stereo size

[david]

I want to buy a new stereo for my son who drives a 1998 Lagacy Wagon
Outback. Can anyone confirm for me that the proper size for a new
stereo would be DIN?

Thanks in advance,
David

 

[mulder]

I want to buy a new stereo for my son who drives a 1998 Lagacy Wagon
Outback. Can anyone confirm for me that the proper size for a new
stereo would be DIN?

Thanks in advance,
David

Yes, actually Subaru uses an ISO-DIN mounting so be sure the unit you
buy is compatible with that. The ISO-DIN system does not use the metal
sleeve as the standard DIN does, and there is no extra mounting
hardware required- the factory unit is removed from the existing
brackets and the new unit is attached to the same brackets. Most
currently available aftermarket units are universal and will work with
either standard or ISO-DIN, for the ISO mounting there may be a trim
ring around the front panel that has to be removed so it will fit.

 

[David S]

Boy, not sure how I'd do that. Here's the product I'm thinking about:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...f=sr_1_237/102-0994053-2629732?_encoding=UTF8

Any thoughts?

TIA,
David

 

[mulder]

Boy, not sure how I'd do that. Here's the product I'm thinking about:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...f=sr_1_237/102-0994053-2629732?_encoding=UTF8

Any thoughts?

TIA,
David

That unit should fit. Most of the major manufacturers are ok for the
ISO-DIN install. According to your link the actual supplier would be
Crutchfield, when you buy from them they supply full installation
instructions along with the adapter harness (which you will need) and
free tech support. You might want to contact them ahead of time to ask
any questions- www.crutchfield.com