Aftermarket CD/Changer Mounting in Console

[Shakespsu]

Does anyone know where you can get a kit to mount CD/Mp3 changers in your center console - specifically for a 2004 Explorer? Thanks

 

[rwmorrisonjr]

I mounted mine under the cargo area where the jack is. I also don't have the third seat option if that helps.

 

[CDW6212R]

You might be on the lookout for a Ford Phatbox. It's a Phatbox which takes the factory Ford connector plug. I just found one on Ebay, they are basically hard drives that hold MP3's and Wav files. The Phatbox is slightly smaller than the CD changer. I will try to put mine in my quarter panel. They retail for $700+, but used are about half of that, when you find one. Good luck,
DonW

 

[Shakespsu]

Thanks for the tips. I already purchased a bundle of Audio equipment on Ebay. So I will probably just search for places to mount the Mp3 Changer. Under the back seat is a good idea since I will want it accessible. I may explorer console to see what I can do. I used to be good at car stereo installs but I think I may be about 5 years past my prime.

Thanks all!

 

[gavin]

all I did was use some velcro strips.. put a couple pieces on the changer, then mounted it into the console. Haven't had any real problems so far. And it doesn't bounce around, and seems to be holding quite well.

 

[Shakespsu]

Mounting Problems

One thing I have noticed is the difference in mounting space between the 2001-2003 to the 2004. There is no room under the 2nd row seating and under the front seats is tight as well. I have DVD and TV tuner going in - tough mounts!!!!!!

I am going to brave the console and see how it turns out. I should be able to fix something up and make it look good (on the surface anyways).

 

[karl_burns]

I put an eclipse 8 cd changer in the console. I removed the underside, just used an L-bracket on the bottom end, took the "brains" form the underside and velcroed them to the side for clearance. Made a grey "flush top" for the top of it, and it has worked beautifully. So, it can be done.
The easiest are the SONY ES SEries 6 cd changers because they are tiny!
Karl