CJ Jeep Radio Size?

My '81 CJ5 takes a standard size radio. I can't imagine your Jeep would take anythng different.

Bill! Are you serious?

1.) There are lots of radio opportunities around here. Even in the desert. 2.) He has a standard radio cut out in the dash for any of the off-the-shelf head units on the market today. 3.) Assuming trouble getting a radio station in the middle of nowhere, it is next to impossible to NOT find a radio today that is without a cassette or CD.

I would NEVER put a radio where I could not see and operate the controls EASILY.

Best bet is to call Crutchfield Electronics and see what fits.

1-888-955-6000

Good luck !!

--James--

off-the-shelf

This is supposed to fit your '76 '7. I've bought a bunch of stuff here with no problems.

I'd recommend finding a radio you want then cutting your dash to size. If cutting your dash is not an option, there are a number center consoles that have space for a stereo. Just make sure the stereo can handle the moisture content present in most CJs.

My Scrambler switches to a bikini top in the summer, so after burning about about four radios (for the price of one - that'll teach 'em to sell me an extend warranty at Sears :), I went to Cabelas and bought a Kenwood marine radio. It's about five years old now, and has been through high water and rain. It rarely skips, even off road. The only problem is that the CD eject mechanism now sometimes needs a little help (not bad for its age and abuse). Marine radios costs quite a bit more than a feature equivalent non-marine stereo, but I'll never put a non-marine stereo in my Scrambler again.

-- Michael White "To protect people from the effects of folly is to fill the world with fools." -Herbert Spencer

There's actually a fair aftermarket available for 'classic' car radios. Check out

Sometimes you can find old radios on Ebay. That's where I picked up an AMC in-dash AM/FM/CB radio for my old '79 CJ7.

My 86's dash has a template inserted to fit a "Jeep" radio. With this removed, I have a rectangle hole that fits a standard single height push in radio. The kind you insert the box frame into the dash and slide the radio into the box frame that they sell as a standard size at any stereo shop. I have a removable face stereo installed that my wife picked up off the shelf.

I also have bought radios that insert directly to the dash. The kind that come with various templates to fit various holes.

Mike

86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail >

The XM was never used in the Jeep, not that that matters. I'm pretty sure truckers are using satellite these days, and a relative few of them rely on the AM band. But, that is beside the point. The OP has a standard size hole in his dash that will accomodate any standard radio, including those with a built in CD or cassette.

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Actually, he doesn't - but nothing a hacksaw (metal blade on a jigsaw) can't rectify .... it's a 5 minute job which not only opens the dash hole, but opens up infinitely more possibilities wrt products which can be 'fitted'

My 86 CJ7 'does' have this 'standard' opening in the dash....

Mike

86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view! Jan/06 (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

I was surprised to see a radio that might fit in your CJ7 at Walmart. Durabrand or some such, less than $30.

A couple places to check:

I didn't see any specific Jeep radios, but there is more than likely something from another vehicle that will fit. Worth a call or email anyway.

Chris