Does anyone have an idea where to get a radio bracket? Or, what to use to make one. I am getting sick of my radio just sitting in the hole gheettooo style. Thanks
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I don't think anyone makes a bracket to allow a modern radio install on the 60 into the OEM "slot". I looked for some time and was never able to find one. Most if not all either do one or the other (1) they fab up some type of mount that will work (2) they mount the radio in a console like tuffy makes.
I did see where one guy made some adapter brackets that seemed to work great. You'll have to read through some of the radio install threads. My radio is mounted in a tuffy console...I don't really like that, but it was a solution, and it makes it a little harder to steal, but that's not really my concern around where I live.
I would rather have my radio in the OEM location but I never came up with a good way to do it, but others here have...
I did see where one guy made some adapter brackets that seemed to work great. You'll have to read through some of the radio install threads. My radio is mounted in a tuffy console...I don't really like that, but it was a solution, and it makes it a little harder to steal, but that's not really my concern around where I live.
I would rather have my radio in the OEM location but I never came up with a good way to do it, but others here have...
there are studs that come out of the dash cover. fab some brackets that attach to these studs and come down and hold the metal cover that the cd player slides into. then just slide your radio into the metal cover thingy. mine looks professional. takes some inginuity, but not that difficult.
I made a cover plate with a slot the size of my radio and used the sleeve that came with my radio. Then I just fabbed up some brackets to mount it to the factory bolts under the dash. I didn't find that taking the dash off is a big deal and can be done in a 1/2 hr, maybe even shorter if you're fast. The nice thing about these older vehicles is that the dash is easier and less complicated to take off than many newer vehicles.
taking the dashpad off is easy compared to many vehicles. I was never satisfied with a mount where the radio would not potentially "flop around" over bumps and stuff.
One guy I saw made some nice brackets out of what looked like aluminium. I messed around with mine for a few hours and then took the easy way out and mounted in my console. Maybe one day I'll back and look at the dash pad again.
One guy I saw made some nice brackets out of what looked like aluminium. I messed around with mine for a few hours and then took the easy way out and mounted in my console. Maybe one day I'll back and look at the dash pad again.
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My radio just flops around. But now I have an idea as in how I am going to mount it now thanks to some ideas. Jason
I made a cover plate with a slot the size of my radio and used the sleeve that came with my radio. Then I just fabbed up some brackets to mount it to the factory bolts under the dash. I didn't find that taking the dash off is a big deal and can be done in a 1/2 hr, maybe even shorter if you're fast. The nice thing about these older vehicles is that the dash is easier and less complicated to take off than many newer vehicles.
What did you do to control the rear of the radio?
Have a browse through this thread it may help.
https://forum.ih8mud.com/60-series-wagons/250478-fj60-radio.html
https://forum.ih8mud.com/60-series-wagons/250478-fj60-radio.html
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I used that strap that has holes, I think is for secure pipes and other things. The radio is firmly secure.
rchalmers3
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I also used the original 4 studs coming down out of the dash pad for mounting a radio.
I modified the stock brackets and added some small pieces of sheet metal which I then pop-riveted to the sides of a single DIN radio sleeve. Obtaining the correct depth and angle is not difficult with the dash pad installed, but it would be much faster on the bench.
Using this method balances the radio weight, eliminating the need for a rear strap. The radio can slide in and out for service or access like it's supposed to.
Rick
I modified the stock brackets and added some small pieces of sheet metal which I then pop-riveted to the sides of a single DIN radio sleeve. Obtaining the correct depth and angle is not difficult with the dash pad installed, but it would be much faster on the bench.
Using this method balances the radio weight, eliminating the need for a rear strap. The radio can slide in and out for service or access like it's supposed to.
Rick
The sleeve keeps it stable so I didn't add anything to the back of the radio. I made the face plate where the sleeve mounts out of 1/4 plate to give it a solid base. I also triangulated the mount with the studs on the dash pad so it stays solid. It works because I don't see the radio moving/wiggling at all, and with my diesel I would definitely see it vibrating if it weren't secure especially at idle.
