Metra Electronics

09/02/2026

Sleeping on the job? Never. 😴🔊

​We crashed at Broadway Audio & Video for this episode of the J-Bro Roadshow to dig into the ultimate wall of install essentials every bay needs stocked:

​IBR68 Tone Generator & Polarity Tester (the diagnostic Swiss Army knife)

​Anderson Connectors (SB120 & SB175 quick disconnects)

​89-00-9030 Textured ABS Sheets (cart sold separately 🛒)

​IBBAF69 6x9 Acoustic Speaker Baffles (great baffle, stylish hat)

​IBFCRIMPER & Ferrules for clean, reliable power wire terminations

​IBCPLR1 0 to 4 Gauge Reducers

​Bass Blockers (save those tweeters!)

​CF1 Cooling Fan (because Texas heat doesn't play with amp racks 🔥)

​Which of these is a permanent fixture on your install bench? Drop it in the comments below! 👇

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08/26/2026

Back on the road for another episode of the J-Bro Road Show! 🚗💨
Stopped in with Juan at Stereo Max Electronics to check out the hottest gear moving off the shelves right now. From plug-and-play radio integration to next-level safety and custom motorcycle lighting, we’re breaking down what dealers and installers need in stock:

Metra Integration Harnesses: Pre-wired harnesses with built-in steering wheel control dip switches (Chrysler, Toyota, Ford, and the high-demand GM8 keeping factory backup cameras intact).

iBeam Vehicle Safety: OEM-style tailgate handle & emblem backup cameras, clip-on rear-view mirror monitors, and dash cameras.

Motorcycle Chase Lighting (BC-CHASE-K1): Complete 16-piece pre-cut motorcycle LED chase kit with direct plug-and-play harnesses (1996 to current).

Drop a comment below with the harness or kit you install the most in your shop! 👇

08/21/2026

Upgrading the radio in a Ford F-Series with dual-zone climate controls? We’ve got the install covered. 🔧

In this how-to, we’re installing the Metra 95-5870CH dash kit, designed to give you a clean, factory-style way to add an aftermarket radio while keeping the factory climate control buttons.

One of the standout features? The built-in OLED screen displays climate status—including temperature, fan speed, and vent mode—after you remove the factory screen.

Fits:
▪️ 2015–2020 Ford F-150
▪️ 2017–2022 Ford F-250 Super Duty
▪️ 2017–2022 Ford F-350 Super Duty
▪️ Models with dual-zone climate controls

Watch the full install to see how it comes together. 👀

https://www.metraonline.com/product/95-5870CH

08/19/2026

Looking for fresh Metra inventory? We pulled up to A&W Wholesale Car Audio on the latest episode of the J-Bro Road Show! 🚗💨

​From hard-to-find niche dash kits to essential install shop supplies, they keep the shelves fully loaded:

​Dash Kits on Deck: Everything from Porsche, Audi, and Mercedes S-Class to Harley-Davidson (98–13 single-DIN) and Polaris Slingshot.

​T-Spec V10 Marine Amp Kits: True BC5W2 compliance—salt, fuel, and UV resistant tinned copper wire built for brutal conditions.

​Heise H11X Pro Projector LEDs: 10,000 lumens with built-in EMI filters so you never lose AM/FM radio signal + a 3-year warranty.

​Metra FD-BROPOD1: Upgrade 2021+ Ford Bronco rear speaker pods to full 6.5" drivers with direct factory plug-and-play harness connectors.

​Drop a comment below: What’s the hardest vehicle dash kit you’ve had to hunt down lately? 👇

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08/14/2026

Let’s talk AXRSC.

We’ve seen some questions about what the Axxess AXRSC does, so we’re taking a closer look.

AXRSC helps bridge the gap between select aftermarket radios and your vehicle’s factory technology—allowing you to upgrade your radio while retaining key features you rely on every day.

Depending on the vehicle application and compatible radio, AXRSC can retain and integrate features like:

🔊 Steering wheel audio controls
📷 Factory backup camera
🌡️ HVAC controls, gauges & vehicle information
🔔 Factory safety chimes
⚡ Retained Accessory Power (R.A.P.)
🚗 Auto stop/start override
⚙️ Factory personalization settings

It supports amplified and non-amplified systems and offers plug-n-play installation options to help simplify the upgrade.

The important part: Features and functionality vary by vehicle application and radio compatibility.

Check out the video as we break down AXRSC and what it can bring to your next install.

Upgrade without compromise with the AXRSC (Axxess Radio Status Cont...

08/12/2026

We’re live at Tino'sCarVisions Shop for another action-packed episode of the J-Bro Roadshow! 🎬🔊

Moses and the crew showed us around the shop, from their fully stocked Metra dash kit aisles to some serious 12-volt hardware upgrades:

✨ Heise LED Lighting: App-controlled chasing rock lights, underglow, and expandable wheel ring light kits.

⚡ T-Spec VBDB4: Heavy-duty dual 1/0 AWG input power & ground distribution blocks with integrated remote relay boosting.

🚗 Axxess AXRSC: Full factory vehicle integration (TPMS, HVAC, vehicle settings) retained directly through aftermarket head units.
We couldn't leave without handing out some official J-Bro Road Show merch bags and hats to the team! 🧢🎒

👇 Drop a comment below on what shop or product line we should highlight next!

08/07/2026

Now shipping! 📦 99-3313G

Upgrade your 2010–2015 Chevy Equinox or GMC Terrain with Metra's NEW stereo installation kit, designed for a clean, factory-style fit when installing a Single-DIN or Double-DIN aftermarket radio.

Whether you're bringing modern features to your daily driver or completing a customer's install, this kit delivers the fit and finish you expect from Metra.

✔️ Fits Single-DIN or Double-DIN radios
✔️ Factory-matched gray finish
✔️ Includes pocket, brackets, and hardware
✔️ In stock and shipping now

Upgrade starts here.

08/05/2026

Sneaking up to D-TRONICS MCALLEN for the ultimate shop tour! 🚗💨 From a 5,000-watt Bronco dripping in Heise LED Lighting chasing ambient lights to a bare-bones Sprinter van getting full CNC custom fab, this episode of the J-Bro Road Show is stacked from wall to wall. 🔥🔊
Quick glance at what’s inside:
⚡ Custom Bronco with Heise Ambient Lighting & Axxess DSP integration
⚡ Plug-and-play Amplifier integration with 5V signal using the Axxess AXAMP-FD3
⚡ Full custom wood shop tour with twin CNCs & custom Sprinter grilles
⚡ Heise Connect Controllers & full Metra kit inventory.

Smash play, turn up the volume, and let us know your favorite build in the comments! 🎧👇

07/31/2026

New tech. Same Outlander.

Bring Apple CarPlay®, Android Auto™, and modern audio to your 2007-2013 Mitsubishi Outlander with the Metra 95-7023B.

Designed for a factory-style fit, this kit makes upgrading to a Double-DIN radio clean, simple, and professional.

Watch it come together. 👇

07/29/2026

Blowing things up at tnt audio Audio & Security! 💥🔊

​On this episode of the J-Bro Road Show, we’re diving into:

• Axxess AXAMP GM amp integration 🔌

• Heise chasing LED lights on a Polaris RZR 💡

• InstallBay silicone speaker baffles 🚪

​(And remember... ALWAYS update your module! 😉)

​What’s going into your next build? Drop a comment below! 👇