Did you have to remove the dash to install the bracket?
New FJ60 Owner + Stereo Install (2 Viewers)
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Nope. You need to remove the panel under the stereo but the dash stays in place.
If only someone would do the FJ62 files. Different brackets and location though. Sad face.
dannyvp
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great job.
tmxmotorsports
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? 62 is a double din radio if using a single din can use the pocket under it with metal factory brackets
mattressking
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Why? 62 dash is cake to make any radio fit. It is designed like any other 'modern' dash. Regular din/double din opening and option for pockets.
Nice job @coultl You should look into refining the bezel to match the factory look a touch more and sell them.
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I didn't expect these would actually be used. I'm really glad they are! I organized the files and added some notes HERE.
Cincodemustache please share how your install goes. I'd hate for people to spend $$$ on 3D prints is there are improvements I can make to the files. Just let me know! Also, the stereo is held into the dash by a M3X15 socket head screw that pinches the stereo opening. This screw will self-tap into the other half of the pinch. You can probably make a lot of different screw sizes work, but that's what I used.
Cincodemustache please share how your install goes. I'd hate for people to spend $$$ on 3D prints is there are improvements I can make to the files. Just let me know! Also, the stereo is held into the dash by a M3X15 socket head screw that pinches the stereo opening. This screw will self-tap into the other half of the pinch. You can probably make a lot of different screw sizes work, but that's what I used.
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A few photos to help clarify what the bracket looks like and how the pinch bolt sits:
georgebj60
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Let's see some more photos of your truck. I always like to see nice, clean examples of stock 60's, which yours looks like it is.
oestlarsen
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If someone prints this bracket and willing to sell a copy, please let us know! What a great bracket, thx for the innovation and sharing!
Completely agree re the novel nature of the bracket which is a big stumbling block on DIY upgrades for the stereo
Whoever has found someone on the web to re print these, please share the contact, and thanks
The brackets in my dash had been gutted. Someone did the weirdest install of a head unit. It just sat in the gap. I've since hunted down all the factory brackets, so yes, you're right. Now I'm fabricating a nice little gap cover to clean up the damage to the factory bezel. People amaze me with their laziness.
I’m definitely interested in this bracket. Please provide the vendor who can print these. Thank you
I went online and found a service, Xometry.com. You can search by your area and find a person with a printer who prints with the material you want, download the file, choose your material and printing type and they give you a quote. I chose PETG as the material and FDM and IIRC the quote was about $56 for the bracket. I haven't had it printed yet.
FYI for all - I ordered the bracket through shapeways.com and found a 5 or 10 percent off promo code through google. It was $57 with shipping, using the material mentioned above. Probably a bit too expensive, but I think it's going to be a huge upgrade for the radio and not having to adjust it after a bump.
LazarusTaxa
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Has anyone gotten one of these brackets back from the printers? If so, how did it work out? does it fit other stereos fine?
tmxmotorsports
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Can't respond to the printing part but singledin radios are the same size
LazarusTaxa
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Yeah, I know.. Mainly asking if the parts from those 3rd party printing companies still fit, especially the nylon one.
Also, how does the bezel ring fit other radios for anyone who's tried?
I was wrong. The quote and the use of local folks doing the printing was a company called makexyz. just placed the order: bracket using fdm printing with PTEG was $57 and the HD faceplate using FDM and Plastic was $15. Delivery after the 21st. Will let you know how it works out
