Thread: 2004 Dodge Ram Computer - Touchscreen -Stereo Install

Very nice and clean install, I also like the "case" :-)

Thanks for the compliments

Shocker1185 - Appreciate the compliment... you are too kind.

Viper24 - As far as the other dodge forums go, I am not in other forums as of now. I might have to look into it though. Just limited on time. I'm a very busy student.

The hard part for me was to design the lower HVAC control bezel. I pulled the ashtray and cupholder and it freed up A LOT of room back there. I used up every last bit of space behind the dash. I covered it in match grade vinyle to keep with the correct grain and color of the dash. I also stayed with the stock silver on the dash trim. My big goal was to keep it all as stealth as possible, but still sorta trick looking. I learned a lot from it. I might try to post some pics of the system under the back seats I built at the same time. I think it turned out alright.

Originally Posted by DodgeMan

I'm still figuring out how to post pics (I could only post five) and I'm not a regular to the site, so try not to grill me too bad. Here's some pics of my 2004 Dodge Ram with the computer and touchscreen installed. It's a first time for me, but I'd still love some feedback.

That is AWESOME. I've been watching this site for a few weeks now - getting ideas & trying to decide if I really want to tackle an install. Your work caused me to register and post. That is one of the cleanest on this site. Are sure this is a first time install for you?? Great work.

Very Nice! I've got an 04 ram myself and have been thinking of doing something very similar. Can you give us some more info about the your computer case/motherboard etc?

Here are some more details on the setup:

8" Lilli TS
MP3CAR.COM PS controller
250W ATX 12V PS
Wireless Notebook mouse, wired slim keyboard, USB wireless (front port)
A/V jacks on front side for XBox or whatever else
Tyan 845 MB
Pentium 4 2.0GHz
512 MB Corsair XMS
300 GB Seagate IDE
DVD/CDRW slim drive with IDE adapter
Onboard sound and video
Case was just plexi on the very top and bottom, and I also utilized the bottom half of underseat compartment for the sides. Top half stayed in. With middle seat removed, computer can be pulled out the top "for maintenance." I dread that day...


MR-350 roof mount GPS
Digimoto OBD-II setup

Stereo:
2 - 10" Infinity Perfect 10's
Infinity 611 amp
1 F RF Cap
Custom built box using glass for the bottom and MDF on top

Hope that helps with some questions. I will post some more pics.