Speaker Bracket Found Dangling

[jsrang]

When we parked Monty, following a short trip, one of the LR speakers was fond dangling from the ceiling. The bracket had broken where the swivel is mounted. I suspect that it had loosened and the vibration eventually caused the bracket to break. Is this something that I can pick up while at the Fall Rally? (@ the Parts Office or from a vendor?)

Jim

Jim & Marilyn Rang
2004 2500 CC Silverado SRW Duramax/Allison
2005 3650 Montana RK

[ldunning]

I had the same problem. The original bracket was plastic. The dealer replaced them with metal. I think he told me that he got them at Radio Shack.

2000 F-250 4wd Hypertech
4" exhaust Gauges K&N
2006 2955rl

[tweir]

Yup---Radio Shack is where I had to get mine----somehow 30 bucks a pair rings a bell, but I could be wrong.

Thomas J.
'05 3500 DRW Duramax Crew Cab
'04 Montana 3685 FL
"What WAS the greastest thing BEFORE sliced bread?"

[Emmel]

Sad to say, but the replacements are better material than the originals and will probably last longer. I replaced both rear brackets sometime last year. The factory brackets looked like they were squeezed too tight and were cracked at the ball where they are aimed toward the front of the living room. Just a minor fix!

Steve&Patti 2004 model 3280
2002 Duramax 4x4 crew cab SB

[dcowie]

Mine broke two weeks ago. Glad to hear I can purchase at Radio Shack.
Sounds like Keystone needs to make a change.

Doug & LInda,Estero, FL
2005 2980RL
2005 F-250 SD 4x2 6.0L V8 Diesel 5 SPD Auto
Reis 16k

[Jim]

Mine broke last winter on the California freeways and I got a new set at Wal-mart. The original ones were just too flimsy and the new ones are really much better. Paid around $25 but they are much more skookum.

Jim & Dagmar Swift
"Plan B" 2004 2980RL,
2006 Chevy 2500 , Duramax, Allison Automatic, Short Box Crew Cab,
2 Dalmations,
Kelowna, B.C., CANADA

[JH Sechelt]

I replaced both of mine with little 2" metal L brackets.
Painted them black, Took the ball out of the speakers and replaced it with a 10/32 Stove bolt (I think)
Screwed the (now black) angle bracket in the place where the original brackets were and used the stove bolts
plus a few nuts to mount the speakers (actually we replaced the speakers with better ones).
Bent the brackets so the speakers were angled down a little.
The brackets & the bolts couldn't have cost more then 2 to 3 dollars. Look like they have always been there.
(can't really see them any ways, they are behind the speakers)
Strong like bull.




J&D





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[IMG]John & Dawn

Sunshine Coast, British Columbia
2006 2980RL &
2005 F350 Lariet, Crewcab
Shortbox Powerstroke 4X4

[Wrenchtraveller]

John, that sounds like the way to go. Good Fix.

Don & Donna
Vancouver Island
2005 Ford F350 V10 Lariat CC 4x4 LB SRW 11200 GVWR
2006 Montana 2955RL
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[jsrang]

John,
Sounds like a great fix. Especially One that doesn't cost much. Plus sounds like a pretty easy one to do.

Thanks again to all who responded.

Jim

Jim & Marilyn Rang
2004 2500 CC Silverado SRW Duramax/Allison
2005 3650 Montana RK

[richfaa]

Oh Boy..another preventative measure that has to be taken..Oh boy..

Rich& Helen N.Ridgeville,Ohio.

F-350SD, Lariat, V-10,4:30 Diff, tow command Long bed, Crew Cab Dually, 06 3400RL
Mor-Ryde Pin Box

[Ozz]

Yes, Rich, just like the slide kits, more bad design.

'07 3400RL 2nd RTU
2 Golf Cart batteries 3,000 watt inverter, automatic transfer switch
Honda 2000 Generator, Maytag's with 220 Dryer
Stationary domed Sat. dish, LCD 12 Volt Amp gauge, LCD Tank Monitor
3 added 120 volt outlets, On Board Air; 12 Volt Viair 450C compressor
2006 Ford PSD 4x4 Off Road Lariat, Hadley Air Horns, Truck inverter with 110 volts: laptop, Color Backup camera, Firestone air bags,Husky air ride roller hitch, Awning lock

[Lije Baley]

My brackets also failed (twice). The cupped portion has no strength and breaks under tension. While similar brackets are available in metal, I found an excellent replacement at Walmart. A pair of fully adjustable brackets (allowing much better orientation of the surround speakers)for less than $10. They easily support my heavier replacement speakers, but will also accept the Quest speakers with screws provided that fit the threaded Quest mounting holes.

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...uct_id=5019645




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Bill and Mariana McCamy
'05 F-250 Lariat 6L PSD
'05 2955RL
Woodland, CA