Ram Mount Install...finally

[doctorres112]

Santa brought the needed parts for the ram mount install and today seemed like the day to get it done.

Parts used

-Two #10 bolts with a Phillips head
-Two washers
-Two # 10 hex nuts
-Phillips screw driver
-Drill with several sized bits to drill a pilot hole and step up to avoid cracking plastic
-link on how to disassemble the dash
-Beer of choice

All together it was pretty straight forward. I included some pics so folks can see the room I had to work with. It feels very stable and I’m confident it will hold up just the same as it has in my 4 runner.

 

[catastrofe]

Santa brought the needed parts for the ram mount install and today seemed like the day to get it done.

Parts used

-Two #10 bolts with a Phillips head
-Two washers
-Two # 10 hex nuts
-Phillips screw driver
-Drill with several sized bits to drill a pilot hole and step up to avoid cracking plastic
-link on how to disassemble the dash
-Beer of choice

All together it was pretty straight forward. I included some pics so folks can see the room I had to work with. It feels very stable and I’m confident it will hold up just the same as it has in my 4 runner.
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Nicely done.

 

[luke27617]

Brave! I wouldn't have guts to drill holes. That is why I have bought proclips. Since you are using vent, how stable is it with weight attached? Any flexing in the vent?

 

[doctorres112]

Brave! I wouldn't have guts to drill holes. That is why I have bought proclips. Since you are using vent, how stable is it with weight attached? Any flexing in the vent?

I have the iPhone 11 pro max and my wife the 11 pro. Preliminarily, it appears just fine as I'm using a shorter ram mount arm. I haven't taken it off road or anything yet but I can say w/ confidence there's no bending of the vent as the plastic is fairly sturdy.

-Chris

 

[doctorres112]

Nicely done.

Thanks!

 

[luke27617]

I have the iPhone 11 pro max and my wife the 11 pro. Preliminarily, it appears just fine as I'm using a shorter ram mount arm. I haven't taken it off road or anything yet but I can say w/ confidence there's no bending of the vent as the plastic is fairly sturdy.

-Chris

I like the approach you took. If you want to cover holes all you need is to replace the vent piece. Well done

 

[PDoyle]

That looks great and functional. Wondering how it would work if you drilled the holes on the bottom of the vent piece ?
I think nylon lock nuts would work good too.

 

[tabraha]

Turned out nice. You also know how to celebrate victory well with a New Glarus. Don't see those much around here! (We did all of the great lakes last summer is the only reason I know what that is LOL!)