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Jul 8, 2004 | 08:38 PM

JuBu

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Aftermarket headunit in an ML?

I'm starting to look into purchasing an ML but am not too thrilled with the Mercedes Benz NAVI unit. If I do not get the NAVI, is the stock headunit location a DOUBLE-DIN size? I tried researching on Crutchfield but it says not available since they have not measured the ML, which sounds weird given the vehicle's popularity.

Anyone know if a DOUBLE-DIN unit can fit in the ML?

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Jul 8, 2004 | 11:29 PM

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I have seen pics of double DIN units fitting since it is a double-DIN openeing. I have a Pioneer headunit in my '99. Funny that Crutchfield doesn't have any info since I purchased the wiring harness from them years ago. But my vehicle is a non-BOSE.

Jul 9, 2004 | 02:45 PM

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Thanks for your response.

Can I ask you about your H&R Springs and Bilsteins? How is the ride compared to the stock suspension? I'd like to lower mine as well but I don't want to fear driving in New York City or on bad roads in general. The ML is going to be bought for those reasons and I don't want to turn it into another car which I fear driving on un-smooth surfaces. What are your thoughts and how much did it lower it?

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Jul 9, 2004 | 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by JuBu

Double-DIN doesn't indicate the depth... the ML will take a very shallow double-DIN head unit, unless you do some cutting of the radio cage. If you cut the structural supports, it will hold a larger head unit.

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Jul 9, 2004 | 07:41 PM

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JuBu:

I think the H&Rs lower about 1.25". The ride is definately firm/rough. The shock doesn't seem to be able to absorb the weight (doesn't seem to be designed for lowered applications). If I drive about 5 MPH and go over a speed bump that is about 4 inches high, it will hit the bump stops in the front. I did not turn the front torsion bars where the front is lower than the rear-I kept it all even with front and rear. Pot holes are a "no-no".