MXT575 Under Center Counsel Install?

[Lordsandy]

I’ve read all the posts on possible locations for the MXT575 but would like to hear from those that installed it under the center counsel. Any tip or suggestions? Photos would be great also. Thank you!

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[gtabert]

Here you go, this install was for the 275, several posts in another shared pics of his 575 install. By the way, this is a great how to video

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/thre...h-super-clean-gmrs-radio-install-contd.43847/

 

[IwannaGOfast]

I don't have any experience with a center console install, but I followed this glove box install for my 575 and it went very smooth. Wired it to outfitter switch #6 and used a pro clip mount for the mic. Install was very straightforward and the end result I was very happy with.

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/thre...metal-bracket-and-67-designs-mic-mount.70922/

 

[SwampCactus]

I have the 275 behind the panel by your left leg. To me that's way better there then the Glovebox or Center Console. Why waste that space? I always try to use dead space for things.

Not sure if the 575 would fit there though. But anyone doing the 275 should mount it there and save the Glovebox and Center Console for other things.

 

[xim]

I have mine under the steering column

 

[ArizonaGreg]

I installed mine UNDER the center console as shown in this great video:
https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/thre...h-super-clean-gmrs-radio-install-contd.43847/
...therefore it takes up no room anywhere in the car. Wired its power input to AUX 6 switch. I used a round CAT6 jack (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09WM63PGR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1) as it was easier to drill a round hole rather than cut a square hole.
Installed the antenna next to the driver's side mirror using an M2M mounting bracket (https://mountains2metal.com/BR6LAPAM/). The bracket is expensive but using it resulted in a clean install.

 

[JayJay]

I have been reading different threads about mounting the MXT575 and from what I have found, it will not fit under the center console Like the the MXT275 does. Like @SwampCactus mentioned above, I ended up mounting my 575 on the backside of the fuse box as not to waste usable storage space like the glove box.

I also ran a RJ45 extension cable over to the panel below the temp controls in order to plug in the hand mic.

 

[Lordsandy]

I have been reading different threads about mounting the MXT575 and from what I have found, it will not fit under the center console Like the the MXT275 does. Like @SwampCactus mentioned above, I ended up mounting my 575 on the backside of the fuse box as not to waste usable storage space like the glove box.

I also ran a RJ45 extension cable over to the panel below the temp controls in order to plug in the hand mic.

Do you have any other photos of this install?
Thanks!

 

[swooshdave]

I don't have any experience with a center console install, but I followed this glove box install for my 575 and it went very smooth. Wired it to outfitter switch #6 and used a pro clip mount for the mic. Install was very straightforward and the end result I was very happy with.

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/thre...metal-bracket-and-67-designs-mic-mount.70922/

I also used the Mountains2metal bracket. Worked awesome and don't impact the glove box at all.

I went with a round ethernet plug which made drilling a hole a wee easier than trying to cut a square hole.

Side note: If you use the Midlands radios wired directly to the battery (which mine currently is) if you leave it powered on and unplug the handheld it DOES NOT turn off the radio. I'm going to probably go to an upfitter switch soon.

 

[JayJay]

Do you have any other photos of this install?
Thanks!

It’s not a fancy install, the Midland bracket is just zip tied to the back of the fuse panel bracket.

 

[Lordsandy]

For those that want to go this route I did install my MXT575 under the center counsel without any problems.

 

[Lordsandy]

I used this photo someone posted as I guide.

 

[shansen]

Thanks to this current thread and this thread, I was able to install my MXT575 under the center console in a few hours today. Instead of wiring the power to the wire behind the glove compartment, since I was already pulling the antenna cable through the firewall grommet areas, I pulled the power wires through there as well. Negative wire to the body where the battery connects, and the positive wire to the green/brown cable that's wired to the AUX2 switch (15 amp).

Under the center console, mine had more room than the prior pictures, I have a 2023 Badlands w/Lux package for reference. Note that part of the Midland radio does touch the bottom of the wireless charging base that comes with the trim level I have.

I did use a small spacer underneath the mount as pictured below, and drilled the hole in the mounting bracket a little wider to accommodate the bolt. I went with the same Cat6 port ArizonaGreg did. For holding the mic, I have a ProClip on the way and will use that with a Magnetic Mic. They have not arrived yet, so the mic is just sitting in the pocket.

 

[Callelk]

Thanks to this current thread and this thread, I was able to install my MXT575 under the center console in a few hours today. Instead of wiring the power to the wire behind the glove compartment, since I was already pulling the antenna cable through the firewall grommet areas, I pulled the power wires through there as well. Negative wire to the body where the battery connects, and the positive wire to the green/brown cable that's wired to the AUX2 switch (15 amp).

Under the center console, mine had more room than the prior pictures, I have a 2023 Badlands w/Lux package for reference. Note that part of the Midland radio does touch the bottom of the wireless charging base that comes with the trim level I have.

I did use a small spacer underneath the mount as pictured below, and drilled the hole in the mounting bracket a little wider to accommodate the bolt. I went with the same Cat6 port ArizonaGreg did. For holding the mic, I have a ProClip on the way and will use that with a Magnetic Mic. They have not arrived yet, so the mic is just sitting in the pocket.

Did you have to drill the tunnel for the radio bracket bolt or use one that was there? Do you recall how thick the nylon washer was?

 

[shansen]

Did you have to drill the tunnel for the radio bracket bolt or use one that was there? Do you recall how thick the nylon washer was?

I did not need to drill. I removed the bolt on the forward left side of the transmission tunnel and used it to go through the bracket and the spacer. The nylon spacer is 1/4" thick.

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