m3dragon
FRF Addict
I thought I share how I installed my Lowrance GPS. A note to new people reading, like modifying your rig there is more than one solution. Pick the one you like best.
I used all the Lowrance parts as the outlaw mount I was sent did not have any hardware. Either solution works so pick your preference.
Hardware used was 1" 1/4 machine screw, nuts and washers. And two 18-20 gauge wire taps.
Remove the upper tray by lifting up the ruber mat and then remove the 2 1/4 inch screw in the back. Then lift the tray out. Once the tray is out mach up the lowrance mount to your liking and then mark the 4 holes.
Once you have the holes marked, drill them out. Drill press not needed but if you have one just is easier. You can test fit and make sure things line up. You will need to also drill two cable holes for the power line and the Nema 2000 line (you will not use this). Once your happy tighten everything down.
Test the lengths of the power wire to make sure you have enough to connect to the GPS. Once you do you can zip tie the Nema 2000 wire.
Now you are ready to install the base unit. You will need to remove your glove box which is 3 1/4 inch screws at the bottom. Remove these and slide the glove box out. Next reach up to the back of the cigarette lighter and remove the plug. There is a small tab you press that faces the passenger side. Once this is remove cut off the plastic cover so you can access the two wires. You will tap the wire matching colors. (NOTE) these you will need to strip the power and ground wires from the GPS leads to make contact. The prongs on these don't bite through the casing very well.
Now you can reassemble everything. Once you are done you should have something like this or to your taste.
Power it on to make sure your connections are secure. Enjoy.
I used all the Lowrance parts as the outlaw mount I was sent did not have any hardware. Either solution works so pick your preference.
Hardware used was 1" 1/4 machine screw, nuts and washers. And two 18-20 gauge wire taps.
Remove the upper tray by lifting up the ruber mat and then remove the 2 1/4 inch screw in the back. Then lift the tray out. Once the tray is out mach up the lowrance mount to your liking and then mark the 4 holes.
Once you have the holes marked, drill them out. Drill press not needed but if you have one just is easier. You can test fit and make sure things line up. You will need to also drill two cable holes for the power line and the Nema 2000 line (you will not use this). Once your happy tighten everything down.
Test the lengths of the power wire to make sure you have enough to connect to the GPS. Once you do you can zip tie the Nema 2000 wire.
Now you are ready to install the base unit. You will need to remove your glove box which is 3 1/4 inch screws at the bottom. Remove these and slide the glove box out. Next reach up to the back of the cigarette lighter and remove the plug. There is a small tab you press that faces the passenger side. Once this is remove cut off the plastic cover so you can access the two wires. You will tap the wire matching colors. (NOTE) these you will need to strip the power and ground wires from the GPS leads to make contact. The prongs on these don't bite through the casing very well.
Now you can reassemble everything. Once you are done you should have something like this or to your taste.
Power it on to make sure your connections are secure. Enjoy.
