First, thanks to everyone for the great content here. I’m a new FJ60 owner, but my background in mechanical engineering and automotive. It’s been really fun learning this truck through the factory manual and the mountains of info here. I’m the second owner of my 85’ and I feel a ton of responsibility to keep up the tradition of incredible care taken by the first owner.
I debated on keeping the factory radio in place because I love the look, but I ended putting in the most modest looking aftermarket head unit I could find that had the features I wanted (Sony DSX-GS80). I also replaced the door speaker with Polk 522s and that allowed me to keep the door panels stock. Maybe it’s the high power head unit, maybe it’s the speakers, but it sounds better than I expected.
I ended up designing and 3D printing a few key components and in case anyone is interested, those files are HERE. The mounting is super solid. I printed these in PETG which ‘should’ tolerate the temps in these locations, but would not work under the hood. Yes, I made this all more complicated than it needs to be. I have a long history of that...
I debated on keeping the factory radio in place because I love the look, but I ended putting in the most modest looking aftermarket head unit I could find that had the features I wanted (Sony DSX-GS80). I also replaced the door speaker with Polk 522s and that allowed me to keep the door panels stock. Maybe it’s the high power head unit, maybe it’s the speakers, but it sounds better than I expected.
I ended up designing and 3D printing a few key components and in case anyone is interested, those files are HERE. The mounting is super solid. I printed these in PETG which ‘should’ tolerate the temps in these locations, but would not work under the hood. Yes, I made this all more complicated than it needs to be. I have a long history of that...