Looking for some ideas to install a few radios in my 2005 Ford F150 King Ranch. Was really hoping to find a console for it, but I haven't had much luck finding once since its a console shift. I found one thread on here with an expedition that had a retrofitted console. Any ideas? Thanks in advance!
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2005 Ford F150 Install advice
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It might be helpful for you to post a pic of the interior of your truck. None of us are familiar with every vehicle and version of interiors. If you're looking for suggestions for console, we need to see the space you want to fit it into and whatever else is in the truck.
Have you looked at elightbars? That's where all the pro upfitters hang out. There's lot of threads on installs and plenty of pics. Much more and better info than you will find here. (Not shooting down RR, but more pointing out that elb is a more specific and useful resource in this instance.)
I apologize, I actually linked a photo in that post, I completely forgot about relinking it when I had to reload the page. I will add it.
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2005 Ford F150 install advice
If your Ford F150 console is the same as my 05 Ranger I can give you some ideas and photo of my install that I created myself which worked out very well for me. I used a simple hinged wing mount with velcro for the sides that worked out very well and makes for a quick removal. It was inexpensive as well.
If your Ford F150 console is the same as my 05 Ranger I can give you some ideas and photo of my install that I created myself which worked out very well for me. I used a simple hinged wing mount with velcro for the sides that worked out very well and makes for a quick removal. It was inexpensive as well.
Have you looked at Jotto Desk? http://jottopublicsafety.gojotto.com/consoles.html
I do not know exactly what you are wanting to install, but I installed a ton of these dash top mounts for various utilities, public works, etc in F150s:
http://forums.radioreference.com/at...rd-f-150-pro-197-scanner-install-img_1766.jpg
It is made by Jotto Desk and is very easy to install.
http://forums.radioreference.com/at...rd-f-150-pro-197-scanner-install-img_1766.jpg
It is made by Jotto Desk and is very easy to install.
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