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I'm replacing my stock double-DIN radio with a single-DIN aftermarket head unit and a BCD536HP. To do this properly, it seems like ISO mounting and stacking the units on top of each other is the recommended method.
Unfortunately not only does the BCD536HP not come with screws for this, it also doesn't mention the screw specifications within the manual. Here are their exact words:
"Once the sleeve is removed, you will see threaded, metric machine screw holes on either
side of the chassis cabinet. Uniden does not supply these screws. Their diameter, length, and
screw type should be chosen by a qualified installer based on the internal vehicle bracket which
will be used in securing the scanner chassis."
I'm not sure why Uniden wouldn't just specify the diameter. Does anyone know what size diameter these are? At Home Depot the closest I could come were #8 'machine' screws x 1/2", but those didn't fit and I didn't want to force them. Diameter wise they were close, but maybe the threads were off.
A more complete question is, what screws should I buy and where can I buy them?
Thanks in advance
Unfortunately not only does the BCD536HP not come with screws for this, it also doesn't mention the screw specifications within the manual. Here are their exact words:
"Once the sleeve is removed, you will see threaded, metric machine screw holes on either
side of the chassis cabinet. Uniden does not supply these screws. Their diameter, length, and
screw type should be chosen by a qualified installer based on the internal vehicle bracket which
will be used in securing the scanner chassis."
I'm not sure why Uniden wouldn't just specify the diameter. Does anyone know what size diameter these are? At Home Depot the closest I could come were #8 'machine' screws x 1/2", but those didn't fit and I didn't want to force them. Diameter wise they were close, but maybe the threads were off.
A more complete question is, what screws should I buy and where can I buy them?
Thanks in advance