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Stingray42 · 09-20-2004, 02:39 PM

Putting in my Sony Head Unit in my 86 GMc 1/2 ton last night, hole was already cut in the dash, so just wired it up and slipped it in. Everything works awesome, except it just flops around in there with nothing supporting it from behind. Any ideas how to fix this?

Thanks!

TrainD5115 · 09-20-2004, 02:54 PM

From what I remember, most mounting kits should have a bracket that attaches to the rear of the head unit that you can secure under the dash. The Pioneer unit I am using has a chassis that is snug enough to where it doesn't flop around. I would suggest Radio Shack or a local shop in your area will probably have something for a couple bucks that you can use. Goodluck.

hotrodhomi · 09-20-2004, 02:56 PM

Mine holds rock solid by just bending the angled tabs that are on the outer case. This is the thing that the stereo slides into. If it was a new stereo it should have came with a back strap. If not you could get one at any stereo store. That should help, but like I said, mine holds solid without it. Good luck

gldevall · 09-20-2004, 03:53 PM

There is a metal support bracket that should be back there. I have an extra one laying around somewhere. If you want it, I can see if I can find it for you. Or you can get one from Crutchfield for about $10, but that would have the bracket and the face plate.

landpro00 · 09-20-2004, 06:44 PM

On my Sony I went to Lowes and bought some angle iron and fabricated a tray for it. I made a square slightly bigger than the unit for it to sit on. Then I added a metal strip(not angle iron) from the middle of the rear of the tray angled down and fastened it to the lower part of dash. It is rock solid!!! You could probably go monster truck car jumping and it wouldn't budge.

Otherwise you can do one of the other recommendations here, what ever suits you best. I read somewhere that these trucks are supposed to have a tray for radio already but I guess alot of them get removed over the years.

If I remember correctly think what I did cost me under $10 for materials.

mhicks · 09-20-2004, 08:34 PM

Plumber's tape. Metal banding with holes in it.

TIMSPEED · 09-21-2004, 09:28 PM

is that what that stuff is called, Plumbers tape? I've used that stuff for more things than I can think of, and it works everytime!

mhicks · 09-21-2004, 09:33 PM

Yes, comes in a roll about 6 foot long and is soft but strong. Already has holes in it for mounting.

hotrodhomi · 09-21-2004, 09:40 PM

so did you fix it?

Stingray42 · 09-22-2004, 03:24 AM

worked till 8 tonight, so not yet. maybe tommorow night
got the antenna adapter, so i can put it together now

Thanks!

Destructo · 09-23-2004, 05:54 AM

I fabbed up a bracket using aluminum that is only about 1/2" wide and was fairly thick so it was sturdy, just bent the ends to the right angle and drilled holes and screwed one end to the sony HU and one end with a bolt and nut to the bottom of the dash.

screwballl · 09-23-2004, 03:11 PM

its called pipe strap or plumbers strap, available at most any hardware store for cheap

cliffsta · 09-23-2004, 11:46 PM

mine just fit in there

Red didn't come with a radio, but my dad had a tape deck in there. There was solid metal behind the dash bezel so all it took was cutting that metal and the radio fit snug.

09-20-2004, 02:39 PM	#1
Stingray42 Woot. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Stouffville, Ontario Posts: 2,291	Aftermarket Stereo in dash support Putting in my Sony Head Unit in my 86 GMc 1/2 ton last night, hole was already cut in the dash, so just wired it up and slipped it in. Everything works awesome, except it just flops around in there with nothing supporting it from behind. Any ideas how to fix this? Thanks! __________________ Clarkson 96 Chevy RCLB 4.3 2WD

09-20-2004, 02:54 PM	#2
TrainD5115 North Coast, baby! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 437	Radio mounting From what I remember, most mounting kits should have a bracket that attaches to the rear of the head unit that you can secure under the dash. The Pioneer unit I am using has a chassis that is snug enough to where it doesn't flop around. I would suggest Radio Shack or a local shop in your area will probably have something for a couple bucks that you can use. Goodluck. __________________ Brad 79 Scottsdale C20 350/350 3.73's Still running full CA smog gear!

09-20-2004, 03:53 PM	#4
gldevall Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Walker, LA Posts: 2,925	There is a metal support bracket that should be back there. I have an extra one laying around somewhere. If you want it, I can see if I can find it for you. Or you can get one from Crutchfield for about $10, but that would have the bracket and the face plate. __________________ Gary -1986 SWB: lowered 4/6, SOLD!!! -Best 1/4 mile: 14.51 @ 91.01 MPH -2001 Pewter Tahoe, billet grill, Corsa Sport Cat-back, K&N FIPK SOLD!!! -2004 Z-71 Extended cab with a flowmaster, BDS 6.5", 3" BL, 35x12.5x18 Trail Grapplers on Pro-Comp 18x9 wheels

09-21-2004, 09:28 PM	#7
TIMSPEED Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,321	is that what that stuff is called, Plumbers tape? I've used that stuff for more things than I can think of, and it works everytime! __________________ I have a few cars... See Them Here

09-22-2004, 03:24 AM	#10
Stingray42 Woot. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Stouffville, Ontario Posts: 2,291	worked till 8 tonight, so not yet. maybe tommorow night got the antenna adapter, so i can put it together now Thanks! __________________ Clarkson 96 Chevy RCLB 4.3 2WD

09-20-2004, 02:56 PM	#3
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Mine holds rock solid by just bending the angled tabs that are on the outer case. This is the thing that the stereo slides into. If it was a new stereo it should have came with a back strap. If not you could get one at any stereo store. That should help, but like I said, mine holds solid without it. Good luck

09-20-2004, 06:44 PM	#5
landpro00 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Greenville,SC Posts: 35	On my Sony I went to Lowes and bought some angle iron and fabricated a tray for it. I made a square slightly bigger than the unit for it to sit on. Then I added a metal strip(not angle iron) from the middle of the rear of the tray angled down and fastened it to the lower part of dash. It is rock solid!!! You could probably go monster truck car jumping and it wouldn't budge. Otherwise you can do one of the other recommendations here, what ever suits you best. I read somewhere that these trucks are supposed to have a tray for radio already but I guess alot of them get removed over the years. If I remember correctly think what I did cost me under $10 for materials.

09-20-2004, 08:34 PM	#6
mhicks Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Weatherford,Tx Posts: 747	Plumber's tape. Metal banding with holes in it.

09-21-2004, 09:33 PM	#8
mhicks Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Weatherford,Tx Posts: 747	Yes, comes in a roll about 6 foot long and is soft but strong. Already has holes in it for mounting.

09-21-2004, 09:40 PM	#9
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	so did you fix it?

09-23-2004, 05:54 AM	#11
Destructo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lewisville, NC Posts: 1,836	I fabbed up a bracket using aluminum that is only about 1/2" wide and was fairly thick so it was sturdy, just bent the ends to the right angle and drilled holes and screwed one end to the sony HU and one end with a bolt and nut to the bottom of the dash. __________________ 1985 Scottsdale Shortbed 4x4 Stout 350 with some "upgrades"-700r4-33x12.5" Mud Tires, Warn 8274-50 winch. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado Regular Cab 2wd 4-banger, 5 speed, Street Pack with 3.73 axle.

09-23-2004, 03:11 PM	#12
screwballl Tonawanda 454 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Liquid Sunshine State Posts: 2,755	its called pipe strap or plumbers strap, available at most any hardware store for cheap __________________ 91 Chevy Suburban Tonawanda 454 R2500 - SOLD!!! 04 Dodge Durango 5.7L Hemi 2WD, 24K miles (as of July 2011) In the past 30 years about 90% of Fords are still on the road, the other 10% made it home. -------------------

09-23-2004, 11:46 PM	#13
cliffsta Stepsides RULE Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 1,921	mine just fit in there Red didn't come with a radio, but my dad had a tape deck in there. There was solid metal behind the dash bezel so all it took was cutting that metal and the radio fit snug. __________________ 1981 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Stepside 350 V8, headers, side exhausts, 3-speed auto SOLD 1980 Chevy C10 Custum Deluxe Stepside 305 V8, Edelbrock Performer Intake, Edelbrock 1406 600CFM 4-barrel, TH350C. Bent rod. SOLD 1984 GMC Sierra Classic Longbed 6.2L Diesel SOLD 2009 Kawasaki KLX-250S too many mods for this signature 1999 Honda Accord EX 4-cylinder, 17" Motegi Wheels 215/45/17 Sumitomo tires, Tein S-Tech lowering springs, KYB GR2 shocks, Acura TL 20mm rear swaybar, debadged, blackhoused headlights, Short-Ram Intake Cardomain of the Accord



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