1991 factory CD player question

taras · 07-29-2009, 08:01 PM

Hello, folks.

I have in mind a replacement of the factory cassette player w/radio with a factory CD,cassette and radio player in a 1991 toyota 4runner. Does anybody know what years of 4runners will fit the 91 player slot, where I can find a relatively inexpensive player and generally how the factory player can be taken out of the slot.

I know this may be a lot of questions but I'm no expert in cars (I am in aviation though

) and thanks a lot for help.

Taras

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NYChopshop · 08-13-2009, 04:24 PM

my suggestion is to get yourself a new simple CD player with mp3 capability and some means of USB connection. Look for the offroad audio thread in this section. Getting someone else's stereo that they've been beating on for the last 10 years just doesnt seem like a smart idea to me, even if you're being thrifty. I have, however, seen some pretty amazing stock head units out there but they are all pricey. McIntosh for instance makes some top of the line stuff for certain cars from the factory and those units are highly sought after and very expensive. Also, aftermarket head units come with a wiring harness that you can solder to wiring harness that matches the clip behind your dash so you don't have to cut, decode and splice any wires after the harness is made. See my build thread link in my signature for the install of my head unit, I have a good picture of what my wiring harness looks like completed so you understand what I'm talking about.

I say get yourself simple and kenwood (personal preference) with as few moving parts as possible. If you have a pocket under your stereo (as all do from what I've seen) than you can choose between a single DIN and double DIN stereo, and any of them will work with zero modification whatsoever. That leaves you with a lot of options, possibly even too many. Don't get a cheap used head unit only to have to spend 10 hours figuring out what the $R(*#@$ all of the $#*@$ing wires do.

Elton · 08-13-2009, 04:28 PM

ditto go with a new cd player ive had my pioneer in my last 2 trucks its about 9yrs old works just fine

08-13-2009, 04:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
NYChopshop Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Back in New York City! Posts: 428	my suggestion is to get yourself a new simple CD player with mp3 capability and some means of USB connection. Look for the offroad audio thread in this section. Getting someone else's stereo that they've been beating on for the last 10 years just doesnt seem like a smart idea to me, even if you're being thrifty. I have, however, seen some pretty amazing stock head units out there but they are all pricey. McIntosh for instance makes some top of the line stuff for certain cars from the factory and those units are highly sought after and very expensive. Also, aftermarket head units come with a wiring harness that you can solder to wiring harness that matches the clip behind your dash so you don't have to cut, decode and splice any wires after the harness is made. See my build thread link in my signature for the install of my head unit, I have a good picture of what my wiring harness looks like completed so you understand what I'm talking about. I say get yourself simple and kenwood (personal preference) with as few moving parts as possible. If you have a pocket under your stereo (as all do from what I've seen) than you can choose between a single DIN and double DIN stereo, and any of them will work with zero modification whatsoever. That leaves you with a lot of options, possibly even too many. Don't get a cheap used head unit only to have to spend 10 hours figuring out what the $R(#@$ all of the $#@$ing wires do. __________________ 1994 4runner 5speed 3.slow 2" ball joint spacers, 2" OME HD lift springs, rancho shocks, magnaflow exhaust, 31x10.5r15 Procomp Xterrains, S&B cold air intake, Marlin Crawler 2100lb super heavy duty clutch kit w/ grade 8.8 pressure plate bolts My build thread This guy is the biggest idiot in the world!

08-13-2009, 04:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
Elton Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Siletz,Oregon Posts: 10,657	ditto go with a new cd player ive had my pioneer in my last 2 trucks its about 9yrs old works just fine __________________ My Truck 98 4runner SR5 3.4L 5spd 4x4 E-Locker Mods Mom 07 Tundra d-cab limited 5.7L 4x4 auto sister 92 pickup SR5 X-cab 3.0L 5spd 4x4 Papa 89 Pickup SR5 X-cab 4x4 3.0L 5spd/98 4runner SR5 4x4 auto 3.4L R.I.P 91 4runner SR5 4x4 3.0L 5spd Totaled 5/13/06 My Wreck

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