Radio Options for XJ

[Peanut Butter]

I've always wanted a better radio in my 2001 Jeep Cherokee (XJ), but didn't like my options. The OEM radio in the XJ was a 1 1/2 din format. 2 din radios with a 7" screen were out of the question. Not anymore! I ran across this part on eBay, but was able to find the direct manufacturer too. The center dash piece is replace with a new one that has a 2 din opening. You are required to cut some of the internal dash to make room for the new radio, but this only involves some light weight plastic used in the A/C ducts. I bought a new Android radio that was only about 2 inches deep. This involved me cutting a very small amount on the drive's side only. Metal tape is provided to cover the opening with the dash kit. Here are some before and after pictures:

Now I have maps, gps, cameras, internet, phone, etc. through my radio in my XJ !!!!!!!!!

 

[Peanut Butter]

PS: When the second picture was taken, I had not snapped the A/C vents into place. I'm replacing these with the Rugged Ridge switch vents, to add 4 rocker switches to my XJ.

 

[Belizean]

PB I have no idea what 1 1/2 din and 2 din are Can you explain ? Your radio looks good

 

[Peanut Butter]

So a 1 din is your standard radio size (Height)(width is same for all radios). So in the picture, the Chrysler radio is a little bigger than a regular radio. This is a 1 1/2 din radio. Most radios with a screen, navigation, etc. are 2 din radios. 2 din radios will not fit in an XJ, or the newer Wranglers without the dash trim piece I listed in the article and dash modification. I don't know what din stands for. I just know it refers to the different sizes.