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I am trying to install a couple 2way type radios in my 2003 GMC Sonoma and was hoping to mount them on the back wall of the extended cab area on either side of the jack storage area. However I am unsure of the area mentioned such as is the rear cab wall double walled or single wall? If it is double walled, how much space is there between the two walls? Would hate to drill a hole thru the rear wall as I have only had the truck for 2 weeks.

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I am trying to install a couple 2way type radios in my 2003 GMC Sonoma and was hoping to mount them on the back wall of the extended cab area on either side of the jack storage area.  However I am unsure of the area mentioned such as is the rear cab wall double walled or single wall?  If it is double walled, how much space is there between the two walls?  Would hate to drill a hole thru the rear wall as I have only had the truck for 2 weeks.

 

 

 

I don't believe there is much thickness back there. I mounted an amp in one of my old trucks and I am pretty sure the sheet metal screw poked thru to the outside.

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I am trying to install a couple 2way type radios in my 2003 GMC Sonoma and was hoping to mount them on the back wall of the extended cab area on either side of the jack storage area.  However I am unsure of the area mentioned such as is the rear cab wall double walled or single wall?  If it is double walled, how much space is there between the two walls?  Would hate to drill a hole thru the rear wall as I have only had the truck for 2 weeks.

 

 

 

Heres another idea to try instead that might work for you. I've been scouring the forums looking at different amp installs. I Dont remember who it was, but they took liquid nails, and "glued" two narrow strips to the back of the cab. They then took I believe a sheet of that MDX? and screwed it to the strips. This way you dont go through the back of the cab, and you wont have to worry about filling the screw holes with silicone to seal it from moisture. If your radio is somewhat smaller, maybe take a few strips, glue them to the back, so you are able to use a bracket that I assume comes with the radio, and screw the bracket right to the strips. Then if you sell the truck, you can probably remove that strip. (Never tried to remove something that was stuck on with liquid nails though).

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