overlandmachines
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Looking for ideas/experience how to best setup a phone mount (magsafe iphone charger/holder with 20mm/17mm ball) attcahing it to FJ60 dash. Perhaps using a metal plate covering a dash cubby hole? Thanks!
Would love to see your FJ60 ram mount / ball phone holder charger setups
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I fought with this mentally for the last 3 years I've had my 60 since I like clean and simple phone mounts that are high on the dash face so easy to see without looking down but I never found a great solution and I didn't want to put it directly on the dash. All options on the dash face would interfere with radio or vents. Recently I broke down and did a windshield mount nice and low just to the right of the cluster so the phone sits right above the front edge of the dash. I have a magbak case and use a magsafe ring mount to attach.
I just bought this, but I'm not home and haven't installed ... https://overlandcustomdesign.com/products/oh-s***-handle-mount
Would like to replace the ashtray with a metal plate that has ram balls on it.
Would like to replace the ashtray with a metal plate that has ram balls on it.
I replaced the bottom bolt in the oh s*** handle w/ a longer bolt through a ram ball, and I have a ram mount attached. Works pretty good, cable routing is a little annoying. I like it because it's totally reversible and there's no weird non-stock stuff, and it doesn't interfere with anything.
I use the SP Connect brand as I like how it’s compact vs the RAM mount. I also use this setup on my motorcycle so it’s nice to have one system for multiple uses. Mount is located on my center console:
sp-connect.com
SP Connect | Quick and Secure Smartphone Mounting
SP Connect | Quick and Secure Smartphone Mounting for iPhone, Samsung and other devices with the Multi Activity Bundle, Bike Bundle, Car Bundle, Fitness Bundle
sp-connect.com
I got a dash mount bracket from cruiser head that I use for the sniper display. For my phone I got an aluminum switch blank that goes in my cruiser head 3D printed bezel and I just use a MagSafe mount. Super stable, but the phone mount does kinda block the ash tray.
OK ... I have 2 options to add.
Edit: Forgot to add pics.
A Pillar
Switch Black (Ordering Arms):
Edit: Forgot to add pics.
A Pillar
Switch Black (Ordering Arms):
That switch blank is really similar to what I have. Cannot for the life of me remember where I got mine.
This came from Caribou Yota. Very nice piece.
Not a bad idea. I’m going to see how these do for now.I drilled a couple of holes for a Ram ball mount just below the oh s*** handle. Also have another magnetic mount Ram ball on the tuffy console.
86aggie
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Ordered this set up from 67 designs in Dallas. Mounted under A Pillar handle, lower bolt. Similar to first picture. My phone is a little closer to handle, so I can hold onto handle with most of my left hand for stability, and use index finger to tap screen. Also have gotten much better about using dictation/transcription while driving.
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86aggie
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That’s a nice mount, who makes it?
TIA.
Where did you get the USB port? Is it a custom size?I use the SP Connect brand as I like how it’s compact vs the RAM mount. I also use this setup on my motorcycle so it’s nice to have one system for multiple uses. Mount is located on my center console:
SP Connect | Quick and Secure Smartphone Mounting
SP Connect | Quick and Secure Smartphone Mounting for iPhone, Samsung and other devices with the Multi Activity Bundle, Bike Bundle, Car Bundle, Fitness Bundle
View attachment 3891383
Pretty sure I have the same setup. The piece that goes under the grab handle is from Overland Custom Designs. The ball, arm, and mount are from 67 Designs, I think. I ended up adding a non-charging mount for the phone from Trackform.
86aggie
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That’s right. Overland makes the silver piece you can barely see. 67 Designs makes the arm and mount for the MagSafe Charger from Apple. Holds really well.
I fab’d this bracket up and attached it to my Tuffy. I’ve got all 55 mm 67 Designs hardware. Love this stuff.
