra dash kit

Looks good and seems to be well made. My only problem is that the top left corner does not sit flush. Clip keeps popping out just a bit but I can live with it. Thanks Crutchfield.

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Looks good but!

Looks great after all done but the directions are very bad and I used the directions and an online video

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Not The Best, But It Works

I got this kit because it was part of the package deal from Crutchfield. Build quality on the whole kit is average at best. Lots of excess plastic left around where the mold releases were, the silver does not match the dash, and the mounting brackets are plastic, which allow a good bit of flexing. I also noticed that the pocket (for single DIN installation) is a little smaller than other kits I've seen. Also, for the dash clips on the faceplate, I had to trim some of the plastic off the tabs in order to make the clips fit right. Despite all that, it made it into the truck without breaking. We'll see how long it lasts.

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Did not come with the clips necessary to lock it into the dash. Had to remove them from the previous attachment. Doesn't sit flush with the accessories. Doesn't look awful but it definitely could be better.

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METRA 99-8214TG

Not bad for price, but you may have to clean up excess plastic (from injection molding process) Fit was OK, after several adjustments and swapping plastic clips, texture and color are spot on

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Find an alternate kit

See the cons for all the reasons that I dislike this product. While my overall satisfaction with Crutchfield is very high, I am very dissatisfied with this installation kit and will have to find a replacement of higher quality. This thing is a piece of junk and not worth the plastic it's molded from.

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Easy-peazy

Very easy and straightforward installation. Looks "OEM" (if not better). Reasonably priced, too.

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Worst install kit

This is by far the Worst install kit ever! Not only does it not match the interior color and the texture of the dash but this is absolutely a PIB to install correctly to ensure that the Double DIN fits level and flush. The clips that are provided are cheap and you will loose them in your dash causing you to spend another hour taking everything apart to retrieve them. Order an alternate kit from online or get it professionally installed.

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Looks good

Everything fit as expected and was easy to install. Looks like I'd hope it would look.

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Meh. It's OK.

The fit is not as nice as I would like it to be. One side sticks out more than the other. The fit of the clock and the hazard light button is not the best. I'm told the Scosche kit is Much better, but Crutchfield does not sell that model.

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Great trim kit

This trim kit far exceeded my expectations. It looks just like it came from the factory when I got done. It's seems to be a real quality durable product that will last a while.

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Quality issue

The Metra kit was not of the quality I wanted to put in my truck. The bezel that surrounds the stereo and fills the area between the stereo and the dash panel was not straight and the gaps were not equal. It looked cheap. I purchased a Scosche kit and the quality was much better. The fit was clean and the overall quality was better.

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