96 explorer headunit install

[dubrx 10+ year member]

just installed a 9851 in my girlfriends explorer but cant find anything to secure it to so that its not fall forward out of the DIN spot....i got the kit and all that so when first put in it looks fine but when you start to move it slants down and starts to fall forward....anyone know what i can screw it into so it will be secure.

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[Slody4Futbol 10+ year member]

you sure the kit is correct? did you use the metra kit? 5802? if so did you put the radio on bottom and pocket on top?

 

[johnecon2001 5,000+ posts]

zip ties... lots of zip ties.

 

[dubrx 10+ year member]

radio is on top pocket on bottom should i flip?

 

[Slody4Futbol 10+ year member]

yes... must read directions included with kit ;-)

 

[RandyJ 10+ year member]

yes... must read directions included with kit ;-)

lol, good one. Should be in the stickie for this section.

 

[dubrx 10+ year member]

kit gave option of goin either way and directions for both ways on how to install the unit i just cant find anything to screw it to.

 

[Slody4Futbol 10+ year member]

was it the metra 5802? if so the pocket goes up on some vehicles and on bottom on some... but on explorers and stuff it goes on top... and only on the f150s and stuff that have the a/c controls & the two 7mm bolts on the top left and right are the ones you use screws 2 hold the kit in