Redoing the Mess of an Aftermarket Audio System in my Dodge Ram

How to repair a poorly installed aftermarket audio system in your vehicle. I bought this truck with an already installed aftermarket audio system, this includes the head unit, front and rear speakers, and aftermarket amp. This truck doesn’t have the factory optioned amp from the factory. This was a pretty bad install and I typically avoid buying a vehicle that has an aftermarket sound system, but the price was right. I decided to repair this once the radio started acting up. Going over bumps would make the radio kick-off and hitting the dash would turn it back on. Some of the more specific areas have their own videos and this was done to save time as not everyone is working on the same vehicle. #oemtools #dodgeram #caraudio

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Tools/Supplies Needed:
-heat gun
-heat shrink
-new speakers
-new amplifier
-wiring
-crimp wire connectors
-split loop casing
-ratchet set
-screwdriver set
-drill with drill bits
-rubber grommet
-solder
-soldering iron
-nylon trim tool

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:40 Head Unit Removal
02:19 Front Speaker Removal
03:00 Rear Speaker Removal
05:14 Aftermarket Amplifier Removal
05:46 Aftermarket Wiring Removal
07:05 New Amplifier Location
08:36 Running the New Wiring
09:26 Making the New Audio Wiring Harness
13:46 Repairing the Speaker Connectors
15:29 New Rear Speaker Fitment
18:31 Finalizing the Amplifier Placement
19:11 Finalizing the Wiring
23:17 Installing the Relay
26:30 Final Look at the Wiring
28:39 Repairing and Modifying the Pillar Trim
30:39 Reassembling the Interior

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