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Underseat Mount I cut a 1x6 board to length to fit under the seat without blocking the vent. I then mounted the radio to it with the provided bracket. It holds in place fine and is really easy to take the whole thing out if needed (truck cleaning, radio programming, etc). I've had plans to...

Hey CHawks_12, I have had it installed for about 6 years with no trouble or movement. I think it all depends on the radio control head size and how securely you mount it. I used the Yaesu YSK-8900 control head separation kit for my installation (if you are using a Yaesu mobile radio, there are...

Yaesu FT-8800 Installation I have a Yaesu FT-8800 dual band mobile mounted in my 2008 4th Gen. I installed the remote control head in place of the sunglasses holder in the overhead console, near the sunroof control. This is neat and out of the way and most people who ride with me don't...

Thanks! Thanks TOPSECRETTUNDRA for the great, simple write-up with photos. I found the plugs on Amazon for $4.49 (link) and did the change-out in under an hour. Also used anti-seize on plugs and the 10mm bolts holding the coils in. To make it easier to get to the rear two coils on the...

Nice Install Hey, OHP, the install with the BestKit looks really nice! Question...it looks like the screen is recessed a little bit, does that reduce the viewing angle? Can you still see the whole screen from the driver's seat? I'm thinking about getting the same stereo for my 2008 SR5 and...

@lexmedic157 Yeah, I have a similar setup right now (as the radio goes). Yaesu FT-8800 temporarily mounted under the seat. I removed the sungless holder from the overhead console and mounted the remote head in there at a good downward viewing angle, then remoted the mic port to below the...

New in town Also in Annapolis; just moved to town and saw this thread. I've been down to Assateague (correct spelling) a few times. Fun beach driving, but a bit pricey ($75/year) unless you go often. More info at Assateague Island Beach - Recreational Use. Around 3 hours drive from here...

Hey, lexmedic157 or sc1911cwp: Just curious where you went? Not sure if just any Motorola shop will take off-the-street customers. Did they do it close to the sunroof and know their way around up there? I'm another hesitant ham who wants to do a rooftop install, but concerned about sunroof...

Color Changes? I've got a 4th gen shadow mica SR5 (dark grey) and I'm not very happy with how the chrome looks (mostly grill). Rear hatch inset and doorhandles are also chrome now (stock). First, how easy would it be to paint (or have painted) the grill to match the factory color (1F4)? I've...

I'm thinking about it. I was going to climb under the front and look around at the mounting places today, but we had 7" of snow today, so it can wait at least until that melts. Also want to think about how it will look with the dark color shadow mica. It looks awesome with your gold one...

Very cool. Thanks for sharing those again. From the other photos, I couldn't tell very well how close the bar ends came down over the hooks. Now I see that they are offset a bit, so a cable or strap could come straight up without hitting the bar end mount.

Tow Hooks? Hey JAC, I noticed some of you talking about the tow hooks over on another thread. I can't tell completely from the photos you posted on here, but would you say that your tow hooks are unusable with the SteelCraft? It looks like you didn't have to take them off, but they may be...

Do it again? Anybody interested in doing this again this year?

Thanks for the suggestions I know this thread has been dormant for some time, but thanks for the info! I just bought a Yaesu FT-8800 for the truck; still searching for a creative mounting location. On the 4th Gen (and earlier models, too), there is a cargo box on the passenger side of the...

Two thoughts One one hand, there is already a picture in your avatar (on the left) side of your post. So, do you really need a huge picture in your signature, too? On the other hand, I know that most of us are pretty proud of our 4Runners, and like to show them off. There is an option not to...