so i installed a new HU and first off, i really dont like the dash kits for the truck. seem to pop out way to easy. now my question where can i back strap the HU to? i saw foam and a small piece of plastic behind the stocker. i dont wanna drill into a vent or anything so let me know. thanks

 

There are other threads on this, also other install kits...But most who are worried about how easy it is, they mold it in or screw it to something on the trim, you really cant do much back in the dash, as it would be a pain in the *** to mount it and put it all together..

Rocky

 

i searched for a "back straping", and a "backstraping" thread and came up with nothing. i wanted the flat panel where the eq is supposed to go on the metra kit. so i guess i will just figure something out.

 

im guessing you got the one with the useless slot? i fized my roommate's by flipping the radio over and having the slot on the top and using some glue to attach the mounting bracket to the radio bezel from the rear... he has not complained about it comeing loose since i did it last summer so i guess its a good fix

 

strapping....(2) P's

 

be careful with this its a pain in the **** if you ever have to pull ur radio out to trouble shoot it. Best way to secure the kit in is to get 1 1/2 stinger screws or tech screws and use those to replace the 2 7 mil bolts that hold the radio bezel on. When you use the bigger screws it goes thro the kit and locks it into the radio bezel and its very hard to pull out cuz there gonna have to literally pull the kit through the screws which would take a lil time.

 

that helps out big time too.. did you bend the "prongs" that come with the metal surrounf of the head unit up to hold it in place... might take some trial and error but usually that holds it in nice and tight...

 

Problem with "back strapping" or even using special screws, is that you may save your radio, but that thief will seriously mess up your dash in the process.

I had a 93 mustang with auto. And the last thief bend the shifter to get at my stereo. (I had mounted it low and screwed the mounting kit into the dash with torx bolts.) So I bent it back, was able to drive to work for about a week or so tuneless, and that's when I picked up my 03 ranger.

 

thanks for the spelling help scotty. and i think i will just thow some gorilla glue or something in there. the slot is on the top. and yes i did bend the prongs out on the cage.

give me a break guys i am not a newb at this