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2013 Explorer Install Questions

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RadioGuy3007

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Hey Everyone,
I have a 2013 Ford Explorer XLT and I am wanting to add a XTL5000 and another radio. Do you guys know if there are any consoles that fit the non L.E explores? If not what do you recommend for placement of the control heads.
 

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I have a 2016 XLT as an assigned vehicle from my work. We went with O3 control heads, and APX mid power radios. The radio bricks ended up being installed under the driver and passenger seats. Consoles for the non-LE vehicles are non-existent, and placing other control heads like O5/M5s means slapping them on the sides of the existing console. Not very ergonomic, which is why we went with the O3s.
 

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this is for 16 and up civi. I remember seeing a 12 civi a police dept had with a regular shifter.
 
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