I plan to start a new thread on the Thrive install too. Mine will not be in the truck permanent, just on a support arm so I can use it for other things and the convenience of loading apps etc.
The Torque software is working find with the PLXII ODB2 BT device so I'll install it on the Thrive with the various GPS and navigation apps.
As for the sound system - no one has replied to my thread asking about converging with the stock radio and amps via harness, so I'll keep investigating this.
Bigboy99, I can work with you offline if you wish and maybe we can share notes since we want to do nearly the same thing. I have a good friend that I camp with a lot in Portland, so I'm frequently near there. The next time I head toward Mt Hood etc I'll let you know and maybe I can get a look at your rig?
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