I remember having to bend mine to make room for the nice Sony I once had.

On 12/2/08, James Ballen <jamosb78@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Has anyone else done this or something similar?
> I've just recently installed a great Pioneer head unit in  my
> westy...depth-wse, it fits...just barely.
> Once I got it in there, I realized that there is no room to plug in some of
> the connectors to the rear of it, due to the dash support for the OG radio,
> and the metal just behind it.
> If I could get myself even another 1/2" of room back there, life would be
> swell.
>
> thanks,
> james
> '86 westy wolfy weekender
>
> ----- craig cowan <phishman068@GMAIL.COM> wrote:----
> As far as the depth thing goes and certain head units not fitting.....
> i bought one of those. And it's installed : )
> The trick for me, was to take a 2x4 and insert it into the open stereo hole
> on the dash, and really beat on it with a hammer. That "adjusts" the
> obstructing brace in the back accordingly and adds a half inch or so to the
> clearance, allowing for easy installation. I wouldn't reccomend cutting this
> brace out or anything rash like that, it is there to strengthen the dash,
> but a little adjustment seems alright to me....
>
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