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Old Jan 2, 2015 | 05:23 PM
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Is it difficult to change out the base 130j radio for the 430n or 730?
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Old Jan 2, 2015 | 05:40 PM
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Not at all. Hardest part is removing the dash
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Old Jan 2, 2015 | 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by rj'sjeep
Is it difficult to change out the base 130j radio for the 430n or 730?
I just did it few days ago went to 730rhr. It super easy I watched a YouTube video. 3 screws and pull. 10-15 minute job
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Old Jan 2, 2015 | 06:37 PM
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Are they plug and play no matter what year I have? Been wanting to change out mine but I'm afraid of buying one and it not being able to work because of comparability. I have a 2010 JKUR
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Old Jan 2, 2015 | 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted by TXWrangler
Are they plug and play no matter what year I have? Been wanting to change out mine but I'm afraid of buying one and it not being able to work because of comparability. I have a 2010 JKUR
I got mine as a trade for axle- considering selling for other parts like headlights, snorkel, roof rack, skid plates or something!

I know that my 730n rhr fits in all jks up to '12- but does not work In 07 models
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Old Jan 2, 2015 | 07:05 PM
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Is the 730n RHR the navigation one? If so, are there any extra parts you need for the nav to work? Passed up on one of these about a year ago for $300 because I was told it wouldn't work in mine.
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Old Jan 2, 2015 | 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by TXWrangler
Is the 730n RHR the navigation one? If so, are there any extra parts you need for the nav to work? Passed up on one of these about a year ago for $300 because I was told it wouldn't work in mine.

Yeah- navigation and hard drive and Bluetooth satellite etc.

I had to buy a gps antenna was all. I guess Sirius and gps antenna are combined on the newer radios- I can only speak with my experience on this one.

300$ would be a great deal I think!
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Old Jan 3, 2015 | 06:41 AM
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Thanks for the input, I'll kick my self in the ass now! I should have pulled the trigger on that radio!
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