how to mount radio in 85/86

[RockWVU]

How did you guys physically mount your radio? The dash kit sent to me by crutchfield appears that it will work only on 80-84 models, it doesnt let my "din" dash piece fit. Currently, i plan on just putting the radio sleeve on the dash opening, but i'd really like to attach something on the back somehow as well. suggestions?

[ctubutis]

I'd call up Crutchfield and ask to exchange it for a kit for later-model trucks.

[JayzDaddy]

I just did this in my 86. I had an adapter for the speaker harness but cut n plugged the power wires. The kit u got had what 3 plastic "plates" in it. In my pack it was the one not rubber banded together. Gotta cut out the **** parts and some of the mounting tabs till your left with a rectangle wit 2 long tabs top n bottom. The metal bracket that comes with a new head unit slides through this bending some locking tabs to hold it in place. Then its just slida in the deck till it clicks n its done. Fits stock opening decent.

For constant hot i tapped into the cig lighter just below. Keyed hot is yellow black with the big foam thingy. Drilled the metal plate under factory deck for a ground.


Lmk if i can tell you anymore.