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@mmckenna - I'm planning on dual decking an 5700 + 5800 with a kch-20r control head in my 2010 gmc sierra; however, I've no idea how to or where to mount that control head. Could you please provide some guidance? I want to make the install as professional as possible.
Thanks in advance.
mmckenna
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Well, it's been 15 years since I touched one of those trucks. The ones I recall, we put the control head in the flow through center console under the HVAC controls. If you don't have that center console, you'll need to look at mounting it under the dash to keep it out of the air bag deployment area. There are companies that make small consoles that go under the dash, but those are overkill for a single control head.
Here is how I mounted mine, using the Lido LM-300HD-EXT seat bolt mount, speakers mounted on the floor. I know, work truck is work truck.
As mentioned above, I was going to go console, but decided that was overkill for 1 control head.
As mentioned above, I was going to go console, but decided that was overkill for 1 control head.
