I picked up a 3W one about 2 years ago. Once installed all functions worked except i could not roll up my passenger rear window using the main/front window controls. I can manually roll up the rear passenger window using the rear window controls. All windows down/up using the fob works...
As of now i have had no issues related to the heat from the two heater hoses.
I have seen that others have mounted the radio base in the area below the steering wheel.
I had an issues with a rattle behind me that turned out to the cable that is connected to the sliding rear window rattling against the glass. Maybe something the check.
It's attached to two aluminum tubes going towards the top of the firewall with a zip tie. Not 100% sure what they are lol. Red is the two tubes, yellow is the zip tie. The zip tie was a huge bitch to put on and tighten. I would recommend 3M VHB tape instead.
No. I didn't modify the back of the mic/handset. Yes the grooves we're in the way, but i didn't have to dremel or modify and the magnet did stick with the included double sided adhesive. You can potentially modify/cut the standard mic clip to be flat rather than the handset it self. Another idea...
I don't currently have a picture but it's mounted in the space behind the glove box to the left of the cabin air filter. There's enough room to mount and coil excess cable.
I have finally wrapped up my install of the Midland MXT275.
My intention was to make the install as clean as possible and leave the cab as stock as possible.
I specifically went with the MXT275 as it's possible remote mount the base and have all the controls in the handset.
I chose to...
Item #2 for me and also after getting the bed lined as well. I went with line-x. The overall utility of the rails is definitely something to consider. Although i can see myself using it more for when the bed isnt completely full. But i can be wrong.
So I am planning on a DIY Trail Rail as inspired by Red Hot Sloth's write up
Most likely will order all parts through McMaster-Carr.
Parts:
Black powder coated solid low profile unistrut 3310T818 5ft x 3
Red low profile caps 3312T12 x 6
Flanged button head screws black oxide 92137A550
Beers
My...