Phone mount solution: CAD-designed plate between vents for RAM holders - April 2026 update

[anothernord]

I've never been too keen on the 80 series phone mount solutions that place the device way over in the useless cubby area, or any windshield/dash mounts. I wanted something integrated and clean, so I got to work in CAD, and got this water-jet and bent up. It uses a 1" female socket that works with any RAM device holder.

2026 Update:
Ok, I have another 15 available. This time around they will be powder coated in wrinkle black to blend in with the dash better. Price is $62 shipped and PayPal'd (PM me) - Note that they'll arrived pre-assembled as before and I'll add Loctite to the 4 small bolts since mine have come loose over time.

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• anothernord
• Today at 3:17 PM

EDIT: Updated design 2021:

I have a bunch of extra available for purchase: $42 shipped for just the bracket or $52 with the female socket adapter pictured above. See posts #43 and #45 for more info on the install.

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• anothernord
• Dec 8, 2021

95-97 FZJ80 betwee-vents AMPS phone mounting bracket

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• Sep 6, 2020

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• Dec 8, 2021

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• Dec 8, 2021

 

[NCjeff]

Looks great. Thats perfect place where I want my phone. I would be interested in one if you start making them.

 

[musthave]

Excellent solution.

 

[nukegoat]

ATM machine?

 

[Qball]

Great location!!! I’ll be interested in one.

 

[96FZJ80]

I'm interested in one. Already have a phone solution but I want to check it out for an Ultragauge mount.

 

[Box Rocket]

I use a magnetic mount in that same place. Perfect location. You can see the mag mount in this pic. My iPad mini I use for nav is mounted the same way with two more mag mounts.
IMG_2323 by Adam Tolman, on Flickr

 

[jcardona1]

That looks really good - I may be interested as my floor mounted holder broke and I need a new solution.

 

[anothernord]

Thanks for the feedback, everyone.

It sounds like there may be enough interest to make it worth my while to start a small batch. I'll work on developing the tooling and check back here in a week or so.

 

[Box Rocket]

Thanks for the feedback, everyone.

It sounds like there may be enough interest to make it worth my while to start a small batch. I'll work on developing the tooling and check back here in a week or so.

Nice solid solution.

 

[TomOsborne]

Cool. Need one.

 

[Outsane]

Nice work, same spot I put my custom made phone mount

 

[anothernord]

Nice work, same spot I put my custom made phone mount
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Sweet, thanks for sharing. Also, I dig the jams

 

[96FZJ80]

How is production coming along? I need to install some new dash vents but waiting for this to add while I'm in there.

 

[anothernord]

How is production coming along? I need to install some new dash vents but waiting for this to add while I'm in there.

Unfortunately I'm probably a still a couple weeks away. I welded up a prototype bend form but now I need to get one designed and machined for real.

 

[lumbee1]

Any updates? I've got a ram mount near the high low shifter but would like my phone between the vents.

 

[rolliges]

Distraction city.

This will effect your night driving vision (assuming all that light is on at night).

 

[girupb]

I’d be interested

 

[Candy Man]

Still love my Ram mount. To many combinations to mention.

 

[PDoyle]

I drilled a hole into the ash tray.